Nicolas Seymour
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Accomplished United States Marine, with 4 years of service as a Corporal. Experienced and detail oriented in radio communication theory and operational ground/air radio systems , basic infantryman tactics and procedures. Proven leader in training and overseas in support of the Global War On Terrorism, driven to stay consistent and skilled in the task at hand at all times. Quick thinking and an ability to soak in knowledge quickly as well as proficency and ability to work well with others under harsh circumstances. Intermediate level of basic constructionman knowledge and application, a competence in various military weapons systems, and construction trade tools. As well as, a basic knowledge and competency in Microsoft Office and other various computer programs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
K9 Handler
Ultimate K9 Detection Services
02.2025 - Current
- Monitored animal health, attention and behavior during training sessions.
- Kept animals stimulated with variety of enrichment activities.
- Maintained training schedule for working dog partner, training several times a week, using various narcotic dummy odors.
- Carried out scheduled searches for illegal narcotics and contraband at St.Vincent's Shelter in Phoenix, AZ.
Dog Trainer
East Valley K9 Services
10.2024 - Current
- Employed positive reinforcement with animals using "clicker-training" method, voice rewards and food rewards.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Worked individually with dogs on track for higher-level certifications in obedience and show performance.
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to successfully train animals.
- Monitored animal health, attention and behavior during training sessions.
- Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
- Assisted in teaching AKC novice scent work.
Apprentice Electrician
Lippolis Electrical (914-738-3550)
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Ran over 100m of electrical wiring through various routes to junction boxes and residential electrical sockets.
- Inventoried the shop for parts and tools, reporting back to the master electrican with detailed information on what was in stock.
- Worked on various comerical and residential job sites, working with various other trade departments, coordinating around one another.
- Left Lippolis Electrical after one month, due to a sudden deterioration of physcial health anb having to start hemodialysis from diagnosed Chronic Kidney Disease.
Marine/Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps
09.2016 - 09.2020
- Learned and applied basic telecommunication, radio etiquette and radio operation skills.
- Oversaw teams of 2-10 Marines, including training and delegating tasks to maintain deployability and meet communication needs of the Battalion.
- Familiar and proficient in basic patrol base operations, visual reconaissance and basic warrior/survival skills.
- Familiar in several weapons systems (M16A4/M4A1, M240B, M203, and M67 Frag Grenade).
- Familiar and proficient in numerous VHF/UHF and SATCOM radio systems.
- Held an instructor billet at the Marine Corps Communication Electronics M.O.S school and graduated over 7 TSOC (Tactical Systems Operator Course) classes.
- Familiar and proficient with use of the SKL (Simple Key Loader) for protecting comms through alteration of frequencies and cryptographic codes.
- Certified prisoner escort (Brig Chaser Course)
- Constructed and camouflaged mounted and dismounted fighting positions and it's communication equipment to prevent detection.
- Accomplished black belt in the Marine Martial Arts Program.
- Ran numerous non-live and live fire event on ranges, as The Company's Commanding Officer's personal radio operator.
- Deployed to Anbar Province, Iraq, in support of Operation: Inherent Resolve in 2018.
- Held a "Secret" clearance untill 2022.
- Conducted numerous Company, Battalion and Regiment level inspections. Maintaining 100% accountabilty and proper maintenance of $1M worth of equipment.
- Operated RAID cameras and "G-BOSS" surveillance system, conducting "observe and report" operations on Hezbollah checkpoints in Taquaddum, Iraq.
- Taught a variety of informal classes to the infantry platoons, ensuring and reinforcing radio competency amongst the Marines.
- Responsible for all radio systems and antennas for defense posts and patrols on and outside Camp Manion in Taquaddum, Iraq.
- Participated in mounted vehicle patrols of the area of operations overseas, as the lead radio operator, maintaining various VHF and HF channels while providing visual and physical security for the convoy.
- Familiar and proficient in the use of SINCGARS (Single Channel Ground Air Radio System) "Frequency Hopping".
- Familiar in the use of "E-MADIS" drone jamming equipment apparatus and software.
- Familiar and proficent in the use of plain text motorola radio systems (PRC-153) or XTS.
Apprentice Plumber
MCL Plumbing (914-760-5716)
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Selected type and size of piping for each job.
- Drove the comerical van to numerous job sites back and forth from the shop, handing out the supplies needed for each site.
