Michael Taylor

• Successfully completed a rigorous selection process and oral board presentation before the Texas Rangers chain of command, leading to the promotion of as a full-time Staff Sergeant within the Texas Rangers Special Operations Group, the departments primary tactical unit.
• Participated in over 200 tactical operations including high-risk warrant service, barricaded subjects, active shooter incidents, and protective details, applying critical decision-making, risk assessment,and operational planning skills under pressure.
• Develop and lead team training to maintain team readiness and operational effectiveness.
• Plan and present detailed operational briefings to diverse audiences, including command level representatives from state, local, and federal agencies, ensuring clear communication and coordinated execution.
• Plan and execute dignitary protection details for state and federal government officials including the President of The United States.
• Certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) after completing a month-long academy and national exam, and acquired the additional role and responsibilities as team medic.
• Fostered strong interagency collaboration by maintaining effective communication and coordination with multiple law enforcement and government entities.
• Served as a team leader on multiple operations, maintaining full accountability for personnel and equipment, consistently achieving mission success with no incidents.

• Independently managed complex law enforcement responsibilities demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and decisive judgment in dynamic situations.
• Collaborated with local and federal agencies to coordinate investigations and apprehension of fugitives, showcasing effective teamwork and communication.
• Conducted community outreach through regular school and courthouse visits, fostering trust and strong relationships with local administrations.
• Ranked in the top 11% (10th out of 93 participants) in the 2022 Top Trooper competition, excelling in job knowledge, physical performance, and critical thinking.

3RD Battalion 2ND Marine Division - Kilo Company

Fireteam & Squad Leader

• Led and mentored teams of 4 to 13 Marines in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments where accountability, adaptability, and precision were critical to mission success.
• Planned and executed complex training operations requiring rapid decision-making, risk assessment, and clear communication across multiple teams and command levels.
• Developed strong leadership and communication skills through personnel management and development, mission planning and briefing, and coordination of training initiatives.
• Trained and evaluated junior Marines, ensuring operational readiness, discipline, and compliance to strict performance standards.
  
• Managed inventory and full-cycle accountability of high-value and mission-critical assets, resulting in a 0% loss rate over four years of service.
  
• Maintained composure and operational effectiveness in dynamic environments often characterized by incomplete information and rapidly evolving mission objectives.
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Combat Marksmanship Coach (Secondary MOS 0933)

• Selected to attend and successfully complete an intensive three week Combat Marksmanship Coach course, earning a secondary MOS through demonstrated expertise in instruction and marksmanship proficiency.
  
• Oversaw and coached groups of three to five Marines, providing personalized, hands on instruction to improve rifle and pistol skills.
  
• Designed and delivered progressive, week long marksmanship training programs, starting with classroom instruction covering firearm safety, shooting fundamentals, and ballistic physics, and advancing through supervised live fire exercises culminating in qualification.
  
• Assessed individual performance, identified skill gaps, and provided targeted corrective coaching, fostering continuous improvement.
  
• Achieved a consistent 100% qualification pass rate among all Marines instructed over multiple training cycles, directly contributing to unit readiness and operational excellence.