Jaiah Grondin
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Dynamic Marine Infantry Squad Leader with proven tactical leadership and team management skills in the Marine Corps. Enhanced squad performance through rigorous training and strategic planning, while maintaining 100% accountability of $800,000 in equipment. Adept at critical thinking and decision-making, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marine Infantry Squad Leader
Marine Corps
07.2021 - Current
- Managed logistical requirements for the squad, ensuring appropriate equipment allocation and maintenance schedules were followed.
- Maintained a high level of discipline and professionalism in the squad, leading by example at all times.
- Improved squad performance by implementing rigorous training and evaluation methods.
- Developed cohesion among team members through regular team-building exercises.
- Mentored junior Marines on career progression opportunities within the Infantry field, providing guidance on promotion paths and required qualifications for advancement.
- Coordinated with higher command echelons for resource allocation, sharing valuable intel from ground-level observations to inform decision-making processes.
- Supervised and led a squad of 13 Marines, setting high standard of efficiency, loyalty, and integrity.
- Ensured mission success with thorough planning, preparation, and execution of tactical operations.
- Briefed leaders on readiness, equipment status, and enemy locations to enable sound decision making.
- Collaborated with other squad leaders to develop cohesive strategies for joint missions and training exercises.
- Provided comprehensive after-action reviews following each operation, identifying areas for improvement and refining tactics as necessary.
- Evaluated subordinates'' job performances using objective criteria to recommend promotions or disciplinary actions when needed.
- Conducted regular physical fitness tests to ensure optimal performance levels among squad members during strenuous activities or combat situations.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the squad, consistently seeking ways to optimize processes and increase efficiency.
- Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy squad members effectively.
- Devised and implemented training plans and combat tactics.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $800,000.
- Trained over multinational partners including the Japanese ARDR, United Arab Emirates forces, and ROK Marines.
- Trained in use of Small arms weapons systems, Medium machine guns, Rockets, Grenade Launchers, as well as building explosive charges.
- Trained in radio communications and how to program radios in order to achieve mission success.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sedona Red Rock High School
Sedona, AZ05-2021
No Degree - Basic Infantry Skills
Infantry Training Battalion: Infantry Rifleman
Camp Pendleton, CA02-2022
No Degree -
Lance Corporal Seminar
Twentynine Palms, CA02-2022
No Degree -
Leading Marines
Twentynine Palms, CA02-2022
No Degree -
Corporals Course
Camp Hansen, Okinawa05-2023
No Degree -
Combat Marksmanship Course.
Camp Hansen, Okinawa04-2023
No Degree -
Combat Life Saver Course
Camp Hansen, Okinawa04-2023
No Degree -
Advanced Infantry Marine Course
Marine Corps Base Hawaii09-2023
No Degree -
Fast Rope Master Course
Camp Pendleton, CA06-2024
No Degree -
Raid Leaders Course
Camp Pendleton, CA07-2024
Skills
- Tactical leadership
- Team management
- Patrolling techniques
- Physical fitness
- Small unit tactics
- Weapons proficiency
- Sound decision making
- Assessing risks
- Able to work in a higher billet then others with the same rank
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
Certification
Advanced Infantry Marine Course
Raid Leaders Course
Fast Rope Master Course
Combat Lifesaver Course
Awards
1 Navy and Marine Corps achievement medal for exemplarily performance leading a squad on a live fire range.
2 Meritorious Masts for exemplarily performance while being a Team leader as a junior enlisted marine.
Timeline
Marine Infantry Squad Leader
Marine Corps
07.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sedona Red Rock High School
No Degree - Basic Infantry Skills
Infantry Training Battalion: Infantry Rifleman
No Degree -
Lance Corporal Seminar
No Degree -
Leading Marines
No Degree -
Corporals Course
No Degree -
Combat Marksmanship Course.
No Degree -
Combat Life Saver Course
No Degree -
Advanced Infantry Marine Course
No Degree -
Fast Rope Master Course
No Degree -
Raid Leaders Course
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