Erik Keirstead

  

Biography:

Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

Military Experience: 13.3 years

Work Experience:

Veteran Army Infantry Officer who maintains high standards in quality of work and exhibits a professional and tema-oriented attitude. Able to conduct physical activities for extended periods of time and comfortable working under pressure in groups or alone to complete tasks and solve problems. Will be a valued member of a team, seeing any assignment to completion and on time. Keeps superiors aware of project progress and friction points. Relevant skills include: Organization and time management, quick and adaptive learner, situational awareness, interpersonal communication, leadership, training and mentoring. After graduating the Home Builders Course at the end of June 2023 I will have basic knowledge of residential carpentry and electrical skills with an OSHA-10 certification. I am looking to start my career in residential construction and am looking for a place to establish myself and grow within that company around the Fayetteville, NC area.

Military Service:

  • Rank: Captain

    Branch/Position: Army

    Period: March 2010 - July 2023

    Occupation: 11A - Infantry Officer - 11A

    Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:
    Commands or assists the commander in commanding an Infantry unit. Encompasses positions concerned with the training and tactical employment of Infantry units, Infantry soldiers, and combined arms units; evaluates intelligence, estimates situations, and formulates decisions; coordinates employment of unit with other units; commands attached elements; directs communications, location and construction of Infantry positions and ground obstacles, and camouflaging of positions and equipment; directs operation and employment of Infantry weapons and equipment such as rifles, machine guns, mortars, hand grenades, rocket launchers, recoilless rifles, armored personnel carriers and Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

Education:

  • Virginia Military Institute

    Bachelor's Degree – History

    Period: August 2005 - December 2009

  • American Military University

    Master's Degree – Homeland Security

    Period: March 2016 - April 2023

  • Home Builders Institute

    Other – Residential Construction

    Period: April 2023 - June 2023

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