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mastergunner · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:28 am Post subject: Lost Job

I work for The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and we found out yesterday that we did not receive any grants. So, I will soon be out of a job. I am posting on here because I understand how hard it is to find decent employment here and know many people read this site. I am posting a sample of my resume that doesn't include my 9 years as a sheet metal mechanic before joining the service. Any and all help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

April 2007 to present – Education Specialist – The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse – Coastal Bend
Facilitate up to six classes each day in multiple schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District.

November 2003 to April 2007 - Instructor - In-School Suspension Program
Gregory-Portland Intermediate School
I coordinated with the principal to initiate the ISS program on a trial basis that became a full time position based on success of the program. Able to successfully work with many students with severe discipline problems in a classroom environment while meeting each student’s educational needs.

January 1988 to January 2003, United States Army
Below is a list of accomplishments and positions held:
 Battalion Master Gunner for 2 battalions – Technical and safety expert for all weapon systems
 Assistant Operations NCO – Assisted Operations Officer in all aspects of operations
 Selected to be Observer/Controller for military exercises on 3 different continents
 Conducted after action reviews, conducted out briefings and completed written evaluations
 Maintained training records for 474 soldiers in over 20 different areas
 Served as Platoon Sergeant with responsibility for 28 soldiers and $19 million in equipment
 Won “Top Gun” 2 consecutive years as a Multiple Launch Rocket System section chief and was selected to fire the first ATACMS Block II Missile ever launched by the Army
 Earned recruiter of the month 3 times out of over 400 recruiters and was the first recruiter in the 23 year history of the recruiting station to earn the Army Recruiter’s Gold Ring. Recognized for meeting recruiting goals for each of my 3 years on recruiting duty
 Served as Nuclear Weapons Section Chief – Received, transported, maintained, assembled, launched and destroyed tactical nuclear weapons and all associated materials in the former republic of West Germany
 11 years in supervisory positions that required demanding leadership, critical thinking in a rapid paced environment, employee development and training, team building both at work and at home, problem solving in many different situations.
 Earned 3 Meritorious Service Medals, 3 Army Medals of Recommendation, 8 Army Achievement Medals, 2 National Defense Service Medals, and 4 Good Conduct Medals. Fourteen of these medals were earned for job performance and leadership.
 Received the highest leadership award for a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Army, induction into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club for demonstrated leadership abilities.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management
Park University via Education Center - Corpus Christi Naval Air Station
Graduated Magna Cum Laude. Dean’s Honor List - Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Fall 2005, and Spring 2006. Selected to Who’s Who for American College and University Students for 2004 – 2005
Military education
• Advanced Non-Commissioned Officers Course
• Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course
• Primary Leadership Development Course
• U.S. Army Recruiting School
• 160 hours in Microsoft office products
• Numerous 40 hour courses in logistics, advanced first aid, maintaining records, bio and chemical protection, and
security
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Mastergunner, supporter of hardheads for state fish of Texas

bk005 · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:56 am Post subject:

Have you thought about going into HR. I know the oilfield is always looking for HR people. Hate to hear it, my sister works for the school district, and her program is loosing its funding to.

mastergunner · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:32 am Post subject:

Would love the HR field and I have 2 years in the derreck on a double back in the 80's. I think working in HR for a drilling company with roughneck experience would be great for a company.
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FlakMan · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:11 am Post subject:

Check with Orion Drilling, Coastal Drilling an Pioneer Drilling all with offices in Corpus Christi Area and drop off resume and ask for an interview with aspect to HR and Safety. Tell them Larry Flak w/ Swift Energy steered you too them. Use me as a reference.

Drop by Bluff Landing July 19th afternoon around 4 PM and I will introiduce you to some oilfield guys. It is the CC API Fishing tournament weigh-in.

mastergunner · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:01 am Post subject:

Thanks flakman, will find addresses for those companies after lunch. Thank you so much. We are taking families and kids totaling 450 to the state aquarium on the 19th but should be done by 4:00, will try to make it. Send me a pm with how you want me to locate you there.
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Mastergunner, supporter of hardheads for state fish of Texas

HighTide · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:29 am Post subject:

Try Craig's List. For today alone, they posted 41 new jobs (and the day isn't over.) What's nice about that site is that you can do a key word search in case you want to search for CH or derrick. The Craig's List search for the CC area also searches and displays the surrounding area. Some businesses like to use Craig's List instead of the newspaper because it's free.

Carlos

yellowskeeter · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:39 pm Post subject:

Just talked to my cutomers in that neck of the woods and they are both hiring. Try KIEWIT and MMR Constructors.
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08' Skeeter ZX 22 Bay T
www.3rdcoastled.com

mastergunner · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:06 pm Post subject:

As a disabled vet those 2 places probably require lots of walking and or standing. Thanks.
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NaplesJohn · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:38 pm Post subject:

CCAD?? Are you a 5 or 10 point Vet? Good pay and benefits

http://www.ccad.army.mil/default1.htm

mastergunner · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:59 pm Post subject:

I have been applying there for 5 1/2 years through cpol website. I have no family or friends out there so I will never get a job there. Run into people all the time who get hired out there because of thier uncle or someone, even know 18 year old girls get hired as electricians. One of my co-workers has a brother who works out there and they hire workers for him that are clueless about thier job and wont work. 2 months ago I came across a guy who had just retired and he told me how to get in touch with the president of the union and told me to offer him money and he would get me a job out there. Everyone I have met that got hired out there never filled out a resume on resumix or the cpol web site. Anyway, would love to get a job out there and I am a 10 point veteran
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NaplesJohn · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject:

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allwheel4x · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject: Lost Job

Mastergunner,I worked at the Funny Farm[CCAD} for 15 years. We had an investigation about nepotism-none found. HA HA!Worst place I ever saw and or worked! Don't ever go there for any reason!Anyone who really wants to work or feel like they are accomplishing anything will be driven nuts!

NaplesJohn · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:26 pm Post subject: Re: Lost Job

BIG LONG · Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:44 am Post subject:

I've worked at CCAD for 4 years and I do believe If you don't have a family member, or a close friend inside.....it'll take you forever to get in, If ever! DEL-MAR is always offering CO-OP programs that get you on out here but you have to go to school for two years and get a Asso. Degree in something that pertains to the procedures here. And if I heard right being a Vet. they pay for almost all of your schooling.
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