- Filled pipe systems with water and soapy water to flush out leaks in the systems.
- Familiarized in construction tools: (wrenches, pipe fittings, drill bit types, different adhesives).
- Independantly worked on some smaller projects (sinks, toilets, showers), while offering process coordination and cooperation with other team members.
Clay Bird Trapper/Maintenance
Campfire Club Of America (914-941-9861)
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Pulled clay birds on both trap and skeet shooting fields, and kept score of the club member's shot progression.
- Maintained and assisted with repair and upkeep on both shotgun, pistol and rifle ranges.
- Reduced opportunites of theft and unwanted intrusions to the private property: by checking liscense plates, and securing all entrances/exits at the end of each shift, and conducting a proper tunrover with the next shift.
- Assisted the club Chef in numerous banquet events for the members. Working in a comercial kitchen environment, becoming familiar with various utensiles as well as cleaning solutions and how to safley handle both.
Cashier/Shelf Stocker
Aardvark Pet Supplies (914-747-4848)
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Worked front register.
- Conducted periodic inventory and inspections, reporting out of stock items.
- Unloaded incoming orders of pet food and supplies from the delivery truck.
- Performed any janitorial work needed by the store.
Education
General Studies - Associates in Arts
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ12-2023
Certificate Of Completion - Computer Information Systems
Code Academy.com
Online12-2022
OSHA-10 Hour-Completion - Construction
OSHA Outreach Training
12-2020
Certification in prisoner escort services -
Marine Corps "Brig Chaser Course"
MCIPAC Regional Brig, Camp Pendleton, CA11-2020
HVAC/R Level 1, Electricity Advanced - Vocational Certificate
Mayfield College
Twentynine Palms, CA05-2020
General Studies - Associates in Arts
SUNY Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05-2020
Transmissions Supervisor Course - Radio Communications
Transmissions Supervisor Course
Camp Pendleton, CA03-2020
Tactical Transmission Operator's Course - Radio Communications
Marine Corps Communication Electronic School
Twentynine Palms, CA07-2017
Pleasantville High School
Pleasantville, NY06-2016
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Electronics Troubleshooting
- Knowledgeable in Security Management and Implementation
- Training and Development
- Basic counter-terrorism strategies
- Weapons literacy
- Emergency management, planning and mitigation
- Quick learner
- Identifying possible threats and security breaches
- Dog training
Accomplishments
- Holding Field Radio Operator billet
- Deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve: maintaining various nets throughout the deployment and ensuring all Marines and vehicle leaving the wire had sufficient and operational communications gear.
- Constructed a make-shift antenna dipole with slash wire and tent poles to communicate with higher headquarter off an HF shot more than 100mi away. This antenna model served as the blueprint for the rest of the battalion during the following exercises.
- Maintained Lima Company's communication equipment readiness during Company, Battalion and Regimental wide inspections.
- Taught numerous hours of radio communication classes to the infantrymen of V37.
Languages
French
Advanced (C1)
Interests
- World Travel
- Canine (and other animal) behavior and Psychology
- Military history
- Learning different spoken languages
- Radio wave propagation and antenna building
- Computer Information Systems
Timeline
K9 Handler
Ultimate K9 Detection Services
02.2025 - Current
Dog Trainer
East Valley K9 Services
10.2024 - Current
Apprentice Electrician
Lippolis Electrical (914-738-3550)
11.2020 - 12.2020
Marine/Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps
09.2016 - 09.2020
Apprentice Plumber
MCL Plumbing (914-760-5716)
05.2016 - 09.2016
Clay Bird Trapper/Maintenance
Campfire Club Of America (914-941-9861)
02.2016 - 09.2016
Cashier/Shelf Stocker
Aardvark Pet Supplies (914-747-4848)
10.2015 - 06.2016
General Studies - Associates in Arts
Mesa Community College
Certificate Of Completion - Computer Information Systems
Code Academy.com
OSHA-10 Hour-Completion - Construction
OSHA Outreach Training
Certification in prisoner escort services -
Marine Corps "Brig Chaser Course"
HVAC/R Level 1, Electricity Advanced - Vocational Certificate
Mayfield College
General Studies - Associates in Arts
SUNY Westchester Community College
Transmissions Supervisor Course - Radio Communications
Transmissions Supervisor Course
Tactical Transmission Operator's Course - Radio Communications
Marine Corps Communication Electronic School
Pleasantville High School
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