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Gregory D. Zydanowicz

Coleville,CA

Summary

Experienced Reconnaissance Marine adept at leading cross-functional teams in high-pressure situations. Specializing in problem-solving, mission planning and team management. Skilled in executing logistical operations, enhancing team readiness, and engaging with diverse senior military leadership both domestic and abroad. Dedicated to serving this country overseas and at home.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reconnaissance Marine

Department of War
Bridgeport, CA
03.2019 - Current

2019-2020 (Early Training)

  • United States Marine Corps Recruit Training
  • School of Infantry West (Basic Reconnaissance Course)

2021-2022 (First Deployment to INDOPACOM)

  • Billet: Lead Navigator
  • Coordinated and surveyed routes for Cross Functional Team's overseas.
  • Successfully completed 20+ real world operation's in support of the Higher Marine Corps and partner forces
  • Represented the United States Marine Corps in engagements with foreign military leadership

2022-2023 (Second Deployment to INDOPACOM)

  • Billet: Assistant Team Leader/Radio Operator
  • Responsible for the training and readiness of a cross functional team overseas
  • Responsible for maintaining and accountability all government equipment issued to team, domestic and overseas.
  • Instructed several Tactic's, Technique's, and procedure exchanges with partner forces overseas.
  • In charge of quality control measures on cross functional team's products, for higher command
  • Successfully completed 15+ real world operations in support of the Higher Marine Corps and partner forces

2024-2025 (Third Deployment to INDOPACOM)

  • Billet: Team Leader
  • In charge of the well being and performance of a 15 man cross functional team overseas
  • Planned and executed the logistical movement of a cross functional team into a newly established area of operations
  • Successfully completed 15+ real world operation's in support of the higher Marine Corps and partner forces.
  • Planned an executed 10+ Tactic's, Techniques, and Procedure exchanges with partner forces overseas

2025-Current (Mountain Warfare Instructor)

  • Responsible for the training, readiness and well being of students attending our formal schools
  • Responsible for maintaining critical mountain skills in both summer and winter high risk training environments.

Lead Mover

Two Men And A Truck
Cromwell, CT
05.2016 - 08.2018
  • Supervised moving crews, ensuring safety protocols and efficient workflows during residential and commercial relocations.
  • Trained new team members on best practices for packing, loading, and unloading items to prevent damage.
  • Coordinated logistics for multiple moving projects, optimizing routes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conducted quality checks post-move to guarantee customer satisfaction and address any concerns promptly.

Rental Shop Attendant

Sugarbush Ski Resort
Warren, VT
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate ski equipment for their skill levels and preferences.
  • Managed rental inventory, ensuring accurate tracking and availability of gear.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to enhance guest experience and satisfaction.
  • Trained new staff on rental procedures, safety protocols, and equipment handling techniques.

Education

126 College Credits Towards Bachelor's Degree - Exercise Science

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

High School Diploma -

Newington High School
Newington, CT
06-2014

Skills

  • Leadership abilities
  • Problem solving in high stress environments
  • Public speaking and briefing abilities
  • Small unit tactics
  • Mission Planning and Execution
  • Physical fitness
  • Surveillance
  • Information Collection and Reporting
  • Situational Awareness and Threat Detection

Accomplishments

  • Attended Reconnaissance Leader's Course (2022) and received the Instructor's Leadership Award
  • Meritorious promotion to Sergeant (E5)
  • Became a Reconnaissance Team Leader at an early rank of Sergeant (E5)
  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
  • Oversaw the transfer and acquisition of upwards of 800,000 dollars worth of military equipment, and their safeguarding (Deployment 2&3).
  • Planned, coordinated, and executed several Tactics, Techniques, and Procedure exchanges with partner force military
  • Established a baseline and positive relationship with several local national entities and local military personnel, in a new area of operation for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company

Certification

  • Basic Reconnaissance Course
  • Basic Airborne Course
  • Complete Parachutist Course (Free Fall)
  • Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape Course (SERE)
  • Reconnaissance Leader's Course (Leadership Award)
  • Tactical Tracking Operation's School
  • Tactical Air Control Party
  • Reconnaissance Sniper Course
  • Winter Mountain Leader's Course

Timeline

Reconnaissance Marine

Department of War
03.2019 - Current

Rental Shop Attendant

Sugarbush Ski Resort
11.2017 - 04.2018

Lead Mover

Two Men And A Truck
05.2016 - 08.2018

126 College Credits Towards Bachelor's Degree - Exercise Science

Norwich University

High School Diploma -

Newington High School