1. Andrew A. Patterson
1638 Highland Ln, Andover, KS 67002 316-208-1742 andrew.a.patterson4.mil@mail.mil
Profile
Exceptional leadership, organizational, interpersonal, developmental, and analytical ability
Detail-oriented and enjoys a structured work environment while still able to think independently
Ability to analyze the big picture to make decisions by being responsible and level-headed.
Education and Certifications
Wichita State University Wichita, Kansas Fall 2010 & Fall 2011
Working toward a Bachelor of Business in Accounting
Earned 27 credit hours at a 3.093 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Kansas Works El Dorado, Kansas May 2012
Earned Gold level Kansas WORKReady! Certificate
Work Experience
Kansas Army National Guard Junction City, Kansas May 2004 - Present
Reconnaissance Sergeant
Advise the Battalion Commander
Track the status of all routes
Coordinate, track, and make recommendations on force protection measures
Assist the Intelligence and Operations Sections
Oversee the cache collection point
Track enemy Improvised Explosive Device (IED) activity
Gather essential data on routes within battle space
Report composition of enemy obstacles and bypass locations
Function as an on the ground asset for the Scout Platoon and help train the 28 Soldiers of the Scout Platoon
Coordinate with the Scout Platoon leadership
Assist the HHC Readiness NCO with correcting and updating paperwork for over 100 Soldiers
Maintain composure while under extremely stressful situations
Complete detailed tasks akin to calculating, priming, and setting various types of explosives to achieve the desired result
Current Secret Security Clearance
Graduate of multiple schools including: Equal Opportunity Liaison, Resiliency Trainer Assistant, Warrior Leader Course
Recommend and implement measures to increase productivity, equipment performance, and efficiency
Earned numerous decorations and awards including: Combat Infantry Badge, three Army Commendation Medals, two
Army Achievement Medals, Kansas Commendation Ribbon, Kansas Achievement Ribbon
Deployed twice to Iraq and will help qualify your business for the Hire a Vet tax credit.
United States Postal Service Wichita, Kansas Sep. 2014 - Sep. 2015
City Carrier Assistant
Routed or cased all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along an established route
Withdrew mail from the distribution case and prepared it in sequence for efficient delivery independently or by another
carrier along an established route
Handled undeliverable mail in accordance with established procedures
Delivered mail along a prescribed route, on foot or by vehicle, on a regular schedule
Collected mail from street letter boxesand accepted letters for mailing from customers
Used portable electronic scanner as instructed
Delivered and collected charges on customs, postage-due,and C.O.D. mail matter
Delivered and obtained receipts for registered and certain insured mail
Signed for such matter, except insured mail, at the post office before beginning route and
accounted for it upon return by payments of the amounts collected and delivery of receipts taken
Verified and corrected mailing cards from advertisers bearing names and addresses of customers on the route
Furnished customers with postal information and provided change of address cards and other postal forms as needed.
Reported to supervisor all unusualincidents or conditions relating to mail delivery, including condition of street letter
boxes and centralized delivery equipment
Worked professionally with other employees in the office
US Security Associates Wichita, Kansas Dec. 2013 – July 2014
Security Dispatcher / Patroller / Post Officer / Lobby Officer
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Monitored the Enterprise Buildings Integrator (EBI) computer and reacted accordingly to all pertinent Fire and Security
Alarms
Utilized the EBI to remotely operate doors and gates
Verified badges,personnel, individual access rights, with the EBI
Reviewed card reader history and the accessed history of individual personnel with the EBI
Maneuvered remote CCTV cameras to observe the facility and suspicious activity
Worked directly with the Honeywell Site Technician to resolve EBI issues and implement improvements
Submitted Honeywell tickets and Facility Maintenance Work Orders
Operated multi-function radios
Dispatched the on-site Fire Department and Security Officers when necessary
Logged all pertinent activity of Security Officers, on-site Fire Department, Dispatch operations
Collected and compiled information for various reports and forms
Used a multi-line phone system to answer, transfer, and direct calls on the main Security line, Beechcraft facility
operator line, and the 911 Emergency line
Coordinated with the FAA Tower for the Beechcraft Runway
Operated Security vehicles to patrol the facility
Performed building checks, monitored personnel, reported and responded to suspicious activity and emergencies
Acted as a Lobby / Post Officer; checked badges, made various types of temporary access badges, verified personnel
access rights.
Alltite Wichita, Kansas Mar. 2013 – Sep.2013
Shop Assistant
Ensured all paperwork, tools, and parts leaving facility were accurate
Maintained proper records of all inbound and outbound items
Demonstrated the ability to identify and troubleshoot problems while still following procedures
Supervised and trained shipping and receiving personnel
Answered for all actions of shipping and receiving personnel
Used cost/benefit analysis to develop supplies list
Determined and maintained inventory of shipping and receiving supplies
Maneuvered,packaged,and shipped tools in excess of 100 pounds
Utilized and trained personnel on proper forklift safety and procedures
Contributed to policies and procedures for department.
Garda Wichita, Kansas June 2007 – Oct.2007
Coin Supervisor
Supervised coin personnel
Ensured proper accounting and recordkeeping of all incoming and outgoing work in assigned areas
Trained personnel assigned to the coin area of operations
Conducted a detailed and accurate inventory at the close of each business day
Maneuvered bags of coin and boxes in excess of 50 pounds
Prepared all of the coins needed for distribution on the daily routes of the armored cars.