1. CHARLES R. BOISE
11796 S. Cienega Crossing Place
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 704-5632 (Cellular)
(520) 762-1743 (Residence)
chuckboise@yahoo.com
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging career position in Warehousing,
Vehicle Operation, Welding, Repair and Maintenance or in a related area utilizing acquired
skills, experience and training. Availability date: Immediately.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive experience in Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle
Operations, Personnel Administration, Warehousing, Welding, Communications,Troubleshooting
and Problem Solving. Detail-oriented, with outstanding work prioritization skills and aptitudes.
Team player with a positive work attitude. Experience working with individuals from a wide
variety of backgrounds.
Background includes:
 Numerous military commendations and commendations (Purple Heart, Army
Commendation Medal with “V” Device).
 Management/Radio Operation/Dispatch experience; Internet proficiency.
 Served 4 years (2 in Baghdad with 1st Cavalry Div. in active combat zone)
 Maintained M1 series Abrams tanks (Military’s heaviest main battle tank) for 8 years, 2 in
Baghdad combat zone
EXPERIENCE:
Maintenance/Communications/Weapons:
 Worked alongside Army tank mechanics servicing/repairing gas turbine engines and tank
weapons systems, 8 years.
 Operated military radio systems including inputting frequencies, cipher text
configurations.
Heavy Equipment Operation:
 Operated military tanks in combat zone in adverse climate and conditions.
 Drove military vehicles for 8 years, accident-free. Operated forklifts, tractors and jib
cranes. Hauled 40’ long pipe sections on 45’ pipe trailer and Ford F550 work trucks.
Hauled equipment up to 6 tons on trailers. Loaded/unloaded flatbed tractor trailers daily.
Operated forklift and drove bobtail truck.
 Loaded/unloaded pallets for food goods and structural steel beams (civilian settings).
Management:
 Achieved supervisory position while serving during both deployments to Iraq.
 Counseled/mentored personnel re: financial and personal issues.
 Served as tank commander in absence of officer; in charge of tank and 2 personnel.
Managed equipment and inventory in military and civilian settings.
Technical:

2.  Performed basic welding, steel prefab repair and steel fabrication in shop, 7 years.
 Proficient in Mig and Arc steel welding; construction work onsite.
 Retrofitted in-shop work areas and machines to comply with OSHA standards.
 Water pump and pipe system installer.
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Experience (Cont’d):
RAIN FOR RENT, Tucson, AZ 2010-2015
Installer/Welder/Operator
 Performed welding and fabrication tasks, using own equipment.
 Responsible for loading/unloading, installations, general labor.
 Supervised up to two personnel.
 Travel component: 30%.
SOS STAFFING, Tucson, AZ 2009-2010
 Initially worked temporary-to-permanent for Rain For Rent, leading to full-time
employment based on work performance.
UNITED STATES ARMY 2004-2008, 1993-1997
Honorable Discharge
Highest rank achieved: Corporal
Armor Crewman/Gunner/Commander
INLAND PAPERBOARD & PACKAGING, INC., Antioch, CA 2003
Warehouse/Maintenance
BROWN COW WEST (Dairy Plant), Antioch, CA 2001-2003
Warehouse/Maintenance
MYRMO & SON BLACKSMITH & WELDING, Tucson, AZ 1998-2001
Welder/Steel Fabricator
EDUCATION / LICENSES / TRAINING:
 Basic Training, U.S. Army, 1994
 Combat Lifesaver Training Course, U.S. Army, 1994
 Warrior Leader Course, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, 2006
 OJT Training as Welder, Myrmo & Son Blacksmith and Welding, 1998-2001
 OJT Installation Water Pump and Pipe Systems, MSHA Certified, OSHA 30, Forklift
Truck and Telescoping Reach Truck Certified, 2010
 F.U.S.E.D. Certified as HDPE Pipe Fusion Welding Supervisor, Rain For Rent Fusion
University, 2011
LANGUAGES:

3. Spanish – Industry Familiarity
SKILLS:
 Work well with people
 Adapt quickly to new environments
 Team player
 Positive, “can-do” problem solving attitude
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Experience (Cont’d):
AWARDS / COMMENDATIONS (Military-Civilian):
 Purple Heart, for Wounds Received in action, Awarded by President, 2007
 Army Achievement Medal, 3 Awarded
 Army Commendation Medal, 2 Awarded
 Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device “for heroism in action”.
 Army Combat Action Badge
 Appreciation Award, Rain For Rent. Rendered Aid after witnessing rollover vehicle
accident, 2014.
 The Order of the Combat Spur
PERSONAL:
Willing to travel. Salary: Negotiable.
Professional and Personal References Available upon Request