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James Gentry

Stateroad,NC

Summary

Dynamic and self-motivated Military Police Officer with extensive experience in crisis management and conflict de-escalation at the Army. Proven ability to lead teams effectively while ensuring personnel safety and security. Adept at weapons handling and fostering a collaborative environment, consistently achieving mission objectives under pressure.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Military Police Officer

Army
07.2020 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Bagger

Ingles Grocery Store
07.2018 - 06.2020
  • Assisted with maintaining clean and organized store appearance.
  • Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.
  • Worked together with cashiers to guarantee customer satisfaction.
  • Retrieved grocery carts and baskets from lot and various site locations.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean store environment for a pleasant shopping experience.
  • Placed customer's purchased goods into bags, maximizing space while avoiding overloading.
  • Greeted guests entering and exiting store to foster customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by assisting with carrying out goods.

Sergeant

Army
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Arms Room NCOIC

Army
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Maintained a company level arms room, ensuring the effectiveness and maintenance of approximately 15 million dollars of equipment
  • Lead a section of eight service members ensuring the completion of set task as well as their training, physical wellness and professional development
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Team Leader

Army
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Lead a team of three service members in high pressure environments to complete mission requirements
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.

Dishwasher

Debbie’s Cafe
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.

Education

Highschool Diploma -

Elkin Highschool
Elkin, NC
06.2020

Skills

  • Weapons handling
  • Self-defense training
  • Crime scene management
  • Weapons training
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Crisis management
  • Law enforcement
  • Emergency call response
  • Security assessments
  • Investigation documentation
  • Military personnel safety
  • Cybersecurity awareness
  • Access control
  • Intelligence gathering
  • Physical security
  • Crime prevention
  • Firearms safety and handling
  • Electronic and stationary surveillance
  • Force protection
  • Traffic patrol
  • Counterterrorism measures
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Evidence processing
  • Fitness maintenance
  • Assigned site patrol
  • Hazard analysis and risk control
  • Defensive tactics
  • Surveillance footage review
  • Witness interviewing
  • Team surveillance

Timeline

Sergeant

Army
02.2025 - 07.2025

Arms Room NCOIC

Army
04.2024 - 01.2025

Team Leader

Army
09.2022 - 04.2024

Military Police Officer

Army
07.2020 - Current

Dishwasher

Debbie’s Cafe
06.2019 - 06.2020

Bagger

Ingles Grocery Store
07.2018 - 06.2020

Highschool Diploma -

Elkin Highschool

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