Robert Arias
Retired Military
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Highly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased revenue, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with targeted markets. Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students. Caring employee with over 20 years of experience in firearm safety and instruction. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking, passionate and professional job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Firearms and situational awareness instructor
Artemis Defense Institute
Lake Forest, California
06.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
- Optimized instruction based on student feedback and assessments of courses.
- Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals.
- Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.
- Conducted classes and workshops for students on special topics of interest.
- Assisted students in developing self-advocacy and support skills.
- Supported students in identifying, setting and achieving personal goals.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas and resources to enhance student experience and success.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
- Contributed to a positive learning atmosphere by fostering open communication between instructors and trainees regarding expectations, goals, and performance outcomes.
- Increased safety awareness through detailed instruction on proper firearm handling and storage.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing strict range safety protocols during all training sessions.
- Supported the professional growth of fellow instructors through peer mentoring and constructive feedback on teaching techniques.
- Implemented hands-on demonstrations that reinforced classroom instruction in real-world scenarios.
- Improved trainee accuracy by providing personalized coaching and feedback during live-fire exercises.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on range equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety during training sessions.
- Adapted instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and skill levels of trainees.
- Assisted students in overcoming challenges related to firearm usage, such as grip strength or recoil management.
- Evaluated trainee progress using established benchmarks, providing clear communication on areas needing improvement or further instruction.
Chief of the Guard
Navy
Coronado, CA
05.2002 - 10.2021
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in vehicle and by foot.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness.
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Led multiple teams of sailors in monitoring and safeguarding high valued government assets.
- Demonstrated commitment to public safety by patrolling events and well-populated establishments.
- Conducted frequent security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection.
- Verified staff performance through close observation.
- Conducted drills and other simulated emergencies to determine overall site safety.
- Performed security investigations and reported findings to client management.
- Provided first-line support to shift workers during incidents and escalated situations as appropriate.
- Recorded daily security occurrences in site assignment log.
- Completed shift handover reports and debriefed next shift upon arrival.
- Trained security workers on site-specified procedures.
- Managed security staff rotation for position coverage on breaks.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
- Provided flight line and harbor security patrols to protect against incursion from unauthorized personnel and maintain security of highly valuable aircraft with classified components and design elements.
- Maintained security of local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Documented and processed classified materials for the Navy's Expeditionary Combat Commander.
- Spearheaded patrol operations and led security forces teams to support battlefield operations.
- Patrolled perimeters of operating bases to guard against raids, suicide bombers and other attacks on forward areas of operation.
- Implemented tactics, procedures and techniques for defense systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Katella High School
Anaheim, CA 09.1996 - 06.1999
Skills
Military experience
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Timeline
Firearms and situational awareness instructor
Artemis Defense Institute
06.2023 - Current
Chief of the Guard
Navy
05.2002 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Katella High School
09.1996 - 06.1999