Javier Heredia is an Army veteran seeking a new career. He has over 10 years of experience in the Army fulfilling various roles including clerk, laborer, supervisor, and fire support specialist. He demonstrates strong leadership, organizational, and technical skills. His military awards and honors include the Combat Action Badge and Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
1. Javier Heredia
7055 Lettie Ct
El Paso, TX 79906
(915)217-8476
Herediafamily13@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
I am an Army Veteran during my time of duty I fulfilled many different roles to include
clerical, labor, and supervisor. I can lead people I can follow directions I make it a point
to never meet the standard, but to exceed it. I am a self motivated, dependable
professional who enjoys working as a team member to accomplish organizational goals. I
am team spirited, patient and resourceful. I want to find a position in a company where I
can apply past work experience and be a asset to the company as well as to attain
personal satisfaction from being in a position that I know I want as a career
WORK EXPERIENCE
U.S Army
Orderly Room Clerk – Feb 14 2014- Feb 12 2015
As a Training Room clerk i performed the necessary administrative duties to ensure that
company operations continued fluidly
My primary duties were; maintaining spreadsheets using excel, tracking all personnel
files for the 165 soldiers in my company
Preparing documents for various occasions such as personnel request forms, memos to
be sent to various echelons of the command structure.
I was also at the disposal of the Training Room NCOIC for any additional duty positions
that i would be required to fulfill.
U.S Army
13F20 fire support specialist - April 18 2011- Feb 14 2014
Assists fire support sergeant in training of subordinates in fire support procedures,
techniques, and tactics, and supervision of section operations, maintenance, and training.
2. Leads and trains the forward observer team and combat observation laser team in combat
operations.
Prepares observer target lists and assists in formulating a offensive and defensive fire
support plans.
Initiates requests and adjust field artillery, mortar, navel gunfire using all methods of
adjustment including continuous and coordinated illumination.
Initiates suppressive and screening fire to support scheme of maneuver and performs
crater analysis.
Selects and occupies observation post.
Orients map and prepares terrain sketch and visibility diagram.
US Army
13F10 FIRE SUPPORT SPECIALIST - June 08 2010 to April 18 2011
Establishes, maintains, and operates radio, digital and wire communications and speech
security equipment including encoding and decoding of message using CEOI or grid
thrust line templates.
Prepares and maintains daily staff journal, fire support situation, status charts, capability
overlay, and other fire support and target processing records.
Assists in the preparation and dissemination of fire support plans, coordinating,
documents, and target list and provides liaison support.
Assist in initiating request for field artillery, mortar, navel gunfire, and aerial delivered
munitions.
Emplaces, maintains, and assist in the operation of laser range finders, target
designation, and night observation devices. Operates and performs operator maintenance
on section vehicles and generators.
Performs crew maintenance an participates in organizational maintenance of section
equipment
U.S Army
11B10 Infantry
Operates both mounted and dismounted to close with and destroy the enemy.
Employs, operates, and maintains assigned weapons and equipment.
Employs proper dismounted movement techniques, cover, concealment, and camouflage
as part of dismount team.
Performs basic communication functions and operates platoon communications
equipment.
Constructs individual fighting positions. Collects and reports tactical information as
member of combat or reconnaissance patrol.
Assists in target detection, identification, and round sensing.
Assist in the breaching of minefields and obstacles.
U.S Army
11B10 B4 Sniper
3. Deliver discriminatory, highly accurate rifle fire against enemy targets that cannot be
engaged successfully by the regular rifleman because of range, size, location, fleeting
nature, or visibility.
Sniping requires the development of basic infantry skills to a high degree of
perfection.
A sniper's training incorporates a wide variety of subjects designed to increase his
value as a force multiplier and to ensure his survival on the Battlefield.
The art of sniping requires learning and repetitiously practicing these skills until
mastered.
A sniper must be highly trained in long range rifle marksmanship and field craft
skills to ensure maximum effective engagements with minimum risk.
MILITARY SERVICE
Army
MOC: 13F20
Duty Station: Ft. Bliss
Rank: E4
Forward observer - April 18 2011
Assists fire support sergeant in training of subordinates in fire support procedures,
techniques, and tactics, and supervision of section operations, maintenance, and training.
Leads and trains the forward observer team and combat observation laser team in combat
operations.
Prepares observer target lists and assists in formulating a offensive and defensive fire
support plans.
Initiates requests and adjust field artillery, mortar, navel gunfire using all methods of
adjustment including continuous and coordinated illumination.
Initiates suppressive and screening fire to support scheme of maneuver and performs
crater analysis.
Selects and occupies observation post.
