Grant J. Pettinotti
Unalaska
Summary
Over 35 years of experience as a military instructor, leadership development, goal setting, problem solving. Extensive background in training and unit evaluations for deployment, light weapons, tactics, demolitions, and deep mix gas diving. Development of training outlines and project management. Computer and network literate.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Squad Leader / Instructor
1/297th Infantry BN
Fort Richardson, AK
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for a 9-person Arctic Light Infantry squad and (ITC) Instructor Trainers Course Instructor
Commercial Diver and Diving Supervisor
01.2008 - 01.2023
- Handling of all project management and training of diving personnel for various commercial diving companies including state and federal agencies. This includes writing of proposals, development of training outlines for the Sheriff department rescue unit, negotiations of contracts and handling of diving operations as the dive supervisor.
Divers Institute of Technology (DIT)
Seattle, WA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Licensed ADI surface support mix gas commercial diver trained in mix gas dives to 165 feet surface support, underwater welding and inspections, salvage recovery, Kirby Morgan hat inspector and D.A.N. oxygen provider, first aid, CPR. Also trained in open circuit and closed-circuit rebreathers mix gas to 400+ feet.
Instructor
Camp Roberts, CA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Responsible for training and unit evaluations for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan, which involved unit readiness and UIC evaluations, special operations training in weapons and demolitions and health and welfare of soldiers.
B Co. 1/184 Lt. Infantry (AASLT)
01.2003 - 01.2006
Intelligence NCO
US Army Forces Central Command-Kuwait
Kuwait
01.2002
- Coordinated collection management, analysis, processing, and dissemination of strategic and tactical intelligence; received and processed incoming reports and messages; integrated incoming information with current intelligence and prepared and maintained the situation map.
Instructor
B Co. 1/184 Lt. Infantry (AASLT)
01.2000 - 01.2002
US Navy Reserve (MDSU) Mobile Dive & Salvage Unite
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Responsible for salvage and recovery operations and dive supervisor with the U.S. Army, Navy (MDSU) Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 1, and SEAL Team 4 Puerto Rico. This included topside and underwater demolitions for military operations and salvage plus the use of ROV’s and side scan sonar. This also included underwater ship inspections and salvage for narcotics in Puerto Rico, recovery of a M60A3 tank 60 tons in 30 feet of water, Salvage cleanup of barges in Hawaii, Survey of the USS. Hornet, and dive operations Persian Gulf.
Education
Associate of Science - Military Studies
US Army NCO Schools
Associate of Science - Computer Science
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZNo Degree - Military Studies
US Army NCO Schools
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Timeline
Squad Leader / Instructor
1/297th Infantry BN
01.2023 - Current
Commercial Diver and Diving Supervisor
01.2008 - 01.2023
Divers Institute of Technology (DIT)
01.2007 - 01.2008
Instructor
01.2006 - 01.2007
B Co. 1/184 Lt. Infantry (AASLT)
01.2003 - 01.2006
Intelligence NCO
US Army Forces Central Command-Kuwait
01.2002
Instructor
B Co. 1/184 Lt. Infantry (AASLT)
01.2000 - 01.2002
US Navy Reserve (MDSU) Mobile Dive & Salvage Unite
01.1997 - 01.2000
Associate of Science - Military Studies
US Army NCO Schools
Associate of Science - Computer Science
University of Phoenix
No Degree - Military Studies
US Army NCO Schools