Objective
I would like to obtain a position working maritime security. I wish to be with an organization demanding excellence and camraderie.
Experience
Dear Sir or Ma'am,
For the last 16 years in the military I have acquired skills that enable me to work with people and weapons with confidence. I have also worked retail in the firearm industry selling firearms and firearm accessories as well as instructing firearm safety classes.
I am a strong team player but I am equally comfortable in an independent position. I am energetic, analytical, motivated, self-driven and open to learn as well share my skills and expertise. I enjoy challenges and strive to accomplish company goals as well as maintain excellent relationships with coworkers and company clients. I know I can contribute to your company and company goals with the following skills:
* Expert firearm qualifications
* Leadership and teamwork awards in the
security field and military
* Retail experience dealing with customers
discovering their needs and recommending
appropriate services
I look forward to providing you with any further information that you require or desire.
Thank You for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
SSGT. R. P. Merrall, Jr.
Skills Summary:
• Over 16 years of experience performing various military police and guard duties while serving in the Army Reserves, National Guard and Marine Corps
• Currently serving as a Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officer in the Army Reserves
• Experience working with both military and civilian emergency operations
• Well versed in reconnaissance requiring strong observation and reporting skills
• Currently hold a SECRET security clearance
• Qualified EXPERT on all small arms qualifications
• Very familiar with working with various law enforcement and fire emergency agencies while in civilian EMT status
• Trained and current in anti-terrorism; law enforcement and investigations techniques
• Experienced in supervising up to 4-15 military and civilian security staff/personnel
• Currently pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice Administration including communication, management, and human relations courses
Professional Experience:
United States Army Reserves (Sorrento Valley, CA) 2009 - Present
Civil Affairs Non-commissioned Officer
An Army component tasked with conducting peacekeeping missions as a liaison between the area commander and the leader or head of the indigenous population of a country of concern
• Responsible for the welfare of local populations by ensuring that moral and legal obligations are met during military actions in regards to populations in operational areas
• Provide coalition commanders with a leverage to form relationships with local populace to achieve the desired mission affect
• Assists as team sergeant in Civil Affairs Teams (CAT) consisting of 4 to 5 soldiers on peacekeeping missions
• Arrange and conduct training classes providing soldier essential skills and expertise
California Air National Guard (March Air Reserve Base, CA) 2006 - 2009
Security Forces Noncommissioned Officer
An Air Force military police squadron with 80 personnel tasked with supplementing base security and law enforcement
• Responsible for providing security to base personnel and assets to include supervising 9-15 security personnel to including training staff
• Proficient in installations, weapon systems and resource security
• Graduated as a Distinguished Honor Graduate from the Security Forces Police Academy
California Army National Guard (San Diego, CA) 1999 - 2006
Scout/Combat Medic Noncommissioned Officer
An Army component tasked with reconnaissance and light infantry capabilities consisting of 150-200 soldiers
• Responsible for collecting, analyzing and reporting data to commanders regarding enemy actions as well as providing medical services to military personnel
• Assisted in the planning and execution of present and future missions to be performed by units stationed at the Kearny mesa Armory in San Diego
• Performed maintenance of recall roster, school packets, training packets and supply issues
• Received top physical fitness scores as well as receiving expert rifle and pistol qualifications
• Successfully completed all duties and offered services and suggestions implemented based on prior service experiences
B and B Gun Sales (North Hollywood, CA) 1998 - 2002
Retail Salesperson
A firearm company with 45 employees providing wholesale and retail customers with firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories
• Worked in a retail sales capacity selling firearms and firearm accessories to include providing training to customers
• Recommended particular firearms to accommodate safely customer's personal needs and situations
• Ensured all customers were legally and morally able to purchase firearms in the state of California
• Personally instructed or assisted in instructing firearm safety classes held weekly
• Maintained inventory of firearms and ammunition on retail sales floor
Glendale Galleria Security Department (Glendale, CA) 1996 - 1998
Security Supervisor
A security department of a 34-acre (1.4M sq. ft.) galleria with 40 officers tasked with providing security and customer services to mall patrons and employees
• Supervised a shift of 10-15 officers providing security services and customer service to galleria patrons and employees
• Prepared a shift of 10-15 security officers to include providing leadership, shift scheduling, training, uniform inspections, etc.
• Provided customer services to mall patrons and employees including medical services
• Received the Teamwork Award as well as the Leadership Award
• Completed the P.O.S.T Bicycle Police Course, Handcuff Course and Verbal Judo by the Glendale Police Department
• Led training classes on mall security systems and computer applications
• Organized and managed the natural disaster emergency response program and medical equipment
Previous Employment:
Reconnaissance/Infantry Marine, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS (Camp Pendleton, CA) 1993-1996
Education
Education and Training:
Currently pursuing a B.S., Criminal Justice Administration, University of Phoenix (San Diego, CA) – Completed 114 credits (expected December, 2009)
• Graduated from Army Warrior Leadership Course (Fort Lewis, WA) 2009
• Completed the USAF Leadership Course (Lackland AFB, TX) 2008
• Graduated from the USAF Security Forces Police Academy (Lackland AFB, TX) 2007
• Graduated from the USAF Medical Technician Training Course (Travis AFB, TX) 2000
• Completed the Marine Corps Regimental Reconnaissance Course (Camp Pendleton, CA) 1995
• Graduated from the Marine Corps School of Infantry (Camp Lejuene, NC) 1993
Certification
- Distinguished Honor Graduate of Air Force Security Forces
Academy
Skils
- Posses knowledge of emergency medicine
- Former military medic and civilian EMT
- Security experience with military and civilian sector