Zachary Taylor
Thomasboro
Summary
Dependable leader with strong verbal and written communication skills. Quick learner with the ability to use existing skills to develop new ones. Experienced NCO, capable of stepping into the next role.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Team Leader - Overnight
Lincoln's Challenge Academy
Rantoul, IL
09.2022 - Current
- Monitored various Team Floors overnight during eight Classes to ensure safety and accountability; seven classes from Day Zero till Graduation.
- Communicated promptly with chain of command regarding medical and behavioral issues on Team Floor, facilitating timely resolutions.
- Motivated and mentored eight classes of cadets on morning procedures and behavioral standards, aligning with 8 Core Components and LCA Standards.
- Acted as Shift Leader on multiple occasions during Class 66-26 to include providing information to the incoming AM shift, starting 0545 Formation, and conducting Linen Exchange.
68R Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist
US Army
Various Locations
2017 - Current
- Conducted walk-thru surveillance inspections of various food related establishments to ensure compliance with food safety and food defense regulations.
- Verified food supply deliveries are in compliance with food safety standards and are in line with government contract expectations.
- Navigated various databases such as the USDA to ensure food items are acquired from Approved Sources.
68T Animal Care Specialist
US Army
Various Locations
2012 - Current
- Managed two Veterinary Treatment Clinics in a deployment setting. (2014)
- Managed multiple patient files of Military Working Dogs (MWDs) traveling in and out of deployment setting.
- Maintained inventory and logs of medications in a Veterinary Clinic to include controlled substances.
- Conducted walk-thru inspections of MWD Kennels to verify compliance according to Army health and safety standards.
Soldier
U.S. Army Reserves
Various Locations
01.2009 - Current
- 9 years of experience as a NCO: Corporal (2015), Sergeant (2018), Staff Sergeant (2024)
- Trained to run Engagement Skills Trainer (EST); an electronic system.
- Trained in multiple MOS with many applicable skills. 68T Animal Care Specialist. 68R Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist.
- ACE Level 1 Certified (Suicide Awareness)
Outside Lawn and Garden Associate
Lowe's
Champaign, IL
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted customers with loading large orders of product such as mulch or stone.
- Operated large equipment like forklifts to move inventory throughout the store.
- Prepared product for annual inventory needs; to include organization, stocking, and labeling.
- Used electronic systems to verify product placement and inventory on the sales floor.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Champaign, IL
07.2017 - 05.2022
- Worked in various departments to include: Overnight Stocker, Tire and Lube Express, and Frozen/Dairy.
- Developed a stock rotation system in Frozen that maximized the amount of product on the shelf kept the overstock Freezer organized and operational with minimal personnel.
- Assisted customers in locating product in the store.
Education
No Degree - Music / Biology
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYNo Degree - Biology
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WIHigh School Diploma -
Warren East High School
Bowling Green, KY05-2009
Skills
- Reporting documentation
- Risk management
- Workflow improvement
- Teamwork
- Conflict management
- Communication skills
- Workflow optimization
- Quick Learner
Accomplishments
Sat as a voting member for the MOS 68R Critical Task Site Selection Board; working as a team with five other voting members and many non-voting members to evaluate and edit 68R Critical Task List, a list of job skills/tasks necessary to the 68R Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist MOS.
Timeline
Assistant Team Leader - Overnight
Lincoln's Challenge Academy
09.2022 - Current
Outside Lawn and Garden Associate
Lowe's
08.2022 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
Walmart
07.2017 - 05.2022
Soldier
U.S. Army Reserves
01.2009 - Current
68R Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist
US Army
2017 - Current
68T Animal Care Specialist
US Army
2012 - Current
No Degree - Music / Biology
Western Kentucky University
No Degree - Biology
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
High School Diploma -
Warren East High School