Kolton Cooper
Columbia City,IN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Ammo Specialist
United States Army
10.2019 - 10.2023
- Been NCO position since I was a private.
- Team Leader for 3 Years.
- Issue and recover ammunition to and from other units.
- Been deployed twice. 1 to Estonia and 1 to Poland.
- Done countless out of state and out of country training exercises. New Mexico, Louisiana, Texas and Germany.
- Ran entire ranges being only ammo specialist for 3 years of my career.
- Cross trained lots of people to be able to do my job.
- Been cross trained to be able to run and issue fuel.
- Jumped out of 17 perfectly good airplanes and 2 perfectly good helicopters.
- Went to CLS Course so I'm combat life saving qualified.
- Went to Assist Training so I'm suicide watch qualified.
- Trained personnel on safe ammunition handling to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Managed inventory of materials and ammunition supply stock.
- Supervised personnel and offered extensive mentoring and training assistance.
- Handled inspection, inventory and issuance of ammunition to teams of soldiers.
- Accurately completed all paperwork and documentation related to receiving and transfer of ammunition.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
Sales Associate
Walmart
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Worked in Garden Center and took care of plants and flowers.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Loaded Mulch, Rock and Landscape blocks for customers.
- Stocked shelves
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services
Production Worker
Braun Ability
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Built and applied seats in handicapped assessable vans.
- Applied side skirts and flares.
- Applied under shields on front of van.
- Applied front and back bumper.
- Checked all vans for coolant leaks.
Assistant Mechanic
Cooper Trucking
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Cleaned and organized work areas, tools and equipment to support productivity.
- Conducted routine oil changes, tire rotations, fluid replacements, and bulb changes.
- Followed detailed instructions of lead mechanic to achieve quality standards.
- Tested vehicles after repairs to verify performance, safety and functionality.
- Promoted shop safety by cleaning work areas and removing hazardous materials.
- Reduced hazards by maintaining safe and clean working environment for mechanics.
- Performed oil changes, tire rotations and basic vehicle maintenance in alignment with customer requests.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials to minimize risks.
Fast Food Crew Member
McDonald's
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed, and packaging.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
- Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store neat and running smoothly.
- Cooked and prepared foods and monitored food production according to quality and sanitation standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia City High School
Columbia City, IN06.2018
Skills
- Special Assignments
- Team Goals
- Leadership
- Content Management Expertise
- Manual Dexterity
- Brand Awareness
- Maintenance and Repair
- Reliable and Responsible
- Product Knowledge
Timeline
Ammo Specialist
United States Army
10.2019 - 10.2023
Sales Associate
Walmart
05.2019 - 09.2019
Production Worker
Braun Ability
07.2018 - 03.2019
Assistant Mechanic
Cooper Trucking
01.2018 - 07.2018
Fast Food Crew Member
McDonald's
04.2015 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Columbia City High School
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