Erik McKinster

Erik McKinster

Fire Support Non-Commissioned Officer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Property Manager at Blue Abby Management

  • Education

    • Strayer University (TX)

      2013 -
      Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
    • Marine Corps Curriculum Developers Course

      2012 - 2012
      Certification Curriculum and Instruction

      Developed, wrote & Implemented a complex course work, for the US Marine Corps Joint Fires Observer Course.

    • Marine Corps Basic Instructor Course

      2012 - 2012
    • Army Basic Instructors Course (ABIC)

      2012 - 2012
    • Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course

      2006 - 2006
      Advanced Leadership Training For Staff NCO's
    • Primary Leadership Development Course

      1995 - 1995
      Non-commissioned Officer Training
    • Joint Firepower Course (JFC)

      2007 - 2007

      Jointly approved concepts, doctrine, procedures, and techniques for integrating combat efforts to services in joint operations. Gives a general overview of the Air Force Tactical Air Control System (TACS) and Army Air-Ground System (AAGS). Emphasis is on planning and coordination at operational levels below Army divisions and integrating Air Force air support into Army operation through the division level. Air Force students receive training in procedures and techniques of forward air control… Show more Jointly approved concepts, doctrine, procedures, and techniques for integrating combat efforts to services in joint operations. Gives a general overview of the Air Force Tactical Air Control System (TACS) and Army Air-Ground System (AAGS). Emphasis is on planning and coordination at operational levels below Army divisions and integrating Air Force air support into Army operation through the division level. Air Force students receive training in procedures and techniques of forward air control. Practical field work includes a field problem which lasts 4 days, bivouac procedures, control of close air support, control of theater airlift, and adjustment of artillery. Instruction is also provided in land navigation. All operations are in a tactical environment. Air Force students receive training in the operation of Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) communications equipment. This course satisfies the formal training requirement for assignment to a TACP. Show less

    • Joint Fires Observer Course (JFOC)

      2007 - 2007

      Trained to request, adjust and control surface to surface fires, providetargeting information in support of Type 2 and 3 CAS terminal attack controls, and perform atonomous Terminal Guidance Operations (TGO)

    • Point Arena High School

      1984 - 1988
      Diploma

      Activities and Societies: VICA Graduated with no honors. Lettered in Football, Baseball, & Wrestling

    • Central Texas College

      2009 - 2010
    • Central Texas College

      2009 - 2010
      General Studies General Studies
  • Experience

    • US Army

      Sept 2005 - Mar 2011
      Fire Support Non-Commissioned Officer
    • FSCX, Inc.

      Mar 2011 - Oct 2011
      Joint Fires Observer Course Instructor

      Instructed Army Officers and Noncommissioned Officers in the details of using all forms of Air assets, in close proximity of the Joint Tactical Air Controller, for Close Air Support (CAS)

    • Navmar Applied Sciences

      Oct 2011 - Oct 2012
      Joint Fires Observer Course Instructor

      Instructed Army and Marine Officers and Non commissioned officers at the Joint Fires Observers Course. A Joint Fires Observer (JFO) is a trained service member, usually an Artillery Forward Observer (FO), that is trained to work closely with Air Force and Marine Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC), with the use of fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

    • The Home Depot at Home Services

      Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

      In home Sales consultant for Roofing, Siding, Windows and Attic Insulation. Appliance Sales Specialist in the Kitchen & Bath Dept.

      • Sales Consultant

        Apr 2013 - Oct 2013
      • Sales Associate

        Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
    • Woodbridge Home Exteriors

      Oct 2013 - Apr 2014
      Sales Manager

      Lead a team of up to 6 employees in canvassing operations throughout the DFW metro-plex. Responsible for employee production, recording of hours, training, driving and maintenance of company vehicle.

    • The Home Depot

      Apr 2014 - Mar 2016

      Supervised and brought paint department to the number one spot in district. Transferred back to flooring, was given a department with an $88,000 deficit to plan, and finished the fiscal year with $112,000 over plan. Called and given the opportunity to return to The Home Depot, and leapt at the chance. Currently responsible for the sales of Carpet, Tile, Hardwood, Laminate and Vinyl floor coverings, and the installations of them. Also responsible for the sales and installations of Blinds, Shades, and all other manners of window coverings.

      • Department Supervisor

        Feb 2015 - Mar 2016
      • Floor and Decor Sales Associate

        Apr 2014 - Feb 2015
    • Lowe's Companies, Inc.

      May 2016 - Apr 2018
      Sales Specialist

      As a Pro Sales Specialist working at the Commercial Desk for Lowe's, I have had the privilege of working with some outstanding people in the multi family housing, and building/remodel trades. Responsible for the growth of 20 commercial accounts, and sales throughout the store. Demonstrated strengths in sales of Doors, Windows, Lumber, Building Materials, Paint, Tools & Hardware, Appliances and Professional cleaning supplies.

    • Blue Abby Management

      Apr 2018 - now
      Property Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials

      49 CFR
      Sept 2006
    • CAM

      National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI)
      Jul 2023
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Erik McKinster
      Homer Award The Home Depot Mar 2016 Twelfth Award (Platinum)
    • Awarded to Erik McKinster
      All-Star THD, Euless, TX Mar 2013 Customer Service All-Star
    • Awarded to Erik McKinster
      Army Commendation Medal United States Army Nov 2006
    • Awarded to Erik McKinster
      Army Commendation Medal US Army
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Commander

      Issued by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) on Apr 2024
      Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)Associated with Erik McKinster
    • Commander

      Issued by The American Legion on Jan 2023
      The American LegionAssociated with Erik McKinster
    • Quartermaster

      Issued by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) on May 2018
      Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)Associated with Erik McKinster
    • Team Depot Captain

      Issued by The Home Depot on Nov 2014
      The Home DepotAssociated with Erik McKinster
    • Lead Carpenter

      Issued by Rebuilding Together on Feb 2017
      Rebuilding TogetherAssociated with Erik McKinster