Bridge Inspector that conducted Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Safety Bridge Inspections. Inspected bridges and foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes. Measured dimensions and verified level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes. Maintained daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs. Inspected work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards. Monitored construction operations.

Non-commissioned Officer deployed to Afghanistan with Alpha Troop 1-180th Cavalry. Positioned as a Squad Leader of fourteen soldiers tasked with guarding multi-national advisors to the Afghanistan National Ministry of Defense in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel in Kabul, Afghanistan; was responsible for the health, welfare, morale, training, discipline, physical conditioning, and professional development of his squad. Ensured the mission readiness of his squad; responsible for the maintenance and accountability of all weapons, vehicles, and equipment within his squad. Operated two-way radios to relay battle orders. Reported to Platoon Sergeant with operational and personnel needs, issues, and suggestions. Relayed or carried out mission orders from direct and indirect superiors in support of accomplishing Army directives and mission objectives. Held rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6).

Diagnosed problems involving wind turbine generators and control systems. Climbed wind turbines to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment. Tested electrical components of wind systems with devices such as voltage testers, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or optic equipment. Started or restarted wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations. Troubleshot and repaired mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, and related components. Maintained tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, and replacement services. Performed routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, and fiber optic sensing and control systems.

Maintained accountability and safety of inmates at a state prison. Maintained logs and other paperwork pertinent to security. Conducted head counts to ensure that each inmate was present. Inspected the conditions of locks, keys, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at the correctional facility to ensure security and help prevent escapes. Monitored the conduct of inmates in housing units, or during work and recreational activities, as well as during meals, in accordance with established standard operating procedures, policies, and regulations, to prevent escape or violence. Searched inmates and vehicles, conducted shakedowns of cells and inmates for contraband, such as weapons and drugs. Maintained records of inmate’s identification and charges. Certified on the M9 pistol, handcuffs, baton, and Oleo-resin Capsicum spray.

Ensured the company operated within OSHA standards in a food processing plant working with bread products. Inspected, tested, or measured materials, products or work for conformance to specifications. Messed dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, and micrometers. Marked items with details such as grade or acceptance-rejection status. Notified supervisors or other personnel of production problems. Discarded or rejected products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications. Collected or selected samples for testing or for use as models. When needed, assisted or participated in the production of bread, cresants, pizza crusts, and other bread based products. Loaded products onto pallets and trucks to be distributed to multiple locations across the nation.

Non-commissioned Officer deployed to Afghanistan with Bravo Company 1-179th Infantry. Positioned as a Mortar Section Sergeant who lead a squad of nine soldiers to provide support for unit security. Carried out scout missions to spot enemy troops and gun locations. Operated two-way radios to relay battle orders. Reported to Platoon leader with operational and personal needs, issues, and suggestions. In charge of $9 Million in mortar equipment, ammunition, and an MRAP truck with zero discrepancies or losses. Helped the Commander implement mortar placement and maneuvers within an Infantry company. Relayed or carried out mission orders from direct and indirect supervisors in support of accomplishing Army directives and mission objectives. Held the rank of Sergeant (E-5).

Maintained accountability and safety of inmates at a state prison. Maintained logs and other paperwork pertinent to security. Conducted head counts to ensure that each inmate was present. Inspected the conditions of locks, keys, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at the correctional facility to ensure security and help prevent escapes. Monitored the conduct of inmates in housing units, or during work and recreational activities, as well as during meals, in accordance with established standard operating procedures, policies, and regulations, to prevent escape or violence. Searched inmates and vehicles, conducted shakedowns of cells and inmates for contraband, such as weapons and drugs. Maintained records of inmate’s identification and charges. Certified on the M9 pistol, handcuffs, baton, and Oleo-resin Capsicum spray.

Deployed to Iraq with Bravo Company 1-179TH Infantry. Lead a team of six soldiers to provide support to area detention center operations. In charge of the security, care, and detention of over 200 suspected criminals, terrorists, and/or enemy combatants. Inspected the conditions of locks, keys, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at the correctional facility to ensure security and help prevent escapes. Monitored the conduct of detainees in housing units, or during work and recreational activities, as well as during meals, in accordance with established standard operating procedures, policies, and regulations, to prevent escape or violence. Conducted shakedowns of cells and detainees for contraband, such as weapons and drugs. Maintained records of detainees’ identification and charges. Certified on the M9 pistol, handcuffs, baton, and Oleo-resin Capsicum spray.

Deployed to Afghanistan with HHC 1-180TH Infantry. Part of a six man mortar team to provide support for convoy security, unit supply, equipment, and arms transport operations. Carried out scout missions to spot enemy troops and gun positions. Operated two-way radios to relay battle orders. Reported to the Platoon leader with operational and personnel needs, issues, and suggestions in support of accomplishing Army directives and mission objectives. Held the rank of Specialist (E-4).