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Education
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Zachary Paul

Payson,UT

Summary

Strategically-minded professional with background in military operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in precision targeting, equipment maintenance, and operational planning. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of mission-critical tasks under pressure.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Boat Mechanic

Premier Marine, Inc
Orem, UT
04.2023 - Current
  • Diagnosed, repaired, and serviced boats' engines, pumps, electrical systems, and other components.
  • Maintained detailed records of repairs performed on each vessel in order to track costs and warranty information.
  • Provided customers with estimates of repair costs prior to performing services.
  • Communicated effectively with customers regarding service needs and progress updates.
  • Overhauled and repaired gasoline marine engines, outboard motors and related marine equipment and systems using technical manuals and schematic charts.

Forward Observer

2-8 Field Artillery 1/11 Airborne / US Army
Fort Wainwright, Alaska
02.2020 - 05.2023
  • Provided tactical guidance to unit leaders on the use of available assets such as mortars, rockets, missiles, artillery pieces, and aviation.
  • Assisted with planning fire support missions by developing mission objectives and identifying suitable firing platforms.
  • Managed detailed records of all fire missions, target locations, and other pertinent information related to indirect fire engagements.
  • Analyzed data from multiple sources including aerial imagery, ground surveillance systems, and digital mapping tools to locate enemy positions.
  • Managed and Trained a Fire Support Team consisting of ten personnel of various specialties including: Radio Operations, Land Navigation/Mountaineering, Arctic Survival, Firearms Proficiency, Target Analysis, etc

Firearms Assembler

Davidson Defense
Orem, Utah
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and work orders to determine the specific assembly instructions.
  • Assembled AR-style upper receivers averaging about 100 builds per day
  • Assembled AR-style lower receivers upon request from store front.
  • Utilized warehouse stock programs and equipment to ensure proper quantities of parts are pulled out of the system and attached to the work order

74D Chemical Operations Specialist

365th Chemical Company / US Army Reserve
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2013 - 07.2019
  • Performed decontamination training operations on personnel and equipment exposed to hazardous materials.
  • Documented training incidents involving exposure or contamination by hazardous substances according to established protocols.
  • Conducted Preventative Maintenance Checks and Service on all company vehicles to provide status reports to the mechanics on what equipment was in need of repair.
  • Assisted supply in the conduct of inventory and Unit Armorer Duties.

Warehouse Associate

Shred It
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Operated industrial shredding equipment to process and recycle paper products.
  • Loaded material onto conveyor belt for feeding into shredder.
  • Monitored operation of the shredding machinery and ensured quality standards were met.
  • Performed regular maintenance on the machinery including oiling, greasing, and cleaning parts.
  • Recorded production data such as weight, speed, and volume of output.

Lodge Associate

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
American Fork, Utah
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the lodge department.
  • Assisted customers in selecting firearms and ammunition that best suited their needs.
  • Developed knowledge of firearm safety protocols to ensure customer safety during sales transactions.
  • Organized, inventoried, and restocked shelves with new products as they arrived.
  • Maintained records of all firearm purchases according to state regulations.

Tool Rental Associate

Home Depot
American Fork, Utah
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Assisted customers with selecting tools and equipment based on their individual needs.
  • Provided technical assistance to customers regarding the operation of rental products.
  • Maintained accurate records of all rentals, returns and payments received.
  • Inspected returned tools for damage or wear and tear prior to re-renting them.
  • Ensured that all equipment was clean, maintained, tested and in safe working condition before renting it out.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lehi High School
Lehi
05-2014

Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor of Architecture

Utah Valley University
Orem Utah

Skills

  • Mechanical systems maintenance
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Leadership skills
  • Communications
  • Recordkeeping
  • Training & Development

Affiliations

  • Carpentry
  • Home Renovation
  • College Student

Accomplishments

  • Honorable Discharge
  • 2 x Army Achievement Medals
  • Army Good Conduct Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
  • Army Service Ribbon
  • Overseas Service Ribbon

Military Education

  • Basic Leadership Course
  • Basic Military Mountaineering Course
  • Biological Integrated Detection Systems Course
  • Joint Fires Observer Course
  • Target Mensuration Only Course
  • Unit Armorers Course
  • 13F Advanced Individual Training
  • 74D Advanced Individual Training

Timeline

Boat Mechanic

Premier Marine, Inc
04.2023 - Current

Forward Observer

2-8 Field Artillery 1/11 Airborne / US Army
02.2020 - 05.2023

Firearms Assembler

Davidson Defense
08.2018 - 02.2020

Warehouse Associate

Shred It
01.2018 - 08.2018

Lodge Associate

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
01.2016 - 01.2018

Tool Rental Associate

Home Depot
01.2014 - 01.2016

74D Chemical Operations Specialist

365th Chemical Company / US Army Reserve
07.2013 - 07.2019

High School Diploma -

Lehi High School

Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor of Architecture

Utah Valley University

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