Cristina Young
Summary
Dynamic administrative leader with a proven track record in optimizing executive support and enhancing operational efficiency. Successfully managed high-volume travel, financial documentation, and sensitive records across multiple divisions, leading to improved compliance and streamlined processes. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and advanced studies in Human Resource Management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary (Office Automation)
G-6, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune
Camp Lejeune
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided executive-level clerical and administrative support to assistant chief of staff G-6 and deputy assistant chief of staff G-6 across four divisions.
- Managed leadership calendars, appointments, meetings, training-room schedules, and executive conference-room usage based on organizational priorities.
- Proofread and reviewed outgoing correspondence from four divisions to ensure accuracy and proper format for senior leader signatures.
- Received, reviewed, routed, tracked, and filed incoming correspondence while safeguarding sensitive information.
- Led annual G-6 command chronology submission to ensure compliance with Marine Corps correspondence and electronic filing standards.
- Served as program manager for forms management, records management, Marine Online Privacy Act, and internal control programs.
- Administered G-6 SharePoint portal by reviewing directives and coordinating with program managers to maintain accurate forms and records.
- Coordinated with general officer staffs, Marine Corps headquarters, tenant commands, military leaders, civilian leaders, and external stakeholders using tact and discretion.
Administrative Chief
Recruiting Station Columbus, 4th MCRD, U.S. Marine Corps
Columbus
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Directed administrative support for more than 85 Marines distributed across three states, maintaining operational continuity and timely personnel services.
- Managed permanent-change-of-station, temporary-additional-duty, travel, separation, and administrative-discharge actions, ensuring compliance and timely execution.
- Supervised unit diary transactions, unit files, Marine Online morning reports, and personnel-accountability processes; maintained 100% accountability.
- Coordinated with district headquarters to accurately document correspondence, electronic personnel action requests, physical-fitness results, height/weight data, and annual training, supporting personnel readiness.
- Managed 24 outbound Marines, including three overseas packages, enabling efficient travel execution for Marines and their families.
- Processed 17 reenlistments and more than 20 extensions of service while managing check-in support and family-program information for newly assigned Marines.
- Supervised and processed more than 700 DTS authorizations and vouchers totaling over $116,107 in disbursed funds.
- Streamlined office operations through correspondence automation, records tracking, and data communication, enhancing analytics and reporting efficiency.
Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Commandant
Headquarters Marine Corps
Washington
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Provided direct administrative and travel support to assistant commandant of Marine Corps in high-visibility headquarters.
- Processed and tracked executive correspondence, invitations, awards, and security requests per Navy and Defense Department standards.
- Maintained relationships with Defense Secretary’s office, Navy Department, Joint Staff, and international officials.
- Prepared and distributed daily schedule for assistant commandant while assisting as security manager and charge-card coordinator.
- Coordinated CONUS and OCONUS travel for four-star general, including meetings with foreign ambassadors in PACOM and EUCOM regions.
- Tracked 52 DTS authorizations totaling $59,120.55 and 64 travel claims amounting to $238,387.81.
- Developed system processing over 270 official-event invitations to enhance scheduling efficiency.
- Supported retirement ceremony for 34th assistant commandant with over 500 invitations and multiple events involving 200 VIPs.
Administrative Assistant / Dependency Section Supervisor / Company NCOIC
MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune, U.S. Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune
06.2012 - 05.2016
- Supervised daily Dependency Section operations and led, trained, mentored, and supported 18–22 Marines while maintaining professional standards and administrative readiness.
- Provided administrative support to more than 53 units aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and supervised accurate preparation, tracking, and processing of dependency documents.
- Served as liaison between the Installation Personnel Administration Center and supported units for pay entitlements, audits, dependency certification, and corrective personnel actions.
- Supervised Triennial audit rosters and electronic personnel action requests, ensuring corrective action and accurate reporting.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained desktop procedures and internal controls to route, track, and report source documents accurately and on time.
- Delivered weekly training and numerous administrative-development classes; ensured annual training and professional military education requirements were completed.
- Served as India Company noncommissioned officer in charge, supervising training and barracks clerks, maintaining personnel accountability, safeguarding records, and tracking award recommendations.
- Supported personnel moves, training coordination, official correspondence, forms processing, meal-card controls, customer inquiries, and organizational events.
- Recognized in a performance evaluation as the “backbone of the Dependency Section” whose leadership motivated others to improve performance.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD09-2026
Skills
- Executive & Administrative Support
- Travel Coordination
- Records Management
- Privacy program management
- Program management
- Financial tracking
- Event coordination
- Personnel Administration
- Customer & Stakeholder Relations
- Office suite expertise
- Personnel Administration
- Team leadership
- Correspondence proofreading
- Operational Efficiency
Education And Professional Development
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Maryland Global Campus, 12/01/24, Adelphi, MD, Graduate study in Human Resource Management., Accounting Foundations Certificate; Leadership and Ethics Certificate; business-administration study abroad in Okinawa, Japan., President’s Scholarship recipient; UMGC President’s Grant recipient; Dean’s List, Fall 2022 and Fall 2023.
Awards
- Performance Award
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2)
- Individual Certificate of Commendation
- Certificates of Appreciation (2)
- Letters of Appreciation (3)
Military And Federal Service
- United States Marine Corps, Active Duty, 11/01/11, 12/01/20, E-6, 40–60
- United States Marine Corps Civil Service, Civil Service, 09/01/24, 05/16/2025, 40
Timeline
Secretary (Office Automation)
G-6, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune
09.2024 - 05.2025
Administrative Chief
Recruiting Station Columbus, 4th MCRD, U.S. Marine Corps
12.2018 - 09.2020
Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Commandant
Headquarters Marine Corps
06.2016 - 11.2018
Administrative Assistant / Dependency Section Supervisor / Company NCOIC
MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune, U.S. Marine Corps
06.2012 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland Global Campus