Phillip Russell
Louisville,KY
Summary
Proficient and adaptable leader with a broad and effective skillset resulting from 8 years of enlisted active duty service in the USMC coupled with a Bachelor of Arts in Management degree.
Military service yielded the opportunity to fill multiple collateral duties such as Victim Advocate, Accountable Mail Chief, Substance Abuse Control Officer, and Planning and Operations Chief. These roles have molded a versatile and creative asset to any organization.
Interpersonal skills have been honed through education and experience and then practiced in a multitude of multicultural, real-world scenarios often involving intense conflicts.
Resourceful, empathetic, and impactful team player with a desire to serve.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
United States Marine Corps
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare and social services.
- Completed all training requirements related to information privacy and victim advocacy process to provide competent, sensitive response to victims of sexual assault.
- Spearheaded awareness surrounding sexual assault, sexual harassment, and domestic violence through public speaking.
- Provided written and verbal reports regarding sensitive matters pertaining to individual victims' situations to senior military and civilian officials, law enforcement personnel, and legal personnel.
- Created quarterly publications and info graphics utilized on military installations to educate military members in regards to sexual assault prevention resulting in over 20 new education materials being distributed.
- Accompanied victims to court to provide support and to clarify processes and procedures.
- Liaised with members of the military and civilian legal system and law enforcement agencies on behalf of each victim.
- Developed safety plans to meet victims' needs.
- Attended inter-agency meetings and networked to create community partnerships in efforts to provide a safe environment and support victims of assault related traumas.
Ground Combat Element Operations Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations to include tracking of training requirements, time keeping, personnel administration requests, and pay and leave requests.
- Maintained records and submitted oral reports pertaining to those records on a daily basis to unit leadership.
- Analyzed intelligence reports and integrated changes to training and personnel management and staffing based on research.
- Provided classroom instruction to members of the unit averaging in 20 hours of instruction per week.
- Monitored company inventory of communication equipment including computers and radios to keep stock levels and databases updated ensuring the needs of personnel were always met.
- Organized the efficient support of five training evolutions which resulted in the education of over 14,000 Marines.
- Managed the Military Postal Program for the unit which resulted in the efficient organization and delivery of all certified mail.
Machine Gun Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Coordinated fire suppression actions with air operations and local emergency response entities.
- Briefed leaders on readiness, equipment status and enemy locations in high-risk combat situations.
- Led reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements both written and verbally to leadership personnel.
- Provided over 10 hours of classroom instruction per week regarding appropriate weapons handling and employment in accordance with regulations.
- Evaluated 39 Marines regarding combat readiness skills in preparation for combat deployments to Central Command.
- Maintained control and accountability of $815,000.00 of serialized gear, optics, and weapons which resulted in mission success and fiscal balance.
Machine Gun Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Advised the Platoon Commanders on Machine Gun Employment.
- Worked closely with the Machine Gun Squad leader to ensure training and personnel needs were met.
- Supported the needs of the Machine Gun squad through maintaining training data and statistics, maintaining education reports, and ensuring medical needs of personnel were met to enforce the highest standard of training and readiness.
- Led team of 7 Marines while providing training in tactics and Machine Gun operations.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in various shooting positions in accordance with Marine Corps warfighting publications.
- Conducted patrols efficiently and effectively over diverse terrain.
- Learned appropriate advising tactics and communications skills concerning operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings.
Education
Executive Master - Public Administration
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA12.2023
High School Diploma -
Azle High School
Azle, TX06.2012
Skills
- Weapons Training and Handling
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Public Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Persuasion and Negotiation
- Travel Management
- Classroom Instruction
- Conflict Resolution
- Records Management
Certification
- CPR/Basic Life Saver
- Combat Life Saver
- Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
- Lethal Weapons Handling
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA)
- Non-Lethal Weapons Handling
- Licensed Real Estate Agent
- Ground Combat Operations Data and Mapping
Timeline
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
United States Marine Corps
10.2020 - 09.2021
Ground Combat Element Operations Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
03.2019 - 10.2020
Machine Gun Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
09.2017 - 03.2019
Machine Gun Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
01.2014 - 08.2017
Executive Master - Public Administration
Golden Gate University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Golden Gate University
High School Diploma -
Azle High School
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