Open To Work
Bryan Benitez
7212 LAAD Gunner/ Automotive Detailer/ BEQ Manager
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly motivated Marine Corps Noncommissioned Officer with proven experience leading personnel, managing facilities, coordinating logistics, and overseeing operational programs supporting more than 100 personnel. Demonstrated success in team leadership, process improvement, resource management, and problem-solving while maintaining accountability and high organizational standards in fast-paced environments. Recognized for strong communication skills, operational efficiency, and the ability to lead diverse teams while accomplishing mission-critical objectives. In addition to military leadership experience, brings over 8 years of professional automotive detailing experience, including customer service, appointment scheduling, sales, quality assurance, and business operations. Proven ability to build client relationships, generate repeat business, manage competing priorities, and consistently deliver exceptional results. Adaptable, disciplined, and results-driven professional seeking to leverage leadership, operational management, and customer-focused experience into a management, law enforcement, or supervisory role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Barracks Manager
United States Marine Corps
Kaneohe, HI
10.2025 - Current
- Managed barracks operations, ensuring compliance with military standards and regulations.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules, optimizing facility readiness and safety for personnel.
- Oversaw inventory control, maintaining supplies and equipment for efficient barracks management.
- Trained junior staff on standard operating procedures, enhancing team performance and efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements, increasing overall barracks functionality and resident satisfaction.
- Conducted inspections to identify deficiencies, ensuring timely corrective actions were taken.
- Facilitated communication between residents and command staff, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
- Evaluated staff performances regularly, identifying opportunities for growth and professional development while recognizing their contributions to the team''s success.
- Ensured smooth transitions for incoming and outgoing personnel by coordinating move-in/move-out procedures.
- Managed budget effectively, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact on resident satisfaction.
- Maintained open lines of communication with senior leadership, providing timely updates on barracks conditions and initiatives.
- Enhanced safety measures for barracks residents through regular inspections and maintenance checks.
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere among diverse groups of residents by promoting respect and understanding across cultures.
- Developed strong relationships with barracks residents, addressing concerns and providing support when needed.
- Conducted regular facility assessments to identify areas for improvement, prioritizing high-impact projects for implementation.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
Honolulu, HI
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered food orders promptly while ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to safety protocols.
- Navigated efficiently using GPS technology to optimize delivery routes and minimize wait times.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding order status and resolved any issues swiftly.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and compliance with company maintenance standards for operational reliability.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and personalized service.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills in consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Increased repeat business through excellent customer service and prompt resolution of any issues or concerns.
- Developed strong working knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations to facilitate smooth navigation on-the-job safely.
- Reduced delivery times by optimizing route planning, demonstrating efficiency in daily operations.
- Reduced vehicle downtime and repair costs by performing routine maintenance checks and adhering to preventive measures.
- Supported positive customer experience by resolving delivery issues promptly and effectively.
- Demonstrated flexibility by covering additional routes as needed, supporting team workload balance.
- Improved delivery accuracy by diligently checking orders before departure.
- Contributed to environmental sustainability by following eco-friendly driving practices.
- Enhanced customer trust by providing courteous and professional service during deliveries.
- Achieved record of zero accidents through adherence to traffic laws and safety protocols.
- Reduced fuel consumption and costs with strategic planning and execution of delivery routes.
- Facilitated smooth delivery process, ensuring all packages were securely and neatly organized within vehicle.
- Maintained clean and safe vehicle, contributing to positive image of company.
- Streamlined package handling procedures, reducing potential for damage and increasing customer satisfaction.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
7212 LAAD Gunner
United States Marine Corps
Kaneohe, HI
11.2022 - Current
- Operated and maintained artillery systems in high-pressure environments.
- Conducted tactical assessments to ensure mission readiness and effectiveness.
- Assisted in training junior Marines on weapon handling and safety protocols.
- Coordinated daily operations for team of [Number] personnel and established goals for training programs.
