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Garrett Deaton

Muncie,IN

Summary

Experienced E-4 Infantryman offering 4+ years of experience with United States National Guard. Solid communication, planning and problem-solving abilities. Outstanding team collaboration and leadership skills. In the Team Leader position, experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder. Competent Crew Member ready to take on demanding workload to achieve objectives. Experienced in organizing supplies and equipment for efficient use. Team player with drive to reach organizational goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infantryman (11B)

National Guard
03.2019 - Current
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives and have an advanced weapon arsenal.
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Went on deployment with a Field Artillery unit to Erbil, Iraq for 9 months.

Team Lead

McAllister's Deli
06.2018 - 05.2020
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.

Crew Member

Hoosier Equipment Services
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Helped with moving gravel, dirt, etc.
  • Worked with heavy machinery.
  • Removed underground fuel tanks and water tanks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Danville Community High School
Danville, IN

Bachelor of Science - Media Production

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05.2025

Skills

  • Report Writing
  • Order Implementation
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Physical Fitness
  • Equipment Knowledge
  • Quality Assurance
  • Mental Toughness
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Image Editing
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Valid Driver's License

Accomplishments

Team made it to 3 Sectional titles along with 2 Regional titles. Played as a defensive captain on the field as a middle linebacker. Communication and leadership was key to winning games and stopping the opponent.

Certification

DLC (Distributed Leaders Course)

Sports

High School:

- Football

   - Middle Linebacker

   - 3 time Sectional/2 time Regional Champs

- Wrestling

   - Team Captain

   - Varsity for all 4 years ( 132 lbs, 152 lbs, 195 lbs, 182 lbs)

   - Sectional Runner-Up

Timeline

Crew Member

Hoosier Equipment Services
05.2022 - 07.2022

Infantryman (11B)

National Guard
03.2019 - Current

Team Lead

McAllister's Deli
06.2018 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Danville Community High School

Bachelor of Science - Media Production

Ball State University
Garrett Deaton