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Elijah Crosland

Elijah Crosland

Gastonia,NC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee and aspiring social worker with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working with large groups or alone and quickly mastering new skills. Ubuntu (I am what I am because of what we all are.) let me help make a change that is much needed.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Workers

None
01.2025 - Current

Pursuing internships and volunteer roles for field experience.

Currently studying at Johnson C Smith University.

Soldier

United States Army - Fort Drum
10.2021 - 09.2024
  • I am a utility and equipment repair I specialize with HVAC
  • I also work on fixing military vehicles fixing everything from trucks engineering equipment
  • I was a team leaders with about 5 people under me
  • Maintained accountability of assigned equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for operations.
  • Performed duties as a member of a security detail in support of high-level government officials.
  • Conducted physical training and ensured all Soldiers achieved required fitness levels.
  • Acted as an initial point of contact between command staff members and subordinate units.
  • Supervised the maintenance of vehicles and other military equipment according to standards.
  • Enforced safety protocols at all times while conducting hazardous tasks such as demolitions.
  • Conducted classes to teach fellow soldiers in platoon about safety and awareness topics.
  • Developed expertise in small arms use, care, and accountability.
  • Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
  • Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
  • Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
  • Engaged in weapons training, achieving proficiency in multiple firearms.
  • Performed risk assessments before missions to minimize potential threats and casualties.
  • Engaged in continuous education on military law, ethics, and conduct standards.
  • Completed basic and advanced combat training courses, mastering individual soldier skills.
  • Conducted routine vehicle maintenance checks to ensure operational reliability.
  • Maintained and serviced personal and unit equipment ensuring readiness for deployment.
  • Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
  • Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.

Education

Bachelor Of Social Work - Student

Jonson C Smith University
Charlotte, North Carolina

Skills

  • Training Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Risk Assessments
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Physical Fitness
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Teamwork and Loyalty
  • Team Supervision
  • Navigational skills
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Intelligence Gathering
  • Squad Leadership
  • Buddy Care and First Aid
  • Leadership
  • Networking
  • Willingness to learn

Accomplishments

Army achievement, metal

Army service metal

Good conduct metal

Army defense metal

Korean defense metal

Korean service metal

Certificate of retirement

Timeline

Social Workers

None
01.2025 - Current

Soldier

United States Army - Fort Drum
10.2021 - 09.2024

Bachelor Of Social Work - Student

Jonson C Smith University