- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Community Cleanup
- Volunteer Travel
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Team Sports
- Volunteer Work
- Blogging/Vlogging
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Playing Sports
- Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
- Fashion and Style
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Fundraising Events
- Music
Raymond Hawkins
Summerville,SC
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with diverse experience in military, manufacturing, and sales. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication, ready to support organizational goals through enhanced training and operational excellence. Any job or task is never to much and i stride myself on positive communication and always being on time in the right uniform and bringing a upbeat attitude
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
11B Infantryman
Army
Columbus, GA
04.2018 - Current
- Led small units in tactical operations, enhancing mission effectiveness and team cohesion.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new personnel, improving readiness and skills retention.
- Conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence, informing strategic operational planning.
- Coordinated logistical support for field exercises, ensuring resource availability and optimal deployment of equipment.
- coordinated meetings and org (organize readiness days)
- made schedules for ranges which made a major impact on the overall unit mission
Manufacturing Technician
Sea Fox Boat Company
Moncks Corner, SC
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Operated and maintained manufacturing equipment to ensure efficient production processes.
- Conducted quality control inspections to maintain product standards and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues, minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations, reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
- built many functions of boats part to include molds tops wiring the electrical and cleaning to insure top notch look and performance.
Car Salesperson
Second Chance Auto, KIA
North Charleston, SC
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Developed strong customer relationships to enhance sales opportunities and increase repeat business.
- Conducted vehicle presentations, highlighting features and benefits to educate prospective buyers.
- Leveraged online sales platforms to reach a broader audience and increase lead generation.
- Provided exceptional after-sales support, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty post-purchase.
- Mentored junior sales staff on effective selling techniques and product knowledge for improved performance.
- Its not just the car your selling its you as a person your the face of the company and never give a reason for them to never look anywhere else.
Hospitality Worker
Trident Hospital
North Charleston, SC
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring patient satisfaction and comfort in high-pressure situations.
- Assisted with daily operations, including food service and room preparation for patient needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to facilitate smooth communication between departments, enhancing patient care efficiency.
- Trained new team members on operational protocols and best practices for hospitality services.
- trained and used ride on scrubbers to insure cleanliness to provide family and patients 100 % satisfaction in the environment fo there stay
Cook
McDonald's
Summerville, SC
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Prepared menu items following standardized recipes to ensure quality and consistency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to meet high-volume service demands during peak hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, minimizing downtime and ensuring safe usage practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Peen Foster
Scranton, PASkills
- Convoy security
- Patrolling techniques
- Weapons handling
- Physical fitness
- operating i high stress environments
- teaching a large number of people in a single setting
- Small unit tactics
- Combat lifesaving
- Tactical communications
- Vehicle maintenance
- Intelligence gathering
- Prisoner handling
- Adaptive problem solving
- Safety protocols
- OSHA compliance
- Materials loading
- Product testing
- Production records
- Supplier relations
- Project management
- Performance tracking
- Project planning
- Product inspection
- Safety monitoring
- Goal oriented
- Closing deals
- Customer service
- Sales closing
- Price negotiation
- Relationship building
- Friendly and enthusiastic
- Sales and marketing
- Email and telephone etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff training
Accomplishments
.I received Two Army good conduct medals given every 3 years for not getting any negative action and being a driven and proactive
employee which gives a great environment for the work force
.Planned and organized readiness group days for more then 250 people which consisted of activity's such a white water rafting and teaching other team members and there family's about the job we do and how much compassion we show in the work force.
. subject matter expert leading thousands of new and service members, employees to go out into the force and be 100% proficient in there task and drills.
Certification
- Combat life saver (CLS)
- Combative
- Expert at weapons
- Public speaking
- Team work
Interests
Timeline
11B Infantryman
Army
04.2018 - Current
Manufacturing Technician
Sea Fox Boat Company
12.2017 - 08.2018
Hospitality Worker
Trident Hospital
05.2016 - 01.2017
Car Salesperson
Second Chance Auto, KIA
02.2016 - 07.2017
Cook
McDonald's
05.2014 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Peen Foster
two good conduct metals
The Army Good Conduct Medal is a U.S. Army award given to enlisted soldiers who demonstrate consistent good behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during their service.
What it recognizes
It’s not for a single heroic act. Instead, it rewards steady, disciplined service—basically doing your job well, staying out of trouble, and maintaining high standards over time.