Orients map and prepares terrain sketch and visibility diagram.
Army
MOC: 13F10
Duty Station: Ft Wainwright, AK
Rank: E2
Fire Support Specialist - June 08 2010 to April 18 2011
Establishes, maintains, and operates radio, digital and wire communications and speech
security equipment including encoding and decoding of message using CEOI or grid
thrust line templates.
4. Prepares and maintains daily staff journal, fire support situation, status charts, capability
overlay, and other fire support and target processing records.
Assists in the preparation and dissemination of fire support plans, coordinating,
documents, and target list and provides liaison support.
Assist in initiating request for field artillery, mortar, navel gunfire, and aerial delivered
munitions.
Emplaces, maintains, and assist in the operation of laser range finders, target
designation, and night observation devices. Operates and performs operator maintenance
on section vehicles and generators. Performs crew maintenance an participates in
organizational maintenance of section equipment
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Faith Chrisitian Academy
8960 Escobar Dr, El Paso, TX 79907
High School or equivalent
August 01 2008 to May 27 2010
Army course 250-13f10 Fire support specialist AIT
Ft. Sill, OK Professional 3 semester hours of land navigation
August 27 2010 to October 06 2010
Structured Self Development 1
Student will be able to take ownership of learning using self development principles;
Identify principles of effective management and military leadership philosophy
Conduct various military related task
2 semester hours in military science
1 semester hour in leadership
Risk Management Basic Course
Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling risks arising
from operational factors and making decisions that balance risk costs with mission
benefits.
Integrating risk management into mission planning, preparation, and execution.
Making risk decisions at the appropriate level in the chain of command.
Accepting no unnecessary risk.
Combat Life Saver Course
The Combat Lifesaver Course is recognized by the Army Institute for
Professional Development. The Combat Lifesaver is a bridge between the self-
aid/buddy-aid (first aid) training given to all Soldiers during basic training and the
medical training given to the combat medic. The Combat Lifesaver is a
5. nonmedical Soldier who provides lifesaving measures as a secondary mission as
his/her primary (combat) mission allows. The Combat Lifesaver may also assist
the combat medic in providing care and preparing casualties for evacuation when
the Combat Lifesaver has no other combat duties to perform.
Basic Combat Training
Practical exercises, discussion, and lecture.
Basic tactical training
Drill and ceremonies
First aid
Guard duty
Land navigation
Landmine defense
Military communication
Physical and mental health
Marksmanship
Situational training
Soldierization
Tactics
Us weapons training
AWARDS
OVERSEAS SERVICE RIBBON from U.S ARMY on April 18 2012
NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL from U.S ARMY on August 26 2010
COMBAT ACTION BADGE from U.S ARMY on November 13 2011
ARMY SERIVCE RIBBION from U.S ARMY on August 27 2010
AFGANISTAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL X2 from U.S ARMY on April 18 2012
ARMY ACHEIVEMENT MEDAL from U.S ARMY on February 23 2011
ARMY COMMEDATION MEDAL from U.S. ARMY on April 18 2012
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM SERVICE MEDAL from U.S ARMY on April 18
2012
NATO ISAF SERVICE MEDAL from U.S ARMY on April 18 2012
SKILLS
Advanced First Aid
Automotive/Mobile Equipment Preventative Maintenance
Blueprints/Technical Diagrams
Driving/Maneuvering Skills
Electronic Device/System Installation/Repair
6. Firearm Handling and Maintenance
Mechanical Equipment/System Installation/Repair
Message Processing Procedures
Process Analysis and Improvement
Surveillance Techniques
Leadership
Team Leadership
Organization Skills
Administration and Management
Personnel and Human Resources
English Language
Law and Government
Mathematics
Public Safety and Security
Education and Training
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Coordination
Management of Personnel Resources
Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Monitoring
Chemistry
Computers and Electronics
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Active Learning
Instructing
Telecommunications
Mechanical
Equipment Maintenance
Operation Monitoring
Repairing
Quality Control Analysis
Learning Strategies
Time Management
Sociology and Anthropology
Clerical
Communications and Media
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Transportation
Systems Analysis
Geography
7. Troubleshooting
Operation and Control
Database software
Internet browser
Presentation software
Spreadsheet software
Utility software
Word processing software
Speaks excellent English
Speaks Spanish well
STATUS CATEGORY
Family Member
Transitioning Service member
Veteran
REFERENCES
Keith Petty (x-ray tech )
(936) 524-8368
Zach Lane (student )
(818) 300-8366
Jason Olnes (Fire support sergeant )
(786) 606-1949
Estimated Availability Date: January 01, 2016