Deron Richardson
New York,NY
Summary
Results-oriented military leader with 20 years of experience enhancing organizational effectiveness through strict adherence to safety, security, and regulatory standards. Excels in leading teams, managing time, and driving critical projects to achieve objectives efficiently.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Uber and Lyft Driver
Uber And Lyft
Fayetteville, North Carolina
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Navigated city routes to deliver timely rides, enhancing passenger satisfaction.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections for safety.
- Communicated effectively with riders to ensure a pleasant travel experience.
- Managed ride requests through mobile applications to streamline passenger pickups.
- Adhered to local traffic laws and company policies during all drives.
Team Leader Manager
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, California
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Led and managed up to 70 personnel, overseeing training, operations, and administrative functions to ensure team effectiveness and readiness.
- Maintained accountability for over $9M in equipment, including sensitive network and cryptographic assets, achieving 100% accuracy with zero incidents.
- Improved training and operational performance, increasing pre-deployment completion rates to 80% while coordinating compliance programs and supporting large-scale operations and evaluations.
Unit Training Manager
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, California
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Ensured timely submission of daily, weekly, and monthly operational and training reports to command staff across multiple departments, enhancing communication and decision-making.
- Led and coordinated training and operational readiness for 400–500 personnel, ensuring completion of annual requirements, field exercises, professional education, and certification standards.
- Provided leadership, oversight, and mentorship to subordinate training staff, improving performance, accountability, and professional development.
- Administered Security and Fitness Readiness Program and conducted monthly inspections to uphold unit readiness and compliance standards.
Human Resources Specialist
United States Marine Corps
Detroit, Michigan
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Achieved high-performance recruiting results, contracting 60+ qualified candidates (including officer prospects), maintaining 100% Tier 1 quality standards, and earning top recruiter performance scores.
- Mentored and developed candidate pipelines, preparing individuals for demanding training environments while fostering professional growth, readiness, and long-term success.
- Built and maintained strategic partnerships and compliance standards, collaborating with educational institutions, safeguarding sensitive information, and ensuring personnel records met all legal and regulatory requirements.
Telecommunications Manager
United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, Japan
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Led and developed 40 personnel, enhancing team performance, readiness, and mission execution across multiple units.
- Directed high-priority communications operations, supporting senior leadership and multinational teams across long distances during major joint exercises.
- Engineered and maintained secure communications networks, supporting 20–600 users and managing $3–$9M in assets with zero incidents.
- Drove operational excellence and compliance, implementing quality control, inventory management, and rapid deployment of critical network systems while ensuring uninterrupted command and control.
Wire Technician
United States Marine Corps
Havelock, North Carolina
07.2011 - 09.2014
- Led and developed 22–183 personnel, including mid-level and junior team members, to achieve training completion and professional growth while ensuring operational readiness and adherence to safety standards.
- Planned and managed communications networks and infrastructure for 31 units and 5,000 users across military and civilian organizations, delivering reliable, redundant, and secure connectivity.
- Directed high-priority communications operations, enabling mission success across multiple locations and high-profile exercises while maintaining accountability for $3.7–$5.8M in critical assets.
- Recognized for exceptional leadership and technical expertise, leading 35+ network projects, maintaining 15 miles of fiber optic infrastructure, and executing 250+ inspections, reducing network downtime by 84% and establishing a robust, survivable communications architecture.
Wire Technician
United States Marine Corps
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Managed installation and maintenance of communications networks across 150+ buildings, ensuring reliable voice, data, and fiber optic connectivity.
- Led infrastructure assessments and troubleshooting efforts, surveying 175 buildings, resolving network issues, and completing 150+ service requests to maintain operational performance.
- Oversaw equipment accountability and system readiness, conducting audits, managing asset inventories, supporting operational planning, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
Wireman
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, North Carolina
03.2004 - 06.2008
- Managed and secured high-value communications assets valued over $5M, ensuring accountability, maintenance, and operational readiness of network and cryptographic equipment.
- Installed, maintained, and optimized communications infrastructure, including fiber-optic and copper cabling, switchboards, and network systems to provide reliable service.
- Directed inspections, preventive maintenance, and rapid troubleshooting, restoring critical communications during outages and sustaining uninterrupted operational support.
Education
High School Diploma -
DeWitt Clinton High School
The Bronx, NY07-2003
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership
Accomplishments
Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 2012 - Enhanced network reliability and data backup systems while leading inspections and ensuring robust communications support across Camp Dwyer and 17 forward operating bases.
Timeline
Uber and Lyft Driver
Uber And Lyft
04.2024 - 04.2025
Team Leader Manager
United States Marine Corps
01.2022 - 03.2024
Unit Training Manager
United States Marine Corps
09.2020 - 01.2022
Human Resources Specialist
United States Marine Corps
07.2017 - 09.2020
Telecommunications Manager
United States Marine Corps
09.2014 - 07.2017
Wire Technician
United States Marine Corps
07.2011 - 09.2014
Wire Technician
United States Marine Corps
06.2008 - 06.2011
Wireman
United States Marine Corps
03.2004 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
DeWitt Clinton High School