Ashlyn Eslinger
Shipshewana
Summary
Infantry Team Leader with the United States Army, skilled in tactical operations and mission planning. Proven ability to lead teams under pressure, ensuring mission success through effective communication. Experienced in training diverse groups, enhancing operational capabilities, and maintaining high standards of accountability for valuable equipment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infantry Team Leader
United States Army
07.2022 - 11.2025
- Led my team of 4 soliders in high-pressure environments, ensuring mission success and team cohesion.
- Trained and mentored junior soldiers on tactical operations and equipment usage.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed tactical missions in high-stress environments.
- Led infantry team to successfully complete missions by providing clear instructions and efficient communication.
- Maintained accountability and serviceability of weapons, equipment, and sensitive items valued at over 3.1 Million dollars.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
Sales Associate
Menards
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted customers with product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained store displays and merchandise organization to promote product visibility and accessibility.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and improve customer service standards.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elkhart High School
Elkhart, IN06-2022
Skills
- Tactical operations
- Mission planning
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Physical fitness
- Small unit tactics
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Radio communication
Accomplishments
Deployed in support of Operation Trident Resolve, where I served as a primary instructor responsible for training and mentoring over 300 Ukrainian soldiers in advanced machine gun operations, weapons maintenance, and small unit tactics. Developed and implemented comprehensive training plans focused on enhancing combat effectiveness, unit cohesion, and battlefield readiness. Collaborated with allied forces to ensure interoperability and adherence to NATO standards, directly contributing to the preparedness and success of Ukrainian forces prior to their deployment.
Certification
Firefighter 1 & 2
combatives level 1
combat lifesaver
Timeline
Infantry Team Leader
United States Army
07.2022 - 11.2025
Sales Associate
Menards
07.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Elkhart High School