Khaleb Smoot
Beaufort,SC
Summary
Sergeant of Marines bringing 7 years of experience. Focused on applying communication and leadership skills to support and enhance job success. Gifted in making a difference and bringing high levels of enthusiasm and motivation to the workplace.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Marksmanship Trainer
United States Marine Corps
06.2022 - Current
- Mentored new recruits, resulting in a higher qualification rate on the range.
- Provided one-on-one feedback to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of entire platoons as a PMI(Primary Marksmanship Instructor)
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate training content.
- Supervised the use of ISMT(Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer) for Marines and new recruits.
- As a Sergeant, held multiple billets with different responsibilities ranging from Tower NCO to range RSO(Range Safety Officer)
Field Artillery Cannoneer
United States Marine Corps
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Supported 2 combat operations overseas in a jungle like environment by employing ground weaponry such as the M77A2 Howitzer and Heavy Machine Guns(M240B, .50 cal, Mark19)
- Maintained fire positions, led patrols, and made sound and timely decisions as team leader that affected mission success
- Completed personal and SL-3 gear inspections and any basic repair needs to uphold strict performance standards
- Oversaw field planning and coordination in full compliance with established command structures and detailed combat orders
- Readied heavy machine gun ammunition and associated equipment to conduct shooting ranges
- Participated in multiple heavy machine gun, basic level entry rifle, and pistol ranges
- Became an expert in both rifle and pistol shooting ranges
- Received non-lethal training and basic level Oleoresin capsicum(OC)spray level 1 contamination
- Operated in reduced visibility environments using infrared and starlight-enhancing night vision devices and targeting
- Trained in two dessert environments (CA and AZ)
- Developed team communications and information for meetings with higher ranking officials
- Delivered exceptional level of leadership skills and maintained a high motivation for any task at hand
- Trained in Underwater Egress Training(Marine Corps helicopter dunker)
- Aided and oversaw the successful transportation of $10.2 million dollars' worth of gear as Embarkation Representative
- (Trucks, Humvees, Howitzers, SL-3 gear, and different weapon systems)
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern View High School
Brandy Station, VA05.2017
Skills
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Expert Marksmen
- Effective communication and leadership skills
- Self-sufficiency
- Integrity
- Problem-solving
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Teamwork
- Teachable
- Dependable
Certification
- Certified Combat Marksmanship Coach, 11/2019
- Non-Lethal/Riot control, 04/2019
- Combat Life Saver Training, 02/2019
Timeline
Combat Marksmanship Trainer
United States Marine Corps
06.2022 - Current
Field Artillery Cannoneer
United States Marine Corps
08.2018 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Eastern View High School
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