Underwater Egress Trainer

• Oct 2020 - Present

USMC

• May 2015 - Present

Recently retired after 22 years in the United States Marine Corps defending the greatest country in the world. Recently retired after 22 years in the United States Marine Corps defending the greatest country in the world.

Firefighter/ EMT

• Jun 2017 - Oct 2020

Received my NC EMT certification in Apr. 2018 Received my NC EMT certification in Apr. 2018

Master Gunnery Sergeant

• Jul 2012 - May 2015

• Supervised and mentored the professional development of 10 Marine instructors in the Marine Artillery Detachment Observed Fires School. • Participated in the Marine Artillery Operational Advisory Group as the command representative for the Marine Corps Artillery Scout Observer military occupational specialty. • Managed and updated the Marine Corps Fire Support Training standard operating procedures to reflect current Marine Corps artillery tactics, techniques, procedures and policies. • Supervised the units’ effort to review and revise the Artillery Training and Readiness Manual. • Served as the Course Manager for the Joint Fires Observer Course, provided instruction and coordinated the scheduling of simulators between various units aboard Fort Sill. • Served as the action officer for the revision of the Marine Corps War fighting Publication Supporting Arms Observer, Spotter and Controller ensuring the publication reflected recent changes in personnel, equipment, and tactics, techniques, and procedures. • Assisted with the development of the Marine Corps Artillery Physical Requirement Standards. • Supervised the work of employees on a daily basis to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems. • Evaluated and discussed job performance problems and conformance to regulations with employees on a monthly basis to identify causes and issues, work on resolving problems and recommend appropriate personnel action. • Identified and determined on a bi-weekly basis causes of personnel problems and helped suggest and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices. • Interpreted, communicated, trained or instructed employees weekly in work procedures, job duties and company policies or arrange for training to be provided to staff. Show less

Master Sergeant (E-8) - Master Gunnery Sergeant (E-9)

• Jan 2009 - Jun 2012

•Coordinated and ensured major subordinate commands received proper training on the Tactical Data Systems and fire support systems used by the Marine Corps. •Assisted the occupational field monitor in filling and organizing the job positions within the local Marine Forces. •As the unit Security Manager, completed two major inventories on all local unit accountable classified documents and ensured all security protocols were being followed within the units operations section. •Served as the Special Technical Operations (STO) Staff Non Commissioned Officer ensuring that our unit maintained compliance with Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction and policies associated with the Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations. •Maintained & accounted for approximately 100 classified computer systems and assets within the unit. •Ensured accountability for all 115 US and British section personnel throughout our battle space on a daily basis •Ensured the turnover between the outgoing unit and incoming unit were complete and accurate with all classified material and equipment along with all the computer systems and assets used by the section to complete daily required tasks. •Supervised the work of employees on a daily basis to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems. •Evaluated and discussed job performance problems and conformance to regulations with employees on a monthly basis to identify causes and issues, work on resolving problems and recommend appropriate personnel action. • Identified and determined on bi-weekly basis causes of personnel problems and helped suggest improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices. • Interpreted, communicated, trained or instructed employees weekly in work procedures, job duties or arrange for training to be provided to staff. Show less

Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) - Master Sergeant (E-8)

• Aug 2006 - Jan 2009

• Acted as a liaison between Afghan National Army Commanders & coalition forces to ensure mission planning & execution were understood by both forces. • Mentored & led by example the senior enlisted Afghan National Army Non Commissioned Officers & junior officers. • Worked directly with Afghan National Army Commanders at various combat outposts in planning & executing missions throughout their areas of operations. • Ensured Afghan National Army units had proper equipment & personnel to conduct missions successfully & safely. • Assisted the Afghan National Army in the usage of their logistics system by ensuring that proper procedures for ordering repair parts & maintenance of equipment were adhered to. • Implemented formal training for the Afghan National Army supply NCOs on proper ordering procedures for the newly formed ANA supply chain. • Conducted classes with the Afghan National Army on basic patrolling & Improvised Explosive Device clearing procedures. Show less

Staff Sergeant (E-6) - Gunnery Sergeant (E-7)

• Jan 2002 - Aug 2006

• Conducted weekly employee orientation meetings to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. • Provided current employees with information about policies, daily job duties, opportunities for promotion and employee benefits. • Participated regularly in the work of subordinates to facilitate productivity or to overcome difficult aspects of work. • When required, identified staff vacancies and allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel. • Performed staffing duties, including dealing with under-staffing, refereeing disputes, employees termination, and administering disciplinary procedures. • Planned, organized, directed, controlled or coordinated the personnel and training activities of an organization. • On a daily basis, monitored employee activities to verify details, work activities, and evaluate performance, analyze training needs, and design employee development. • Advise or submit recommendations to management concerning such issues as staffing decisions, procedural, policies, or standards changes. • Coordinate activities with other supervisory personnel or with other work units or departments. Show less