Marcel Candelariorivera
South Pasadena,CA
Summary
Resourceful Healthcare and Global Medicine student with 20 years of leadership and operations management experience in the United States Marine Corps. Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and engaging in community outreach and health-related research. Committed to compassionate patient care and cultural sensitivity, ensuring readiness for a Medical Assistant role in a clinical setting.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Control
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, California
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Led 150+ maintenance personnel within Squadron's Maintenance Department, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Directed, scheduled, and supervised the maintenance for 21 F/A-18 fighter jet aircraft, ensuring they were maintained, serviced, inspected and ready for flights in support of any and all training or combat operations.
- Served as liaison between unit and external agencies, enhancing collaboration to support maintenance and flight operations.
- Provided leadership, technical training, and guidance to all 150+ maintenance personnel within the department.
- Provided assistance to maintenance personnel in support of their technical, professional, and personal
aspects of their lives.
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, California
10.2002 - 07.2013
- Facilitated, scheduled, and supervised the maintenance and repair of all avionics/electronics systems for 22 F/A-18 fighter jet aircraft, to include their communications, navigation, weapons, and reconnaissance systems in support of any and all training and/or combat operations.
- Supervised over 40 technicians in Avionics Division, ensuring high standards of maintenance and repair.
- Facilitated communication between the Division and various agencies, ensuring coordination for maintenance and flight operations.
- Delivered leadership and technical training to personnel, enhancing team skills and operational readiness.
- Provided assistance to all personnel in support of professional, technical, and personal aspects of their lives.
Education
Master of Science - Global Medicine
Keck School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Global Health
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2025
Skills
- Technical training
- Problem solving
- Analytical decision-making skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Fluent in English/Spanish
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Restocking lab supplies
- Check-in coordination
- Vital signs and examinations
- Specimen labeling
- Clinical trial support
- First aid
- Health education
- Disease prevention education
- Human anatomy and physiology
- STD counseling
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Adaptable
- Able to lift 50 pounds
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- American Heart Association CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers
Affiliations
- Volunteer Habitat for Humanity (2004-Present)
- Volunteer Multiple Local Veterans Organizations (2010-Present)
- Pasadena City College Veterans Club (2017-20230
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Control
United States Marine Corps
07.2013 - 06.2016
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Marine Corps
10.2002 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Global Medicine
Keck School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Global Health
University of Southern California