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Ian Perkins

@ianperkins

I am a Navy veteran and sales professional skilled in rescue operations, leadership, and customer service.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek customer-facing or safety-focused roles where I can apply leadership, rescue training, and sales experience within a collaborative team and grow into expanded responsibilities.

I am a dedicated Navy veteran with four years of service in the Air Department, trained as an Aviation Rescue Swimmer and Boatswain's Handler. I completed Bootcamp, Aircrew School, and Rescue Swimmer School, and I bring hands-on experience in water rescue techniques, shipboard firefighting operations, aircraft launch and recovery equipment operation, and emergency response.

Alongside my military background, I have several years of sales and customer-service experience, including awards for top sales performance and roles training and mentoring teammates. I am First Aid and CPR certified, comfortable leading groups in outdoor instruction, and motivated to apply disciplined teamwork and leadership to customer-facing or safety-focused roles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

United States Navy logoUN

Aviation Rescue Swimmer

United States Navy

Jun 2020 - Jun 2024 (4 years)

Performed rescue swimmer and air-department duties aboard aircraft carrier, executing water rescues, shipboard firefighting, and aircraft launch/recovery operations over four years of service (Jun 2020–Jun 2024). Completed advanced Rescue Swimmer and RSS training to enhance operational readiness.

AL

Outdoor Adventure Counselor

Adventure Links

Jun 2019 - Oct 2019 (4 months)

Led week-long outdoor adventure camps and overnight expeditions for youth (ages 8–14), instructing activities like kayaking, top-rope climbing, and caving while managing safety for groups of ~14. Maintained First Aid and CPR certifications to uphold participant safety.

MC

Assistant Coach & Trainer

MVP Baseball Camp

Mar 2015 - Aug 2018 (3 years 5 months)

Supported head coach in organizing week-long baseball camps and delivered instruction to improve skills and performance for youth athletes. Facilitated training sessions that promoted teamwork and sportsmanship.

OS

Assistant Coach

Oakton High School

May 2016 - May 2017 (1 year)

Developed younger basketball players through structured practice sessions and supported fundraising initiatives to enhance team resources. Focused on skill development and team cohesion.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

South Lakes High School logoSS

South Lakes High School

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and societies: ROTC Military Program; Theater (1 year)

High School Diploma completed June 2019; member of the ROTC Military Program and participated in theater for one year.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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