Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Military Honors
Hobbies
Timeline
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Israel Powers

Goodyear,AZ
Israel Powers

Summary

Detail and team oriented Air Force Special Operations Veteran with proven communication and project management skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced and high stress environments. Recognized by peers and leaders for dependability and camaraderie. Well accustomed to working and leading in the most demanding of operational conditions. Recently took a step back from professional life to raise a family and remodel a new home. Currently ready and highly motivated to tackle a new career and utilize the skills and knowledge that I have gained form a diverse work history.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance

Photographer/Editor
05.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working with clients and contacts.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Digitally edited photos and videos to enhance lighting and natural features.

Sustainable Landscapes OH

Landscape Foreman
06.2021 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
  • Communicated with clients to provide price quotes, discuss design needs and schedule work.
  • Directed and supervised construction of fences, decks and other outdoor structures.
  • Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.

United States Air Force, USAF

Air Force Special Operations Pararescueman
12.2014 - 04.2020

Job overview

Pararescuemen, also known as PJs, are highly trained Air Force Special Operations Medics and Rescue Specialists who specialize in rescuing and recovering downed military personnel in austere conditions. Communicating and coordinating with ground and air transport while rendering medical aid and preforming rescue operations. PJs also conduct and oversee civilian rescues all over the world for natural disasters, accidents, and NASA astronaut recovery. To become a PJ, trainees must endure a grueling 2-3 year pipeline that has a 90% attrition rate.

  • Strong leadership skills gained by managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Versatile professional with strong technical skills and problem solving under extreme time constraints.
  • Cross-agency communication.
  • Compatibility with many different Tech Platforms and Regulatory bodies.
  • Ability to adapt to new protocols quickly.

YMCA

Day Camp Leader
05.2012 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Implemented pre-planned and ad-lib activities with 18-28 children ages 5-12 with a fellow coworker.

Education

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Advanced Medical Course
04-2019

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM

Nationally Registered EMT And Paramedic
09-2016

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

Physicians Assistant Prerequisite Credits
01-2013

Flowing Wells High School
Tucson, AZ

High School Diploma
05-2011

Skills

  • Critical Thinker
  • Advance Problem Solving
  • Technologically Advanced
  • Adaptable
  • Strong Leadership Skills with Effective Communication
  • Dependable and Responsible

Military Honors


  • Air Force Combat Action Medal
  • Air Medal
  • Air Force Achievement Medal
  • Arthur N. Black Award- for overall superior esprit de corps, motivation and teamwork during USAF Pararescue Pipeline
  • Honor Graduate Pararescue Team 17-003
  • Honor Graduate Air Force Basic Training


Hobbies

  • Archery
  • Camping
  • Team Sports
  • Scuba Diving (Master Diver)

Timeline

Landscape Foreman

Sustainable Landscapes OH
06.2021 - 09.2022

Photographer/Editor

Freelance
05.2020 - Current

Air Force Special Operations Pararescueman

United States Air Force, USAF
12.2014 - 04.2020

Day Camp Leader

YMCA
05.2012 - 08.2014

Wake Forest University

Advanced Medical Course

University of New Mexico

Nationally Registered EMT And Paramedic

Pima Community College

Physicians Assistant Prerequisite Credits

Flowing Wells High School

High School Diploma
Israel Powers