Andrew Sherwood
Freeville,NY
Summary
Experienced in professional team-based and multi-agency environments where self-discipline and a commitment to others is necessary to meet expectations and maintain a satisfactory level of preparedness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Security Guard Watchstander
United States Marine Corps
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Provided more than 4,500 armed hours of internal security for 3 U.S Embassies while effectively safeguarding classified material, U.S Diplomats and government property.
- Responsible for budgeting 54 total Marines as Mess Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) by collecting and spending $8,328 worth of local currency over the course of 11 months while in Moscow.
- Properly accounting for Mess funds via ledger and Mess bills with customized Excel documents.
- Issued 4 OF-117 (Notice of Security Violation) reports to identify violations and ensure proper accountability of classified material.
- Issued roughly 40 Incident Reports to increase security and security awareness through identification of faulty equipment, practices, and procedures.
- Updated shift logs and multiple others regarding personnel or secured items, ensuring open lanes of communication maintained across all shifts.
- Organized meetings for training and other related duties.
Acting Detachment Commander
United States Marine Corps
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked as full-time Detachment Commander in addition to standing post as a regularly scheduled Watchstander.
- As E-5 NCO, led Marines holding E-6 and above Staff NCO billet of Detachment Commander through one Semi-Annual Inspection with zero major discrepancies.
- Responsible for budgeting and monthly reconciliation of federal bank accounts totaling $45,740.
- Maintained open professional communication with Marines at Region HQ, Marine Watchstanders and embassy personnel including the US Ambassador to Oman.
- Quickly learned new responsibilities in budgeting, correspondence, meetings, liability for mishaps, etc.
- Sent regular telephone and email correspondence referring to meetings with embassy personnel, Marines and Region HQ.
- Organized conference rooms based on availability of presentation technology and number of personnel.
- Performed daily, weekly and monthly duties in all areas including finances, supply, operations, inventory, training, cooks, drivers and more.
- Maintained open lines of communication up and down chain of command in order to increase awareness of situation and overall effectiveness.
- Enforced action on collateral duties by all Marines before and following inspections.
- Ensured new Marines are trained for duty as Watchstanders in Post One, the workplace for Marines at the embassy.
- Conducted turnover with oncoming Detachment Commander and A/ Detachment Commander.
- Organized 2 fund-raising events to enable embassy community to support Marines for recreation purposes.
Aviation Ordnance
United States Marine Corps
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Updated digital and physical maintenance record systems countless times to ensure accuracy of data pertaining to maintenance records, aircraft records, and other relevant documentation.
- As Desk Sergeant, managed workloads and delegated to junior Marines while coordinating with Maintenance Control.
- Ensured all maintenance was conducted in adherence to Naval Air Maintenance publications.
- As Team Leader, guided Team Members into ordnance system on live spinning aircraft to arm and de-arm safely and in accordance with all regulations.
- Trained new Marines regularly.
Installer, Laborer
New England Solar
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Working cooperatively with team of technicians for installation of solar panels.
Pharmacy Technician
West River Pharmacy
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Process inbound shipments of medication, ensuring items received matches invoice in quantity and dollar amount for financial accountability.
- Adding medication to digital inventory for stock and accounting purposes.
Education
Some College - Fire Science
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV2023
Certificate - Pharmacy Technician
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA2012
Skills
- Active TS-SCI clearance as of 2022
- Working with multiple agencies & individuals
- Managing time, personnel and funds
- Quick thinking towards problem solving
- Professional conduct
- Interpersonal skills
Additional Information
Graduated Marine Corps Recruit Training 2017
Graduated Aviation Ordnance "A" School 2018
Graduated Aviation Ordnance "O" Level Maintenance School 2018
Graduated Marine Security Guard School 2020
Relevant MarineNet Courses:
- MC Records Management Course 2023
- Information Assurance Awareness Training 2023
- Correspondence Procedures 2020
Military Service Awards:
National Defense Service Medal x1
Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon x2
Marine Security Guard Ribbon x1
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal x2
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal x1
Meritorious Mast 2018 - "A" School Honor Graduate, Class Leader, assisted instructors in control and accountability of 84 Marines by leading PT and performing field day inspections.
Meritorious Mast 2018 - "O" Level Maintenance School Honor Graduate.
Meritorious Mast 2019 - Received recognition for the following: While volunteering for a Family Day event, pursued an alternate vehicle after discovering the duty vehicle was inoperable. Proceeded to efficiently load and arm 6 aircraft during the weekend event while other members of the squadron were able to enjoy it.
Timeline
Acting Detachment Commander
United States Marine Corps
02.2023 - 08.2023
Marine Security Guard Watchstander
United States Marine Corps
08.2020 - 10.2023
Aviation Ordnance
United States Marine Corps
09.2017 - 08.2020
Installer, Laborer
New England Solar
09.2016 - 06.2017
Pharmacy Technician
West River Pharmacy
05.2014 - 05.2016
Some College - Fire Science
American Public University System
Certificate - Pharmacy Technician
Quinsigamond Community College