Milton Smith
Chicago,IL
Summary
Capable leader with 3 years of military experience in admin and mechanical work. Lead projects and assign personnel to complete task. Made plans to install maintain and service checked communication equipment. Maintained various equipment in a team setting. learned to use army databases to ensure information from soldiers were updated. Basic information with excel. Active security clearance. Eager to learn with an open mind and can remain flexible for multiple tasks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
Fort Wainwright
09.2021 - Current
- Fixed military equipment such as water pumps, heaters, and vehicles such as LMTV’s, LHS’s and Humvees worth tens of thousands of dollars or more
- Admin work on computer such as recording, updating and keeping track of data using power point, excel and military websites
- Office work like filing paper, filling out paperwork on soldiers
- Installed, maintained, service checked thousand dollars’ worth of communication equipment to communicate with other companies within my battalion during training exercises.
- Contributed to successful military exercises through effective coordination and task delegation among team members.
- Mentored junior soldiers in career progression strategies, enhancing their professional growth opportunities within the military structure.
- Developed strong leadership skills by supervising subordinates in daily tasks and long-term objectives.
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Conducted regular evaluations of soldiers'' performance, identifying areas for improvement and offering constructive feedback to help them reach their potential.
- Collaborated with various departments to streamline processes and improve inter-departmental cooperation.
Laborer
AFEES Main Exchange
Fort Wainwright
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Off-Loads moderately heavy to heavy (p to 40 pounds, occasionally about 50 pounds) Merchandise and supplies from incoming delivery trucks and other conveyances
- Assists in unpacking merchandise and stocking shelves according to specific instructions
- Transports merchandise within the facility by hand, pallet jack, dolly, or hand truck
- Loads merchandise and supplies onto customer/delivery vehicles according to clear instructions
- Performs limited price marking of merchandise
- Moves and arranges furniture, equipment, or fixtures as directed
- May collect and empty garbage cans, or shovel snow from sidewalks
- Performs other related duties as assigned actively communicates/promotes the benefits of the military star credit card to customers in order to drive sales growth and increase customer loyalty.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
Dockworker
Amazon
Monee, IL
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Loading and unloading packages and cargo onto and off of trucks and ships
- Using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
- Completing paperwork and documentation related to the shipment
- Coordinating with customs officials and other departments within the company
- Maintaining a schedule and ensuring timely delivery and pickup of shipments
- Building pallets and walls in the trailers and transship areas
- Scanning and stacking totes.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by organizing and maintaining a clean dock area.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently, improving overall productivity.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by verifying contents against packing slips before shipment dispatching.
- Streamlined loading and unloading processes for faster turnaround times on shipments.
- Supported warehouse operations by performing routine maintenance tasks such as sweeping floors or keeping dock areas free from debris.
- Coordinated closely with supervisors to address any issues or concerns promptly, enabling swift resolution of problems as they arose.
Education
Associate Of General Studies - General Studies
Aurora University
Aurora, IL08.2017
Skills
- Quick Decision Making
- Combat Readiness
- Tactical Proficiency
- Vehicle operation
- Wiring installation
- Electrical Repairs
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Lighting Systems
- Electrical experience
- Works well in team environment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
Websites
Certification
- Veterans Electrical Entry Program Pre-Apprenticeship, 06/2024
- Harassment Prevention, 01/2023
- Heart saver First Aid CPR AED Card, 06/2024
- Tech math, 06/2024
Volunteer Experience
Company Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers, Representative, 02/2023, 06/2023, Recruited and promoted activities and events for single soldiers to participate in
Training
Veep – Veterans electrical entry program, 6 months, XX/XX/XX
Additional Information
Volunteer Service
Company Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers Representative Feb 2023 – June 2023
• Recruited and promoted activities and events for single soldiers to participate in
Certificates
Veterans Electrical Entry Program Pre-Apprenticeship – June 2024
Harassment Prevention – January 2023
Heart saver First Aid CPR AED Card – June 2024
Tech math – June 2024
Timeline
Laborer
AFEES Main Exchange
11.2021 - 06.2023
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
09.2021 - Current
Dockworker
Amazon
08.2017 - 05.2018
Associate Of General Studies - General Studies
Aurora University