Josiah Avington

I am a recent graduate of Advanced Individual Training with a specialization in IT, seeking an entry-level position in a help desk role within an organization that shares my values. As an American soldier, I bring a disciplined work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. My training has equipped me with fundamental IT skills, and I am eager to apply them in a professional setting. I am highly motivated, punctual, and receptive to feedback, with approximately six months of practical experience. I am enthusiastic about further developing my skill set and contributing to the broader community through my work.

• Earned security clearance October 2023.

• Recognized by the battalion command team for exceptional leadership abilities demonstrated during a field training exercise, I was honored with two service coins. As the alpha team leader, I assumed responsibility for navigating my squad through unfamiliar terrain to the extraction point. Despite encountering opposition forces, I effectively led my team through react-to-contact drills, executed flanking maneuvers, and coordinated bounding movements. My decisive responses and strategic acumen were noted by the command team, highlighting my capability to lead effectively under enemy fire.
• During basic combat training, I was appointed by our company's First Sergeant as the Company Student First Sergeant, entrusted with bearing the guidon. This esteemed role, reserved for the most outstanding soldier in the company, was bestowed upon me in a company comprised of 240 soldiers. My promotion to this position was attributed to my demonstrated leadership capabilities and adeptness in collaborative team environments.

• Former collegiate basketball player.
• Coached, trained, and officiated elementary, middle, and high school aged athletes.