Riley James Bissontz
Prattville,AL
Summary
Experienced E-4 Infantryman offering 2+ years of experience , 1 Combat deployment overseas, with United States Army National Guard. Solid communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities. Team collaboration and leadership skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
11B Infantryman
United States Army National Guard
10.2023 - Current
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of weapons and equipment to preserve operational readiness.
- Analyzed terrain to identify advantageous positions for operations.
Lead Cook
Roma Bar and Restaurant
06.2017 - 06.2024
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
- Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Summer Maintenance Worker
Springdale Township
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
Summer Maintenance Worker
Cheswick Borough
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Properly handled, transported, and disposed of recycled materials.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Maintained roads and off road fire hydrants/ Painted curbs and building maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springdale Jr./Sr. High School
Springdale, Pennsylvania06.2018
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Forbes Road CTC - Emergency Response Services (ERS)
Monroeville, Pennsylvania05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-2026
Skills
- Physical fitness
- Cultural awareness
- Land navigation
- Weapons handling
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Managing PPE
- Identifying hazards
- Weapons systems
- Sound decision making
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ “M” Device
Overseas Service Ribbon
AAM USA Achievement Medal
2016-2017 1st place skills competition - Criminal Justice
Awards
SkillsUSA - Regional First Place Winner, Criminal Justice District 8 Competition January, 2017, SkillsUSA - Crime scene investigation, straight to states
Certification
Certificate of PUMA RQ-20A Initial Qualification Training
Combat Life Saver Certificate
Basic Rigging for rope rescue certification
Hazmat Awareness Certification
Landing Zone Safety Certification
Timeline
11B Infantryman
United States Army National Guard
10.2023 - Current
Summer Maintenance Worker
Springdale Township
08.2017 - 08.2018
Lead Cook
Roma Bar and Restaurant
06.2017 - 06.2024
Summer Maintenance Worker
Cheswick Borough
06.2017 - 08.2017
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Forbes Road CTC - Emergency Response Services (ERS)
High School Diploma -
Springdale Jr./Sr. High School
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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