Richard Laureano Brentwood, NY | r4laureano@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: To expand my professional network for future employment opportunities.

EMPLOYMENT:

Student Worker Oct. 2014 to Present

St. Joseph’s College Veterans Resource Center Patchogue, NY

Provide and advocate for student veterans and their family with the support necessary to make an

easier transition to be successful at higher education and after graduation

Connect individuals with the resources and benefits available to them

Possess a high level of knowledge concerning educational, disability, financial, mental health and

job placement support for veterans

Reconnaissance NCO Jan. 2012 to Dec. 2014

NY Army National Guard New York, NY

Responsible for the management and training of 100 soldiers by providing them with

personalized training on equipment and accountable for high value items security

Advisor to Lt. Col. regarding monthly trainings, providing updates and making recommendations

regarding skills trainings and new equipment usage

Oversaw the cross training with other soldiers to ensure that skills such as policies, interpersonal

and problem solving, were successfully transferrable

Squad Leader Aug. 2004 to Nov. 2011

U.S. Army

Highly adaptable in diverse work environment and excellent team management skills while

ensuring the safety and training of a group of eleven individuals

Accountable for the health and welfare of others, both mentally and physically, when preparing,

in the field and after missions

Prepared and supervised others regarding tactical skills, knowledge and plan execution to ensure

a high level of success

Mentored and developed the professional growth of others by providing support, maintaining a

high level of moral and counseling efforts

LEADERSHIP AND VETERAN EXPERIENCE:

Interim Co-Chair, Student Caucus of the IVCLI, Long Island, 2015-Present

Active Member, Patchogue VFW, 2015- Present

Volunteer, Long Island Veterans Home, 2014-Present

President, Student Veterans of America St. Joseph’s College, 2013-Present

Veteran Speaker, Dean’s Service Circle, 2015

Value Member, Hope for the Warriors Recognition Dinner, 2015

Outreach Participant, St. Joseph’s College Office of Veterans Resource Center, 2013-2014

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice minor in Business Administration May 2016

St. Joseph’s College Patchogue, NY

SKILLS: Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Bi-Lingual (English, Spanish)