- Mastered various weapons platforms to increase versatility within the unit and contribute to overall mission success.
- Maintained high levels of physical fitness, meeting or exceeding all military standards and requirements.
- Participated in multiple deployments overseas, providing essential combat support to achieve strategic objectives.
- Led maintenance checks on equipment, ensuring optimal performance during deployment.
- Provided effective communication during operations, maintaining clear lines of communication with command and fellow gunners.
- Supported successful mission completion with accurate target identification and engagement.
- Assisted in the coordination of fire support assets, optimizing their use in combined arms operations.
- Demonstrated adaptability during cross-training activities, broadening personal knowledge while bolstering overall unit expertise.
- Developed strong teamwork skills through close collaboration with peers during high-pressure situations.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Upheld USMC dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex maneuvers during live-fire exercises.
Automotive Detailer
Various Companies
Houston, TX
06.2018 - Current
- Managed comprehensive vehicle cleaning and detailing processes, ensuring high-quality finishes.
- Trained new team members on detailing techniques and safety protocols to enhance service quality.
- Implemented efficient workflow strategies that improved turnaround times for vehicle detailing services.
- Supervised daily operations, maintaining equipment and supplies to support uninterrupted service delivery.
- Developed and refined detailing procedures to enhance customer satisfaction and service consistency.
- Coordinated with clients to understand specific needs, ensuring tailored detailing solutions were provided.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, optimizing supply management for operational efficiency.
- Led quality assurance inspections to guarantee exceptional standards in vehicle appearance and cleanliness.
- Washed, waxed, and buffed vehicle bodies for professional shine.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent quality and timely completion of tasks.
- Exceeded performance expectations while working efficiently under pressure during peak business hours or tight deadlines.
- Inspected interior and exterior of vehicles for cleanliness and accurately identified imperfections outside vehicle standards.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing thorough interior and exterior detailing services.
- Streamlined the detailing process, reducing turnaround time for customer vehicles.
- Collected and disposed of trash in vehicle console spaces and under seats.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for efficient detailing processes.
- Maintained car detailing equipment and supplies in optimal condition for daily demands.
- Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
- Enhanced vehicle appearance with meticulous attention to detail and use of high-quality products.
- Conducted thorough inspections of vehicles before and after service to guarantee client satisfaction.
- Expanded professional knowledge through continuous training on industry trends, techniques, and best practices in automotive detailing.
- Shined vehicle windows and windshields to remove water spots.
- Maximized productivity by maintaining and organizing inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment necessary for automotive detailing tasks.
- Promoted teamwork within the organization by sharing knowledge and expertise with fellow employees.
- Applied wax to vehicle exteriors and buffed to brilliant shine.
- Ensured exceptional final results with meticulous hand washing, waxing, polishing, upholstery cleaning, vacuuming activities.
- Contributed to an increase in positive online reviews by consistently delivering outstanding service that exceeded customer expectations.
- Planned and coordinated work for team of detailers.
- Assisted in training new hires on company policies, procedures, and proper detailing techniques for optimal results.
- Developed customized solutions for unique vehicle care needs including paint restoration or premium protection packages.
- Delivered reliable service by consistently meeting appointment and project deadlines, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean, tidy and safe work environment.
- Restored luster to vehicle interiors, including upholstery and vinyl.
- Applied protective agents, including sealants, to protect surfaces.
- Refilled gas tanks and documented fluid levels.
- Provided exceptional customer service and addressed customer inquiries.
- Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
- Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
- Applied chemicals and used high-pressure wash and scrubbers to clean rims.
- Used cleaning, protective, and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
- Utilized high-pressure washers to clean vehicles and equipment.
- Cleaned engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime.
- Used specialized cleaning products to remove stains from interior and exterior surfaces.
- Wiped down and polished interior and exterior surfaces.
- Performed detailed vacuuming of interior and exterior of vehicles and equipment.
- Followed safety guidelines for cleaning vehicles and equipment.
