JOSE ANDRES DIAZ AGUAYO
Troutdale,OR
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in leadership and team collaboration. Prepared to drive impactful results through effective communication, strategic thinking, and adaptability. Known for reliability and proactive approach in dynamic environments. Skilled in conflict resolution, project management, and motivational techniques.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leadership Student
Portland Community College
Portland, OR
01.2026 - Current
- Developed leadership skills through collaborative projects and peer mentoring initiatives.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance student engagement and participation in leadership activities.
- Coordinated community service events, fostering teamwork and social responsibility among peers.
- Assisted in designing curriculum focused on leadership principles and personal development.
Combat Engineer / Team Leader
Oregon Army National Guard
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Supervised and led a team during field operations and mission planning.
- Conducted risk assessments, equipment inspections, and logistical coordination.
- Mentored junior soldiers and maintained mission-essential equipment.
Combat Engineer / Machine Gunner
United States Army — Active Duty
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Executed route clearance, mobility operations, and convoy security missions.
- Operated and maintained heavy weapons systems and demolitions equipment.
- Trained junior soldiers in safety, weapon handling, and mission procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Portland Community College
Portland, OR09.2026
Trade School - Barbering
Northwest College School of Beauty
Clackamas, OR04.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Aloha High School
01.2016
Skills
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Tactical Planning & Training
- Safety & Risk Assessment
- Communication & Professionalism
- Weapons & Demolitions Proficiency
- Physical & Mental Resilience
- Adaptability in High-Stress Environments
- Equipment Accountability & Maintenance
- Self-awareness
- Ethical leadership
- Influencing others
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Airborne School (Paratrooper Qualified)
- Combat Life Saver (CLS)
- Combatives Level I & II
- CBRN Defense Training
- Armor Course
- Weapons & Demolitions Training
- Foreign Jump Wings: Japan, Mexico
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Leadership Student
Portland Community College
01.2026 - Current
Combat Engineer / Team Leader
Oregon Army National Guard
01.2020 - 01.2024
Combat Engineer / Machine Gunner
United States Army — Active Duty
01.2017 - 01.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Aloha High School
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Portland Community College
Trade School - Barbering
Northwest College School of Beauty
AWARDS & DECORATIONS
3x Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Army Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT), Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Foreign Parachutist Badges (Japan & Mexico)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & GLOBAL EXPERIENCE
- Cultural Travel & Personal Development (Nov 2024 – Jun 2025)
- Mexico, Colombia, Japan
- Traveled internationally to broaden cultural understanding and experience life after military service.
- Strengthened adaptability, independence, and cross-cultural communication.