Richard Vickers
Omaha,NE
Summary
Seasoned Nebraska National Guard Infantryman and former United States Marine Corps Rifleman, adept in convoy security and surveillance with proven leadership and teamwork skills. Excelled in high-stakes environments, ensuring operational success and safety. Demonstrated expertise in military operations planning and tactical communications, enhancing unit cohesion and combat readiness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
11B Infantryman
Nebraska national guard
, US
- Current
- To continue my military service while attending college I serve in the national guard as an infantryman
- Experience to include further honing of infantry skills I learned during active duty, leadership, and communications equipment
- Deploying for overall 18 months to Kuwait where I worked mostly convoy security and static security
- During the first 9 months of my time I was the rank of Sergeant E-5, serving as my platoons Radio operator
- The following 9 months I would work with Alaska National guard as an infantry squad leader, in the same security role as the previous, convoy and static security
- Additional duties to include working shifts in counter UAS operations as a Battle NCO, observing radar screens to prevent threats of drones, missiles, etc
Team Member
Planet fitness
Omaha, US
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked such a brief time as it was a break in military service period, additionally this is when I was working on getting college situated
- I worked overnights as a team member, cleaning, customer service etc
Infantry Rifleman
Enlisted in the United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, US
07.2017 - 07.2021
- In my role as an 0311 Infantry Rifleman spanning four years, I gained extensive experience in combat training and leadership
- Proficient in firearms, grenades, and rocket launchers, I focused on honing skills essential for potential combat scenarios
- When needed I assumed leadership roles, overseeing fireteam operations, combat maneuvers, and fire control
- A nine-month deployment with a Marine Expeditionary Unit sharpened my abilities aboard ship and in preparation for potential amphibious assaults
- Additionally, my six-month assignment as camp guard at Camp Pendleton emphasized the importance of security protocols, guarding valuable communications equipment, and serving on the quick reaction force to swiftly respond to emergencies such as active shooters, including simulated emergencies
Crew Member
Dairy queen
Omaha, US
05.2015 - 06.2017
- I worked as a crew member in the drive through and front counter
- I also worked preparing and serving ice cream products
Seasonal Direct sales
Omaha steaks
Omaha, US
10.2016 - 12.2016
- I worked the seasonal direct sales position at Omaha steaks reaching out to existing customers to provide them with new purchase opportunities from Omaha steaks
Education
College in Criminal justice -
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE02.2025
High school diploma -
Omaha south high school
Omaha, NE05.2017
Skills
- Direct Sales
- Military experience
- Teamwork
- DoD Experience
- Security
- Surveillance
- Food service
- Survival training
- Physical fitness
- Weapons handling
- Close quarters battle
- Combat lifesaving
- First aid proficiency
- Military operations planning
- Land navigation
- Counterinsurgency tactics
- Urban warfare
- Amphibious operations
- Ambush planning
- Escalation of force
- Cultural awareness
- Convoy security
- Small unit tactics
- Firearms safety
- Marksmanship expertise
- Tactical communications
Certification
Secret Clearance
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, US, E-3, 07/01/17, 07/31/21, In the Marine Corps I served as an infantry rifleman training to close with and destroy the nation's enemies. Responsible for being the automatic rifleman and the rocketeer firing accurate rocket shots on enemy targets. On multiple occasions serving as the rifleman team leader responsible for the direction and actions of the fire team. For 6 months I worked on the Camp Guard Force responsible for the security of high-value communications equipment and vehicles. In addition, also working as a part of the quick reaction force with the camp guard force to react to emergency situations at the area my unit was stationed.
Timeline
Team Member
Planet fitness
09.2021 - 11.2021
Infantry Rifleman
Enlisted in the United States Marine Corps
07.2017 - 07.2021
Seasonal Direct sales
Omaha steaks
10.2016 - 12.2016
Crew Member
Dairy queen
05.2015 - 06.2017
11B Infantryman
Nebraska national guard
- Current
College in Criminal justice -
Bellevue University
High school diploma -
Omaha south high school
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