Accomplished Low Altitude Air Defense Gunner with a proven track record at the United States Marine Corps, showcasing over 2,000 hours of critical air defense and pioneering non-kinetic electronic warfare. Renowned for exceptional problem-solving and organizational leadership skills.
Professional with significant experience in tactical roles, prepared for high-stakes responsibilities. Strong focus on precision, weaponry expertise, and situational awareness. Reliable team collaborator with track record of adapting to dynamic conditions to achieve mission objectives. Valued for critical thinking, discipline, and ability to operate effectively under pressure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Low Altitude Air Defense Gunner
United States Marine Corps
07.2017 - Current
Provided over 2,000 hours of air defense in contested areas of operation, including one of the first non-kinetic electronic warfare defeats of an unmanned aerial vehicle.
Identified parts and services to maintain XM914 30 MM chain gun, M240 bravos and charlies, FIM 92 Stinger missiles, and multiple counter UAS systems and provided timely solutions to continue operations.
While serving as a team leader for a Battery FEX, maintained accountability of four Marines and 160,000 dollars' of serialized equipment.
Serving as a senior instructor, trained over 200 Marines on 500 hours of T&R events contributing to Marines achievement of billet designation.
Ensured the professional and ethical development of forty Marines through mentorship, guidance, and counseling, leading to professional military education completion or promotion of Marines. -Implemented knowledge from basic machine gunner's course to ensure a smooth and safe course of fire for both mounted and dismounted gunner operations on M240B and M250.
Served as a Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of the Exercise Spartan Trident 22 (ST22) whitecell in order to assist the ST22 staff with exercise control and advise on proper employment for Marine GBAD assets.
Served as a Ground Based Air Defense Gunner Section Leader for the Balikatan Littoral Island-hopping Campaign employing a small section of four Marines and successfully defending the 3D littoral Combat team from all air threats. -Maintained 100% accountability of 11 Marines, and 270,000$ of serialized equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tongue River High School
Dayton, WY
05-2017
Skills
Military operations
Organizational leadership
Team communication
Weapon maintenance
Leadership development
Supervisory skills
Camouflage techniques
Malfunction clearing
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving
Certification
Counter unmanned Aircraft Systems Product Office certificate of training
Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) Product Support Demonstration Course
Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) New Equipment training (2019 and 2024)
Timeline
Low Altitude Air Defense Gunner
United States Marine Corps
07.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tongue River High School
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