Drew McGrath
Kaneohe,HI
Summary
Dynamic Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Operator/Evaluator/Team Leader with the United States Marine Corps, adept at enhancing operational effectiveness through innovative tactics and comprehensive training plans. Proven expertise in accounts payable and financial reporting, coupled with strong problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and teamwork, consistently delivering results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SUAS Operator/Evaluator/Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
Kaneohe, HI
07.2020 - Current
- Supported ground force commanders by conducting multi-sensor reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition of high-value targets and high-payoff targets.
- Wrote after-action reports assessing the effectiveness of SUAS employment in austere, contested environments.
- Developed tactics, techniques, and procedures for SUAS employment.
- Developed training plans to enhance SUAS Operators' proficiency.
- Lead teams of up to eight SUAS Operators.
- Lead teams in deployed operational environments that directly contributed to improve national security.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick, MD
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Executed high-volume vendor invoice processing with accuracy and efficiency.
- Ensured compliance by verifying purchase orders against invoices.
- Prepared checks for vendor invoices to facilitate prompt payment.
- Meticulously matched orders with invoices while recording essential information.
- Administered bi-weekly payroll services, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting (In progress)
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MDSkills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Reliability and work ethic
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Accounts payable and financial reporting
- Data entry and compliance
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma White, Yellow, and Green Belts
- Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Manager
- VXE-30 Stalker Operator and Evaluator
- RQ-20B Puma Operator
- R80D Sky Raider Operator and Evaluator
- X2D Sky Dio Operator and Evaluator
- Bloodhound SI/EW Payload
- Silent Echo SI/EW Payload
- Survey Modernization-Geophysical Airborne Sensor Suite LiDAR Payload
- Tactical Collection Management
- Intelligence Support to the Marine Corps Planning Process
Accomplishments
- Received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for leadership actions performed between January 2023 and April 2025.
- Received a Certificate of Commendation for providing subject-ma er expertise to Marine Corps Installations West and Naval Criminal Investigative Service West Field Office in August 2024.
Timeline
SUAS Operator/Evaluator/Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
07.2020 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Frederick County Public Schools
09.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting (In progress)
University of Maryland Global Campus