River Gillum

As a recruiting and retention specialist of the Civil Defense Services, also known as ( Air Force Auxiliary) my position at the Alabama 134th Squadron is to retain current airmen and to recruit new applicants. As a recruiter I may speak at schools or public functions to carry out my recruiting function. I am required to provide first hand knowledge to all newly selected recruits and provide them with the basic recruiting application steps and process.

Assessed and tore down Hydraulic Cylinders. Utilized air tools, hydraulic tools, basic hand tools, torches, and press machines. Once the cylinder had been torn down and placed onto a wooden pallet, I used a forklift to send it to the next station of the process.

As a Boat Crewman that was apart of the Boating Safety Unit of North Alabama, my duties involved responding to water based emergencies and nation wide aid. We were tasked with providing Alabamians with basic knowledge of boating safety and common state/local laws. We provided vessel inspections and classes to obtain your boating license. Under circumstances where the United States had been hit by hurricanes we were also tasked by the Homeland Security and FEMA to respond to give aid.

• Educated and advised customers on preventive measures to reduce pest infestations.
• Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.
• Applied chemical solutions on building surfaces to eliminate pests.
• Responded to customer inquiries and complaints regarding pest control services and solutions.
• Successfully conducted integrated pest management practices in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
• Performed routine maintenance on pest control equipment to manage wear and tear.

• Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
• Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
• Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
• Supervised and controlled the behavior of 1200 inmates.
• Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
• Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.

• Inspected commercial and residential buildings and structures for pest issues.
• Educated and advised customers on preventive measures to reduce pest infestations.
• Wrote detailed reports for each job, noting sanitation, and structural issues that could potentially lead to pest activity.
• Deployed physical baits, glue boards, and traps to catch and eliminate interior pests.

As a Rail Road Maintenance Crew Member my duties were to inspect incoming rail cars that entered our rail yard to check for damages or defects in the rail cars. Once a rail car was found to need repairs, a engine would push the car into a shop and I would begin my process. The air system that operated the brakes would be tested for operation and leaks. The brake pads would be replaced. The running boards on top would be inspected for damages and be replaced if so. The wheels, couplers, knuckling, decaling, paint, and hand braking system would be inspected for damages and fixed if so.