Justin T. Curto
Spring Brook Township,Pennsylvania
Summary
Highly disciplined and strategic Marine Corps Officer with broad experience in operations management, team leadership, and strategic planning. Possess vital skills in crisis management, conflict resolution, and decision-making under pressure. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency, maintaining security protocols, and leading diverse teams towards achieving organizational goals. Demonstrated ability to impact positively through strong communication and leadership abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager II
Chewy Fulfillment Center
Jessup, PA
01.2025 - Current
- Managed Outbound operations within the Fulfillment Center (FC) to ensure timely picking, packing, and shipping of customer orders while maintaining on-time shipments and minimal shipment defects
- Provided hand-on leadership for up to 140 Team Members per shift, progressing through assignments and delivering quality results
- Cultivated a safe work environment, with zero OSHA reportable incidents
- Continuous process improvement and problem solving, increasing efficiency and safety in facility operations
Site Command/Inspector Instructor (Capt-Major)
Marine Wing Support Squadron 472 Detachment A
Wyoming, Pennsylvania
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Served as Site Commander overseeing the daily operations of an Independent Reserve Center, responsible for 20 site personnel, 80 Reserve Marines and assigned equipment, facilities maintenance, and all applicable Navy and Marine Corps programs of record
- Supervised the training and administration of 80 Reserve Marines across 15 occupational specialties on all ensuring a high state of training and deployable readiness
- Maintained 100% accountability for and supervised the maintenance of assigned equipment set including over $10 million dollars of assets
- Managed the conduct of over 200 military funeral honors Pennsylvania and New York ensuring proper military customs and courtesies were upheld
- Supervised the 2023 and 2024 Toys for Tots foundation campaigns for North East PA including over 100 events across 5 counties totaling over 150,000 toys distributed to over 40,000 children
- Spearheaded the training and preparation that enabled 12 Reserve Marines to deploy successfully Guantanamo Bay Cuba for 6 month rotation
- Organized the deployment and redeployment of 400 Marines and 30 Tractor Trailers of gear to and from Twentynine Palms Ca, originating in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Assisted in the coordination of three international exercises including Norway and Chile and Brazil
- Oversaw policy changes and ensured implementation and adherence
- Supervised the Safety, HAZMAT and Environmental Compliance Program Managers
Exercise Action Officer (Captain)
Marine Corps Base Twenty Nine Palms
Twenty Nine Palms, California
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Coordinated the use and distribution of over 10,000 military assets to over 75 separate organizations across the Marine Corps, DOD and foreign organizations
- Assisted in the implementations of a Conditions Based Maintenance Program, ensuring the highest state of material readiness through state of the art programs and tracking
- Transitioned the unit’s Sharepoint systems, implementing a Marine Corps wide equipment request and tracking program to effectively increase user
- Supervised the usage of base wide facilities including 24/7 access and operations
- Supervised the deactivation of a unit and its integration of personnel, equipment and mission set into our organization
- Oversaw policy changes and ensured implementation and adherence
Platoon Commander (Captain)
Marine Corps Base Twenty Nine Palms
Twenty Nine Palms, California
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Led, mentored, and developed a highly diverse platoon of over 100 Marines supervising their training, operations and maintenance of over 300 vehicles and associated assets
- Coordinated the redistribution of over 300 vehicles and associated assets to various units and locations across the West Coast
- Assisted in the deactivation of 1st Tank Battalion from initial order to completion
- Supervised the operations and administration of the 1st Marine Division Incidental Licensing Program qualifying over 200 Marines across 12 courses
Maintenance Management Officer (Captain)
Marine Corps Base Twenty Nine Palms
Twenty Nine Palms, California
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Advised the Battalion Commander and staff on all matters of maintenance readiness and the eight functional programs areas of maintenance across the unit
- Coordinated and executed internal inspection program on bi-annual basis in preparation for higher level inspections
- Coordinated and assisted in Maintenance Stand-downs leading to 15% increase in Motor Transport vehicle readiness across the battalion
Battalion S4: Logistics Officer (First Lieutenant)
Camp Lejeune
Jacksonville, North Carolina
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Supervised the usage and maintenance of 12 facilities across Camp Lejeune including Office space, Motor pools where over 700 Marines worked and barracks where over 500 lived
