Richard Laureano is seeking employment opportunities through expanding his professional network. He has experience as a student worker at St. Joseph's College Veterans Resource Center, where he provided support to student veterans. Previously, he served in the U.S. Army and NY Army National Guard, where he led and trained soldiers. He is currently the Interim Co-Chair of the Student Caucus of the IVCLI and an active member of the Patchogue VFW. Laureano will graduate from St. Joseph's College in May 2016 with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Business Administration.

1. Richard Laureano
Brentwood, NY | r4laureano@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To expand my professional network for future employment opportunities.
EMPLOYMENT:
Student Worker Oct. 2014 to Present
St. Joseph’s College Veterans Resource Center Patchogue, NY
 Provide and advocate for student veterans and their family with the support necessary to make an
easier transition to be successful at higher education and after graduation
 Connect individuals with the resources and benefits available to them
 Possess a high level of knowledge concerning educational, disability, financial, mental health and
job placement support for veterans
Reconnaissance NCO Jan. 2012 to Dec. 2014
NY Army National Guard New York, NY
 Responsible for the management and training of 100 soldiers by providing them with
personalized training on equipment and accountable for high value items security
 Advisor to Lt. Col. regarding monthly trainings, providing updates and making recommendations
regarding skills trainings and new equipment usage
 Oversaw the cross training with other soldiers to ensure that skills such as policies, interpersonal
and problem solving, were successfully transferrable
Squad Leader Aug. 2004 to Nov. 2011
U.S. Army
 Highly adaptable in diverse work environment and excellent team management skills while
ensuring the safety and training of a group of eleven individuals
 Accountable for the health and welfare of others, both mentally and physically, when preparing,
in the field and after missions
 Prepared and supervised others regarding tactical skills, knowledge and plan execution to ensure
a high level of success
 Mentored and developed the professional growth of others by providing support, maintaining a
high level of moral and counseling efforts
LEADERSHIP AND VETERAN EXPERIENCE:
Interim Co-Chair, Student Caucus of the IVCLI, Long Island, 2015-Present
Active Member, Patchogue VFW, 2015- Present
Volunteer, Long Island Veterans Home, 2014-Present
President, Student Veterans of America St. Joseph’s College, 2013-Present
Veteran Speaker, Dean’s Service Circle, 2015
Value Member, Hope for the Warriors Recognition Dinner, 2015
Outreach Participant, St. Joseph’s College Office of Veterans Resource Center, 2013-2014
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice minor in Business Administration May 2016
St. Joseph’s College Patchogue, NY
SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Bi-Lingual (English, Spanish)