Supervises and guides 5 subordinates through their individual transition plans as they prepare to separate from military service. Escorts individuals to their appointments and advises them on what steps to take based on their specific transition needs. Maintains accountability of personnel ensuring they are continuing to uphold their responsibility to the military prior to separation.

Personnel Manager’s Driver/Gunner in a Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) wheeled vehicle. Provided security for logistical patrols and resupply objectives throughout Kandahar city and the Arghandab River Valley. Installed bulk fuel petroleum bags in several areas, as well as managed bulk petroleum farm for 2 out-posts in the Arghandab River Valley. Supervised the engineering and surveying of new bulk fuel sites alongside the Navy See-Bees for 7 satellite sites.

Managed day-to-day ground petroleum operations for Mechanized Infantry Unit. Maintained accountability of issues and receipts of bulk petroleum products. Coordinated bulk petroleum transportation operations. Supervised and trained 100+ Personnel on petroleum operations and safety, environmental cleanup and containment of spills, and proper HAZMAT disposal techniques.

Observed and reported discrepancies between Egypt and Israeli contingents to uphold the peace treaty over the Sinai Peninsula. Assigned as a security crew member on a UH-60L Blackhawk for the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. The MFO was tasked with upholding the Peace Treaty between Israel and Egypt over the Sinai Peninsula. Managed the fuel section for the North Camp in El Gorah, Egypt. Oversaw day-to-day aviation fuel operations, including fuel testing, issues/ receipts of petroleum, and the overall accountability of all petroleum on the North and South Camps. Worked hand-in-hand with 13 different contingents from all over the globe.

Pump-station Operator for one of three 800 GPM pump-stations and eventually was placed in charge of supervising all 3 sites as a Station Supervisor. Planned and supervised the installation of 9-21 miles of pipeline for both the US and Republic of Korea Army training exercises in 2008.

Responsible for the issue/receipt of aviation petroleum products, maintenance and repair of equipment, and the accountability of Class III package products. Coordinated off-site petroleum operations while in Iraq and conducted Joint-Service operations with the 3rd Marine Air Wing on Al Asad Air Base.

Employed as general laborer at a construction business for about 5 years doing oddjobs at first, such as carrying wood, drywall, wire, etc. Quickly gained an interest in the knowledge of electrical work. Started out installing receptacles and switches and eventually was proficient at the installation of exterior service boxes ready for power company hookup. Jobs ranged from single family homes to 100+ unit apartments and dorms for SIU students.