- Coordinated with higher and adjacent entities to acquire/rearrange facilities across Camp Lejeune in the wake of Hurricane Florence
- Served as the Arms, Ammunition and Explosive (AA&E) Officer supervising and coordinating the ammunition usage of nine separate ranges while ensuring accountability of over 4500 weapons and optics
- Supervised and implemented corrective actions for inspection discrepancies across the battalion
- Served as Battalion Safety Officer and Environmental Compliance Officer
Operations Officer (First Lieutenant)
Naval Air Station Sigonella
Sigonella, Italy
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Served as the Executive Officer, Operations Officer, Logistics Officer, Theater Security Cooperations Officer and Training Officer for 8 month deployment
- Coordinated the completion of all required pre-deployment training and administrative requirements for 187 Marines and Sailors
- Coordinated movements of 250 personnel and 11 aircraft loads of equipment and ammunition between Spain and Italy in preparation for operations
- Coordinated the deployment and redeployments of over 100 Marines to seven nations across Africa supporting months of Training and Exercises with Partner nations
- Assisted in the support of several Special Forces missions across Africa
- Assisted in the coordination of two emergency medical evacuations
- Maintained accountability of over $1.5 million dollars worth of gear and equipment
- Managed the Training Plan for the detachment and supervised its execution and completion
Executive Officer (First Lieutenant)
Camp Lejeune
Jacksonville, North Carolina
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Mentored seven other junior officers on all things regarding the Battalion and operations
- Assisted in the planning, coordination and supervision of six separate exercises across the US
- Developed and supervised the execution of several quarterly training plans for up to 400 Marines
- Provided routine and personalized mentorship to Marines, leading to several will individual awards and recognition at the service level
- Assisted in leading the unit through high operational tempo leading to winning DOD level awards
- Provided daily and specified guidance to Command teams and subordinate leaders on effective operations and personnel management
Platoon Commander (Second Lieutenant)
Camp Lejeune
Jacksonville, North Carolina
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Lead a platoon of roughly 80 young Marines; responsible for their safety, training, and the welfare of both them and their families
- Assumed accountability for and effectively managed equipment and gear valued at over $30,000,000, ensuring proper maintenance, utilization, and security
- Spearheaded the supervision and maintenance of peak deployment and operational readiness levels through meticulous planning, coordination, and attention to detail, ensuring mission success and operational effectiveness
Education
BA - History
College of The Holy Cross
Worcester, MA05.2015
Skills
- Process improvement
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
- Logistics coordination
- Training and development
- Performance evaluation
- Project management
- Conflict resolution
- Operations
Certificates And Courses
- DAU: Administrative Human Resources, 2024
- DAU: HR foundations: Cre Human Resources, 2024
- DAU: Human Resources Payroll, 2024
- DAU: The Human Resources Hero, 2024
- DAU: Senior Professional in Human Resources: Human Relations, 2024
Awards
- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
- 3x Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- The National Defense Service Medal
- The Global War on Terrorism Medal
Military Certifications
- Logistics Captains Career Course, 2019
- Security Cooperation Planners Course, 2018
- US Army Airborne School, 2017
- Awareness and Prevention Integrated Training Instructor Course, 2017
- Watch Officer Course, 2017
- Logistics Officer Course, 2016
- Basic Officer Course, 2016
Summary Profile
10, command and logistical experience, management, planning administration, problem resolution, team leadership, logistics planning and execution, MS Office proficiency, workplace safety knowledge, diplomatic communication, mentorship, active SECRET security clearance, Continuously received recognition for professionalism, knowledge, dedication and honesty
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Area Manager II
Chewy Fulfillment Center
01.2025 - Current
Site Command/Inspector Instructor (Capt-Major)
Marine Wing Support Squadron 472 Detachment A
06.2022 - 12.2024
Exercise Action Officer (Captain)
Marine Corps Base Twenty Nine Palms
05.2021 - 06.2022
Platoon Commander (Captain)
Marine Corps Base Twenty Nine Palms
04.2020 - 05.2021
Maintenance Management Officer (Captain)
Marine Corps Base Twenty Nine Palms
08.2019 - 04.2020
Battalion S4: Logistics Officer (First Lieutenant)
Camp Lejeune
11.2018 - 02.2019
Operations Officer (First Lieutenant)
Naval Air Station Sigonella
01.2018 - 11.2018
Executive Officer (First Lieutenant)
Camp Lejeune
01.2017 - 12.2017
Platoon Commander (Second Lieutenant)
Camp Lejeune
06.2016 - 01.2017
BA - History
College of The Holy Cross
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