Jorge Acosta
Biography:
Military Experience: 21.6 years
Work Experience: 1.8 years
Work Experience:
I am Jorge I. Acosta, a dedicated professional with over three years of hands-on construction and demolition experience, combined with my strong military logistics training and leadership skills from my service with tue Army National Guard. My background includes extensive work as a Construction Laborer and Demolition Specialist, where I've gained proficiency in material handling, power tool operation, concrete work, and facility maintenance across diverse projects including bathroom and kitchen remodels, ADUs, and room additions. As a bilingual professional fluent in Spanish and English, I bring excellent communication skills, a proven ability to work effectively in team environments, and experience supervising others in facility operations. My military background has instilled strong discipline, safet awareness, and the ability to work under pressure wjile maintaining high standards. I am eager to transition my construction experience and leadership capabilities into a carpentry career through the Helmets to Hardhats program, where I can build upon my existing skills while contributing to meaningful construction projects that serve our communities.
Military Service:
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Branch/Position: Army National Guard
Period: January 2001 - October 2018
Occupation: 35M - Human Intelligence Collector - 35M
Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance
Duties Description:Responsible for information collection operations; Screen human intelligence sources and documents; Debrief and interrogate human intelligence sources; Participate in human intelligence operations; Analyze and prepare intelligence reports.Rank: Specialist
Branch/Position: Army
Period: March 1997 - January 2001
Occupation: 11M - Fighting Vehicle Infantryman - 11M
Duties Description:Employ vehicular and dismounted weapons; Performs duties as IFV driver, gunner, or fire team member; operates both mounted and dismounted to close with and destroy the enemy; employs, operates, and maintains assigned weapons and equipment; employs proper dismounted movement techniques, cover, concealment, and camouflage as part of dismount team; performs basic communication functions and operates platoon communications equipment; constructs individual fighting positions.
Work history:
Job Title: School Counselor
Company: Salinas Union High School District
Period: August 2023 - May 2025
Role Description:Part of a four-person Academic Counseling team for a school with an average student
population of 1200, with an individual caseload of 290 students. Charged with
providing personal and individually designed scheduling and program
adjustments. Conduct routine and academic counseling on an as-needed basis.
Review and assess promotion requirements. Review student academics with
parents. Conduct referrals to alternative education and other services as
needed. Conduct crisis intervention as needed. Provide students and parents
with community resources. Provide students and parents with information on
colleges and careers. Conduct Suicide Risk Assessments, Threat Assessments, and
Child Protection Services reports as needed. Circle Keeper/Advisor in male
youth right-of-passage group sessions under the Joven Noble curriculum.
Education:
San Jose State University
Master's Degree – Counseling & Guidance
Period: January 2023 - December 2024
California State University Monterey Bay
Bachelor's Degree – Business Administration
Period: January 2020 - December 2022
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