1. Justin S. Howard 1110 Sheep Company Rd. Selah, WA 98942
(208)-405-1988 [email protected] Objective Statement:
Obtain a position utilizing my professional networking and rapport
building skills. Experience in a fast paced work environment. Adapt
well to changes,keep composure under pressure. Works independently
and exceptionally professional presentation skills. Results
oriented leader with diverse experience in project management.
Career Highlights: 10+ years of experience in the United States
Army, including managerial and supervisory responsibilities One
deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom One
deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring freedom
Avionics communication repair and maintenance specialist, and
supervisor on four types of military helicopters Explosive Ordnance
Disposal technician certified team leader Conducted missions with
United States Secret Service in support of the President of the
United States. (Seattle, WA and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) Conducted
missions as the primary bomb disposal team leader responsible for
83 counties over 5 states Established explosive identification and
counter improvised explosive device courses stateside and deployed
for local police, sheriff departments, SWAT, U.S. Army Special
Forces teams, Afghan national soldiers and police Manage static
displays at local high schools with high school robotics teams
briefing students in groups as small as 10 to 500 on opportunities
in the U.S. military and the future of robotics and technology
worldwide PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE Explosive Ordnance Disposal
student/ team leader U.S. Army 2010-2015 Deployment mission:
Conduct dismounted route selection and clearance for a Special
Forces team on over 150 missions. Process and brief all evidence
collected from explosive devices used against American forces and
captured enemy weapons and tools from enemy compounds. Subject
matter expert
2. and trainer on U.S. Base in charge of managing a counter
improvised explosive device (CIED) team compiled of 20
all-volunteer local Afghans. Trained 110 U.S. military and Afghan
military in counter IED and explosive awareness. Helped recruit and
train over 60 local national Afghans for the Afghan Local Police
program. (Afghanistan) Stateside Mission: Responsible for all
unexploded ordnance (UXO) and improvised explosive devices (IED) as
the primary military bomb squad in eastern Washington, Idaho,
Montana and select counties in Utah and Oregon. Primary Training
unit for all law enforcement in eastern Washington on UXO and IED
identification and procedures. Conduct static displays and robotics
briefs in eastern Washington for high schools and outreach programs
at other community events. Conduct vehicle, room and route
clearance missions for presidential motorcade with guidance from
United States Secret Service for the President of the United States
and all U.S. diplomats (Seattle WA, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia) Manage
the Maintenance section for an EOD company consisting of 13
military tactical vehicles, 30 Bomb suits, 10 X-ray systems and 60
explosive energetic tools. Avionic communication equipment repair
U.S. Army 2004-2010 Deployment mission: Avionics component level
repair and maintenance on all communication equipment for 24 Apache
attack helicopters and eight Kiowa observation and reconnaissance
helicopters. Assistant trainer for all unit combative training
which lead to the certification of 35 personnel in US army
combative level 1 course (Iraq) Stateside mission: Maintain all
communication equipment for an aviation organization with 3,000
personnel and 4 different types of military aircraft totaling 80
helicopters. Three months each year participate in the Global
Reaction Force, a unit ready to deploy in 18 hours anywhere in the
world. I was part of response team to the disaster in New Orleans
after hurricane Katrina. Lead training supervisor for a unit
consisting of 83 personnel. Junior member for my organizations
funeral team and senior member for companys color guard.
3. Completed the following military schools while developing
strong leadership skills Basic combat training Basic electronics
training Avionic communications repair and maintenance school
Airborne school Combat life saver course Explosive ordnance
disposal school Global anti-terrorism operational readiness course
Sexual harassment, rape prevention and victim advocate training
Warrior Leader course Advanced Leader course Awards and decorations
Bronze star medal Army Commendation medal Army Achievement medal
Army Good Conduct medal x3 National Defense Service medal
Afghanistan Campaign medal with one star Iraq campaign medal with
two stars Global War on Terrorism medal Humanitarian service medal
(hurricane Katrina) Noncommissioned Officer Professional
Development ribbon x2 Army Service ribbon Overseas Ribbon NATO
medal Combat Action Badge Parachutist badge Explosive Ordnance
Disposal Badge