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Jeffrey Parks Jr

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Experienced, professional combat veteran and a recent Virginia Tech graduate accustomed to decision-making in crisis response and crisis management situations. Calm and decisive in rapidly evolving, high-pressure situations with experience coordinating team members via multiple communication modalities. Skillful in facilitating communications between different groups during urgent and stressful situations while maintaining attention to appropriate details. A capable team member and leader with managerial and technical problem-solving skills. Motivated to learn from others and share his knowledge and expertise.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Study Program

University System of Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assisted in the management of the Georgia Veterans agency to help fellow Veterans obtain Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.

Infantryman

United States Army
Fort Bragg, NC
07.2014 - 07.2019
  • Led other paratroopers as a fire team leader in conducting physical security training and security missions and when deployed to Afghanistan.
  • Mentored paratroopers and trained them to use complicated systems and vehicles.
  • Executed parachute operations at night under stressful situations and led paratroopers safely and effectively during those operations.
  • Maintained and operated heavy vehicles such as the Humvee and LMTV (Lightweight Mobile Tactical Vehicle) decreased maintenance service time by up to 45%.
  • Led and supervised paratroopers in numerous live fire exercises with zero friendly casualties.
  • Trained paratroopers on how to operate and maintain weapons, vehicles and other equipment.
  • Directed and supervised paratroopers on cultural and tactical differences between United States and her allies in Europe and Afghanistan.
  • Takes initiative when there is a lack of order quickly and efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Government

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VA
05.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Political Science

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Some College (No Degree) - Political Science

Marion Military Institute
Marion, AL

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (Combat Life Saver)

US Army Medical Department
Fort Benning, GA

Skills

  • Personnel mentoring
  • Conducting risk assessments
  • Coordinating training
  • Managing safety gear
  • Working collaboratively
  • Event sequencing
  • Team building
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Decision-making
  • Leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Troubleshooting
  • Multitasking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Conscientious
  • Reliable & trustworthy
  • Team management

Additional Information

  • SECURITY CLEARANCE: , Current Secret Clearance (Reinvestigation Completed Dec 20, 2018)

Professional Organization

  • Member of the Christansburg, VA Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Chapter 5311

Timeline

Study Program

University System of Georgia
01.2019 - 01.2020

Infantryman

United States Army
07.2014 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Government

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Some College (No Degree) - Political Science

Georgia State University

Some College (No Degree) - Political Science

Marion Military Institute

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (Combat Life Saver)

US Army Medical Department

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