Darcy Dassow
Tampa
Summary
Senior personnel and administrative leader with extensive experience in the United States Marine Corps. Demonstrated success in managing complex personnel operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and interpersonal communication, overseeing 750+ retirements and enhancing organizational readiness through strategic administrative oversight.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Personnel and Administrative Leader
United States Marine Corps
09.2024 - 02.2027
- Supervised processing of 750+ Reserve retirements and Survivor Benefit Plan elections, ensuring timely and accurate benefits delivery.
- Led separations and retirement operations supporting Reserve Component personnel.
- Verified credible service and retirement eligibility under federal law and DoD guidance.
- Computed service credit determinations ensuring statutory accuracy.
- Managed inspection and audit programs, enhancing organizational readiness and overseeing corrective action implementation.
- Conducted 3 Inspector General inspections, providing actionable insights to Command leadership.
- Maintained personnel records and generated command-level readiness reports.
- Prepared 39 senior-level signature letters and executive correspondence.
Manpower Chief
United States Marine Corps
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Reviewed and certified 1,200+ IRR Drill Manager requests ensuring regulatory accuracy.
- Validated 128 Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) affiliations for accurate payment processing.
- Reviewed and processed 300+ DTS authorizations, ensuring compliance for $350,000 in expenditures.
- Authenticated 50+ Reserve Orders ensuring compliance with manpower directives.
- Supervised administrative screenings at 9 IRR musters, delivering training support to enhance operational readiness.
Administrative Chief
United States Marine Corps
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Coordinated activations and managed administrative readiness for command inspections, enhancing overall unit preparedness.
- Directed administrative operations for active and reserve personnel, ensuring operational readiness and compliance.
- Supervised Marines managing personnel actions and compliance tracking, facilitating accurate reporting.
- Oversaw manpower alignment and billet assignment optimization.
- Directed DTS certification and unit awards coordination to maintain fiscal compliance.
Education
Associate’s degree - general studies
American Military University
Charles Town, WV05.2014
High School Diploma -
Medford Area Senior High
Medford, WI05.2004
Skills
- Personnel management
- Organizational administration
- Project coordination
- Administrative analysis
- Order writing
- Document tracking
- Data entry
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Pay and entitlements
- Interpersonal communication
Clearance
Active Clearance
Specialized Training
- Advance Leadership Course, Marine Corps Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy, 2019
- Substance Abuse Control Specialist, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, 2014
- Career Leadership Course, Marine Corps Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy, 2013
- Advance Administration Personnel Course, Marine Corps Combat Service Support School, 2010
- Intermediate Administration Personnel Course, Marine Corps Combat Service Support School, 2008
- Legal Service Specialist, Marine Corps Combat Service Support School, 1999
Notable Accomplishments
- Interpreted and applied federal statutes, DoD regulations, and retirement policies to process complex personnel actions.
- Managed and reviewed high-volume retirement, separation, and manpower transactions with 100% regulatory compliance.
- Advised senior leaders (Colonel/GS-15 equivalent) on administrative law, manpower allocation, and personnel readiness.
- Conducted inspections and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to governing policies and internal controls.
- Supervised administrative personnel and ensured timely, accurate execution of HR programs.
Certification
Military Leadership Certificate- Palomar College
Timeline
Senior Personnel and Administrative Leader
United States Marine Corps
09.2024 - 02.2027
Manpower Chief
United States Marine Corps
07.2023 - 09.2024
Administrative Chief
United States Marine Corps
08.2019 - 07.2023
Associate’s degree - general studies
American Military University
High School Diploma -
Medford Area Senior High