Ethan Gilliam
Bowling Green,Kentucky
Summary
Resourceful professional with a strong background in law enforcement support and reconnaissance. Skilled in teamwork, critical thinking, and drone technology integration, aiming to leverage experience to enhance operational effectiveness and contribute to mission success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Counterdrug Ground Recon Member
Kentucky National Guard Counterdrug
06.2024 - Current
- Assist multiple federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in gathering evidence related to the sale, transport, and production of illegal narcotics
- Act as a force multiplier for narcotics agents when necessary
- Operate in individual or a small team to conduct surveillance on suspected drug operations in urban and rural environments
- Help develop standard operating procedures around the integration of drones for surveillance
- Contributed to 100+ missions resulting in the seizure of over $3 million worth of narcotics, weapons, paraphernalia, etc. over the course of 2 years
Infantry Scout
Kentucky Army National Guard
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy positions and movements.
- Coordinated with team members to execute tactical operations in diverse environments.
- Trained junior scouts on navigation techniques and survival skills in the field.
- Completed multiple trainings on and operated with drone technology for surveillance and strike operations. Switchblade-600, Black widow, FPV
- Completion of multiple schools to include: Air Assault, Small Arms Weapon Expert (Honor Graduate), Holistic Health & Fitness Integrator/Master Fitness Trainer
Farm Hand
Chaneys Dairy Barn
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Operated and maintained farm equipment for optimal productivity.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
Education
No Degree - Psychological Sciences
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Hardworking
Timeline
Counterdrug Ground Recon Member
Kentucky National Guard Counterdrug
06.2024 - Current
Infantry Scout
Kentucky Army National Guard
04.2021 - Current
Farm Hand
Chaneys Dairy Barn
02.2018 - 08.2021
No Degree - Psychological Sciences
Western Kentucky University