1. James Roberts
238 Langley Loop, Wahiawa, HI 96786
(941) 705-2366
JamesRoberts11b@outlook.com
Objective:
Summary: Over 5 yearsof experience inleadership,problemsolving,andbeingreliable especially in
highstresssituations.Have beenrecognizedforabilitytomake quickanddecisivedecisions. Interested
inexpandingexperiencesintoidentifyingandsolvingissuesinthe fieldof Mechanical Engineering.
Trustworthy
Loyal
Initiator
Dependable
Creative
Competent
Precise
Persistent
Efficient
Reliable
Assertive
Innovative
Experience
June 2014- July 2015 Schools NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer), U.S. Army Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii
Processedschool packetstoensure thatall paperworkwasaccountedforand correct insuring
all soldierswere placedintothe propermilitarycourses forunitcomposedof 700 personnel.
Arranged over1000 tripsto and fromHawaii to manyplacesincluding the ContinentalUnited
statesand multipleforeigncountries.
Coachedall travelingsoldiersonproperuse of governmentissuedcreditcardsensuringno
soldierincurredoutof pocketexpenses.
October2012- June 2014 Fire Team Leader,U.S.ArmySchofieldBarracks,Hawaii
Leda 5 person fire teamthrougha minedwire obstacle andneutralizedanenemybunkerusing
live explosivesduringatrainingevent.
Mentored,supervisedandensuredhighmoraleof 5 personnel.
Instructed1,500 soldiersonthe properwayto senda reportto superiorsassessingenemy Size,
Activity,Location,Uniform,Time,andEquipment (SALUTEreport).
Ledfrom the frontthrough difficultmissionstohelpmotivatesoldiersandachieve success.
Maintained100% accountabilityandserviceabilityforall assignedequipmentvaluedin excessof
$50,000 throughcontinuouschecksandinspections.
Selectedbysuperiors tosafeguardandescortconvictedprisonersfromHawaii toCaliforniaon2
separate occasions.
Demonstratedasafetymindsetandnecessarymaturitytoattenddemolitionstrainingand
became certifiedtohandle,carry,constructand detonate C4charges.
2. Conductedwell plannedpreliminarymarksmanshipinstructionresultinginentire squadof 9
soldiersqualifyingexpertonall weaponssystems.
Entrustedon2 occasionsto be the Company’sNCOincharge of 20 plussoldiersnotconducting
trainingbecause of injuriesorillnesses.
Ensuredall soldiersinfire teamcompletedonlinecoursesthatwouldsetthemapartfromtheir
peersfurtheronintheircareer.
Appointedasthe Company’sMasterDriverensuringall soldierswere properlytrainedonthe
operationandpreventative maintenance of all vehiclesassignedtothe unit.
Dedicated to safety by ensuring that all personally owned vehicles in the 30 plus man platoon
were maintained to the standard of the state of Hawaii and the United Sates Army.
February 2012- October 2012 Team Leader,U.S. Army Baumholder, Germany
Supervised soldiers assigned to the company in daily tasks including transporting weapons from
Baumholder to other posts in Germany.
Led PT for all soldiers ensuring the highest physical fitness level possible was achieved.
February 2012- February 2012 Radio Telephone Operator,FOB Kunduz, Afghanistan
Entrusted to keep and maintain all radio equipment assigned to platoon resulting in no equipment
loss and all radios staying mission ready for entire year of operation
Conducted over 150 patrols meeting with many village elders and chiefs while taking notes of all
conversations for later review by superiors in the unit.
Conducted preventative maintenance checks and services ensuring vehicles used by platoon were
always ready on time and mission capable.
Entrusted to set up communications from assigned outpost back to base ensuring communication
at all times.
Conducted raids on village inspecting room after room thoroughly ensuring no explosives or
individuals were hidden in any rooms.
Trained entire platoon of 30 plus soldiers on proper radio etiquette and the correct use of all
radios and radio equipment.
January 2010-February 2012 Infantryman, U.S. Army Baumholder, Germany
Qualified expert on all weapon systems assigned to the unit.
Earned licenses on all vehicles assigned to the unit.
Outperformed all peers and was hand selected to be the Radio Telephone Operator for platoon of
30 plus personnel.
June 2007-January 2010 Bartender,Peggys Corral, Palmetto, Florida
Ensured the well-being of all customers and other drivers on the road were safe by not allowing
anyone intoxicated to drink and drive.
Memorized the ingredients to over 100 mixed drinks.
Mastered socializing with new people from all walks of life and empathized with any and all
customers.
EDUCATION
Lightning Academy’s Tactical Weapons Course, 2013
3. UnitsTeam LeaderCourse to enhance abilitiestoleadandtrainothersoldiers,2013
BiometricAutomatedToolsetandthe HandheldInteragencyIdentityDetectionEquipment,
2012
Infantry OSUT Basic Training Ft. Benning GA, 2010