Raul Rodriguez
Senior JROTC Instructor
El Paso,TX
Summary
Highly trained Department of Defense (DOD) professional with over 40 years of experience in leadership, training, and education. Experienced in operational as well as administrative duties pertaining to operating any military structured organization. Extensive marksmanship experience, ranging from being assigned as a Marine Corps Infantryman, competing in the Marine Corps Competition-in-Arms Program w/the M14, M16A2, Beretta 9mm, & Colt .45. Certified NRA shooting coach and serve as Marine Corps JROTC marksmanship instructor. Trained in hostage survival, resistance to interrogation, contingency planning for emergency situations, & surveillance/counter surveillance measures.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Leadership Education Teacher (Marine Corps JROTC)
El Paso ISD, Brownsville ISD, & San Benito CISD
El Paso, Brownsville, & San Benito, TX
07.2000 - Current
- Taught a multi-subject 4 year curriculum in Leadership Education.
- Instructed & coached the marksmanship, drill, color guard, physical training, & orienteering teams.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Created and developed lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both group and individual work.
- Supervised the Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
Executive Officer, Weapons Repair,& Armory Officer
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA
07.1994 - 07.2000
- Served as the Company Commander's second in command & technical advisor on all ordnance related matters.
- Managed the activities of personnel engaged in recovery, salvage, & maintenance of weapons systems (small arms & artillery).
- Maintained accountability of sensitive items through daily inventory, secure storage and proper equipment issuing documentation.
- Guaranteed strict accountability by safeguarding weapons and ammunition, accounting for equipment valued at $3-$4 million.
- Coordinated with leadership to verify support for deployment and redeployment operations.
Platoon Commander
United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, Japan
07.1991 - 07.1994
- Responsible for the welfare, discipline, & training of a 30+ platoon.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Conducted routine counseling & job performance evaluations.
- Trained platoon in force protection: Rear Area Security
Intelligence Chief/Rear Area Security Instructor
United States Marine Corps
MCAS New River, N.C.
07.1988 - 07.1991
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for the squadron commander.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Processed background checks & security clearances for designated personnel.
- Instructed personnel in counter terrorism awareness.
- Served as unit tactical rear area security instructor (Force Protection)
Wpns Repair Technician/Rear Area Security Instruct
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA
07.1984 - 07.1988
- Maintained inventory of repair supplies and ordered parts as needed.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Implemented preventive maintenance measures to decrease emergent issues.
- Conducted diagnostic procedures to determine root cause of customer problems and provide accurate repair recommendations.
- Trained artillery unit in infantry tactics for rear area security & infantry patrolling.
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA
07.1980 - 07.1984
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Led fire teams during battle drills and training exercises.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- When assigned to the camp guard, kept watch; maintaining order & protected persons and property.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Education
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX 01.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX 03.2021 - Current
Skills
Mission execution
undefinedAdditional Information
Military Schools: Infantry Training School, Water Safety Survival Instructor (WSSI) school, Survival/Evasion/Resistance/Escape (SERE) school, Airborne (Jump) school, Winter Survival school, Tactical Rear Area Security course, 3rd Marine Division Counter-Terrorism course, Instructor Training school, Curriculum Developer's course, Non-Commissioned Officer's Basic Course, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer's (SNCO) course, Warfighting Skills Program, Amphibious Warfighting School (AWSNP) Non-Resident course, Warrant Officer Basic Course (TBS), & Ordnance Officer's course.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At El Paso
03.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - General Education
Central Texas College
01.2014 - 11.2015
Leadership Education Teacher (Marine Corps JROTC)
El Paso ISD, Brownsville ISD, & San Benito CISD
07.2000 - Current
Executive Officer, Weapons Repair,& Armory Officer
United States Marine Corps
07.1994 - 07.2000
Platoon Commander
United States Marine Corps
07.1991 - 07.1994
Intelligence Chief/Rear Area Security Instructor
United States Marine Corps
07.1988 - 07.1991
Wpns Repair Technician/Rear Area Security Instruct
United States Marine Corps
07.1984 - 07.1988
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
07.1980 - 07.1984