James Sloey
Beverly Hills
Summary
Experienced Firearms Instructor with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Expertise in weapons safety, marksmanship training, and tactical defense techniques. Strong leadership and communication skills foster individual proficiency in firearm handling. Committed to enhancing safety and excellence in firearm training.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Firearms Instructor
NRA
03.2011 - Current
- Instructed safe firearm handling practices to diverse groups of students.
- Demonstrated proper shooting techniques in various training scenarios.
- Collaborated with other instructors to enhance curriculum effectiveness and student engagement.
- Conducted classroom lectures, practical exercises, and range qualifications.
- Supported other instructors by providing assistance during class sessions or drills when necessary.
Army Air Defense Command
US Army
Washington
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Air Defense Nike Hercules Missiles
IT Specialist
Conduent Business Solutions
Florham Park
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Led IT operations team to ensure system reliability and uptime.
- Managed vendor relationships to optimize service delivery and support.
- Developed IT policies for data security and compliance adherence.
- Coordinated software updates and system upgrades for improved performance.
- Implemented incident management processes to resolve technical issues swiftly.
- Trained staff on new technologies and best practices in IT operations.
- Conducted research on emerging technologies in support of infrastructure development efforts.
- Managed the installation of new hardware and software systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Developed training programs for end-users on usage of various software applications or systems.
Guardian ad Litem
Fifth Judicial Circuit, Florida
Citrus County
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in providing advocacy for children in legal proceedings.
Certified Firearms Instructor
USCCA
Cape Coral
05.2017 - 08.2021
- Demonstrated proper shooting techniques to students in a variety of scenarios.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the use of firearms.
- Supported other instructors by providing assistance during class sessions or drills when necessary.
Guardian Ad Litem
Twentieth Judicial Circuit
Lee County
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with attorneys, caseworkers, judges, and other legal professionals involved in child welfare cases.
Infrastructure Specialist
Xerox Corporation
Rochester
05.2000 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new technology solutions.
- Conducted regular audits of network security protocols and procedures.
- Trained staff on best practices for using infrastructure tools and systems.
- Implemented improvements and restructuring for applications and processes to increase efficiency.
- Assisted with planning for disaster recovery activities including backups and redundancy strategies.
- Deployed physical servers into racks according to specifications set forth in the data center guidelines.
- Implemented security policies across the enterprise utilizing best practices such as firewalls, antivirus solutions and intrusion prevention systems.
- Designed and implemented new server hardware and software architectures.
- Developed custom online software services for fortune 100 companies
Senior Software Developer
Nortel Networks
RTP
01.1997 - 05.2000
- Mentored junior developers to enhance coding skills and project contributions.
Software Management
Eastman Kodak Co.
Rochester
09.1975 - 05.1997
- Implemented change management processes to ensure successful deployment of new software releases.
Education
Civilian Trauma Care - Stop The Bleed, CPR
EMS Tactical Group
Rochester09-2018
First Aid, CPR, AED
Rochester Personal Defense
Rochester, NYSkills
2010 - Utah/Florida Concealed Carry
2011 - NRA Basic Pistol
2011 - NRA Range Safety Officer
2011 - RPD Defensive Pistol Skills 101
2011 - RPD Defensive Pistol Skills 201
2011 - RPD Defensive Pistol Skills 301
2012 - NRA Personal Protection in the Home
2012 - NRA Basic Instructor
2012 - NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
2012 - NRA Personal Protection In Home Instructor
2017 - USCCA Certified Concealed Carry Instructor - Scott Vignola RISE
2017 - RPD Advanced Concealed Carry: One Handed Operation
2018 - EMS Tactical Group - Civilian Trauma Care, Stop the Bleed, CPR, AED
2019 - Adaptive Combat Pistol - Handgun Combatives - Dave Spaulding
2020 - The Art of Gunfighting - Scott Vignola RISE
Timeline
Army Air Defense Command
US Army
01.2025 - 01.2025
Guardian ad Litem
Fifth Judicial Circuit, Florida
01.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Firearms Instructor
USCCA
05.2017 - 08.2021
IT Specialist
Conduent Business Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2025
Guardian Ad Litem
Twentieth Judicial Circuit
01.2016 - 01.2018
Certified Firearms Instructor
NRA
03.2011 - Current
Infrastructure Specialist
Xerox Corporation
05.2000 - 01.2017
Senior Software Developer
Nortel Networks
01.1997 - 05.2000
Software Management
Eastman Kodak Co.
09.1975 - 05.1997
Civilian Trauma Care - Stop The Bleed, CPR
EMS Tactical Group
First Aid, CPR, AED
Rochester Personal Defense
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