David Avitia
Delano,PA
Summary
Experienced Infantryman highly trained in combat operations and tactics. Extensive proficiency leading small units in battlefield training conditions. Dedicated to completing all tasks with excellence. 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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Detentions Deputy
Kern County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - Current
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Conducted physical searches of inmates and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Detentions Training Officer for the Lerdo compound.
Infantryman (11B)
US Army
08.2016 - 03.2021
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Researched targets developed by various modes of intelligence to determine relevance to mission objectives and usefulness in field operations.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors on monthly basis.
- Disciplined subordinates for rules infractions and poor performance.
- Recommended soldiers for promotion points and awards.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $2.5 million dollars.
- Deployed to South Korea and Eastern Europe from Fort Hood to assist in training with foreign military, strengthening NATO relations and to assist in deterrent with possible threats.
11B Infantryman
US Army
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Deployed to multiple combat zones in Afghanistan for 18 months from Fort Drum assisting in NATO operations.
Education
United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning
Fort Benning, GAHigh School Diploma -
Delano High School
Delano, CA06.2011
Skills
- Jail Inspections
- Critical Thinking
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Security Checks
- Body and Cell Searches
- Inmate Monitoring
- Releases Processes
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Briefing Leadership
- Report Writing
- Casualty Evacuation
- Assessing Risks
- Safety Guide lines
- Managing PPE
- Defensive Techniques
- Forward Operations
- Training Junior Team Members
- Squad Leadership
Timeline
Detentions Deputy
Kern County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - Current
Infantryman (11B)
US Army
08.2016 - 03.2021
11B Infantryman
US Army
01.2013 - 08.2016
United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning
High School Diploma -
Delano High School