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Joseph Rhodes

Helotes,TX

Summary

I spent over twenty years with the United States Army. I started out in the infantry and went on to train in the Special Forces/Special Operations. I have been a veteran of numerous conflicts in the past 20 years. Injured and wounded in 2009, I spent three years at BAMC to recover and rehabilitate. Being 100% disabled I have not worked since my retirement and have chosen to continue my education with the goal of obtaining a PhD and teaching at the college level.


Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Painter

The Painting Custodes
01.2000 - Current
  • Am a professional painter of historical miniatures of various scales and various time periods.
  • This is a form of side business on a moderate scale.
  • Focus mainly on the Napoleonic Era, the American Civil War, and that of ancient Rome and its enemies.
  • Have done historical presentations in schools with various painted armies on topics such as the Aztecs, the Alamo, Ceasar's army of Gaul, and the battles of Gettysburg and Waterloo.

Intern

SACAAM
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
  • Collaborated with team members for successful completion of research projects on time and within budget.
  • Conducted literature reviews to identify relevant research articles and support project objectives.
  • Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
  • Participated in regular meetings with project stakeholders for clear communication of progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Performed data entry tasks meticulously, maintaining high levels of accuracy throughout the entire dataset.
  • Improved team collaboration with implementation of centralized digital workspace, facilitating easier access to shared resources.
  • Compiled and analyzed research data, providing valuable insights for publication in academic journals.
  • Conducted extensive literature reviews for foundational research, establishing solid basis for ongoing projects.

Volunteer Softball Coach

Various Teams
01.2013 - 06.2020
  • Coached teenage girls’ softball in various age groups from 10-16 years old.
  • Responsible for assisting in obtaining college scholarships for female athletes.
  • Implemented a program of Civics and Ethics to teach female athletes to be citizen students first, and athletes second.
  • Maintained a tutoring program to ensure that no student athletes grades dropped below a B.
  • Had two teams attend the PONY World Series in Louisana in 2016.

Special Forces Medical Sergeant/Infantryman

United States Army
08.1987 - 11.2012
  • Entered Basic Training as an infantryman in 1987
  • Served 3 years in Korea
  • Attended U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Sergeant Course in 1990
  • A veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Storm
  • Veteran of OIF/OEF in Iraq and Afghanistan
  • Severly injured in 2009, hospitalized for 3 years, medically retired in 2012, with 100% disability. Have not worked since.

Education

History

University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
06.1987

Associates - Political Science And Government

Austin Community College
Austin, Texas
12-2025

Primary Leadership Development Course

U.S. Army NCO Academy
07.1989

Medical

Special Forces Medical Sergeants Course
Ft. Bragg, North Carolina
08.1991

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
05-2026

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Effective Time Management
  • Ability to work independently to accomplish tasks
  • Extensive medical training to include battlefield surgery
  • Managerial
  • Expert brushwork techniques
  • Willingness to learn
  • Creative thinking
  • Color mixing
  • Computer literate
  • Artistic collaboration
  • Creative

Timeline

Intern

SACAAM
09.2024 - 12.2024

Volunteer Softball Coach

Various Teams
01.2013 - 06.2020

Professional Painter

The Painting Custodes
01.2000 - Current

Special Forces Medical Sergeant/Infantryman

United States Army
08.1987 - 11.2012

Primary Leadership Development Course

U.S. Army NCO Academy

Medical

Special Forces Medical Sergeants Course

History

University of Delaware

Associates - Political Science And Government

Austin Community College

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of The Incarnate Word

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