James Carter
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Motivated and disciplined United States Marine Corps Infantry Veteran transitioning into the Skilled trades. Seeking an Apprenticeship where I can apply hands-on mechanical ability, problem solving skills, leadership and strong work ethic to learn the trade and support high quality service operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infantry Rifleman (0311) Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
07.2020 - 07.2026
- Maintained and operated complex weapon systems requiring precise technical understanding
- Conducted Inspections, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting on gear to ensure full functionality
- Led Teams During Training and field operations, and mission executions with zero safety violations
- Trained Junior Marines on equipment handling, maintenance, and operational readiness
- Adapted quickly to changing environments and solved problems under extreme stress
- Documented Maintenance actions and equipment status with accuracy and attention to detail
- Achievements
Concrete Helper
Zemaitis Concrete
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Retrieved, Organized and staged tools and materials from the truck to support daily job tasks
- Assisted with pouring, spreading, and leaving concrete mix to meet quality and structural standards
- Built and set up frames for foundations, always, and other concrete structures
- Operated the work truck to transport tools, materials, and crew members
- Worked efficiently as part of a concrete crew in fast paced, Physically demanding conditions
- Key Responsibilities
Education
High School diploma -
Kenowa Hills Highschool
01.2020
Skills
- Mechanical and Technical Aptitude
- 5 Years operating, Maintaining, and troubleshooting complex equipment in high stress environments
- Strong Understanding of tools, safety protocols, and systems-based problem solving
- Quick to learn new mechanical systems and follow technical instructions
- Safety and Compliance
- Extensive experience following strict safety procedures and standards
- Trained in risk assessment, hazard mitigation, and emergency response
- Leadership and teamwork
- Led and Trained teams of 4-12 Marines as a Corporal and Sergeant
- Provided Instruction on equipment operation, maintenance, and mission tasks
- Strong Communication, accountability and reliability
- Physical Capability
- Able to lift heavy equipment, work in confined spaces, and perform physically demanding tasks for long periods of time
- Team leadership
- Conducting risk assessments
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 13 staff members.
Certification
- EPA Universal Certification- Completed
- HVAC Trade School- Completed
- Electrical Trade school- In progress
- OSHA-10- Completed
- OSHA-30- In progress
Timeline
Infantry Rifleman (0311) Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
07.2020 - 07.2026
Concrete Helper
Zemaitis Concrete
06.2017 - 08.2019
High School diploma -
Kenowa Hills Highschool
Applicable Military Training
- School Of Infantry
- Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar
- Corporals Course
- Sergeants Course
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Career advancementHealthcare benefitsQuote
Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.
Matsuo Bashō