Manuel Torres III is a veteran of the United States Army with 26 years of experience in leadership, instruction, operations, and logistics. He seeks a position as a professional driver where he can utilize his proven skills in decision making, multi-tasking, and communication. His resume highlights his extensive qualifications including leadership of over 120 cadets as an instructor, management of equipment and resources valued at over $100 million, and 19 awards and honors received during his military career.

1. ManuelTorres III
2958 Arthur MacArthur Rd.
San Pedro, CA 90731
310-977-0558/0559 – manuel.torres3@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVES
To become a professional driver for a local drayage firm with a safe and customer minded philosophy.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Dedicated military veteran with 26 years’ of leadership and Instructor experience.
 Proven leadership skills combined with an exceptional ability to manage multiple large-scale projects, tasks and
priorities effectively and in a timely manner.
 Conducted and managed daily, weekly, and monthly inventories, ensured 100% accountability of over $100
million worth of equipment and vehicles.
 Adept at making decisions and multi-tasking during fast-paced and stressful situations. Superior communication
skills; highly effective at all organizational levels.
 Extensive experience in multi-cultural environments.
 Veteran of the United States Army.
EDUCATION
 Long Beach City College, Long Beach CA May 26-Aug 28 2015
 Lassen High School Graduate of Susanville, CA and Associates at Rio Salado College of Arizona
INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE July 2013 –January 2015
Military Science Instructor
U.S. Army, Univ of Southern California ROTC program
 Principle instructor for a Cadet Command detachment, responsible for training 120 Cadets on all pre-
commissioning tasks with emphasis on Land Navigation, First Aid, and Small Unit Tactics.
 Ensures training aids and support materials are current and available for the entire ROTC program.
 Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of equipment valued in excess of $60,000.
Instructor/Writer August 2002-July 2006
U.S. Army Element, C co, 5th Ranger Training Battalion, Dahlonega, GA 30533
 Responsible for the daily training and safety of a 50 man Ranger Student Platoon during the Mountain Phase of
Ranger School.
 Prepares and presents instruction for 11 Ranger class cycles per year; trains, teaches, mentors, and conducted
After Action Reviews
 Counseled and evaluated 550 Ranger Students annually.
OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE January 2006-July 2013
Operations Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC)/Brigade S3 NCO
U.S. Army Element, U.S. Army Element, HHC, 173D ABCT, Vicenza, IT, APO AE 09630
 Served as Liaison Officer for Operation Enduring Freedom XIII to lead the entire Airborne Brigade through
Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration (RSOI) Training on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shank
and deployed the battalion.
 Mentor to a 50 man Coalition and Afghan National Security Forces Joint Coordination Center.
 Provided the Brigade information on Fragmentary Orders, Plans, Division guidance and directives, and the
summary of Division briefings and meetings.
 Assistant Operations Sergeant for an Airborne Battalion, ensuring all subordinate unit assets to include training
area management, live fire range allocation are coordinated and available for training.

2. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE January 2009-January 2012
Company First Sergeant/Infantry Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Army Element, F FSC 173D BSB (ABN), Vicenza, IT, APO AE 09630
 First Sergeant for an Airborne Forward Support Company assigned to the 173D Airborne Brigade.
 Senior enlisted advisor to the Commander for all tactical, promotions, assignment, and retention decisions.
 Responsible for the professional development and mentorship of all Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs).
 Supervises and maintains personnel administrative actions, training records, daily readiness reports, enlisted
rating schemes, jump logs, medical readiness and military schools enrollments.
 Ensure the maintenance and accountability of equipment valued at $22,000,000.
LOGISTICAL EXPERIENCE July 2006-January 2009
Brigade S3 Air NCO/ Company First Sergeant/Infantry Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Army Element, HHC, 173D ABCT, Vicenza, IT, APO AE 09630
 Responsible for Operations Coordination Center Provincial (OCC-P) equipment, Supervised the maintenance
and accountability of Tactical Operation Center equipment and equipment necessary for daily Platoon task’s
account valued at over 22,000,000.
 Primary NCO responsible for the forecasting, allocating, and management of the Brigade equipment account
valued at over $20,000,000
 Resourced and supported Basic Airborne Refresher (BAR), Jumpmaster Refresher, Jumpmaster Mobile Training
Team (MTT) events.
Over 19 Awards, Honors, and Recognitions received while serving including;
 Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal