Matthew Forney
Indirect Fire Infantryman
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Driven Indirect Fire Infantryman, Sergeant skilled in supervising and improving unit operations, including equipment operation and team member performance evaluation. Advanced knowledge of combat strategy development and training demonstrated across 6 years of military service. Offering a proven history of communication equipment strategy to bring an invaluable new facet to the team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Indirect Fire Infantryman
US Army
Colorado Springs, CO
2016.08 - Current
- Researched targets developed by various modes of intelligence to determine relevance to mission objectives and usefulness in field operations.
- 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.
Lumber Yard Worker
Lezzer Lumber
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania
2015.08 - 2016.07
- Restocked lumber and building materials to maintain adequate supply for customers.
- Demonstrated highest level of ethical conduct when dealing with customers, team members and management.
- Prepared materials for safe movement and shipment and used banding machine, clincher, stretch film and crating.
- Secured lifting attachments to materials and conveyed load to destination using hand-operated hoist.
Mechanic
Mccartys Auto
Columbia , Pennsylvania
2014.01 - 2015.07
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hempfield Senior High School
Landisville, PA 2012.08 - 2016.06
Skills
Patrolling areas
Tactical plan development
Navigation expertise
Training coordination
Tactical and technical guidance
Communication equipment operation
Managing PPE
Training expertise
Safety guidelines
Timeline
Indirect Fire Infantryman
US Army
2016.08 - Current
Lumber Yard Worker
Lezzer Lumber
2015.08 - 2016.07
Mechanic
Mccartys Auto
2014.01 - 2015.07
High School Diploma -
Hempfield Senior High School
2012.08 - 2016.06