Landon L. Shimek
Portland
Summary
Current Army Reservist and former Veterans Affairs employee seeking further employment opportunities.
Professional, experienced staff member prepared for this role. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable with changing needs. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and time management. Known for integrity, efficiency, and proactive approach to challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Sergeant
US Army Reserves
12.2010 - Current
- Collecting and distributing information for various levels of leadership and personnel within 364th Civil Affairs Brigade (Brigade Commander COL Creaghe and brigade personnel) for various training briefings and reports
- Creating working relationships with military and civilian personnel in numerous situations and training while displaying authority and professionalism
- Maintained open and effective communication systems to deliver orders and receive information from the field, explaining tasks and regulations while performing required tasks and responsibilities
- Performing leadership roles and responsibilities as Team Leader/Staff Sergeant (E6) for team members to assess situations and create plans
- Utilizes organizational skills, effective communication methods, and multitasking skills in numerous relative situations
- Trusted with varying levels of information, intelligence, and records (Personal Identifiable Information, Secured/Classified information, Operational Procedures), maintaining current security clearance for over 13 years
- Managed operational and organizational maintenance of military weapons systems and specialized equipment
- Trained in performance of safety, knowledge, and in operation of military all-wheel vehicles and equipment (including combat and tactical vehicles) over varied terrain and roadways
- Marked and located sites selected for geophysical training, taking into account environmental impact on area
Personnel Security Assistant
US Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Proficient in record-keeping and data management, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information
- Strong time management and multitasking abilities, effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion, handling sensitive information with utmost professionalism
- Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure
- Adaptable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion, handling sensitive information with utmost professionalism
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook): or other relevant software
- Detail-oriented and meticulous, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks
- Maintain organized and efficient filing systems, ensuring easy access to vital security documents
Armed Driver
Loomis
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Drives automatic armored vehicles and other vehicles on designated routes servicing customer locations
- Load/unload vehicle cargo including multiple bags and boxes of coins
- Service customer stops, including delivering customer change orders and picking up deposits
- Other duties as assigned by management
Housekeeping Aid
US Department of Veterans Affairs
12.2022 - 09.2024
- Providing custodial services and ensuring cleanliness and maintaining patient and public areas in hospital and facility
- Utilizes organizational skills, effective communication, and multitasking skills in numerous relative situations
- Maintaining professionalism and a visual presence throughout the facility, interacting with VA Personnel, VA Patients, and general public
- Working independently and with teammates to ensure proper daily cleaning performances
- Utilizing communication devices to maintain contact with team and supervisor
- Loading and unloading various cleaning supplies, performing sanitary duties in regulation with facility guidelines
- Trained and operating light powered cleaning equipment for performing regular duties
Barista
Starbucks
07.2011 - 11.2021
- Communicated through various interactions with new and regular customers
- Maintained clean and sanitized workstation and complied with health and safety guidelines
- Performing cleaning and supply replenishment of work and dining areas, emptying trash, and sanitizing equipment and utensils
- Maintained cash resources by accurately processing payments and computing sales prices
- Utilizes organizational skills, effective communication, and multitasking skills in numerous relative situations
- Learned about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality
- Made and served specialty coffee and tea beverages
Education
High School Diploma - General
Tahoma Senior High School
Covington, WA01.2009
Skills
- Supervisory and Leadership
- Collaborative teamwork
- Independent work
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Detail oriented
- Quick learning
- Networking
- Multitasking
- Creativity
- Relationship-building
- Fundraising
- Community-centered approach
- Client-centered approach
- Experience with LGBTQIA community
- Commitment to social justice
- Commitment to racial justice
- Strong teamwork
- Customer relations skills
Affiliations
- Pacific Northwest Rainbowbility Chorus
- Northwest Queer Chorus
- Transpose PDX
- Seattle Trans and Non-binary Choral Ensemble (STANCE)
- Portland Gay Men's Chorus
Timeline
Personnel Security Assistant
US Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2025 - 02.2025
Armed Driver
Loomis
09.2024 - 01.2025
Housekeeping Aid
US Department of Veterans Affairs
12.2022 - 09.2024
Barista
Starbucks
07.2011 - 11.2021
Staff Sergeant
US Army Reserves
12.2010 - Current
High School Diploma - General
Tahoma Senior High School
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