Joseph Miller
Member at New York National Guard
I am Joseph Miller, a New York State National Guard Soldier. I joined the Guard hoping I could make a difference here at home while being able to do my duty overseas when the time arrived. I have helped with natural disasters such as Hurricane Irene and Sandy, flooding in Fort Plain, the November snow storm in Buffalo, and others in between. Currently I am deployed in the Middle east in support of operations there as a vertical and horizontal Engineer. I love the Guard because it allows me to really hone my skills from civilian employment while serving in the Army. In turn I am a hard worker who lives by the Army values on and off duty which has allowed me to climb to higher standing in my civilian and Army career. I was promoted to the rank of Sergeant at the age of 21 with 3 years of service and became a supervisor at my civilian employment within the same time frame. I strive to be the best in whatever I do! Currently, I plan on applying to become a warrant officer staying in for 20 years while I continue my civilian career and start a family.
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Joseph Miller was recognized for graduating
Graduated from Starpoint Central School with my Advanced Regents Diploma in 2010.
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Track and Field
Competed in Sectional competition for pole-vaulting in 2008, 2009, and 2010. Attended State competition in 2010 for Pole-vault. Personal record of 13' 9" in competition. Held position of team captain in years 2009 and 2010.
Spring 2009 - Spring 2010
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Star Point Central High School
Niagara/Orleans BOCES
-Participated in the Building Trades program from 2008-2010 at Niagara/Orleans BOCES.
-Course was a Vocational Program that covered Carpentry, Masonry, and Plumbing.
Fall 2008 - Spring 2010
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Star Point Central High School
Skills USA
-Organization that provides students an opportunity to compete in their vocational trade. It exposes students to opportunities available for them and allows networking at the earliest stages to help a student become successful in their vocational skill.
Star Point Central High School
National Technical Honor Society
-A society that holds prestige for students advancing into a technical trade. Once a student meets certain requirements they are allowed membership. Scholarships, letters off recommendations, and other resources are available to members.
Star Point Central High School
Supervisor of Irrigation/Lighting Division at Turf Tec of W.N.Y
-Coordinate and supervise all aspects of irrigation/lighting for entire division to include all commercial/residential install and technician work.
-Communicate with customers making estimates, designing systems, scheduling installs/repairs, checking on customer satisfaction.
-Track profit on all jobs to ensure growth and prevent loss due to job negligence, estimation mishaps, equipment repair, job alterations etc.
-Inventory parts held in storage for install/repair use and track invoices to help with taxes and other documentation at the end of the year.
-Install irrigation/lighting systems and perform technician repairs as needed to assist with work load.
-Teach and supervise coworkers valuable irrigation/lighting skills to include:
*Designing systems *Installing sprinkler heads/lights *Operating and maintaining heavy/light construction equipment *Installing controller panels *Wiring valves and controllers *Conducting indoor/outdoor plumbing *Installing low voltage transformers *Troubleshooting systems *How to conduct maintenance operations
-Coordinate with commercial site property managers to maintain 30+ commercial irrigation systems monthly.
September 2013 - Present
Granite Installer at International Stone Gallery
-Installed Granite countertops, vanities, backsplash, fireplace surrounds, windowsills, and any other components fabricated out of granite.
-Custom fabrication on the jobsite.
-Designing templates for shop fabrication of products.
-Leveling granite surface for proper fit.
-Adhering multiple pieces of granite together with epoxy.
-Installing porcelain and stainless steel sinks.
August 2011 - August 2013
Horizontal and Vertical Engineer (12N & 12R) at 204th Engineer Battalion
-(12N)Operate and maintain Horizontal earthmoving construction equipment to construct/repair:
*Roads *Ditches *Landing strips *Helicopter pads *FOB's *Offensive/Defensive fighting positions *Motor pools *Creek beds *Firing Ranges *etc.
-(12R)Install/repair Interior electrical systems to include:
*Lights *Switches *Outlets and fixtures *breaker panels *Junction boxes *Many different types of conduit *Grounding rods *etc.
******HOURS PER WEEK N/A WITH GUARD DRILLS******
July 2010 - Present