- Inspected vehicles and equipment for visible damage.
- Polished windows and mirrors of vehicles and equipment.
- Organized vehicle and equipment storage spaces, removing trash and wiping down surfaces.
- Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions and other compounds to clean interior and exterior of vehicle.
- Removed dirt and debris from vehicle and equipment interiors.
- Applied wax and sealants to exterior of vehicles and equipment.
- Checked quality of work by thoroughly inspecting interior and exterior for additional cleaning requirements.
- Painted engine components and related parts by using spray gun or aerosol can and masking material.
- Checked and replaced windshield wipers on vehicles and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elsik Highschool
Houston, TX05-2020
Skills
- Security protocols
- Personnel management
- Policy enforcement
- Safety regulations
- Equipment management
- Facilities maintenance
- Weapons handling
- Physical fitness
- Operational planning
- Logistics management
- Security operations
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Problem resolution
- Customer relations
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Self motivation
- Professional and courteous
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Customer relationship management
- Hiring and training
- Employee training
- Recruitment and hiring
- Training and development
- Operations management
- Goal setting
- Team development
- Professionalism
- Good judgment
- Staff management
- Task delegation
- Quality control
- Strategic planning
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Employee coaching and mentoring
- Schedule management
- Sales strategy
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Continuous improvement
- Written communication
- Project management
- Employee development
- Performance evaluation
- Risk management
- Profit and loss management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Shift scheduling
- Pricing strategy
- Market research
- Process improvement
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team/ section/ platoon of 30 Marines.
- Named DoorDash “Dasher of the month” in April, 2024.
- Received Navy and Marine Corps achievement Medal award in the USMC in May, 2026.
- Documented and resolved barracks and facilities discrepancies which led to the Navy and Marine Corps achievement Medal.
- Achieved allies mission advancements air superiority through effectively providing Air defense in multiple occasions.
- Supervised over 100 different Marines in physical fitness improvement.
Certification
- Certified Counter UAS group 1-3 drones ( LMADIS)
- Basic/ Senior Instructor
- Combat life saver course
- Passive sensor (HA) operator
- Water Survival Advanced
- Utility Tactical Vehicle (UTV) driver
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS UNIT BARRACKS MANAGER, SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE, AND S-4 LOGISTICS SUPPORT NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER, HEADQUARTERS AND SERVICE BATTERY, 1ST LOW ALTITUDE AIR DEFENSE BATTALION, MARINE AIR CONTROL GROUP 18, 1ST MARINE AIRCRAFT WING, FROM JANUARY 2026 TO APRIL 2026. DURING THIS PERIOD, CORPORAL BENITEZ EXPERTLY AND METICULOUSLY MANAGED 3 BACHELOR ENLISTED QUARTERS, SUPPORTING OVER 200 MARINES AND COORDINATING THE RELOCATION OF MORE THAN 100 PERSONNEL, AND RESOLVED OVER 50 MAINTENANCE DISCREPANCIES THAT IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE AND READINESS ACROSS THE 1ST LOW ALTITUDE AIR DEFENSE BATTALION. AS THE SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE, HE LED INITIATIVES RESULTING IN 293 VOLUNTEER HOURS, 45 LETTERS OF APPRECIATION, AND SIGNIFICANT ENHANCEMENTS TO UNIT MORALE AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS. HIS SUPPORT TO THE S-4 OPERATIONS SECTION FACILITATED NUMEROUS EXERCISES AND OPERATIONS AND ENHANCED 1ST LOW ALTITUDE AIR DEFENSE BATTALION COMBAT READINESS. CORPORAL BENITEZ’S PROFESSIONALISM, INITIATIVE, AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT ON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeGig WorkLocation Preference
HybridOn-SiteTimeline
Barracks Manager
United States Marine Corps
10.2025 - Current
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
02.2024 - Current
7212 LAAD Gunner
United States Marine Corps
11.2022 - Current
Automotive Detailer
Various Companies
06.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Elsik Highschool