Justin Powell
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Driven professional with strong leadership and teamwork skills. Experienced in coordinating training sessions and ensuring operational readiness, contributing to enhanced team effectiveness and mission success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Trainee
C&D Industrial
Bradenton, FL
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted in operating machinery to support production processes.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets efficiently.
- Learned to perform quality checks on finished products for adherence to standards.
- Observed experienced technicians to develop skills in troubleshooting machinery issues.
- Gained exposure to different aspects of the industry through rotation among diverse departments or job functions during the apprenticeship tenure.
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
US Army
Fort Benning, GA
10.2016 - 03.2025
- Operated and maintained artillery systems in various operational environments.
- Conducted fire direction calculations to ensure precise targeting during missions.
- Trained personnel on weapon system usage and safety protocols to enhance team effectiveness.
- Coordinated logistical support for ammunition and equipment, ensuring readiness for deployment.
- Supervised crew operations, optimizing workflow and enhancing mission success rates.
- Implemented maintenance schedules for artillery equipment, reducing downtime and improving reliability.
- Led training exercises focused on artillery tactics, fostering teamwork and operational readiness.
- Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition equipment and processes.
- Executed rapid response actions during time-sensitive situations to achieve mission objectives under high-pressure conditions.
- Demonstrated adaptability under changing conditions while transitioning between various types of artillery platforms as needed for different mission requirements.
- Operated self-propelled howitzers and ammunition trucks safely.
- Developed expertise in multiple weapon systems including howitzers, mortars, rockets launchers contributing towards an increased operational flexibility for the unit.
- Deployed and maintained rifles, machine guns, grenades and rocket launchers in offensive and defensive operations.
- Coordinated and distributed training schedules and filed administrative paperwork.
- Supported infantry and tank units with howitzer cannons during combat and played crucial roles in battlefield success.
- Assisted in the development of junior crewmembers through mentorship and guidance on tasks such as gunnery techniques and tactical movement procedures.
- Increased safety standards through strict adherence to established procedures for handling ammunition and maintaining weapons systems.
Cold Weather Instructor
US Army
Fort Wainwright, AK
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented training curricula for diverse military personnel.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions to enhance operational readiness.
- Evaluated trainee performance, providing constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Collaborated with leadership to align instructional strategies with mission objectives.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Academy
Port Charlotte, FL04-2015
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Technical aptitude
- Cross-cultural design
- Strong work ethic
- Load lifting techniques
- Projectile identification
- Vehicle driving
- Physical fitness
- Weapons maintenance
- Field artillery tactics
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Multitasking
Timeline
Apprentice Trainee
C&D Industrial
04.2025 - 11.2025
Cold Weather Instructor
US Army
11.2022 - 12.2023
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
US Army
10.2016 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
The Academy