Braxton Foster
Summary
Dedicated and disciplined United States Marine Corps professional with experience as an Instructor of Water Survival, Motor Transport Operator, Engineer Maintenance Chief, and Medical Intern. Proven ability to lead teams and mentor others while maintaining strict safety standards. Skilled in first aid, emergency response, equipment maintenance, customer service, and logistics operations. Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology on the pre-med track with a passion for healthcare and helping others. Seeking a medical position in which my military leadership, problem solving, and interpersonal skills can translate into noteworthy patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Intern
USN, United States Navy
Twentynine Palms
10.2026 - Current
- Assisted United States Navy medical teams with patient intake and basic assessments.
- Recorded vital signs and updated electronic health records for Naval clinic patients.
- Supported physicians during examinations and minor procedures aboard Navy medical facilities.
- Prepared treatment rooms and maintained sterile supplies for United States Navy care.
Motor Transport Chief
USMC
Twentynine Palms, California
08.2026 - 10.2026
- Managed convoy planning, routing, and movement control for USMC missions.
- Scheduled vehicle maintenance inspections and coordinated repair requests with mechanics.
- Trained Marines on safe driving, load securement, and vehicle reporting procedures.
Marine Coprs Instructor of Water Survival
USMC, United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, California
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated battalion-level Marine Corps Water Survival Program training to enhance readiness and capability of all participants
- Conducted basic, intermediate, and advanced water survival qualifications, ensuring safety and competency of all Marines under my supervision
- Trained instructor prospects for seamless transition and continuity in water survival instruction following my EAS
Engineer Maintenance Chief
USMC, United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, California
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance operations, modification requirements, and supply inventory management to maintain equipment readiness
- Coordinated parts requisitions and supply inventory to meet unit readiness standards.
- Operated heavy and utility equipment to support battalion and regimental movements.
Motor Transport Operator Non-Commisioned Officer
USMC, United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, California
10.2022 - Current
- Operated tactical vehicles and trailers for transporting explosives, gases, flammable liquids, and troops
- Conducted time-based preventative maintenance checks to ensure unit rolling stock readiness
- Coordinated logistical readiness and resupply efforts during battery, battalion, and regimental level training exercises
General Automotive Technician
OLATHE AUTO CLINIC
Olathe, KS
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Completed comprehensive maintenance and diagnostics on automotive vehicles at all echelons of maintenance. Handled routine tasks like oil changes alongside complex repairs such as engine replacements and transmission rebuilds.
- Cultivated professional relationships with customers, addressing service inquiries to enhance customer satisfaction
- Oversaw inventory of automotive consumables, ensuring availability of essential items like oil, oil filters, and air filters
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts (Pre-Med)
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS05-2027
High School Diploma -
Olathe North High School
Olathe, KS05-2022
Skills
- Water survival/emergency response training
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Logistics coordination
Certification
- -ARC Bloodborne Pathogens Training
-Lifegaurding (including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Prof Resc, Waterfront Skills, AEO, Asthma and Quick-Relief Medication Admin and Anaphylaxis and Epi Auto-Injector
Accomplishments
- Honor graduate of Motor Vehicles Operators Course
- May 2023-Gung Ho recipient (peer voted) of Motor Vehicle Operators Course
- May 2023-Meritorious mast/meritorious promotion to lance corporal
- May 2023-Noteworthy performance as NCOIC of the engineer commodity during annual evaluation
- April 2024-Certificate of Commendation for second noteworthy performance as NCOIC of the engineer commodity during annual evaluations
- Apr 2025-Honor graduate of Corporals Course(leadership seminar PME)
- May 2025-Certificate Of Commendation for Honor graduate of Corporals Course
- May 2025-Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal(NAM) as Motor transport Chief for 3d Battalion, 11th Marines, Battery I
- November 2026-Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for 531 hours of volunteer service
Timeline
Medical Intern
USN, United States Navy
10.2026 - Current
Motor Transport Chief
USMC
08.2026 - 10.2026
Marine Coprs Instructor of Water Survival
USMC, United States Marine Corps
06.2025 - Current
Engineer Maintenance Chief
USMC, United States Marine Corps
07.2023 - 10.2025
Motor Transport Operator Non-Commisioned Officer
USMC, United States Marine Corps
10.2022 - Current
General Automotive Technician
OLATHE AUTO CLINIC
08.2020 - 03.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts (Pre-Med)
Barton County Community College
High School Diploma -
Olathe North High School