Joseph Friend
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Highly motivated and caring student with experience in both military and medical settings. Has a deep passion for helping others. Excels in leadership, problem-solving, and management of personnel and resources.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Squad Leader
Virginia Army National Guard
Charlottesville, Virginia
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Led a squad of five soldiers in training exercises and operations in a medical unit.
- Coordinated maintenance on essential medical equipment for several battalions within the Virginia National Guard.
- Aided in coordinating logistics for medical supplies to be delivered to medical teams in a training environment.
Infantry Sergeant
United States Army
09.2017 - 06.2024
- Led teams consisting of four to five U.S. Army soldiers in various training and combat operations in support of higher-level U.S. Army objectives across the United States, Iraq, and South Korea.
- Led a physical security squad of seven soldiers at a multi-billion-dollar U.S. Military/South Korean command asset.
- Provided feedback to high-level U.S. Army officials on experimental equipment and combat doctrine.
- Trained soldiers on combat techniques and basic medical training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seoul American High School
South Korea06-2017
Skills
- Team leadership
- Patient administration
- Critical thinking
- Resource management
- Tactical planning
- Medical logistics
Affiliations
18 hours of volunteering at Mother of Mercy free clinic for uninsured and low income individuals. Duties include checking in patients for appointments with the physicians, scribing for physicians during patient appointments, updating medical records, and other patient administration tasks.
8 hours shadowing nursing staff conducting pre and post operative care at the Pediatric Specialist of Virginia surgical center. Sat in on multiple surgical procedures with the attending urologist.
8 hours shadowing nursing staff conducting pre and post operative care at the Pediatric Specialist of Virginia surgical center. Sat in on multiple surgical procedures with the attending urologist.
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross, 05/16/2025
Timeline
Squad Leader
Virginia Army National Guard
06.2024 - 06.2025
Infantry Sergeant
United States Army
09.2017 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Seoul American High School