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PLATOON SERGEANT
Professional Summary

Seasoned Platoon Sergeant providing leadership through crucial tactical and strategic advice. Excellent leadership and planning abilities developed over 10+ years of service with United States Marine Corps. Boost platoon member growth and development by promoting operational excellence and enhancing individual performance. Confer with squad leaders, platoon commanders, and company commanders on operational plans and program optimization strategies. Enhance combat readiness by leveraging strategic approaches. Well-qualified team manager and trainer with expertise in all areas of daily operations and proven abilities in caring for the welfare of personnel and families. Well-organized and proactive with a detail-oriented and hands-on approach. Hardworking well-qualified combat professional maintaining equipment, completing patrols and briefing leadership. Knowledgeable about risk, safety gear and terrain assessments. Valid secret clearance. Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic.

Accomplishments
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of nine in the development of Steel Knight and spring Field exercise.
Skills
  • Maintaining security
  • Building morale
  • Scheduling
  • Teamwork
  • Safety Training
  • Administrative support
  • Overseeing training
  • Maintaining Readiness
  • Training Programs
  • Training Procedures
  • Physical conditioning
  • Relationship development
Work History
July 2018-CurrentPlatoon Sergeant | United States Marine Corps | Twentynine Palms, CA
  • Delivered important training, coaching and mentoring to platoon personnel
  • Maintained safety, security and operational readiness of more than $1.4 million dollars in equipment
  • Enhanced welfare of individual soldiers by spearheading family fun days and squad competitions that gave their entire winning squad extra time off
  • Built cohesive and successful team to support mission objectives
  • Kept Marines in peak physical condition by overseeing well-coordinated exercise programs
  • Coordinated, filed and submitted platoon documentation such as supply orders and staff paperwork
  • Provided important advice to commanding officers and junior lieutenants on planning and execution of deployment operations
  • Directed training programs to meet unit readiness requirements for planned combat operations
  • Helped subordinate NCOs identify and develop personal strengths to enhance leadership strengths and redirect weaknesses
  • Coordinated logistical movement of 51 Marines from home stations to deployed theaters in Kuwait and Syria
May 2019-May 2020Platoon Commander | United States Marine Corps | Twentynine Palms, CA
  • Led and managed 54 members of U.S. Marines and Sailors by providing day-to-day guidance and instruction, readiness training, and ensuring discipline and morale of platoon.
  • Briefed and directed MArines and Sailors personnel on tactical objectives necessary to mission success such as Patrols and Raids.
  • Oversaw Range operations by insulating personnel from potential and developing risks, coordinating personnel, and determining optimal tactical maneuvers in response to field events.
  • Received and analyzed directives from the Company Commander to determine tasks necessary for mission accomplishment and delegated assignments to appropriate personnel.
  • Performed supplier risk evaluations and supported regulatory inspections.
February 2014-July 2018Primary Marksmanship Instructor | United States Marine Corps | Beaufort, SC
  • Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies
  • Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations
  • Oversaw training of 2100 United States Marine Recruits
  • Assisted in writing Period of Instruction for Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course and Combat Marksmanship Trainers course
  • Managed two POIs for two separate MOS producing school houses
  • Course Chief for two two MOS producing schools where I Mentored 12 instructors and taught over 240 students
October 2009-February 2014Infantry Squad Leader | United States Marine Corps | Jacksonville, NC
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills
  • Trained personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions
  • Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers
  • Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors on day to day basis VIA Tough book/TAC CHAT
  • Determined necessity and type of additional resources and change of approach and techniques
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance
Education
May 2009High School Diploma: Camden County High School, Kingsland, GA
Expected in March 2021Associate of Arts: General StudiesAmerican Public University System, Charles Town, WV
Certifications
  • Firearms Instructor Trainer Program (FLETC)
  • Combat Marksmanship Coach (Marines)
  • Combat Marksmanship Trainer (Marines)
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Basic Life Support Certified
  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care Certified
  • Combat Life Saver Certified
  • Certified Range Safety Officer
  • Tactical Site Exploitation Certified
  • Unarmed Private Investigator in the state of Nevada
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • United States Marine Corps

School Attended

  • Camden County High School
  • American Public University System

Job Titles Held:

  • Platoon Sergeant
  • Platoon Commander
  • Primary Marksmanship Instructor
  • Infantry Squad Leader

Degrees

  • High School Diploma :
    Associate of Arts : General Studies

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