Kyle Riggs
Waleska,GA
Summary
A diligent learner, who has balanced being a soldier, employee, and student, pursuing a bachelors degree in Religion. Works hard to accomplish any task presented before him, as an individual or with a team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Safety Officer
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Responsible for a variety of routine safety and emergency security activities while safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients and property. First responder to all emergency incidents within the assigned facility. Responsible for the safe de-escalation of critical events and the use of sound judgment in the engagement with combative or escalating subjects.
- Graduated Piedmont's Initial Entry Training
- Maintained accurate records of incidents and actions taken during shifts, contributing to effective communication between team members and supervisors.
- Patrolled assigned areas on foot and vehicle.
- Monitored surveillance systems for potential threats or suspicious behavior around hospital footprint, reporting findings to appropriate authorities for further investigation.
- Utilized conflict resolution skills to de-escalate tense situations.
Section Leader
U.S. Army National Guard
08.2014 - Current
- Serves as a Mortar Section Leader of a light infantry mortar section; prepares for rapid deployment in support of worldwide contingency operations; supports the company with timely and accurate indirect fire; provides fire support computing data for the Section Leader; maintains ammunition records, applies meteorological and registration data, and assumes control of a gun during split operations; ensures the proper tactical employment of mortars during individual gun movements; responsible for training, welfare, morale, and administration of five Soldiers; maintains weapons and equipment valued at over $250,000
- Deployed as a team leader to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel 2019
- Led soldiers in support of Covid 19 prevention operations throughout the state of Georgia 2020
- Led soldiers as a squad leader during Atlanta riots 2020
- Participated in protection of the U.S Capitol during the Presidential Inauguration 2021
- Assisted in numerous natural disaster responses throughout career
- Delegated tasks appropriately to ensure optimal utilization of team member skills and capabilities.
- Addressed conflicts within the team professionally, seeking resolutions that supported both individual needs and overall organizational success.
- 10 years experience in handling, firing, and maintaining firearms, serving as an infantryman and trainer, teaching dozens of soldiers on how to safely handle, operate, and qualify with their assigned weapons.
- Deployed as a squad leader, overseeing 8 soldiers, to Kosovo in 2024 in support of the KFOR mission, providing a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement to all citizens of Kosovo.
- Led over 100 reconnaissance and presence patrols during mission to Kosovo.
Project Supervisor
South Point Roofing
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Supervised job sites for the company
- Responsibilities included - Making sure roof is put on correctly, including everything written in contract, made sure contractors had all material needed to complete the job, direct contact with customer during roof replacement
Laborer
Bath Enterprise Inc.
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Worked as a laborer building/replacing retaining walls on various job sites
- Main responsibilities were laying blocks, using equipment (hand held and machinery) to pack dirt, and site clean up
Crew member
Simply Beyond Expectations
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Worked on crew responsible for land maintenance for Hartsfield Jackson International Airport and Fort Jackson
Education
BA - History
Arizona State University
11.2024
Industrial Maintenance and Electrical Technology - Electrical Technology
Chattahoochee Technical College
01.2022
General Studies -
University of North Georgia
05.2016
Skills
- Fast learner
- Good communicator
- Team player
- Conflict de-escalation
- Physical fitness
- Firearms expertise
- Less lethal weaponry
- Martial arts
Certification
Basic Leader's Course
Advanced Leader's Course
Infantry Mortar Leader's Course
Timeline
Public Safety Officer
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Project Supervisor
South Point Roofing
09.2017 - 08.2018
Laborer
Bath Enterprise Inc.
01.2017 - 09.2017
Crew member
Simply Beyond Expectations
06.2016 - 12.2016
Section Leader
U.S. Army National Guard
08.2014 - Current
Industrial Maintenance and Electrical Technology - Electrical Technology
Chattahoochee Technical College
General Studies -
University of North Georgia
Basic Leader's Course
Advanced Leader's Course
Infantry Mortar Leader's Course
BA - History
Arizona State University
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