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AERIAL REFUELING SPECIALIST/BOOM OPERATOR
Professional Summary
Experienced military veteran who has earned 17 commendations and awards for superior performance in academic, tactical and technical capacities. Effectively trained, supervised and executed high profile operation missions under high stress conditions. Desires to become a crew member in civilian aviation.
Skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Self motivated
  • Able to learn quickly
  • Follows procedures
  • Critical thinking
  • Weapons training
  • Top Secret Security Clearance
  • Strong leader
  • Extensive experience with military aircraft and operations
  • Clear oral/written communication
  • Excellent multi-tasking ability
  • Friendly nature
  • Organizational skills
  • Proactive mindset
  • Crisis communication
  • Calm under pressure
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Schematic diagram interpretation 

 
Work History
United States Air Force Aerial Refueling Specialist/Boom Operator | McConnell AFB, KS | May 2013 - Current
  • Aerial refueled high interest assets in peacetime and wartime environments.
  • Accompanied aircraft as a primary member of the flight crew, monitored and handled cargo in flight.
  • Announced and demonstrated safety and emergency procedures.
  • Expert monitor of the Crew Resource Management (CRM) process.
  • Calculated the aircraft weight and balance, performance and fuel requirements.
  • Complied with customs, immigration and cabotage laws on international trips.
  • Informed pilots potentially hazardous conditions.
  • Tracked and filed standardized evaluation paperwork and personnel folders of fellow aviators.
  • Assisted in the planning and briefing of personnel on missions.
  • Scheduled crews for realtime and training flights, simulators and exercises. 
  • Maintained Q1 qualification through all of enlistment. 
Hollister Co. Model | Livingston, NJ | January 2012 - November 2012
  • Modeled garments such as dresses, coats, and swimwear.
  • Answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
  • Greeted customers and ascertained customers' needs.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store.
  • Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service.
Glow Bronzing Studio Tanning Attendant | Fairbanks, AK | June 2012 - August 2012
  • Increased client awareness of possible hazards and benefits of sun exposure.
  • Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
  • Welcomed customers into the store and helped them decide which tanning option worked best for them.
  • Used time efficiently when not serving customers, including folding towels and cleaning out tanning rooms.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner.
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.
Arctic Daily Grind Barista | Fairbanks, AK | June 2011 - November 2011
  • Made and served up to 100 café beverages per day with speed, quality and consistency.
  • Memorized recipes for 30 specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
  • Prioritized drink requests while managing interruptions.
  • Conducted successful cash audits at the end of each shift.
  • Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information.
Education
High School Diploma Lathrop High School Fairbanks, AK
Certificate Basic Boom Operator Course Lackland AFB, TX | September 2013
  • Student Leader
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Combat Survival School Fairchild AFB, WA | October 2013
Certificate Water Survival Fairchild AFB, WA | November 2013
Certificate Aircrew Fundamentals Lackland AFB, TX | September 2013
  • Student Leader
Qualification Certificate Initial Qualification Course KC-135 Altus AFB, OK | May 2014
  • Student Leader
Accomplishments
  • Awarded 3 Oak Leaf Clusters.
  • Experienced NVG operator.
  • Distinguished Graduate.
  • Operated in direct support of POTUS on multiple occasions. 
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • United States Air Force
  • Hollister Co.
  • Glow Bronzing Studio
  • Arctic Daily Grind

School Attended

  • Lathrop High School
  • Basic Boom Operator Course
  • Combat Survival School
  • Water Survival
  • Aircrew Fundamentals
  • Initial Qualification Course KC-135

Job Titles Held:

  • Aerial Refueling Specialist/Boom Operator
  • Model
  • Tanning Attendant
  • Barista

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Certificate
    Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape
    Certificate
    Certificate
    Qualification Certificate

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