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Trent Thompson

Watertown

Summary

Army veteran with a drive to serve. Strong focus on reliability, adaptability to evolving situations and schedules, and collaboration within team environment. Years of experience in security, search, and building clearance operations. Proficient in basic combat trauma medicine. Skilled in route planning, navigation, and customer service, consistently meeting and exceeding performance expectations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Rural Mail Carrier

United States Postal Service
08.2024 - Current
  • Followed all postal regulations, safety protocols, and relevant traffic laws while delivering mail, upholding professional service reputation.
  • Achieved high levels of accuracy in mail sorting and delivery by consistently double-checking addresses and package labels.
  • Navigated various weather conditions safely while adhering to deadlines, ensuring consistent mail delivery despite unforeseen obstacles.
  • Demonstrated flexibility by covering additional routes as needed or stepping in for absent colleagues when necessary.
  • Developed relationships with rural customers through consistent communication and exceptional service quality.

CNC Lathe Operator

Griffin Armament
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Operated and maintained several automatic bar-fed, tool load and tool life monitored, multi-axis, single and twin turret CNC mill turn machines simultaneously
  • Minimized downtime and ensured conformity to very precise tolerances on stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and brass
  • Input tool offsets for wear and sizing as necessary
  • Adjusted tool life and tool load monitoring values to maximize productivity without sacrificing safety or longevity of machine components, or quality of finished parts
  • Accurately measured parts and workpieces with hand gauges, digital and mechanical calipers and micrometers

Airborne Infantryman

U.S. Army
09.2016 - 12.2020
  • Maintained a high standard of professionalism in extremely stressful environments
  • Employed critical thinking and decisiveness to quickly adapt to new problems and implement creative solutions
  • Performed preventative maintenance, checks, and services on military equipment
  • Quickly and seamlessly integrated into makeshift teams as necessary to accomplish mission critical taskings
  • Led, trained, mentored, assisted, and supervised peers and subordinates in proper execution of their assigned duties

Armorer

U.S. Army
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • Assisted fellow armorers, the Company Executive Officer, and the Company Commander in proper, secure, and safe storage and handling of hundreds of firearms, sighting systems, laser aiming modules, night vision, thermal optics, ammunition, and supplementary equipment in accordance with regulation
  • Provided critical information about employment, operation, and maintenance of equipment to leaders, in order to facilitate downstream training and maximize operator effectiveness
  • Worked closely with Small Arms Repairmen to successfully correct dozens of critical equipment deficiencies in a very short timeframe during a minimal-notice deployment

Education

Associate's Degree -

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
01.2024

High School Diploma -

Watertown High School
Watertown, WI
06.2016

Skills

  • Adaptable
  • Calm under pressure
  • Decisive problem-solver
  • Experienced driver
  • Proficient with firearms
  • Observant
  • Quick learner
  • Security and structure clearance experience
  • Self-motivated
  • Team player

Timeline

Rural Mail Carrier

United States Postal Service
08.2024 - Current

CNC Lathe Operator

Griffin Armament
08.2022 - 01.2024

Armorer

U.S. Army
10.2019 - 11.2020

Airborne Infantryman

U.S. Army
09.2016 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Watertown High School

Associate's Degree -

Madison Area Technical College
Trent Thompson