Eric Powell

Eric Powell

Platoon Sergeant/ Senior Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Platoon Sergeant at US Army

  • Education

    • Columbia College

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Human Resources Management and Services 3.0

      Activities and Societies: N/A Human Resource Management

    • Central Texas College

      2011 - 2013
      Associate's degree General Studies

      Activities and Societies: N/A General Studies

    • Overton High

      1994 - 1996
      High School High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Football Football

  • Experience

    • U.S. Army July 1996-Present

      Jul 1996 - now
      Platoon Sergeant/ Senior Instructor

      • Monitor soldiers' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.• Instruct soldiers individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.• Enforce policies and rules governing students.• Observe soldiers to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.• Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations, and provide individual instruction to teach topics and skills such as cooking, dancing, writing, physical fitness, photography, personal finance, and flying.• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to soldiers.• Prepare soldiers for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.• Prepare instructional program objectives, outlines, and lesson plans. Show less

    • Ponderosa Homes

      Aug 1999 - Mar 2003
      Forklift Operator

      • Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.• Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.• Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.• Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, or containers so they can be loaded.• Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bradley Fire Support Commander Course

      U.S.Army
      Jan 2012
      View certificate certificate
    • Army Basic Instructor Course

      Army
      Jul 2011
    • Cadre Training Course

      U.S Army
      Jul 2011
    • Hazmat Family Safety Course

      U.S.Army
      May 2008
    • Equal Opportunity Course

      U.S. Army
      Jun 2007
    • Combat Life Saver Course

      U.S.Army
      Jan 2007
      View certificate certificate
    • Forklift Operator

      Great Plains Technology Center
      Sept 1999
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant

      Issued by Soccer Coach on Aug 2012
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