Benjamin Mercier
Augusta
Summary
Experienced Sergeant Infantryman offering 4+ years of experience with United States Army. Solid communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities. Outstanding team collaboration and leadership skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2024 - Current
- Counsel, develop, and account for 7 other service members.
- Keep track of service members appointments and any additional duties that they have.
- Coordinate with higher command to complete unit taskings around the installation.
Company Armorer
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Successfully transported 7 million dollars of military equipment to overseas assignments, twice.
- Managed physical security of weapons, munitions and keys, coordinating organization and inventory tracking to maintain consistency.
- Accounted for weapons, munitions and associated equipment, creating inventories and replenishing.
- Successfully trained incoming armorer on equipment location, proper paperwork, and expectations for the arms room.
Scout
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Lead small size units in gathering intelligence on enemy movements, size and composition of enemy forces in training exercises.
- Create routes for large sized, friendly elements to move discretely to objectives.
- Maintain accountability of personnel and mission sensitive equipment during day-to-day operations and training events.
Infantryman (11B)
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Trained in use of small unit tactics complete mission objectives.
- Create and maintain communications with commanding officers to report troop and enemy movements, along with situational reports
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
Tree Technician
Aspen Lawn and Pest Control
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Drive to customers property and inject ash trees with preventative insecticide, in order to prevent or save trees from ash borers.
- Create appointments for customers.
- Give estimates for the total cost of the treatment of ash trees.
Dishwasher
Wa Restaurant
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Wash dishes, pans, plates and other equipment used in the restaurant.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
Grounds Crew
The Jayhawk Club
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Mow around greens, tee boxes and around members facilities on club property
- Sod developing portion of the golf course
- Operate heavy machinery to mow grass
- Assist in cutting down mostly damaged trees and move them to designated area
General Laborer
Elite Printing, and Packaging
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Effectively package products in correct containers
- Assist in moving large products from area to area
Education
Political Science - School of Liberal Arts
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS07-2020
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Accountability
- Interpersonal communication
- Team management
- Intelligence gathering and reporting
Timeline
Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2024 - Current
Company Armorer
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2023 - 10.2024
Scout
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2021 - 09.2023
Infantryman (11B)
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2020 - 11.2021
Tree Technician
Aspen Lawn and Pest Control
05.2019 - 08.2019
Dishwasher
Wa Restaurant
08.2018 - 05.2019
Grounds Crew
The Jayhawk Club
02.2018 - 08.2018
General Laborer
Elite Printing, and Packaging
05.2017 - 08.2017
Political Science - School of Liberal Arts
University of Kansas
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