Joshua F. Ballard 1909 Smith Street

Las Vegas, NV 89108

(702) 769-1043 j.f.ballard1@gmail.com

SUMMARY

I am a United States Soldier seeking employment with your company. My experience in

the military and school system will be a great addition. I’ve held leadership positions in both

areas, both have given me skills that will allow me to have the discipline and drive to produce

the highest quality work every day.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability to lead and train peers

Advanced explosives knowledge and handling explosives experience

Extensive experience with small arms and large caliber crew served weapons currently

fielded to U.S. military forces

Significant conflict resolution experience

Ability to teach and maintain morale for good productivity

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Extensive experience working as part of a multicultural and diverse team in order to

accomplish tasks

Advanced knowledge in breaching and clearing buildings

Experience in convoy patrols as driver, gunner, and radio operator

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Combat Engineer

U.S. Army Reserve Las Vegas, NV 03/2013-present

Responsible for the area clearance of mines, continued advanced knowledge in the employment of explosive devices, and the ability to integrate into multi-disciplinary units

in order to support combatant commanders anywhere within the area of operations

Advanced knowledge of military explosives and detonators to include, Composition C-4,

TNT, M186 Roll Demolition Charges, M1 Dynamite, Detonating Cord, Bangalore Torpedoes, Claymore Mines, Blasting Caps, Shaped Charges, Crater Charges, and field expedient improvised explosive devices

Highly efficient in maintaining effective communication both vertically and horizontally during high stress situations

Planning, positioning, and construction of mines and heavy explosives

Ability to prepare and install firing systems for demolition and explosives

Ability to breach and clear buildings as a team proficiently and quickly

Operate in a convoy in high stress situations for long period of times

Ability to conduct patrols in high stress environments

Site Leader

After School All-Stars Las Vegas, NV 09/2011- 06/2015

I was trusted to be appointed the site leader of Fremont Middle School for its first year into the program. I was able to start the program from the ground up, with it being brand new I was

responsible for finding ways to promote and get kids interested. I was able to get an average of 180 students to commit to the program every day, here are some of my daily tasks;

Responsible for the safety and security of 6 subordinate instructors and up to 200 middle school students

Establish work schedules as well as set tasks and priorities for subordinates Responsible for the training and integration of newly assigned instructors Resolution of any possible conflicts or complaints between students, parents, and

subordinate instructors Author and implement approved operational procedures relevant to the program

Maintain employee training and professional growth records

Custodian

CCSD Las Vegas, NV 12/2015-02/2016

Create clean and sanitary environment for students and staff

Coach

Las Vegas High School Las Vegas, NV 08/2015-Present

After playing soccer my since a child, I was able to gain a soccer scholarship for college.

I played semi-pro after college and was able to become a coach for LVHS. My first year I was the coach for the freshman girls team, a team filled first time players and students that are

nervous about their first year in high school. I was able to coach them to a 7-1 record and each player gained the confidence and skills to move forward with their academics and love for the

sport, after the season I was promoted the junior varsity head coach position.

Here are some of the tasks I was set with doing;

Setting up training every day that would pass my knowledge to them and help them obtain new skills

Instill the necessary discipline to continue on in the sport as well in school

Teach the meaning of teamwork and why the students need to work with together to obtain the objective

Did routine checks on students grades to make sure they are upholding the student side of being a student-athletes

Help students find a passion and an activity to help them get into college

ACADEMIC HISTORY

College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV 08/2013-present Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Ancilla College Plymouth, IN 08/2011-12/2011 Secondary Education Western High School Las Vegas, NV Class of 2011 High School Diploma

References

David Forbes 702-830-1166

Kyle Jennings 702-234-0482

Carlos Lopez 702-449-0927

Casey Flair 702-336-2381

Patrick Webb 702-626-8117

Gilbert Resto 718-219-2860

I would like to thank you for taking a look at my resume

I hope to hear back from you soon

Joshua F Ballard JR

702-769-1043

j.f.ballard1@gmail.com