David Thornton
TAMPA,FL
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply the latest education combined with 22 years of military experience from a variety of skillsets in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software, cameras and applications, with the ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills, who thrives under pressure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Real-Estate Photographer
New View Tampa
Tampa, FL
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Photographed a variety of homes and landscapes
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Edited photos using Lightroom and Photoshop for proper color balance for final images.
- Edited videos using non-linear software Premiere Pro and Davinci Resolve
- Set up camera control equipment, stands and tripods for shoots.
- Piloted drones for aerial videos and photos
Housing Specialist
US Army
Fort Hood, TX
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Managed over 700 military homes
- Assisted with the health and welfare of over 2500 residents; in accordance with Fort Hood policies and regulations
- Investigates and conducts follow-up actions with military police for any incidents involving sexual assault and harassment in accordance with the Army's SHARP procedures
- serves as the liaison between the military police, Fort Hood officials and the Fort Hood Family Housing as well as the mediator for resident disputes
- Manages the monthly budget for the community life bank account
Human Resource Specialist
US Army
South Korea, USFK
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Personally selected by the 2ND Infantry Division Command Sergeant Major to serve as the liaison Noncommissioned Officer for the Army's forward deployed division in South Korea
- Managed the reception, integration, processing and onward movement of over 500 newly arrived soldiers to Korea per month
- Coordinated the daily consolidation and transportation of all arriving soldiers at Incheon International Airport as well as Osan Air Base
- Directly responsible for the processing of all Area II and Area III Family Readiness Groups personnel as well as ensuring all dependents were in compliance with the 8TH Army's Non-Combatant Evacuation Procedures
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
US Army
Camp Casey, South Korea
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed the training, welfare, morale, safety, discipline and professional development of a 49 man US and Korean Augmentees to the United States Army, Infantry Platoon
- Managed and supervised the platoon's administration, logistics, execution, as well as the accountability and maintenance of over $32 million in property and equipment
- Served as the senior manager and principal advisor to the Platoon Leader on training, tactical operations and employment of the platoon
- Served as the company's Master Fitness Trainer; managed the company's monthly physical training schedule
- Provided quarterly sexual harassment training while serving as the SHARP advisor to the company commander
Drill Instructor
US Army
Fort Jackson, SC
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Served as the primary trainer of a basic training platoon consisting of 60 initial entry training soldiers for a 10 week cycle
- Transformed civilians into competent and confident soldiers by maintaining the highest of standards while teaching the basics of soldering
- Served as the primary physical training instructor to over 240 trainees and fellow drill instructors
- Assisted the commander in planning, executing and assessing combat skills and marksmanship training
- Developed and maintained strict discipline and fine attention to detail within all newly transformed soldiers
- Was voted Drill Sergeant of the cycle by the command and peers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL12.2024
Skills
- Leadership/management of personnel
- Digital Photography
- Lighting Expert
- Digital Video
- Microsoft Suite Proficient
- Complex Problem Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Protools
- Service Oriented
- Image Editing
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
Timeline
Real-Estate Photographer
New View Tampa
01.2020 - 09.2020
Housing Specialist
US Army
09.2017 - 10.2019
Human Resource Specialist
US Army
07.2015 - 10.2017
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
US Army
06.2014 - 06.2015
Drill Instructor
US Army
05.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media
The University of Tampa
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