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Samuel Thomas Wells

102 4th Avenue Smithville

Summary

I have recently completed four years of service in the Marine Corps and am seeking full time employment in the Bastrop/Austin area.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Grounds Maintenance Worker

Smithville ISD
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Operated mowers, electric clippers and edgers and maintained fresh and groomed grounds for guest enjoyment.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Enhanced landscape appearance by trimming trees, bushes, and hedges.
  • Assisted in seasonal preparation tasks, such as snow removal or planting new foliage.
  • Left the job to begin school at Austin Community College.

Construction Laborer

The Levy Company
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Assisted in the completion of projects on time by collaborating with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Left the job because of the commute.

United States Marine Corps

3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Div
09.2019 - 09.2023
  • Served in the United States Marine Corps with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.
  • Served as an 0331 in a rifle company as a gunner, team leader, and squad leader for 4 years of service and rose to the rank of Corporal.
  • Led as a machine gun rifle squad leader in 15 live fire ranges as well as patrol operations with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Force from November 2020 to April 2021.
  • Led as a squad leader during Rim of the Pacific in Hawaii from June 15 2022 to August 15 2022.
  • Taught foreign nations on weapon systems and conducted cross training exercises during Rim of the Pacific.

Assistant Sound Engineer

Palms Baptist Church
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs, and albums.

Worship Team Member

Navy Chaplain
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Volunteered at the local church on base to sing and play guitar.
  • Volunteered to help set up equipment in the mornings.

Dishwasher

Napa Flats Wood-fired Kitchen
10.2016 - 08.2018
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.

Education

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
07-2026

High School Diploma -

Vandegrift High School
Austin, TX
06.2019

Skills

  • - Excellent work ethic
  • - Past leadership experience
  • - Able to teach large groups
  • - Able to follow detailed instructions
  • - Motivates team

Accomplishments

  • Basic Training Company Iron Man award for the Most Fit Marine in the company
  • Instructors Choice at Advanced Machine Gunners Course 2-22 as the student the instructors would most want to serve with in combat.
  • Meritorious Corporal promotion February 1, 2023
  • Rose to the level of squad leader and performed duties above pay grade while leading a machine gun squad in a rifle company.

Timeline

Grounds Maintenance Worker

Smithville ISD
01.2024 - 08.2024

Construction Laborer

The Levy Company
11.2023 - 01.2024

Assistant Sound Engineer

Palms Baptist Church
05.2023 - 08.2023

Worship Team Member

Navy Chaplain
01.2023 - 04.2023

United States Marine Corps

3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Div
09.2019 - 09.2023

Dishwasher

Napa Flats Wood-fired Kitchen
10.2016 - 08.2018

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Austin Community College

High School Diploma -

Vandegrift High School