Christian Alfonso

My employment began the summer after I graduated high school when I enlisted to join the United States Marine Corp on a 4 year contract. My service began with boot camp followed by job specific training to become a 0311 rifleman. During this time I learned valuable skills such as complex problem solving, multistage planning, how to work with and how to lead a group of my peers in small unit leadership. After basic job training was complete I made my way to 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines in Hawaii where I received further training among my peers working on skills such as effective communication, quick decision making, as well as mental and physical discipline. Following the work-up training I then made my first 6 month deployment to Okinawa Japan as a part of the effort to protect the endo pacom area of operations. The next portion of my military career involves me returning to Hawaii in order to train the next generation of USMC riflemen. During this period in my career I learned the necessities of teaching and guiding junior coworkers, fostering a healthy work environment, keeping lines of communication open, settling group disputes in a fair and concise manner, and breaking down lessons into a more concise digestible format. Following my second workup with 3rd battalion 3rd marines I would again forward deploy to Okinawa Japan where I would supervise the transfer of teaching and leadership skills to my juniors. Following my return from this deployment 3rd battalion 3rd marines would disband and I would be relocated to Camp Pendleton California to serve out the remainder of my contract by supervising the training and development of the next generation of rifleman. During my honorable exit of service I held the rank of E4 Cpl and NCO or non commissioned officer for my ability and willingness to uphold high standards and go beyond my required duties.

• Achieved successful mission outcomes by effectively executing orders and utilizing strong communication skills in high-pressure situations.
• Facilitated operational success by conducting thorough pre-mission briefings, outlining objectives, enemy capabilities, terrain analysis, and contingency plans.
• Ensured the safety of fellow service members by identifying potential threats during patrols and providing timely alerts to mitigate risks.
• Collaborated with fellow Marines to conduct reconnaissance missions, gathering vital intelligence information for strategic planning purposes.
• Maintained proficiency with various weapon systems, resulting in increased accuracy and effectiveness during live-fire exercises and deployments.
• Demonstrated adaptability under changing conditions by altering tactics and strategies as needed to achieve mission success.
• Contributed to the success of large-scale operations by serving as a skilled marksman within an Infantry Fire Team.
• Sustained morale among fellow Marines through strong leadership qualities, fostering teamwork and camaraderie in challenging environments.
• Enhanced team efficiency by implementing tactical strategies and conducting regular training exercises.
• Improved unit readiness by maintaining optimal physical fitness and mastering combat techniques.
• Navigated complex terrain using advanced land navigation techniques to ensure accurate route selection and efficient movement toward objectives.
• Participated in joint training exercises with foreign military forces, fostering cooperation and shared knowledge among allies.
• Preserved equipment functionality through meticulous maintenance procedures, reducing downtime and ensuring mission readiness.
• Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.