Prince Bustos
Camarillo,CA
Summary
Highly motivated employee with the desire for new challenges. Excels in high-pressure environments through diligent attention to detail and quick decision making. Skillfully leads subordinates in diverse situations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Advisor
U.S. Marine Corps
Port Hueneme, CA
10.2019 - Current
- Advised management on proper employment of equipment and personnel.
- Assisted in the organization's training plan.
- Evaluated employees performance in operations.
- Supervised maintenance of gear and equipment.
Combat Instructor
U.S. Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton , CA
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Provided instruction to personnel on weapons handling and combat tactics.
- Developed and implemented training programs for military personnel in the use of firearms, explosives, hand-to-hand combat, and other combat techniques.
- Coordinated with other instructors to ensure efficient delivery of specialized training courses.
- Supervised live fire drills to instruct troops on proper firing techniques.
- Inspected equipment prior to use by troops to ensure safety guidelines were met.
- Evaluated performance levels of trainees after completion of each course segment.
- Trained personnel in the safe operation and maintenance of all assigned weapons systems.
- Organized range activities including target practice, qualification tests, and tactical maneuvers.
Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton , CA
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Provided tactical and technical guidance to Platoon personnel.
- Organized, supervised and coordinated platoon training activities.
- Conducted performance counseling of subordinates in the platoon.
- Ensured compliance with orders from higher headquarters.
- Maintained unit discipline by enforcing standards of conduct and military regulations.
- Managed administrative duties such as tracking attendance records for drills, evaluations and other events.
- Supervised the preparation of all platoon documents including reports, evaluations, rosters.
- Coordinated with other staff officers for necessary supplies, services and support for the platoon's mission readiness.
- Inspected equipment prior to use in order to ensure proper functioning condition.
- Assisted in developing operational strategies for combat missions.
Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton , CA
07.2011 - 09.2014
- Provided guidance to squad members on tactical operations, battle drills, and mission objectives.
- Conducted daily maintenance checks on weapons and equipment.
- Coordinated with higher command to ensure successful completion of missions.
- Maintained accountability of personnel and equipment during operations.
- Tracked ammunition expenditures during operational deployments.
- Managed casualty evacuation plans for wounded personnel during combat operations.
- Utilized radio communication devices to coordinate movement of troops within an area of operation.
- Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations.
Recruiter
U.S. Marine Corps
San Francisco, CA
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
- Researched emerging trends in recruitment technology and techniques.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Participated in local job fairs and recruitment events for prospective hiring.
- Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline.
Infantry Mortarman
U.S. Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton , CA
09.2004 - 06.2008
- Conducted regular maintenance on assigned weapons systems and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Performed daily inspections of all weapon systems and related components in order to detect any defects or malfunctions.
- Assisted in the development of firing tables for mortars in order to accurately determine range, trajectory, and charge settings for effective fire missions.
- Carried out pre-combat checks prior to mission execution as part of a standard operating procedure.
- Managed ammunition supply for mortar teams during field exercises by ensuring that adequate supplies were available at all times.
- Prepared detailed reports on all activities related to mortars usage during field operations.
- Transported mortars from one location to another using appropriate vehicles or air transportation methods.
- Supervised loading, unloading of ammunition onto, from vehicles while adhering to established safety protocols.
- Directed crewmembers on proper aiming points when engaging targets with direct fire weapons such as machine guns or grenade launchers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newark Memorial High School
Newark, CA06-1999
Skills
- Student Development
- Academic Counseling
- Presentations and Public Speaking
- Career Planning
- Overseeing Training
- Operational Planning
- Team Management
- Building Morale
- Talent Management
Affiliations
- Trains in martial arts for over 20 years in multiple disciplines.
- Journaling
- Weightlifting
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Combat Action Ribbon
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Timeline
Military Advisor
U.S. Marine Corps
10.2019 - Current
Combat Instructor
U.S. Marine Corps
09.2016 - 09.2019
Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
10.2014 - 09.2016
Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Marine Corps
07.2011 - 09.2014
Recruiter
U.S. Marine Corps
06.2008 - 06.2011
Infantry Mortarman
U.S. Marine Corps
09.2004 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Newark Memorial High School
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