DAVID R. SHOEMAKER_______________ 113 Linda Dr. Archdale NC 27263 | 336-302-1905 | russ.shoemaker@yahoo.com

Linkedin: Russ Shoemaker

OBJECTIVE_________________________________________________

To secure a position where I can use my professional and leadership experience to produce outstanding results for my employer.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS_______________________________

Computer: Worked extensively with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Created thorough written reports, useful Excel spread sheets with tracking algorithms, and

extensive innovative PowerPoint presentations.

Worked with different types of logistical and human resource software associated with the military.

Leadership: In order to lead you must learn how to follow, I have worked alone and in teams. I

have led and managed groups of 5 to 150 people, I have completed all Army leadership courses thru my final rank of Staff Sargent.

Training: Served as a teacher/ trainer/ instructor throughout my adult life, I have completed

several instructor courses and the “Total Army Instructor Training Course” designed to give potential trainers the skills to teach any subject effectively.

Communication: Comfortable addressing small or large groups. I have delivered presentations

and briefings to associates and to senior military officers, including general officers. Routinely

selected to provide presentations to senior people as a result of extensive communication skills.

EDUCATION________________________________________________

Aug 98 / Dec 01 Bachelors of Science Degree in Health Promotion with a minor in Exercise Science Appalachian State University

EXPERIENCE ACTIVE ARMY__________________________________ Mar 2014 – May 2006 Active Army

Handpicked by the Battalion Commander to serve as the Battalion Retention Manager,

responsible for career management and progression for over 300 + enlisted service members. Achieved 140% of retention goal set by the Pentagon.

Selected to work above pay grade for the Brigade, to manage all liquid logistics, Fuel and Water. Worked with one of the company level units to create training and tracking

programs to manage all fuel and water distribution, accurately tracked and billed more than $3,000,000.00 + in diesel fuel. Dispatched water distribution for 5 company level

units and over 4,000 + soldiers. Team Leader, Supervisor Water Purification Unit for 702d Battalion. Chosen above

peers to lead 20 person Water Treatment Team to distribute water to 42,000 cadets. Led the testing and distribution of 245,000 gallons of potable water and the maintenance and upkeep for $845,000 worth of equipment.

Chosen to be part of a Goodwill Ambassador Team for US Forces Korea, Conducted over 30 demonstrations for US and Korean Delegations. Selected as Team Leader and official spokesman.

Team Leader Water Purification Unit Chosen above peers to lead a 50 member team to West Point for 70 days, Oversaw the welfare and well-being of all members of the team and completed over 800 + missions with no accidents.

EXPERIENCE CIVILIAN AND NATIONAL GUARD___________________

Aug of 2005: Cable installation contractor

Mar of 2004: Lowes Hardware Kitchen Design Specialist

April of 2003: Deployed to Iraq as Combat Medic Non Commission Officer.

Chosen as Lead Medic and then placed in charge of all enlisted Aid

Station operations at Camp Cedar Iraq.

Fall of 2002: Assistant Fitness Director Western Carolina University.

Served as responsible person in charge of primary weight room facility and as the Aquatics Director. Activated for National Guard Dec 2002.