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Justin Flores

San Diego,CA

Summary

Results-driven executive professional with proven track record in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Adept at driving growth through effective team collaboration, strategic planning, and resource management. Skilled in stakeholder communication, problem-solving, and adapting to changing business needs. Renowned for delivering impactful results and fostering culture of high performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Officer

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
06.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw risk management strategies, mitigating potential threats to the organization's stability and reputation.
  • Monitored unit training and training schedules.
  • Led organizational restructuring efforts, optimizing resource allocation and improving overall productivity.
  • Handled administrative management, personnel issues and supply requirements for unit.
  • Enhanced company performance by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
  • Located bottlenecks to streamline existing processes.
  • Processed over 5000 civilians annually to prepare for the rigorous 13-week Marine Corps basic training.

Series Commander

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
05.2024 - 06.2025
  • Identified potential hazards quickly, addressing them proactively to prevent accidents to recruits.
  • Improved drill instructor morale with effective leadership techniques that fostered teamwork while addressing individual needs or concerns promptly.
  • Collaborated with medical staff and fitness instructors to rehabilitate and physically train substandard recruits, successfully returning 76% of recruits to training.
  • Developed 50 drill instructors, 600 recruits and 200 junior Marines; setting a positive command climate that encouraged professional growth without a zero-defect mentality, leading to 3 meritorious promotions, 14 awards, and 3 Drill Instructor and Senior Drill Instructor of the Quarter awards.
  • Overhauled the Performance Evaluation Board process, reducing the submittal timeline to 8 weeks or less, with findings returned in 4-6 months. Resulting in the completion of 10 Physical Evaluation Board packages and eight Home Awaiting Orders packages, and Depots first approved Home Awaiting Orders package.

Platoon Commander

3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
04.2022 - 04.2024
  • Oversaw platoon administrative tasks, ensuring accurate records management and timely submission of reports.
  • Coordinated with higher headquarters, effectively communicating operational updates and receiving guidance on mission priorities.
  • Conducted thorough after-action reviews to identify areas for improvement following training events or missions.
  • Implemented comprehensive safety protocols, resulting in a decrease in accidents during training exercises.
  • Managed personnel, ensuring timely completion of tasks and proper allocation of resources.
  • Ensured operational readiness by maintaining proper maintenance schedules for vehicles and equipment.
  • Fostered an environment that encouraged continuous learning, ultimately leading to increased proficiency levels across various skillsets within the platoon.
  • Evaluated Marine's performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for personal development.
  • Maintained accountability of sensitive equipment and supplies, reducing loss rates significantly.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for efficient execution of daily duties and mission objectives.

Military Officer

United States Marine Corps
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • During this period, I was strictly in training.

Substitute Teacher

Val Verde Unified School District
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.

Stock Associate

Forever 21
04.2016 - 08.2019
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the stockroom.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Assisted colleagues in other departments when needed to ensure cohesive store operations across all teams.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Anticipated high-demand periods by proactively maintaining adequate stock levels for popular items.
  • Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by assisting with product inquiries, locating items, and providing relevant information.
  • Assisted in seasonal inventory preparations to ensure smooth transitions between product lines.
  • Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.

Sales Associate

US Polo
11.2014 - 03.2016
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05-2018

Skills

  • Product development and expansion
  • Organizational leadership
  • Operational leadership
  • Risk assessments
  • Staff management
  • Company leadership
  • Risk management
  • Performance reporting
  • Operational oversight
  • Process improvements
  • Administrative oversight
  • Policy development

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of over 90 drill instructors.
  • Achieved processing over 2000 recruits by supervising and managing a team of 18 drill instructors with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with outside agencies such as medical and dental, to process 600 recruits weekly and make mission.

Certification

  • Company Commander Course certification
  • Series Commander Course certification
  • LAR Leaders Course
  • Infantry Officer Course
  • The Basic School completion
  • Officer Candidate School completion

Interests

  • Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Music
  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Running
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Video Gaming

Timeline

Executive Officer

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
06.2025 - Current

Series Commander

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
05.2024 - 06.2025

Platoon Commander

3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
04.2022 - 04.2024

Military Officer

United States Marine Corps
01.2021 - 03.2022

Substitute Teacher

Val Verde Unified School District
08.2019 - 01.2021

Stock Associate

Forever 21
04.2016 - 08.2019

Sales Associate

US Polo
11.2014 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

California State University, Long Beach

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