Dillion Coolidge
Summary
Highly motivated, effective communicator and problem solver with successful background across 14+ years in the United States Marine Corps. Able to work well with team members and groups from diverse backgrounds. Works well under challenging and stressful situations. Flexible, organized and skilled at handling multiple tasks and managing priorities in face-paced, changing environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Chief
United States Marine Corps
03.2022 - Current
- Reviewed financial and operational reports on regular basis to make effective decisions for maximizing budget.
- Determined and initiated strategic business for quality control purposes, to boost delivery times and achieve cost-effectiveness.
- Mentored and supervised diverse workforce, managing scheduling, supervision and performance management.
- Negotiated with distributors to find quality products and best prices.
- Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
- Coordinated and reserved ranges to assist with training camp pendleton marines to be proficient to deploy.
- coordinated with marines in the UAE to move hundreds of Emeriti solders to USA and conduct training to build partner capacity.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Set up operational command posts and coordinated tactical strategies between component units to coordinate larger actions.
- Offered commanders vital advice on deployment planning and execution.
- Administered all platoon paperwork, including inventory documentation and staff transfer documentation.
- Assisted subordinate NCOs with identifying and developing personal strengths to overcome weaknesses and improve leadership capabilities.
- Accounted for the safe storage, use and maintenance of over $200K in high-value equipment.
- Developed and maintained a mission-ready team.
- Delivered training based on individual Marines and overall squad requirements to promote combat readiness.
- Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
Recruiter
United States Marine Corps Recruiting Command
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Created and maintained strong alliances with local colleges and trade schools to establish trusted relationship and continuous funnel of applicants.
- Facilitated successful recruitment process to source proven candidates in alignment with companies employment goals.
- Proactively identified and solved complex recruitment problems impacting employer short- and long-term success.
- Contacted potential employees about job openings.
- Recruited over 87 young men and women.
- Expanded market share by effectively targeting prospects and closing sales contracts for successful conversion.
- Trained and monitored newer recruiters in successful strategies for areas such as interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Built and strengthened relationships with representatives of local college campuses in order to create a solid pipeline.
- Cold-called potential employees.
- Conducted interviews to ensure solid cultural alignment between client and candidate.
Regimental Training Team
United States Marine Corps
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Assisted and advised commanders on proper planning for air assaults, cliff assaults, and beach raids.
- instructed and ensured marines received proper training requirements to mitigate work related mishaps.
- Instructed users in gun safety and taught special classes such as concealed carry.
- Managed daily range operations, including safety protocol, supplies procurement, inventory monitoring and curriculum implementation.
- Effectively instructed students on rifle, pistol and shotgun marksmanship using wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Stayed up to date on the latest firearms and ammunition types.
- Worked closely with fellow stakeholders to maintain natural habitats of threatened animals.
- Spearheaded training programs for employees to ensure optimal combat and non-combat situational performance.
- Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Implemented necessary safety practices, proper firing commands and proper ammunition handling.
- Managed over $800,000.00 worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Trained, supervised and organized over 68 Marines and personnel.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Supervised firing platoon, maintained firing capability and organized platoon defense.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Devised and implemented battle plans to achieve tactical objectives.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Deconflicted integration of mortars, air, and naval gun fire.
Scout Sniper Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Devised and implemented battle plans to achieve tactical objectives.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
04.2012 - 12.2014
- Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
- Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $400,000.00.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Managed squad of 12 members engaged in multiple exercises.
- Briefed leaders on readiness, equipment status, and enemy locations to enable sound decision making.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Coordinated fire suppression actions with air operations and local emergency response entities.
- Demonstrated proficiency in telecommunications equipment to foster critical contact during team missions.
- Identified issues between Marines and successfully resolved problems through active listening and interpersonal communication.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
08.2011 - 04.2012
- Requested by first battalion fifth marines to return to afghanistan to assist with missions, due to experience with area of operations and tactics.
- Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
- Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $400,000.00.
- Supervised and led squad of 12 Marines, setting high standard of efficiency, loyalty and integrity.
- Provided thorough reports to superiors regarding squad's activities on patrol.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
Infantry Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
04.2010 - 08.2011
- Team leader with third battalion fifth marines in Sangin, Afghanistan.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Trained and led teams on emergency situation preparedness and tactical planning, equipment maintenance, and weapon use.
- Utilized advanced tactics to engage and neutralize enemy combatants.
- Analyzed fighting conditions and led attack and defense operations during ground missions.
- Coordinated infantry positioning and equipment locations to facilitate safety and efficiency.
- Led unit in field exercises and operations.
- Trained marines on military structure, etiquette and environmental survival tactics.
- Coordinated with other military branches to execute operations.
- Recommended marines for promotion points and awards.
Student
United States Marine Corps
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Conducted research projects, gathering data and information from a variety of sources.
- Chosen to learn an advanced military occupation.
Recruit
United States Marine Corps
11.2009 - 01.2010
- Began career with United States Marine Corps.
- Learned rules and regulations of the Marine Corps.
- Studied history of the Marine Corps.
- Endured physical and mental training to become a United States Marine.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
06.2009
Timeline
Operations Chief
United States Marine Corps
03.2022 - Current
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
11.2021 - 03.2022
Recruiter
United States Marine Corps Recruiting Command
10.2018 - 11.2021
Regimental Training Team
United States Marine Corps
05.2017 - 09.2018
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
08.2016 - 05.2017
Scout Sniper Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
01.2015 - 08.2016
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
04.2012 - 12.2014
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
08.2011 - 04.2012
Infantry Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
04.2010 - 08.2011
Student
United States Marine Corps
01.2010 - 04.2010
Recruit
United States Marine Corps
11.2009 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School