David Bernard Shaw Jr.
New York,USA
Summary
Meritoriously promoted United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant (E-6) with over 10 years of active-duty service. Experienced in infantry leadership, recruiting, interviewing, firearms instruction, personnel management, multinational operations, government property accountability, and decision-making in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Canvassing Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
New York, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Recruited and prepared over 70 applicants for enlistment, contributing to strengthening military personnel.
- Interviewed and evaluated applicants for military service, ensuring selection of qualified candidates.
- Review medical, educational, and administrative documents to determine eligibility.
- Maintained confidential records and prepared detailed reports to support recruitment processes.
- Represent the Marine Corps with schools, parents, and community leaders.
Primry marksmanship instructor
United States Marine Corps
Parris Island, USA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Trained and qualified over 2,000 Marine recruits, enhancing overall unit readiness.
- Evaluated recruit performance, documenting qualification scores to inform training adjustments.
- Maintained accountability of weapons, ammunition, and government property.
- Conducted multinational training alongside the British Royal Marines and allied partner forces.
- Deployed to Norway for approximately six months supporting cold-weather operations.
- Conducted multinational training with British Royal Marines and allied forces, fostering interoperability and collaboration.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, USA
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Led and supervised 10+ Marines in various operations, enhancing team cohesion and effectiveness.
- Led and supervised more than 10 Marines.
- Conducted mounted and dismounted patrols during field training exercises, maintaining security, observing designated areas, and reporting significant activity.
- Deployed to Okinawa, Japan, where I supported military operations for six months.
- Served in the Republic of Korea for two months, engaging in joint training exercises with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.
- Conducted security operations at Vehicle Control Points (VCPs) to manage vehicle movement, verify identities, and ensure area security during tactical training exercises.
- Established and supervised Vehicle Control Points (VCPs) to comply with unit security procedures and support mission objectives.
- Participated in the Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, on two separate occasions, each lasting approximately two months.
- Conducted extended field operations during ITX, including security patrols, convoy operations, land navigation, observation posts, and defensive positions in austere desert environments.
- Performed Close Quarters Battle (CQB) live-fire and dry-fire training to enhance room-clearing techniques, communication, and weapons handling.
Education
High School Diploma -
Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And Technology
The Bronx, NYApproximately 70 semester credit hours (no degree awarded)
Joint Services Transcript
Skills
- Leadership
- Mission planning
- Weapons accountability
- Government property accountability
- Risk assessment
- Vehicle operations
- Report writing
- Training & mentoring
Professional Military Education Certifications
- Combat Lifesaver
- Combat Marksmanship Instructor
- Combat Marksmanship Coach
- Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor
- Advanced Machine Guns Course
- Station Commander Course
- Sergeants Seminar
- Corporals Course
- Lance Corporal Seminar
- Cold Weather Training
- CPR Certified
Awards Decorations
- Combat Lifesaver
- Combat Marksmanship Instructor
- Combat Marksmanship Coach
- Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor
- Advanced Machine Guns Course
- Station Commander Course
- Sergeants Seminar
- Corporals Course
- Lance Corporal Seminar
- Cold Weather Training
- CPR Certified
Additional Qualifications
- Combat Lifesaver
- Combat Marksmanship Instructor
- Combat Marksmanship Coach
- Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor
- Advanced Machine Guns Course
- Station Commander Course
- Sergeants Seminar
- Corporals Course
- Lance Corporal Seminar
- Cold Weather Training
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Canvassing Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
01.2022 - Current
Primry marksmanship instructor
United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - 01.2022
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
05.2016 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And Technology
Approximately 70 semester credit hours (no degree awarded)
Joint Services Transcript