Braxton Shields
Sellersburg,IN
Summary
Infantry Fire Team Leader with the United States Marine Corps Reserve, adept in leadership and team supervision. Proven expertise in weapons handling and physical fitness, consistently achieving top scores in fitness assessments. Experienced in communication and public engagement, experience with recruiting operations and mentoring team members for tactical excellence.
Corporal Infantryman 3 years of experience with United States Marine Corps Reserve. Solid communication, planning, and problem solving abilities.
3 semesters at Eastern Kentucky University, currently a Junior, majoring in Homeland Security, one time Dean's list and 3.4 GPA.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantry Fire Team Leader
United States Marine Corps Reserve
03.2025 - Current
- Recently appointed as a Fire Team Leader; responsible for leading and mentoring a 3-man team.
- Preparing to assume responsibilities in tactical training, accountability, and small-unit leadership.
0311 Infantry Rifleman
United States Marine Corps Reserve
02.2023 - Current
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Certified in TCCC Tier 2 Combat Life Saver Course
- Accountable for gear and weapons during various training exercises.
- Demonstrated strong physical fitness; consistently scoring a first class score on both the annual physical fitness test and combat fitness test.
Marine recruiting Assistant
United States Marine Corps
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Supported Marine Corps recruiting operations while under 90 day title 10 active-duty orders.
- Engaged with potential applicants in person and by phone to provide basic enlistment information.
- Assisted with setting up recruiting events, maintaining clean, and professional displays.
- Helped schedule appointments, track applicant progress, and organize daily recruiting office operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2026
Skills
- Weapons handling
- Field training
- Physical fitness
- Troop discipline
- Firearms proficiency
- Leadership & Team supervision
- Communication & Public Engagement
- Trained in CPR / First Aid Trained (Certification expired)
- Written & Verbal communication
- Time management
- Microsoft Office experience
Timeline
Infantry Fire Team Leader
United States Marine Corps Reserve
03.2025 - Current
Marine recruiting Assistant
United States Marine Corps
05.2023 - 11.2023
0311 Infantry Rifleman
United States Marine Corps Reserve
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
Eastern Kentucky University
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