1. Christopher B. Cates
Edinburgh DR., Friendswood, TX 77546
Cell Phone: 337-250-1863 Email: chris.cates.89@gmail.com
Summary
Motivatedproblem-solver withnine years of demonstratedabilityto supervise, lead, followandserve inall aspects of operations, while
also beingresponsible for the training ofsubordinate personnel. Became a leader inthe armyat a youngage and excelledfrom there.
Verymotivated, friendlywith a verystrog work ethic.
Experience
United States Army, Sergeant 2006-Present
Allied Trades Specialist (Machinist) (2006-Present)
Supervised and often completed fabrications, repairs and modifications of metallic and nonmetallic parts in the metalworking shop.
 Fabricate, repair andmodifymetalic and nonmetalic parts, utilizing suchmachines as engine lathes, utilitygrinders, power
cutoff saws,armature under cutters, engine lathes, milling machines, arbor and hydraulic presses, drill pressesand
attachments, accessories, and tools;interprets joborders, blueprints, sketches, and specifications;lays out and sets up
proper machine speeds to attaincorrect cuttingspeeds anddepth ofcut and feed;checks dimensions of finishedwork
using such measuring devices as squares, rules, scales, calipers, micrometers, andthreadgauges;uses handtools suchas
files, taps, dies, punches, hammers, screwdrivers, andwrenches.
 Supervises, inspects, installs, modifies and perfoms maintenance onmetal bodycomponents, radiators, fuel tanks, hulls
and accessoriesof armywater craft andamphibians.
 Welds ferrous and nonferrous metals usingoxyacetylene, electric arc, andinert gas weldingequipment repairs.
Drill sergeant (2013-2015)
Trained and took civilians and trained them to be Soldiers in every aspect of the army.
 Expert in training andteachingcivilians howto fire weapons, march, andconduct battle drills.
 Responsible for over a million dollars worthof militaryequipment with zerodollars of lost or damagedequipment.
Education
Drill Sergeant School
Mimics Basic Combat Training, week for week, as candidates must be experts inallfacets of basic combat trainingto begintraining
recruits. Receivedtop-notchtrainingfrom Drill Sergeant Instructors for nine weeks.
Physical Fitness School
Develops, modifies and updates the ArmyPhysicalReadiness TrainingProgram.
Warrior Leader Course
The Warrior Leader Courseis a monthlong course that teaches specialists and corporalsthe basic skills to leadsmallgroups ofsoldiers.
This hard-hittingandintensive course emphasizes leadershipskills andprepares soldiers to advance to the rankof sergeant.

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Elizabethtown technical school
3 semester hours inweldingshop operations, 2 in vehicle bodyrepair, 4 in arc welding, 2 inoxyacetylene welding, 1 in welding safety, 5
in militaryscience, 3 in physical fitness, 2 inmarksmanshipinstructor, 2 inadvancedCPR, 3 in leadershipprinciples, 2 i n instructional
methods, and1 in first aid.
Awards & Honors
Army Commendation Medal(3), ArmyAchievement Medal(3), ArmyMeritorious Unit Commendation(2), ArmyGood Conduct Medal(3),
NationalDefense Service Medal, AfghanistanCampaign Medal(3), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, ArmyOverseasService Ribbon, ArmyNCO ProfessionalDevelopment Ribbon, ArmyService Ribbon
Personal Skills
Stress management, Personnel management, Communication, Capable problemsolver, Detail oriented, Resou rce management, Logistics,
Leadership, First aid, Skillsinrecoveryand recoveryequipment.