Military resume sample
he key of writing good military resume is to translate to potential employer how your military experience may applied in civil life. Military people use great amount of acronyms and jargon in their every day routine and mistakenly believe everyone else should understand them just as easily.
Mary Smith
1234 W 111st Ave Apt A12
Los Angeles, California 91377
(111) 333-4455h (111) 444-5566w
sample-resume@grandresume.com
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Highly motivated, results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience working with people of diverse backgrounds. Skilled manager with the ability to train, motivate, and supervise employees, particularly in cross-functional team building roles. Expert in change management, organizational development, quality/performance monitoring and evaluation.
EDUCATION
Thomas Jefferson High School Diploma Received 1973
Jamestown, Florida
MILITARY TRAINING
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | Primary Leadership Development |
| Instructor Training Course | Petroleum Hoseline Systems |
| Training Management Workshop | Personnel Action Specialist |
MILITARY SERVICE
| Enlisted: | U.S. Army (June 1974 - May 1976; Honorable Discharge) |
| Reenlisted: | U.S. Army (Aug.1978 - July 1988; Honorable Discharge) |
| Tour of Duty include: | Tennessee, Indiana, South Carolina, Germany, and Afghanistan |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August 2008 - Present
Sean & Gamble Services Inc. (KBR)
Kabul, Afghanistan
Food Services Officer – Camp Dubbs
- In-charge of general housekeeping duties to ensure the safety, security, and sanitation of the premises, equipment usage, and food production
- Develop, promulgate and monitor serving lines, food items and overall food protection measures
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all Policies and Procedures
- Provide Management support services
February 2008 - August 2008
Cool Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, Florida
Food and Nutrition Services
- Managed the various food and nutrition services offered by the institution in a Team Leader role
- Oversee the accommodation of staff and customer needs
- Monitor and ensure compliance with the institution’s Food and Nutrition policies
- Provide support services to the Food and Nutrition department
January 2007 - February 2008
Cool Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, Florida
Environmental Services
- Performed various duties related to the maintenance of the hospital’s safety and sanitation, in compliance with Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations
May 2006-July 2007
Sumner Elementary School
Jacksonville, Florida
Ben Davis Elementary School
Food Service Assistant
- In-charge of meal preparation and daily meal planning operations, including monitoring of supplies, inventory and procurement
December 1988 - July 2006
U.S. Army Reserve Center
Jacksonville, Florida
Unit Administrator
- Served as the principal Administrative Assistant to the USAR Unit Commander, tasked with the performance of various technical, advisory, and liaison duties
- Provide assistance to the Unit Commander in training, administration, inspections, recruitment and retention functions
- Exercise judgment in choosing, adapting, or establishing methods to resolve problems.
- Managed personnel, finance, and automated systems activities
- Handled record management duties, including but not limited to the establishment, maintenance and consolidation of personnel, finance, individual mobilization and medical records in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Plan and establish priorities; assign, distribute, and review the output of subordinate unit sections and personnel
- Review incoming directions, policies and instructions and advise Commander of those affecting overall unit functions
- Manage the unit publication program by ensuring timely requests for appropriate publications, and upon receipt ensuring that all documents are properly posted and/or distributed
- Maintain good liaison relations with higher headquarters; speak on behalf of Commander in clarifying command issues; explain command views, or implications of pending problems and programs involving the unit
July 1988 to July 2006
ARMY RESERVIST
| Administrative Clerk, SGT E-5 (7/88-10/91) | Portsmouth, Virginia |
| Pac Supervisor SSG E-6 (10/91-9/02) | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Hospital Food Service Specialist, SFC E-7 (9/02) | Jacksonville, Florida |
- Managed a team of 10 service members in the preparation of regular food items, in accordance with nutrition care treatment plans
June 1998-Dec. 1998
U.S. Army Billeting Office
Fort Lee, Virginia
Administrative Assistant
- Preparation of bid quotations for the needs of students attending the Quartermaster School
- Provide technical and administrative support services to management
May 1976 - Aug. 1978
MANPOWER
Quincy, FL
Office Assistant
- Rendered health care services to elderly patients in a geriatric agency and supervised 20 employees
- Provide administrative support to management and liaison to partner institutions
- Monitoring and evaluation of daily work performance of personnel and organizational dynamics
- Proposed processes to improve organizational performance
HONORS/AWARDS/ MEMBERSHIP
- National Defense Service Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- Army Good Conduct Medal (3 Awards)
- Noncommissioned Professional Development Ribbon
- Cash Award for Job Performance, Leadership, Self-Improvement and Community Work as Unit Administrator, 2002
- American Veteran (AmVets) Adjutant, 2003-present
REFERENCES
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