Years of Professional Military Experience
Daniel Stroda
Army Infantryman
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Seasoned Infantryman with seven years of progressive responsibility in U.S. Army. Dedicated professional with specific focus on deliberate, clear communication, coordinated project management and conflict resolution. Conscientious tactical mission executor designing expedited missions with team and civilian safety at forefront. Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic. Hardworking well-qualified combat professional maintaining equipment, completing patrols and briefing leadership. Knowledgeable about risk, safety gear and terrain assessments. Valid Secret Clearance.
Overview
7
7
1
1
Year Carpentry Experience
4
4
Semesters of Welding School
1
1
Year of Retail Sales
Work History
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
Fort Campbell North, KY
05.2017 - Current
- Operate weapons and equipment in ground combat operations. Duties include operating and maintaining weapons, such as rifles, machine guns, mortars, and hand grenades; locating, constructing, and camouflaging infantry positions and equipment; evaluating terrain and recording topographical information; operating and maintaining field communications equipment; assessing need for and directing supporting fire; placing explosives and performing minesweeping activities on land; and participating in basic reconnaissance operations.
- Supervised lower enlisted personnel in their daily tasks while providing guidance and mentorship.
- Interpreted maps and aerial photographs to plan routes of march or fire support plans.
- Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
- Kept vehicles and critical equipment in peak operating condition with consistent upkeep.
- Combat Life Saver certified
Retail Sales Associate
Dunham's Sports
Willmar, MN
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
- Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
Construction Worker
Maendele Construction
Hastings, NE
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
- Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
American Military University
Online09-2032
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MNSome College (No Degree) - Welding
Central Community College, Hastings, NE, US
Hastings, NESkills
- Physical Fitness
- Land Navigation
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Survival Techniques
- Offensive and Defensive Combat Operations
- Conducting Risk Assessments
- Coordinating Training
- Communications Equipment
- Tactical Operations
- Team Leadership
- Report Writing
- Terrain Analysis
- Weapons Systems
- Radio Communications
- Combat Operations Planning
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Sound Decision Making
- Forward Operations
- Squad Leadership
- Camouflage Techniques
- Troop Development
- Key Tactics and Techniques
- Maintaining Equipment
- Warrior Ethos
- Technical Guidance
- Torch Cutting
- Power Tool Safety
- MIG Welding
- TIG Welding
- Precision Measurement
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Maintaining Components
- First Aid Training
- Project Management
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Inventory Control
- Sales Development
- Promotional Support
- Business Development
- Payment Processing
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Time Management
- Professional Demeanor
- Reading Comprehension Skills
- Personnel Mentoring
- Traffic Routing
Affiliations
- I enjoy hockey, football, and golf.
- I enjoy spending time with my family at the park, lake, and attending daycare recitals for my daughter.
- I enjoy camping, and the outdoors.
- I enjoy going to church and am always looking for ways to be involved with church community outreach.
Accomplishments
- In 2020 I deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom with 10th MTN Division.
- In 2021 I attended the Army Basic Leadership Course to promote to sergeant
- I have been awarded two army good conduct medals for having over six years of service without a negative or faulty incident.
- In 2023 I was sent on a rotational deployment to Europe as part of Operation with the 101st Airborne and was awarded multiple Army Accommodation Medals for the work and training that I helped complete and provide.
- In late 2023 I graduated the Army Advanced Leadership Training to promote to Staff Sergeant.
- I have been awarded challenge coins for always ensuring new soldiers were fitting into their new unit, and were set up for success.
- I have been awarded medals for conducting military training in an European Urban Environment
- I attended and graduated the Army Air Assault school
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
05.2017 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Dunham's Sports
09.2016 - 04.2017
Construction Worker
Maendele Construction
09.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science -
American Military University
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Ridgewater College
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Central Community College, Hastings, NE, US