Eric Smith
Sylvania
Summary
Proven leader and strategic thinker, adept at risk assessment and team development, honed through experience with the United States Army and Extang. Specializes in enhancing team efficiency and maintaining high safety standards. Achieved significant improvements in unit performance and employee morale through innovative training and organizational practices. Skilled in team leadership and maintenance oversight.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantryman
United States Army
08.2020 - 02.2025
- Communicated effectively with superiors and subordinates alike, facilitating smooth execution of orders during high-stress situations.
- Developed soldier skills by providing guidance on marksmanship, physical fitness, and tactical maneuvers.
- Maintained strict discipline within the ranks enforcing adherence to military standards and regulations.
- Enhanced team efficiency by conducting regular training sessions and tactical drills.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Led a squad of infantrymen in various combat situations, achieving objectives while minimizing losses.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Evaluated soldier performance through regular assessments and feedback sessions, promoting continuous improvement within the unit.
- Mitigated risk by assessing training hazards and employing respective safety measures.
- Variable hours, 40-168 hours/week.
Human Resources Assistant
Extang (now RealTruck)
05.2016 - 01.2020
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Supported talent acquisition efforts by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and performing reference checks for prospective candidates.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state labor laws by conducting regular audits of HR practices and documentation.
- Conducted regular audits of health care insurance policies held by company employees.
- Organized company-wide events for team building purposes, boosting overall morale among employees.
- 40 hours/week.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Miami University
05.2020
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Assessing risks
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Briefing leadership and subordinates
- Microsoft Office
- Maintenance Oversight
- Subordinate Development
- Administrative Skills
Accomplishments
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Miami University
- Awarded two Army Achievement Medals, one with "combat device", for impact on mission at the company level.
- Awarded four Army Commendation Medals, one with "combat device" for impact on mission at battalion and brigade levels.
- Awarded the Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal for support of operations in Iraq and Syria.
Timeline
Infantryman
United States Army
08.2020 - 02.2025
Human Resources Assistant
Extang (now RealTruck)
05.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Miami University
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