Assist in leading the store in the absence of or along side the Store Manager and Zone Manager.Set the example for creating a sales driven culture through product knowledge and customer engagement.Ensure Gander Mountain’s merchandising standards are adhered to and executed accurately.Work to achieve sales and profitability goals through the training and development of department associates.Open and close the store and act as the Manager-On-Duty on a rotating basis.Assist in… Show more Assist in leading the store in the absence of or along side the Store Manager and Zone Manager.Set the example for creating a sales driven culture through product knowledge and customer engagement.Ensure Gander Mountain’s merchandising standards are adhered to and executed accurately.Work to achieve sales and profitability goals through the training and development of department associates.Open and close the store and act as the Manager-On-Duty on a rotating basis.Assist in development and implementation of weekly schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels.Partner with Zone Manager in establishing and conveying expectations to associates and for measuring performance and productivity levels.Assist in ensuring associates comply with processes by providing guidance as necessary.Provide input on associate performance to management for the formal review process. Show less

Upon leaving active duty I had the unique opportunity to be self-employed. I acquired new skills and expertise as well as strengthening existing skills and habits. I made my daily schedule and set weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly goals/milestones. During this time I taught myself Spanish, read voraciously on all topics, particularly entrepreneurship and leadership. I developed life coaching curriculum/content and coached driven professionals. I assisted in the creation and management of a… Show more Upon leaving active duty I had the unique opportunity to be self-employed. I acquired new skills and expertise as well as strengthening existing skills and habits. I made my daily schedule and set weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly goals/milestones. During this time I taught myself Spanish, read voraciously on all topics, particularly entrepreneurship and leadership. I developed life coaching curriculum/content and coached driven professionals. I assisted in the creation and management of a website, as well as making creative contributions to the content. I developed skills in audio/video, and video editing. Additionally I developed photography skills. I strengthened negotiation skills. Engaged in community outreach projects as well as volunteer work. Temporary work in construction and in the food industry gave me opportunities to strengthen customer relations skills. International travel helped me to improve my communication skills. Show less

I worked in three separate capacities at the School of Infantry. As an Instructor Trainer at Combat Instructor School I played a crucial role in the training of over 120 Combat Instructors. I coached, mentored, trained and certified these instructors in a wide variety of skills to include; leadership, instructional techniques, weapons handling, range safety, operational risk management, standard operating procedures, combat conditioning, and combat hunter operations. As an instructor at… Show more I worked in three separate capacities at the School of Infantry. As an Instructor Trainer at Combat Instructor School I played a crucial role in the training of over 120 Combat Instructors. I coached, mentored, trained and certified these instructors in a wide variety of skills to include; leadership, instructional techniques, weapons handling, range safety, operational risk management, standard operating procedures, combat conditioning, and combat hunter operations. As an instructor at Advanced Infantrymen's Course I played a crucial role in the training of over 75 Squad leaders. I trained Marines in decision making, operational risk management, small unit training, demolitions, security and stability operations, military operations on urban terrain, call for fire, and coordination with air support. As an Instructor at Marine Combat Training battalion I had a crucial role in the training of over 2,000 entry level Marines in basic combat skills to include; Weapons handling, Combat Hunter, Patrolling, Offensive and Defensive operations, and entry control point/ vehicle check point procedures. In addition I managed a 4-8 Man team of instructors. I was responsible for being the administrative link between 110 student personnel and 4-8 instructor personnel during a 29 day training cycle. Show less

I was responsible for conducting and supervising the safe and efficient training of 12-35 Marines in a wide range of skill sets from physical fitness to basic and advanced combat techniques. I was responsible for coordination between different departments and agencies to ensure logistical requirements were met. Not only was I a trainer but I acted as the administrative link between my Marines and higher. In this capacity I dealt with payroll issues; accountability of personnel, and weapons and… Show more I was responsible for conducting and supervising the safe and efficient training of 12-35 Marines in a wide range of skill sets from physical fitness to basic and advanced combat techniques. I was responsible for coordination between different departments and agencies to ensure logistical requirements were met. Not only was I a trainer but I acted as the administrative link between my Marines and higher. In this capacity I dealt with payroll issues; accountability of personnel, and weapons and equipment valued in excess of 1 Million dollars. After a seven month training cycle I was responsible for the employment, safety, and accountability of up to 30 personnel, including a mix of US Marines, British soldiers, Afghan Special Forces, Afghan police, and Civilian contractors in a dynamic and ever changing environment that required immediate and accurate decision making under pressure. Show less

Responsible for conducting and supervising the safe and efficient training of 12-35 Marines in a wide range of skill sets from physical fitness to basic and advanced combat techniques. I was responsible for coordination between different departments and agencies to ensure logistical requirements were met. Not only was I a trainer but I acted as the administrative link between my Marines and higher. In this capacity I dealt with payroll issues; accountability of personnel, and weapons and… Show more Responsible for conducting and supervising the safe and efficient training of 12-35 Marines in a wide range of skill sets from physical fitness to basic and advanced combat techniques. I was responsible for coordination between different departments and agencies to ensure logistical requirements were met. Not only was I a trainer but I acted as the administrative link between my Marines and higher. In this capacity I dealt with payroll issues; accountability of personnel, and weapons and equipment valued in excess of 1 Million dollars. In addition I participated in Multinational training evolutions with over 5 Nations. I participated in humanitarian relief operations and was responsible for security of helicopter landing zones after a tsunami in indonesia. Show less

During this time frame I was responsible for the employment and accountability of my weapon system and personal gear in excess of 50,000 dollars. As a team leader, I was responsible for the employment, accountability, training, discipline, and coaching of a 4 man team.