Taylor Wilkerson
Vancouver,WA
Summary
I have been in the WA Army National Guard for coming close to 14 years. I put a big emphasis on leadership in everything I do. I pride myself on the ability to mentor people that need direction. I am a very hard worker. I am self critical of myself as I always believe that you can never stop bettering yourself.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Recruiting and Retention NCO
WA Army National Guard
Vancouver, WA
09.2020 - Current
- Contacts, interviews, and advises civilian personnel to obtain applications for enlistment into the ARNG; contacts civic leaders and other agencies to present the ARNG as an employment and career opportunity; presents formal and informal talks; interviews and counsels prospective enlistees; gather individual data and prepares forms and documents incident to enlistment processing.
- Trains, advises, and cooperates with the leadership of assigned units to address issues relating to retention and attrition management.
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
WA Army National Guard
Centralia, WA
06.2016 - 09.2020
- Confirmed environmental protection program compliance for spill prevention and contingency planning.
- Implemented necessary safety practices, proper firing commands and proper ammunition handling.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
- Managed over $1 million worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
Rigger
Vigor Marine
Portland, OR
08.2014 - 09.2020
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Organized heavy and structural lifts in excess 20,000 pounds for Ship Repair jobs.
- Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
CBRN Operations NCOIC
WA Army National Guard
Vancouver, WA
03.2009 - 08.2016
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Responsible for supervising and maintaining over $1 million worth of equipment.
Education
Bachelors - Emergency Management And Homeland Security
Post University
Waterbury, CT 10.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Vancouver 09.2004 - 06.2008
Skills
Training and mentoring
undefinedAffiliations
I am the Vice President of Flash Love. We are a non profit organization that teaches 13-24 year old men and woman to be respectful people. We teach them leadership. We teach them that hard work will always prevail. Our organization helps clean the the community of trash because we believe in a beautiful community.
I am currently apart of the Safety and Security Team at Vancouver Church.
Certification
Hazmat Awareness
Timeline
CPR/AED
01-2023
Bachelors - Emergency Management And Homeland Security
Post University
10.2022 - Current
Recruiting and Retention NCO
WA Army National Guard
09.2020 - Current
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
WA Army National Guard
06.2016 - 09.2020
Rigger
Vigor Marine
08.2014 - 09.2020
Hazmat Awareness
03-2010
Hazmat Operations
03-2010
CBRN Operations NCOIC
WA Army National Guard
03.2009 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
09.2004 - 06.2008
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