Larry Coppins
Haysville,KS
Summary
Hardworking well-qualified combat professional maintaining equipment, completing patrols and briefing leadership. Knowledgeable about risk, safety gear and terrain assessments. Valid Secret clearance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Brigade Operations/Brigade Assistant Master Gunner
U.S. Army
08.2023 - Current
- Mastered night and day combat techniques to protect against nuclear, biological and chemical weapons attacks.
- Operated and maintained $30 million dollars worth of heavy vehicles, serialized assets, weapons, machine guns, and artillery.
- Identified parts and services to maintain Bradley Fighting Vehicles and Abrams Tanks equipment and provided timely solutions to continue operations.
- Inspected assigned material valued in excess of $30 million dollars to support company operations.
- Coordinated daily operations for team of 12 personnel and established goals for training programs.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
Recruiting First Sergeant
U.S. Army
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations, recruiting company achieved 127% of fiscal year assigned mission.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Senior Career Counselor
U.S. Army
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Established and oversaw clear guidelines about procedures and success metrics.
- Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Detachment First Sergeant
U.S. Army
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Served as First Sergeant of forward deployed Detachment; advised Special Operations Command on administrative and tactical operations; supervised employment of infantry platoon, scout sections, mortar platoon, medical services, and staff operations on daily basis; responsible for health and welfare of 61 Soldiers
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Developed and implemented strategies to prevent and respond to security incidents.
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for operations and maintain quality standards.
Bradley Commander
U.S. Army
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Managed weapon handling, delivery, and shipping systems.
- Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
- Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete tactical and security taskings.
- Provided strategic plotting and navigation for warfare areas.
Operations Sergeant
U.S. Army
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
ROTC Instructor
U.S. Army
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Military Recruiter
U.S. Army
03.2011 - 05.2012
- Participated in community events representing U.S. military and recruited interested parties.
- Filtered interested candidates by eligibility and disqualifying factors.
- Exceeded mandated quota by 91% from headquarters based on military needs and availability.
- Escorted recruits to Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) for evaluation and in-processing.
- Maintained recruits in Delayed Entry Program (DEP), educating on military customs and courtesies and administering PT exercises and tests.
- Responded to calls and emails from interested candidates quickly and scheduled appointments for in-person meetings.
- Traveled to schools in area to speak to students about military careers and provide students with materials and literature about military careers.
- Displayed exemplary personal and professional appearance, attracting local populace to inquire about military experience and opportunities.
- Remained current with training and sought new training opportunities to further personal growth.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Army
09.2009 - 02.2011
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Managed over $7 million worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Supervised firing platoon, maintained firing capability and organized platoon defense.
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Trained, supervised and organized over 32 soldiers and personnel.
- Coordinated with other military branches to execute operations.
- Researched land battle history and strategy to increase overall unit performance.
- Analyzed fighting conditions and led attack and defense operations during ground missions.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Developed security plans and procedures to protect personnel and assets.
- Participated in offensive raids, demolitions, reconnaissance, search and rescue and counterterrorism.
- Assigned to 3 teams of special forces operators to execute missions in hostile, remote and high-risk environments.
Infantry Fire Team Leader /Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Army
03.2007 - 09.2009
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Coordinated and enforces team member placement and distribution of fire.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Demonstrated proficiency in telecommunications equipment to foster critical contact during team missions.
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
Infantry Rifleman / Protective Security
U.S. Army
08.2004 - 03.2007
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Established defensive positions to protect against enemy forces.
- Supervised casualty evacuations.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Organizational Leadership
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ03.2016
Skills
- Analytical Thinking, Conflict Resolution; Decision Making
- Weapons training, Firearm Safety; Weapon Handling
- Works Well Under Pressure, Strong Work Ethic,
Active Listener - Asset Protection, Identifying hazards, Professional Demeanor, Protective services
Timeline
Brigade Operations/Brigade Assistant Master Gunner
U.S. Army
08.2023 - Current
Recruiting First Sergeant
U.S. Army
06.2020 - 08.2023
Senior Career Counselor
U.S. Army
10.2019 - 07.2020
Detachment First Sergeant
U.S. Army
10.2017 - 05.2019
Bradley Commander
U.S. Army
02.2016 - 09.2017
Operations Sergeant
U.S. Army
10.2014 - 02.2016
ROTC Instructor
U.S. Army
06.2012 - 07.2014
Military Recruiter
U.S. Army
03.2011 - 05.2012
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Army
09.2009 - 02.2011
Infantry Fire Team Leader /Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Army
03.2007 - 09.2009
Infantry Rifleman / Protective Security
U.S. Army
08.2004 - 03.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Organizational Leadership
Arizona State University