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Shawn F. Finch
113 Firethorn Drive
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 313-3389
Shawn.f.finch@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as a sales associate at Books-A-Million 603 in Manhattan, KS.
SUMMARY
Multi-skilled retired soldier with 20 years of federal service. Exceptional skills in accountability,
instruction, leadership and mentoring. Self-disciplined individual with excellent inter-personal
and communications skills. Also knowledgeable in MS Office and Core strengths include:
 Associates of Arts
 Passion for Teaching
 Public Speaking
 Innovative Thinking
 Attention to Detail
 Adaptable
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
66 credit hours towards Bachelors of Education with an emphasis on Family and Consumer
Sciences.
College of Education Ambassador with two years’ experience.
Associates of Arts
Barton Community College, Great Bend, KS
Advanced Leadership Course, 300 hours
Course focused on leadership, planning, organization and time management
Information Awareness Training, Certificate
Master Driver, Certificate
Unit Prevention Leader, Certificate
WORK EXPERIENCE
Full Time Student at Kansas State University 04/2014-Present
 Maintained a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester with a 3.3 grade point average
since starting at Kansas State University in 2014
 College of Education ambassador
Rear Detachment Platoon Sergeant 03/2012-03/2014
 Maintained accountability of consolidated maintenance facility worth $13M and $5M
worth non-deployed equipment with zero loss of accountability

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 Supervised, trained and mentored 43 soldiers during the 18 deployment rotation
 Assisted company commander in monthly high value and sensitive item inventories
Maintenance Platoon Sergeant 7/2011-03/2012
 Trained 57 personnel in Soldier Common Tasks before deployment resulting in 100% of
personnel being qualified for deployment
 Maintained accountability of 57 personnel performing pre-deployment medical and
mental health screenings
 Briefed company commander on daily status of personnel and equipment readiness
 Acted as liaison between maintenance personnel and administrative personnel
Technical Inspector 01/2009-03/2012
 Accountable for more than 350 pieces of wheeled equipment being safe for operation on
Germany public roads
 Responsible for quality control standards for work orders performed at higher echelon
maintenance facilities
 Instructed personnel in proper operator level maintenance and streamlined the vehicle
dispatch procedures resulting in less maintenance issues
Observer/Controller 10/2007-01/2009
 Created and implemented Basic Driver’s Training Program for 50 Bulgarian Military
personnel resulting in the first Bulgarians to be licensed of U.S. Army vehicles
 Created and implemented a rigorous and realistic Urban Assault/Urban Defense training
program integrating U.S. and Bulgarian Military personnel
 Supervised and instructed 50 Bulgarian military personnel on U.S. Army weapon systems
and qualification standards resulting in 30 Expert Rifleman Badges being awarded
Maintenance Supervisor 06/2005-10/2007
 Responsible for re-fitting of more than 37 High Mobility Vehicles (HMMWV) to higher
operational standards of safety
 Inter-acted with various international and U.S. forces while deployed to Tallil, Iraq
resulting in maintenance being performed at higher standards
 Trained 10 gunner teams for proper implementation and maintenance of crew served
weapons resulting in all teams qualifying as Experts
Rear Detachment Squad Leader 06/2002-06/2005
 Created and instructed more than 230 soldiers on critical skills and tactics before
deployment resulting in better trained squads
 Designed and created Wall of Heroes to honor fallen and injured soldiers in the company.
 Maintained Hazardous Materials and Waste program while unit was deployed. Created a
new inventory based on low usage requirements
AWARDS
Army Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award)
Army Achievement Medal (6th Award)
NCO Professional Development (2nd Award)

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National Defense Medal (2nd Award)
Army Humanitarian Award
Mechanic’s Badge
Driver’s Badge

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ShawnF. Finch
Shawn F. Finch
113 Firethorn Drive
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 313-3389
Shawn.f.finch@gmail.com
REFERENCES
Carl Baker
457 West Long Lake Blvd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 524-3608
bigbaker79@hotmail.com
Relationship: Former Co-Worker
Joshua Braginton-Smith
19 Watch Street
Rochdale, MA 01542
(774) 633-1242
jbraginton@gmail.com
Relationship: Former Co-Worker
Thomas Mann
5400 Chena Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 717-2600
hero_mann2000@yahoo.com
Relationship: Former Co-Worker

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