Preston Slates
Greencaslte,PA
Summary
Highly motivated employee willing to learn companies' Standard Operating Procedures to complete and understand what the company wants from their employees and management. Continuously, looking for ways to execute the process in a timely manner and to meet customers' deadlines. Having the ability to create a positive work environment and continue to motivate peers to stay hard at work and meet the company's mission statement and endstate.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Instructor
US Army
Annville, PA
09.2021 - Current
- Directed the Advanced Leadership Course for 2 and a half years.
- Instructed leaders on becoming outstanding leaders through targeted mentorship and practical guidance
- Supported leaders in developing effective strategies to build trust and respect among their subordinates
- Facilitated hands-on training exercises to enhance soldier readiness.
- Evaluated trainee performance through assessments and feedback sessions.
- Oversaw safety protocols as range safety officer, ensuring safe execution of multiple live fire exercises with hundreds of rounds fired
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations governing military instruction standards.
- Assessed student performance through written exams, practical demonstrations, and role-playing scenarios.
- Improved classroom teaching methods by observing fellow educators and learning new techniques.
- Adapted instruction methods to address individual student needs.
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
National Guard
, PA
08.2010 - Current
- Operated field artillery systems during training and live fire exercises.
- Collaborated with team members to execute fire missions effectively.
- Trained new soldiers on SOPs of the unit to effectively work as a team and execute live fire missions
- Conducted safety inspections for equipment and personnel prior to operations.
- Verified inventory of ammunition for the gun section was 100% to complete upcoming mission
- Maintained DA Form 2408-4, a form calculating remaining tube life of the weapon systems.
- Maintained the DA Form 4513, a form for records of fires.
Order picker
Rainforest Distribution
Frederick, MD
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Picked and packed customer orders accurately and promptly for shipment.
- Operated forklifts to transport products within the warehouse efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment processes.
- Assisted in training new employees on best practices for order picking tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area for safety compliance.
Quality Control Lead
BJs Custom Creations
Hagerstown, Maryland
03.2018 - 03.2020
- ensured products met company and customer standards for quality and compliance
- monitored packing accuracy to align with customer preferences, achieving 100% satisfaction
- Trained staff on quality assurance techniques and best practices.
- verified completed orders for accurate boxing and timely shipping.
Screen Print Operator
Bjs Custom Creations
Hagerstown, Maryland
09.2012 - 03.2018
- Operated various printing machines, ensuring quality output from automated to manual processes.
- Mixed custom ink colors based on PMS color book to meet specific job requirements.
- Printed logo on different material styles from nylon to metal.
- Monitored print quality throughout production runs for consistency.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on screen printing equipment and processes, enhancing team capabilities.
- Ensured all necessary supplies were ready before initiating production.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Buchanan High School
Mercersburg, PA06-2011
Certificate of Technical Studies - Graphic Communications
Franklin County Career And Technology Center
Chambersburg, PA01-2011
Skills
- Field artillery operations
- Curriculum development
- Training leadership
- Mentorship
- Leadership training
- Practical training
- performance evaluation
- safety protocol enforcement
- compliance adherence
- team collaboration
- Team building
- Decision making
- Attention to detail
- Workforce training
- Communication skills
- Performance evaluation
Timeline
Military Instructor
US Army
09.2021 - Current
Order picker
Rainforest Distribution
03.2020 - 09.2021
Quality Control Lead
BJs Custom Creations
03.2018 - 03.2020
Screen Print Operator
Bjs Custom Creations
09.2012 - 03.2018
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
National Guard
08.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
James Buchanan High School
Certificate of Technical Studies - Graphic Communications
Franklin County Career And Technology Center