Ashton Westover
Laurel
Summary
Experienced and driven leader dedicated to fostering a culture of hard work and trust. Skilled in building rapport and cultivating positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Exceptional communication skills, including active listening, clear articulation, and the ability to effectively convey complex ideas. Demonstrated talent for critical thinking and problem-solving, adept at analyzing situations, identifying root causes, and developing creative solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Land Manager (Logistics)
Us Army
DuPont, USA
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Forecasted and coordinated land for 8 multi million dollar military operations
- Deconflicted with multiple military organizations who were trying to use the same training area at the same time, ensuring safe and productive training
- Created and maintained relationships with other units and installations ensuring consistent communication
- Created powerpoint presentations and briefed the Operations Chief weekly on status of all operations 42 days out
Artillery Nco
Us Army
El Paso, USA
08.2016 - 11.2021
- Led artillery operations during five National Training Center rotations, demonstrating tactical proficiency and maintaining equipment readiness
- Successfully maintained and operated complex artillery equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in demanding operational environments
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills, motivating and inspiring soldiers to achieve mission success
Education
GED -
Portland State University
Portland, OR03-2016
Skills
- LEADERSHIP: Has been trained to manage personnel and to achieve the organizations goal and their personal goals safely and efficiently
- Communication: Understands verbal and written communication at a high level
- POWERPOINT/EXCEL: Proficient at both powerpoint and excel to log information and present it in a way that is easy to understand
- CUSTOMER SERVICE: Was hand selected to serve as an Access Control Specialist, greeting and assisting customers as they entered the military installation, as well as safeguarding against unauthorized access
- FIREARMS: Extensively trained to operate and shoot multiple weapon systems including M-4 rifle and M-17 pistol earning the Expert Badge 8 times for both
- DRIVING: Earned the Expert Drivers Badge by completing all required training, being assigned as primary driver for over 12 months and driving over 8000 miles without accident or safety incident
- FIRST AID: Has been extensively trained in first aid including but not limited to, massive
hemorrhaging, CPR, burns and broken bones
Awards
- Army Achievement Medal: For exceptional outstanding performance while competing in the 1st Armored Division Best By Test competition.
- Army Achievement Medal: Meritorious Achievement for placing second during the Brigade Best Squad Competition.
- Army Commendation Medal: Meritorious service while assigned as the Brigade Land and Ammunition Sergeant.
- Army Achievement Medal: For exceptional service while assigned to Bravo Battery as a Gunner.
- Army Achievement Medal: Exceptional performance while conducting Table XII Qualification and PLT STX during Operation Donoho.
- Army Achievement Medal: Sgt Westover was selected by the Battery First Sergeant and Commander as a Section Chief during the ICorps Courage Ceremony, honoring the Corps Chief of Staff.
- Army Achievement Medal: For outstanding Achievement while assigned to Bravo Battery.
Timeline
Land Manager (Logistics)
Us Army
11.2021 - 12.2024
Artillery Nco
Us Army
08.2016 - 11.2021
GED -
Portland State University