Patrick Collopy Email & Phone Number

I attended the University of Louisville in 2008 while working for the University's football team as an equipment manager for 1 year before deciding to follow a dream of mine to serve our country. While waiting for my departure to basic training I worked a few months at Prestress Service Industries as a laborer making concrete beams for parking garages and bridges. In November 2009 I went to basic training at Paris Island, SC to become a 0311 Rifleman. After graduation I was stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Division K Company. During my service in the Marine Corps I instructed and trained marines and foreign troops. I also was selected to attended specialized schools such as Infantry Squad Leaders Course, Combat Trauma Training, Tactical Site Exploitation, Corporals Course, and earned a secondary MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) as an 0933 Marksmanship Coach. While enlisted I deployed to Afghanistan acting as a Fire Team Leader and extended my contract 3 months to allow enough time to make a second deployment with my unit as a Squad Leader part of a Quick Reaction Force in the Mediterranean area. During my 4 years 3 months in the United States Marine Corps I was meritoriously promoted twice and received two personal awards. The Good Conduct Medal for three consecutive years of faithful service and The Navy Achievement Medal with Distinguished Valor for actions in a combat zone. After being Honorably Discharged from the Marine Corps I wanted to take advantage of my GI BILL and return to school. I am currently seeking a Fine Arts degree with a focus in graphic design at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and looking to accomplish a life long goal of seeking a minimum of a bachelors degree.

Listed skills include Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Military Experience, Decision Making, and 15 others.

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  University Of Alabama At Birmingham

  Liberal Arts