John Meeks
Liberty Township
Summary
Motivated individual with a background as an instructor and leader in the Marine Corps looking for the opportunity to rejoin a close-knit community and continue pursuing a challenging mission. Skills developed from years of operating with a diverse group of individuals in harsh environments and sometimes difficult social situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Lead/ USCCA Instructor
22Three
Lebanon, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Manage inventory and firearm transactions, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Conduct NFA paperwork processing, facilitating seamless regulatory adherence.
- Range safety officer, promoting a secure and controlled environment.
- Instruct USCCA-certified courses, enhancing firearm proficiency and safety awareness.
Squad Leader/ SGT
USMC
<ul>
<li>Led squad of 12-20 in tactical training, enhancing team readiness and cohesion.</li>
<li>Mentored squad members, fostering leadership skills and professional growth.</li>
<li>Developed mission plans, effectively mitigating risks and ensuring mission success.</li>
<li>Coordinated logistics for deployment and mission readiness activities.</li>
<li>Conducted performance evaluations to assess team effectiveness.</li>
</ul>
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Led squad of 12-20 in tactical training, enhancing team readiness and cohesion.
- Mentored squad members, fostering leadership skills and professional growth.
- Developed mission plans, effectively mitigating risks and ensuring mission success.
- Coordinated logistics for deployment and mission readiness activities.
- Conducted performance evaluations to assess team effectiveness.
Rifleman
USMC
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Operated various firearms and equipment during training and combat scenarios.
- Conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence and assess enemy positions.
- Maintained weaponry and equipment, ensuring readiness for deployment at all times.
- Participated in physical fitness programs to uphold high standards of readiness and endurance.
Education
Associate of Applied Business - Information Technology
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
04-2026
High School -
Lakota East High School
05-2017
Skills
- Mission Planning
- Weapon Manipulation
- Risk Assessment
- Team Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Training and instruction
- Marksmanship
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Task prioritization
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Sergeant of Marines
- EOTG Less than lethal OC Exposure LVL 4 and Taser Exposure
- Deans List
Certification
- USCCA Instructor
- Foreign Weapons Instructor
- JLTV Driver
- Completed EOTG (Less than Lethal and NEO Operations)
Hobbies and Interests
- Self-taught guitar/piano player
- Lifting free weights and maintaining a physical standard
- Reading books, listening to podcasts/consistently seeking new types of information and skills
References
- Dan Croak, croak0311@gmail.com, 215-499-3409
- Stephen Rancourt Jr., 513-850-3829
- Blake Gunn, blkgnn@gmail.com, 806-570-6659
- Wendy Monroe, wendy@22three.com, 513-309-5519
Personal Information
Age: 26
Timeline
Sales Lead/ USCCA Instructor
22Three
08.2023 - Current
Squad Leader/ SGT
USMC
12.2021 - 01.2023
Rifleman
USMC
12.2018 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Business - Information Technology
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
High School -
Lakota East High School