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Paul A. Pinkerton

Middleton

Summary

I am focused, hardworking, and service-oriented as an Active Duty Staff Sergeant in the 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army. I am successful at using leadership abilities to positively impact mission success at home and in the deployed environments I have served. I am methodical in approaching every tactical and administrative need with attention to detail. After ten years of successful service to my country, I am now ready to pursue my next career path.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales and Technical Staff Manager

Dead On Archery
01.2022 - Current
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to keep team informed of updates, address concerns, and promote open communication channels.
  • Boosted sales performance, coaching team members on effective sales techniques and client relationship management.
  • Managed staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak business hours, reducing overtime costs.
  • Coached and mentored team members in company policies and successful sales strategies.

Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge

U.S. Army
03.2012 - 08.2021
  • Religious Affairs Specialist - Manages all operations for the Execution Staff (i.e. Schedules, Quarterly Event Budget, Travel Planning, Training Requirements, and Daily Task Organization.) Shapes the environment to accomplish the Commanders Religious Support mission.
  • Provide and advise Commanders with expertise on the effects religion has on combat operations.
  • Non-Commissioned Officer - Teach and mentor junior Soldiers through supervisor counseling and training exercises.
  • Training Event Manager - Sole manager of event budgets, coordinates with all outside organizations and contractors, approving authority of event contracts, and supervises the execution of all training events.
  • Master Combatives Instructor - Plans, evaluates, and certifies all unit Combatives Instructors and their training to improve units combat effectiveness and survivability in deployed environments.

Automotive Refinishing Tech

Maaco Auto Body
06.2010 - 02.2012
  • Paint preparations, Painting, Interior and Exterior Detailing, Minor Collision Repair

Automotive Collision Repair Specialist

Custom Collision Inc.
04.2009 - 05.2010
  • Front desk Representative, Repair Estimator for personal and insurance claims, minor collision repair, paint preparation, painting of all collision repair projects, custom painting projects

Education

Bachelors of Criminal Science - Criminal Justice Major, Psychology

Boise State University
Boise, ID
11.2025

Certified Patrol and Detection K9 Handler -

American K9 Interdiction
Carrsville, VA
05.2022

Certified K9 Trainer -

American K9 Interdiction
Carrsville, VA
05.2022

Certified Explosives Detection K9 Team (with Single Purpose Working K9) -

American K9 Interdiction
Carrsville, VA
05.2022

US Army Advanced Leadership Course -

US Army Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Academy
Fort Jackson, SC
2020

US Army Basic Leadership Course -

US Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Fort Bliss, TX
2016

Skills

  • Training Event Management
  • Administration Management
  • Customer Service Management
  • Instructor Experience

Certification

  • ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Prevention Trainers)
  • ACE-SI (Ask Care Escort-Suicide Intervention)

Awards

  • Graduated the Basic and Advanced Army Leadership Academy with Commandants Honors.
  • Army Commendation Medal with Combat Device
  • Army Commendation Medal (2ND AWARD)
  • Army Achievement Medal (4TH AWARD)
  • Army Good Conduct Medal (3RD AWARD)
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Global War On Terrorism Medal
  • Army Service Medal
  • Non Commissioned Officer Professional Ribbon (2ND AWARD)
  • Army Service Ribbon
  • Overseas Service Ribbon
  • Parachutist Badge
  • Air Assault Badge
  • Expert Marksmanship Badge (Rifle, Pistol, Machine Gun)

Timeline

Sales and Technical Staff Manager

Dead On Archery
01.2022 - Current

Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge

U.S. Army
03.2012 - 08.2021

Automotive Refinishing Tech

Maaco Auto Body
06.2010 - 02.2012

Automotive Collision Repair Specialist

Custom Collision Inc.
04.2009 - 05.2010

Certified Patrol and Detection K9 Handler -

American K9 Interdiction

Certified K9 Trainer -

American K9 Interdiction

Certified Explosives Detection K9 Team (with Single Purpose Working K9) -

American K9 Interdiction

Bachelors of Criminal Science - Criminal Justice Major, Psychology

Boise State University

US Army Advanced Leadership Course -

US Army Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Academy

US Army Basic Leadership Course -

US Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Paul A. Pinkerton