Oliver Adams
Missoula,MT
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Martial Arts Instructor
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Yakima, Washington
02.2026 - Current
- Conduct close-combat training, build warrior ethos, and instill core values alongside physical and mental discipline.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to students' skill levels and goals.
- Mentored junior instructors, sharing best practices and teaching methods.
- Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Led group sparring sessions to teach defensive strategies and skills.
Combat Marksmanship Coach
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Yakima, Washington
11.2025 - Current
- Instructed and evaluated Marines on the firing line during annual rifle qualification and the combat pistol program.
- Give extensive instruction on weapon fundamentals, optics, coaching techniques, and range safety regulations.
- Oversee dry-fire and live-fire range evolutions and ensure unit readiness.
- Explained ballistics theory and its application in various environmental conditions.
Detention Officer
Missoula County Sheriff's Office
Missoula, Montana
06.2025 - Current
- Supervised inmates in a detention facility to ensure safety and security.
- Monitored inmate behavior and reported incidents to senior officers.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, mail sorting and answering telephones.
- Subdued and restrained resisting inmates using hands and feet while employing defensive tactics and approved non-lethal weapons.
- Use of facility radios to communicate with other officers of inmate movement, emergencies, and day to day activities.
Fire Support Marine
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Yakima, Washington
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinated artillery, mortars, HIMARS, naval gunfire, and close air support with infantry units.
- Established and managed digital and voice communication networks to connect front line and support assets.
- Shape battle space with indirect and direct fires to ensure mission success.
- Instructed junior Marines on proper use of all procedures of call for fire to ensure safe and accurate procedures are followed
- Worked along side various Marine Units, Army Fire Support and mortar teams, and allied countries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Jospeh High School
Santa Maria, CA06-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology
The University of Montana
Missoula, MTSkills
- Defensive tactics
- Weapon fundamentals
- Conflict resolution
- Team coordination
- Communication skills
- Situational awareness
- Leadership qualities
- Decision making
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Martial Arts Instructor
United States Marine Corps Reserve
02.2026 - Current
Combat Marksmanship Coach
United States Marine Corps Reserve
11.2025 - Current
Detention Officer
Missoula County Sheriff's Office
06.2025 - Current
Fire Support Marine
United States Marine Corps Reserve
02.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Saint Jospeh High School
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology
The University of Montana