Darrien Meixell

31312 128th Street NW, Princeton, MN 55371

E-mail utda1001@stcloudstate.edu Phone (763) 218-0691
EDUCATION:
B.S. St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Major: Technology Education
Honors: Deans List

Anticipated: May 2016

GPA: 3.71

CERTIFICATIONS:
Project Lead the Way certified in Gateway Technology: Modeling and Design, VEX Robotics, and
Green Architecture.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Air Traffic Controller
December 2014-Present
Miller Army Airfield, Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN
Control air traffic and ground traffic for initial Federal Aviation Administration Control Tower
Operator License.
Shop Assistant
September 2012- September 2014
Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center, St. Cloud, MN
Ensured asphalt and gravel tracks were in good condition and made necessary repairs. Performed
maintenance on training vehicles and updated electronic vehicle records.
Overlay Crew Member
April 2012- August 2012
Lunda Construction, Coates, MN
Prepared bridges for concrete overlay. Worked with crew to pour overlay on new and existing bridges.
Child Care Assistant
July 2010- September 2010
Anoka Hennepin Schools: Adventures Plus, Ramsey, MN
Organized and directed daily activities while ensuring the safety of elementary-aged children.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE:
Air Traffic Controller
February 2012-Present
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Fox Company 1-189 Aviation Regiment, Camp Ripley,, Little Falls, MN
Sergeant and Team Leader of the AN/TSQ-198 Tactical Terminal Control System which is a highly
mobile air traffic control facility.
Air Traffic Controller Trainee
September 2011-February 2012
Advanced Individual Training, 15Q, Fort Rucker, Alabama
Controlled airborne and ground traffic and assisted in the installation and relocation of tactical air
traffic control facilities. Processed flight plan data and maintained logs, records, files and tape
recordings of voice communications. Selected as distinguished honor graduate and received Army
achievement medal.
Trainee
July 2011-September 2011
Basic Combat Training, Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Completed forty hours of Combat Life Saver training and became CPR certified. Received Expert
badge for Marksmanship, one of the highest possible honors. Chosen by leadership to represent the
platoon in a Board.