Austin Elder

Studying towards AAS in Cybersecurity

• Helped to ensure compliance and vulnerability patching for 35 workstations and servers based on ACAS scans, maintaining adherence to DOD standards.
• Leveraged Trellix ePO to detect security issues and oversee network activity, while effectively deploying and monitoring rogue sensor detectors across the network.
• Utilized SCAP compliance checker with STIGS to mitigate vulnerabilities in workstations and maintain compliance within DOD standards.

• Obtain, prospect, screen, sell, process, and enlist applicants into the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) in preparation for Recruiting Training
• Mentally and physically prepare future Marines for shipping and the rigors of recruit training by ensuring their professional and physical developments
• Effectively use recruiting support programs to generate leads and referrals
• Maintain positive relations with educational institutions, local media, assigned community and key officials in order to ensure rapport and exposure
• Work independently with minimal supervision and daily directions.

• Coordinated vehicle support for the United States and Foreign Countries' Flag Officers, General Officers, government officials, senior executives and all other Distinguished Visitors (DV's) of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC)
• Directed the preparation, set-up, and take down of venues for official functions and office calls hosted by the Commander, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff, Force Sergeant Major, and the Command Master Chief while maintaining appropriate protocol standards
• Supervised and assisted the Marines responsible for the gift purchases for the Commander and Deputy Commander of MARFORPAC using a GCPC and Official Representation Funds (ORF), a highly-scrutinized fund which requires General Officer approval for each transaction
• Managed the transportation assets assigned to Protocol.

• Performed all required duties as the Motor Transport Maintenance Chief for Head Quarters Service Battalion
• Maintained constant communication with the Motor Transport Chief on discrepancies of the GSA vehicles and ensured all 30+ government vehicles were properly maintained and serviceable for dispatching
• Maintained accountability and ensured maintenance records for all 30+ GSA vehicles
• Ensured monthly inventories and mileage reports were correctly submitted on time
• Supervised the weekly Quality Control (QC) inspection of GSA vehicles in the motor pool
• Assisted the Chief Dispatcher in the issuing of vehicles through the Transportation Capacity Planning Tool (TCPT)
• Served as Protocol NCOIC during Exercise KEY RESOLVE 2015, conducting 20 driving missions and 5 hours of multinational General support with 2000+ accident free miles.