Ryan Grills
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Served over 3 years as a light infantryman gaining the rank of SGT while applying military skills and knowledge in home-station environments as well as overseas assignments and duties. Supervised and led a team of highly motivated heavy weapons specialists, educating and applying hands-on training for them to succeed in the team's operations and tasks. Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance
Quality Pavement Repair (QPR)
01.2019 - Current
- Performed preventative maintenance and inspections on production machinery.
- Managed operations, maintenance and improvement of properties.
- Enhanced equipment lifespan by implementing comprehensive preventative maintenance strategies.
- Demonstrated versatility by skillfully operating different types of front end loaders in diverse work environments.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of aggregate and cold patch asphalt.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning welding techniques when required for specialized tasks or projects.
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $110,000.
- Trained over 100 Afghan National Army soldiers to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors on bi-weekly basis.
- Led fire teams as a squad leader during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained a high level of discipline and professionalism in the squad, leading by example at all times.
Shipping and Receiving Associate
General Electric
12.2013 - 09.2015
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 200 packages per day.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brown City High School
Brown City, MI06.2012
Skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Assessing risks
- Safety guidelines
- Managing PPE
- Identifying hazards
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Leadership
- Maintaining equipment
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse safety
- Forklift safety and operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Maintenance
Timeline
Maintenance
Quality Pavement Repair (QPR)
01.2019 - Current
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
10.2015 - 01.2019
Shipping and Receiving Associate
General Electric
12.2013 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Brown City High School
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