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Guy Christensen

Crawfordsville,Indiana

Summary

Hardworking and motivated professional looking to transition from U.S. Army duty to the civilian workforce. Highly motivated with more than 8 years of experience and achievements, including 4 Army Commendation Medals, and 3 Army Achievement Medals. Great leader and problem solver looking to transition from a successful career in the military to the Railroad industry.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Squad Leader

United States Army
Fort Myer, VA
07.2011 - Current
  • Attained Secret Security Clearence and operated in close proximity to high ranking officials, including the President of the United States
  • Led 8 soldiers and performed full honors military funerals in Arlington National Cemetary
  • Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat.
  • Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives.
  • Expert in tactical and technical guidance.
  • Led Squad of 8 soldiers during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $15,000.
  • Planned and briefed personnel on missions.
  • Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
  • Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.

Team Leader

United States Army
Hopkinsville, KY
06.2008 - 06.2011
  • Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat.
  • Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives.
  • Promoted to the rank of Sergeant
  • Expert in tactical and technical guidance.
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Led 4 man infantry fire team while dismounted under direct fire
  • Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $8,000.
  • Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placement and use.
  • Supervised teams in support of security and installation law and order operations.

Machine Gunner

United States Army
Hohenfels, Germany
02.2006 - 05.2008
  • Performed as a fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
  • Expert in tactical and technical guidance.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $5,000.

Bagger

Kroger
06.2003 - 01.2006
  • Refilled and rotated items on shelves to maintain well-stocked inventory.
  • Cleaned grocery shelves, storage area and work areas and kept floors free of spills, water and hazardous debris.
  • Developed knowledge about products and sales items to answer shoppers' questions.
  • Unloaded customer bags into cars.
  • Collected empty carts and returned to the store.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Crawfordsville High School
Crawfordsville, IN
2004

Skills

  • Strong leader
  • Critical thinking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Organized
  • Team leader
  • Quick learner
  • Adept multi-tasker
  • Calm in emergency situations

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of the U.S. Army Air Assault Badge.
  • Selected from amongst 11peers to mentor 8personnel.
  • Awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon in 2008.
  • Awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon in 2007.
  • Awarded the Iraq Campaign Ribbon in 2008.
  • Awarded the Combat Infantryman badge in 2007.

Timeline

Squad Leader

United States Army
07.2011 - Current

Team Leader

United States Army
06.2008 - 06.2011

Machine Gunner

United States Army
02.2006 - 05.2008

Bagger

Kroger
06.2003 - 01.2006

High School Diploma - undefined

Crawfordsville High School
Guy Christensen