William Newland
Ashville
Summary
Experienced professional prepared for this role. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in planning, coordination, and client support. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Funeral Director
Rutherford Funeral Home
Worthington
01.2024 - Current
- Assist with planning funeral events, including selecting caskets and making arrangements for cremations, Serving approximately 400 families a year.
- Help prepare the remains, including dressing, embalming, and cosmetizing
- Set up the chapel and visitation areas, and arrange floral arrangements
- Drive funeral vehicles, such as hearses, and supervise funeral processions
- Provide advice on charitable donations and deliver floral arrangements to family members
- Perform general maintenance tasks, such as caring for funeral grounds and maintaining equipment
Aviation Security Specialist
AMAZON
Wilmington
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Utilize industry and Amazon best practices for the safe and secure transportation efforts for air cargo provide support to the Amazon Air Operations teams from a regulatory and security perspective
- Support security and shrinkage control programs to protect assets from loss due to internal/external theft and operational issues
- Conduct security assessments and observations to ensure that they are in line with regulatory compliance
- Support timely, ethical, and professional investigations into theft and workplace incidents, maintain confidentiality and privileged & confidential (P&C) status as required support crisis management planning and emergency response for Amazon Air, both third party and Amazon owned assets
- Support investigations of regulatory violation allegations and mitigate regulatory enforcements
- Serve as a binding agent/contractor to support the Amazon Air credentialing program
- Detected potential threats proactively through regular monitoring of surveillance systems and analyzing incident reports.
- Performed regular audits of existing security measures, identifying areas for improvement and recommending changes accordingly.
- Managed and supported organization-wide privacy and security management measures.
- Investigated reported incidents thoroughly, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence effectively.
- Oversaw credentialing activities for all employees, contractors and consultants.
- Improved the safety of employees by designing and leading tailored security awareness training sessions.
- Conducted security audits for identifying potential threats, leading to enhanced protection measures.
Cavalry Scout (19D)
UNITED STATES ARMY
Colorado Springs
11.2009 - 08.2021
- Served as subject matter expert in mounted and dismounted reconnaissance operations for platoon leadership development.
- Collaborated with other military branches for joint training exercises, strengthening inter-service relationships and coordination.
- Operated various weapon systems proficiently, ensuring accurate engagement of targets during live-fire exercises.
- Trained junior soldiers in combat tactics, weapons systems, and survival techniques, fostering a cohesive team environment.
- Maximized resource utilization by effectively managing equipment inventory and maintenance schedules within the unit.
- Managed sensitive information, ensuring proper handling and dissemination of classified materials.
- Increased mission success rates with detailed route planning and risk assessments.
- Directed platoon tactical movements, platoon security operations and platoon route and zone reconnaissance.
- Monitored enemy combatants captured in time of war awaiting transport for interrogation.
- Engaged in reconnaissance, security, and search operations.
Search and Rescue Technician
UNITED STATES ARMY
Chillicothe
08.2016 - 04.2021
- Leveraged specialized tools such as hydraulic cutters, spreaders, airbags, tripods, winches, and rigging systems for optimal results in challenging rescue scenarios.
- Collaborated closely with other emergency services personnel to provide seamless support during complex incidents.
- Enhanced situational awareness by collecting and analyzing critical information at the scene of an emergency.
- Maintained accurate records of all rescue-related activities for accountability and continuous improvement purposes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in various environments, including confined spaces, high angles, water, and hazardous materials situations.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
Electrical Engineer
UNITED STATES ARMY
Columbus
12.2013 - 08.2016
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Reduced electrical construction hazards with upgraded safety policies and stringent enforcement.
- Established positive relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, to facilitate project success.
- Achieved significant improvements in electrical system safety, complying with national electrical codes and standards.
Education
Currently Enrolled - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Recruiting
- Supply Management
- Resource Allocation
- Customer service
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Training and development
- Team leadership
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Logistics Coordination
Affiliations
US Army
Certification
- CERTIFICATE in Search and Rescue, UNITED STATES ARMY Joint Interagency Training and Education Center, Camp Dawson, WV, 01/01/17, 05/01/17
- CERTIFICATE in Electrician, UNITED STATES ARMY ELECTRICAL SCHOOL, Devils Lake, ND, 08/01/16, 12/01/16
- Urban Search and Rescue Technician, 07/01/16, Present
Timeline
Assistant Funeral Director
Rutherford Funeral Home
01.2024 - Current
Aviation Security Specialist
AMAZON
05.2021 - 01.2024
Search and Rescue Technician
UNITED STATES ARMY
08.2016 - 04.2021
Electrical Engineer
UNITED STATES ARMY
12.2013 - 08.2016
Cavalry Scout (19D)
UNITED STATES ARMY
11.2009 - 08.2021
Currently Enrolled - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University