COLTEN BEUERLEIN
Ozark
Summary
Former United States Marine Corps Combat Engineer with four years of honorable service, including leadership responsibilities as a Fire Team Leader and instructional experience as a Rifle and Pistol Range Coach. Extensive background in patrol operations, firearms safety, supervision, and enforcement of policies and procedures. Proven ability to perform under stress, maintain accountability, and ensure compliance in physically demanding environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Engineer (MOS 1371)
United States Marine Corps
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Rank: Lance Corporal (E-3)
- Duty Station: Cherry Point, NC
- Conducted patrols and security operations in support of unit missions
- Performed threat identification, terrain analysis, and route assessments
- Maintained accountability of personnel, weapons, and sensitive equipment
- Enforced safety regulations, policies, and operational procedures
- Operated in physically demanding environments requiring endurance and discipline
- Utilized radios and standard military communication protocols
- Responded to high-stress situations while adhering to orders and rules of engagement
- Assisted leadership in maintaining readiness, discipline, and operational standards
- Leadership Experience
- Fire Team Leader
- Led and supervised a fire team during training exercises and field operations
- Maintained accountability, safety, and welfare of assigned Marines
- Ensured compliance with orders, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures
- Assisted in training junior Marines in tactical movement and discipline
- Demonstrated decision-making and leadership under time-sensitive conditions
- Firearms Instruction Experience
- Rifle & Pistol Range Coach
- Instructed Marines in the safe handling, operation, and maintenance of firearms
- Enforced strict weapons safety and range procedures during live-fire exercises
- Coached personnel to improve marksmanship, discipline, and weapons proficiency
- Identified and corrected unsafe actions to prevent injuries and violations
- Maintained range accountability and compliance with training regulations
Warehouse Worker
PepsiCo
06.2025 - Current
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
Welder
Paul Mueller
04.2022 - 06.2025
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cache High School
Logan, UtahAssociate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, Missouri, MO12-2028
Skills
- Law Enforcement Support Operations
- Patrol & Surveillance
- Firearms Handling & Safety Instruction
- Threat Assessment & Risk Mitigation
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Tactical Movement & Terrain Awareness
- Radio Communications
- Physical Security & Access Control
- Training & Instruction
- Conflict Management & De-escalation
- Emergency Response
- Policy & Procedure Enforcement
- Firearms proficiency
- First aid administration
- Heavy equipment operation
- Tactical communications
- Ground reconnaissance
- Terrain assessment
- Supervision and mentoring
- Situational awareness
- Urban warfare tactics
Accomplishments
Enforced zero-tolerance weapons safety standards during live-fire exercises
Maintained 100% accountability of personnel, weapons, and sensitive equipment
Ensured assigned Marines met discipline, safety, and performance standards
Certification
- Certified Humvee Operator
- Certified 7-Ton Truck Operator
- Certified Dump Truck Operator
- Certified Husky VMMD Operator
- Certified 3K & 5K Forklift Operator
- Certified Skidsteer Operator
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
PepsiCo
06.2025 - Current
Welder
Paul Mueller
04.2022 - 06.2025
Combat Engineer (MOS 1371)
United States Marine Corps
06.2018 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Cache High School
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Ozarks Technical Community College
MILITARY TRAINING
- Combat Engineer Course
- Rifle & Pistol Marksmanship Training
- Firearms Safety & Range Operations
- Tactical Movement & Land Navigation
- Rules of Engagement & Law of Armed Conflict
- First Aid / Combat Lifesaver Training
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Veteran Status: Honorable Service
- Willing to relocate and work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
- Able to meet physical fitness, medical, and background investigation requirements
Good Conduct Medal
The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (MCGCM) recognizes enlisted Marines for three consecutive years of honorable, faithful, and obedient service, requiring no court-martial convictions or more than a single Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) within that period, with infractions resetting the three-year clock. Awarded for outstanding conduct, sobriety, and military proficiency.
Global War on Terrorism
The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-SM) is a U.S. military award for service members supporting counter-terrorism operations after 9/11/2001, typically for service within the U.S.