Jacob Odell
Stoneville,NC
Summary
Dedicated and disciplined professional with experience operating and maintaining advanced defense systems in high-pressure environments. Skilled in mechanical and electronic troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and risk management. Proven ability to perform under physically demanding conditions while maintaining strict safety standards. Strong team player with leadership ability, situational awareness, and a commitment to operational readiness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Low Altitude Air Defense Gunner, Combat Marksmanship Trainer
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA
08.2022 - 07.2026
- Operate, maintain, and repair advanced air defense systems – electrical circuitry, hydraulic systems, and mechanical components
- Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on mechanical and electronic equipment
- Rapidly diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions
- Reduce risk by ensuring safety procedures and technical guidelines are followed
- Perform radio operations, including communication system setup and troubleshooting
- Work effectively in physically demanding environments requiring precision, strength, and teamwork
- Work consistently in high pressure environments, conducting safety and proper procedures
- Supervise the execution of range operations: maintain weapons accountability, enforce range safety and range conduct regulations, and coordinate firing sequences
- Deliver individualized marksmanship instruction to Marines: identify errors and apply corrective techniques to enhance performance
- Achievements:
- Coached over 8000 shooters to Expert qualification
- Maintained $10 million of mission critical equipment
- Supervised daily operations, training, and performance evaluation
- Promoted over peers due to leadership performance
- Trained and mentored 30+ personnel, improving team performance and readiness scores by 20%
- Enforced strict safety standards with zero incidents
- Trained Marines in weapons handling, safety, and precision marksmanship
- Awards:
- Good conduct medal for maintaining discipline, reliability, and performance over 4 years of service
- Qualified as Expert for 4 years in Pistol/Rifle Marksmanship
- Selected to train and certify marines in combat marksmanship due to high performance
Education
High School Diploma -
Bethany Community School
Summerfield, NCSkills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Radio Operations
- Mechanical & Electrical Systems
- Risk Management
- Leadership
- Reliability & Work Ethic
- Weapons handling and Safety enforcement
- Attention to detail
- High stress tolerance
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Fast learner who adapts quickly to new systems and technology
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Active Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Low Altitude Air Defense Gunner, Combat Marksmanship Trainer
United States Marine Corps
08.2022 - 07.2026
High School Diploma -
Bethany Community School