Derek Baird
118 Hagaru Ct W,CA
Summary
A seasoned United States Marine, I excel in tactical proficiency and leadership, demonstrated through effective mission coordination and development of junior Marines for the Marine Corps. My expertise in weapons maintenance and exceptional problem-solving skills have significantly enhanced operational capabilities and readiness. I embody discipline and teamwork, ensuring mission success and professional growth within high-stress environments.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
United States Marine
Marine Corps
- Enabled rapid response capabilities by coordinating logistics support for deployment readiness exercises and real-world contingencies.
- Led successful missions by implementing strategic planning and effective teamwork.
- Established strong working relationships with local authorities for improved coordination during joint operations.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve desired outcomes in complex problem-solving scenarios.
- Safeguarded classified information by adhering to strict security protocols and maintaining situational awareness in sensitive environments.
- Streamlined communication processes for increased efficiency during high-stress operations.
- Enhanced unit readiness by conducting comprehensive training exercises and evaluations.
- Developed junior Marines into future leaders through consistent mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Increased operational capabilities through the regular maintenance of vehicles, weapons systems, and other essential equipment.
- Demonstrated resilience under pressure by consistently performing at a high level despite challenging conditions or unforeseen obstacles.
- Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
- Upheld Branch dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Memorized Area of expertise policies and led training for company personnel.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete Type taskings.
Education
Grace Christian
Watervliet, MISkills
- Discipline and focus
- Quick decision making
- Tactical proficiency
- Combat readiness
- Self-defense techniques
- Adaptability and resilience
- Physical fitness
- Weapons maintenance
- Firearms expertise
- Military etiquette
- Explosives handling
- Equipment handling
- Survival skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Integrity and honesty
- Weapons handling
- Physical endurance
- Strong work ethic
- Willingness to learn
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Personnel management
Certification
I have certifications in teaching weapon handling maintenance and operations of firearms and small arms and have certifications in military martial arts programs
Timeline
United States Marine
Marine Corps
Grace Christian
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