James Buck
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate, Gun Bar
Academy Sports and Outdoors
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Adhered to Federal, State, and Company guidelines for all sales of firearms
- Conducted background checks through the Tennessee instant check system with adequate information input
- Focused on customer service, selling skills, firearms knowledge, and meeting requirements for all paperwork
- Maintain store front for gun bar by assuring proper tags and prices are in order
- Receiving shipments of firearms and imputing in system by serial number, model, and type
- Ensured all sales transactions met the requirements from Federal and State laws
- Licensed to handle firearms and in product knowledge
- Conducted security checks in vault by serial numbers of all firearms
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Ensured a safe working environment by training, educating, and mentoring team members
- Coordinated with various levels of leadership in order to ensure everyday operations were conducted in a timely manner
- Assisted the Department Manager with writing bulletins and training schedules
- Held logistical responsibilities for a large scale of equipment values in excess of $45M
- Certified in the Transportation Coordinators' Automated Information (TC-AIMS I & II) a Movement system that provided automated and identification solutions across the Department of Defense and around the globe
- Skilled in Force Battle XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) a Linux based communication platform designed for superiors to track friendly and hostile forces in the combat zone
- Conducted monthly/quarterly counseling to a diverse population from a wide range of social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.2016
- Aided in the combat training and tactics of National Guard units
- Conducted live fire ranges with a variety of weapons
- Qualified units in lanes that included ambushes, company hasty attack, platoon movement to contact, brief recon missions, and vehicle recovery
- Trained soldiers to meet the requirements in various weaponry's while demonstrating combat fundamentals and tactics
- Ensured the accountability and security of weapons systems, vehicles, and personal gear/ equipment valued in excess of $500K with zero discrepancies
- Commanded a wide range of detailed and tactically proficient fire and maneuver strategies in order to meet objectives for groups of 13 and subdivisions of 41 soldiers
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Uphold standards while operating in a hazardous area with limited resources by adapting and coming up with creative resources
- Developed and implemented physical training for a team of 8 soldiers
- Supervised, trained, and mentored a team of 8 employees responsible for maintaining and executing effective security operations and support
- Deployed twice in 2014 to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom as a quick reaction force operation conducting security and patrols
- In charge of the operations of a command vehicle to aide in everyday operations including proper maintenance, weapon systems, operations, and tasks
- Maintained school data and performance information for the corporation
- Established a corporate standard operating procedure for the entry for personnel to accommodating schools
- Completed a 4-week intensive Army Leadership course and graduated with a 95% completion score
- Attended and certified in Blue Force Tracking systems which provides military with a GPS enabled capability for location information
- Obtained a certificate in Command Post of the Future software that maintains top sight over the battlefield using live data to communicate intent
- Managed the personal actions and personnel data for an approximate of 400 employees
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Aided in the mobilization of machinery and weaponry
- Operated Weapon systems under various conditions, including engaging targets using night vision sights
- Obtained a Government Secret Clearance; proven to maintain strict confidentiality in sensitive situations
- Recognized by senior leadership for ability to analyze complex situations and recommended effective solutions to leadership; awarded the prestigious Army Commendation Medal for excellence
- Promoted security operations by monitoring and prioritizing security and safety concerns
- Employed, Fired, and Recovered anti-personnel and anti-tank mines
- Served in Afghanistan from 2011-2012 comprehensive civilian and military efforts taken to simultaneously defeat and contain insurgency and address its root cause
- Responsible for the welfare, fitness, morale and discipline of a three-man team
- Directed a Teams tactical employment during offensive and defensive operations
Education
High School Diploma -
Putnam County Adult Education Center
Cookeville05-2009
Skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Customer service
- Supervision and leadership
- Decision-making
- Computer skills
- Public speaking
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Sales Associate, Gun Bar
Academy Sports and Outdoors
01.2022 - 09.2023
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.2017 - 01.2019
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.2016
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.2013 - 01.2017
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.2010 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Putnam County Adult Education Center
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