Michael Heckman

Military Service:

• Rank: Lance Corporal

  Branch/Position: Marine Corps

  Period: April 2015 - May 2018

  Occupation: 0811 - Field Artillery Cannoneer

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:
  As a member of a field artillery howitzer battery, cannoneers prepare artillery pieces and equipment for movement, combat, and firing. They inspect and prepare ammunition for firing, and perform the various jobs incident to firing such as, laying for elevation and deflection, loading the piece, and handling ammunition. Field artillery cannoneers perform preventive maintenance and clean artillery pieces and equipment. They make routine tests and authorize repairs to equipment. Camouflage position, protect equipment from chemical warfare agents, and construct field fortifications.

Work history:

• Job Title: Animal and Plant Health Inspector

  Company: US Department of Agriculture

  Period: January 2020 - April 2023

  Role Description:

  A USDA APHIS (US Dept. of Agriculture / Animal and Plant Health Inspection services) Climber primarily uses specialized climbing equipment to include ropes and harnesses to access tree canopies, inspecting them for signs of invasive pests like the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB), then meticulously document findings, and sometimes removing the infested wood, all while adhering to strict safety protocols and maintaining detailed records to support pest eradication efforts; essentially the USDA's "tree detectives" focused on identifying and managing invasive insect populations within the tree canopy.

• Job Title: Cook

  Company: Great South Bay Brewery

  Period: April 2023 - present

  Role Description:
  • Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts
  • Ensure that all food is of high quality and meets our standards
  • Follow recipes and cooking techniques to ensure consistency
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
  • Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and report any issues to management
  • Assist with inventory management and ordering of supplies
  • Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure that all orders are prepared and served in a timely manner
  • Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines

• Job Title: Retail Manager - Liquor Store

  Company: Crossroads Wine and Liquor

  Period: June 2018 - January 2020

  Role Description:

  To provide courteous customer service dealing with sale of liquor and to know and observe the various state and local regulations regarding the sale of liquor.

  To Stock, rotate and face product, build displays as required for daily sales and to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers.

  Primary challenge in this position is to provide prompt, courteous customer service, accurate money handling, keeping adequate inventory levels, stock and clean shelves. Position functions and work hours may vary according to business needs. Must be willing to work nights & weekends within a rotating schedule.

Education:

• Farmingdale Senior HS

  High School – Diploma

  Period: September 2011 - January 2015