Justin Foster
Sulphur,LA
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs. Responsible Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing several years of related experience, advanced inspection skills, and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Squad Leader
National Guard Army
Bunkie, LA
07.2016 - Current
- Provided guidance to subordinate personnel on tactical operations and training.
- Supervised maintenance of weapons, equipment, and vehicles.
- Developed operational plans for assigned missions.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all field exercises.
- Maintained accountability of personnel, equipment, and supplies during deployments.
- Reviewed after action reports following completion of each mission or exercise.
- Analyzed intelligence data collected from various sources to develop future operations plans.
- Inspected soldier's equipment before departure from forward operating base.
- Managed logistics requirements for assigned area of responsibility.
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Sulphur Police Department
Sulphur, LA
10.2012 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of patrol officers; implemented departmental policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance, direction, instruction, and training to subordinate personnel in their performance of duties.
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with law enforcement agencies, community groups, and other organizations.
- Responded to calls for service; conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of criminal activity or accidents.
- Conducted criminal investigations; interviewed victims, witnesses, suspects; obtained statements from individuals involved in investigations.
- Participated in crime prevention initiatives such as neighborhood watch programs; developed strategies for reducing crime in assigned areas.
Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Lafayette, LA
11.2008 - 07.2016
- Led squad in reconnaissance and surveillance operations.
- Provided guidance to subordinate personnel on tactical operations and training.
- Trained squad members in the use of small arms, crew served weapons, and demolitions.
- Supervised maintenance of weapons, equipment, and vehicles.
- Developed operational plans for assigned missions.
- Conducted pre-combat checks and inspections of personnel equipment prior to mission execution.
- Assessed performance of individual soldiers within the squad.
- Maintained accountability of personnel, equipment, and supplies during deployments.
- Advised commander on tactical situations encountered during missions.
Education
Diploma - Army Basic Leadership
199th Regiment Regional Training Institute
Camp Cook La03-2018
Certificate of Completion - Heavy Equipment/truck Operator
Motor Transport Operator Course
Camp Minden La02-2016
Certificate of Completion - Standard Field Sobriety Testing
Sulphur Police Training Division
Sulphur La11-2014
Certificate of Completion - Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
Sulphur Police Training Division
Sulphur La11-2013
High School Diploma -
Sulphur High School
Sulphur LA05-2008
Skills
- Repair Work Orders
- Task Prioritization
- Equipment Oversight
- Vehicle supervision
- Soldier oversight and command
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Accurate record keeping
- Safe Driving Practices
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Route planning expertise
- Document Management
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Equipment Operation
- Safe Driving
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Logistics Planning
- Courteous and polite demeanor
Accomplishments
- Army Commendation Medal (Convoy commander during Operation Inherent Resolve in Syria 2021)
- Army Achievement Medal (certified 45 soldiers in forklift operations warhouse and off road during two week annal training 2022)
- Two Life Saving Awards from Sulphur Police Department
- Certificate of Commendation from Sulphur Police Department (assisted major traffic accident on I10 with multi-agencies and resources)
- Letter of Commendation from Sulphur Police Department (high speed police chase during kidnapping incident)
Timeline
Squad Leader
National Guard Army
07.2016 - Current
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Sulphur Police Department
10.2012 - Current
Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps Reserve
11.2008 - 07.2016
Diploma - Army Basic Leadership
199th Regiment Regional Training Institute
Certificate of Completion - Heavy Equipment/truck Operator
Motor Transport Operator Course
Certificate of Completion - Standard Field Sobriety Testing
Sulphur Police Training Division
Certificate of Completion - Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
Sulphur Police Training Division
High School Diploma -
Sulphur High School