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William Gilliam

Miami

Summary

Professional firearms training specialist with comprehensive experience in firearms safety, handling, and tactical instruction. Adept at fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving needs, ensuring students achieve desired outcomes. Skilled in developing and delivering structured training programs, with focus on situational awareness and precision. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach.

Member of Navy Security Forces with strong expertise in maritime security, adept at threat assessment, risk management, and implementing security protocols. Proven ability to work collaboratively within teams, maintaining flexibility to meet evolving needs and ensuring reliable results. Skilled in crisis response, surveillance systems, and regulatory compliance, bringing strategic approach to safeguarding maritime assets. Known for clear communication, decisive actions, and commitment to achieving security objectives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Firearms Instructor

Lock and Load Miami
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing strict range safety protocols during all training sessions.
  • Improved trainee accuracy by providing personalized coaching and feedback during live-fire exercises.
  • Assisted students in overcoming challenges related to firearm usage, such as grip strength and proper hand positioning.
  • Maintained the firearms by repairing parts and daily cleanings to ensure they were safe for use and worked properly.
  • Evaluated trainee progress using established benchmarks, providing clear communication on areas needing improvement or further instruction.

Delivery Driver

Amazon
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.

Aviation Ordnanceman

U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2017 - 09.2022
  • Worked closely with crew members in intense, quickly changing and dangerous environments.
  • Maintained high levels of readiness by participating in regular training exercises simulating real-world combat scenarios involving aviation ordnance usage.
  • Received, inspected, packaged, stored, handled and processed weapon shipments.
  • Expedited mission readiness by assisting in the timely requisition, receipt, and issue of aviation ordnance materials.
  • Maintained operations for aviation ordnance shops, armories and storage facilities.
  • Stood watch on crew served weapons such as the 240B and 50. caliber machine guns to ensure safe travel in high risk areas of combat zones.
  • Stood armed sentry watch while in port armed with M4 rifle and M9 baretta pistol, providing over watch from the flight deck and roving areas to ensure safety of the crew while in different ports.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07-2027

High School Diploma -

Whitmire Community School
Whitmire, SC
05-2017

Skills

  • Weapon maintenance
  • Physical fitness
  • First aid training
  • Firearms safety
  • Target acquisition
  • Quality assurance inspections
  • Firearms handling
  • Positive attitude
  • Explosive safety procedures
  • Attention to detail
  • Maritime law

Accomplishments

Completed two deployments to the 5th fleet(Middle East) to maintain safety in the region standing by for any conflict where allies could require our assistance. Participated in the 2021 Kabul Airlift(the evacuation of military personnel in Afghanistan).

Timeline

Firearms Instructor

Lock and Load Miami
04.2023 - 09.2024

Delivery Driver

Amazon
10.2022 - 12.2022

Aviation Ordnanceman

U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2017 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Keiser University

High School Diploma -

Whitmire Community School
William Gilliam