Zachary Cooper Jr
Savannah,GA
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in the US Army, excelling in workforce planning and employee training. Proven track record in crisis management and conflict de-escalation, fostering high-performing teams. Adept at maintaining armored equipment and advocating for soldier development, ensuring mission readiness and operational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Chief
US Army
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw equipment usage valued at millions of dollars.
- Supported soldiers' career progression by advocating for their attendance at military schools and promotion assessments.
- Guided personnel through unit-specific trainings and safety standards.
- Evaluated team progress and provided guidance to ensure alignment with training goals.
- Performed evaluations to highlight employee strengths and promote growth opportunities.
- Developed production schedules to maintain sufficient shift coverage.
Radar Team Chief
US Army
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Facilitated collaboration between multiple different unit shops and radar teams.
- Conducted production meetings to present operational reports to platoon and section sergeant.
Soldier
US Army
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Trained and mentored newly promoted NCOs and team soldiers to achieve motivated, high-performing teams.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Supervised radar team of 5 soldiers during situational training exercises.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
Marcos Pizza Delivery Driver
Marcos Pizza
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Planned optimal routes to deliver multiple orders per trip and achieve strong performance ratings.
- Met promised delivery times consistently by using GPS software to spot and avoid traffic delays.
- Served customers promptly by smoothly collecting and delivering high volume of orders.
- Interacted professionally with customers in person or by phone and acted with sense of urgency to drive positive customer experience.
- Followed delivery procedures such as remaining alert and aware of surroundings, learning delivery area and checking orders for quality and accuracy to promote food and service quality.
Education
High School Diploma - Business Administration
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, ARSkills
- Leadership development
- Conflict de-escalation
- Armored and unarmored equipment maintenance
- Workforce planning
- Crisis management
- Employee training
- Government relations
- Succession planning
Timeline
Section Chief
US Army
08.2024 - Current
Radar Team Chief
US Army
10.2022 - 08.2024
Soldier
US Army
01.2019 - 10.2022
Marcos Pizza Delivery Driver
Marcos Pizza
05.2014 - 08.2014
High School Diploma - Business Administration
Ouachita Baptist University