Samuel Whisnant
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Grew up in an outdoor oriented family hunting and fishing learning firearms safety, where I was able to learn on different firearms and how to properly use them. Which I carried over to the marine corps, where I was a United States Marine with proven expertise in tactical planning and team leadership. I excel at land navigation and marksmanship, weapons manipulations, tactics, and problem solving. I successfully led small teams in high-stress environments, enhancing mission success through critical thinking and effective training. Committed to excellence in all fields that pertain to the job, I thrive in challenging situations. these skills were heavily utilized while professionally guiding hunters in the field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Guide
Top Gun Outfitters
Goree, Texas
01.2026 - 01.2026
- Led hunters on successful waterfowl hunts while ensuring safety.
- Conducted preparations for the hunts including packing for the hunt and setting up the hunt before the clients arrived.
- Advised clients on what gear to bring pertaining to the hunt to ensure success.
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Executed patrol and security in numerous, diverse terrains.
- Implemented land navigation skills in diverse environments to reach strategic objectives.
- conducted constant training exercises to solidify and excel in my operational and tactical proficiency in infantry skills.
- Engaged in marksmanship training with various weapon systems to secure knowledge and experience on those weapon platforms.
- Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
- Conducted briefs and debriefs to ensure my fellow marines knew all the knowledge needed to complete the mission, successfully and safely, and how to improve in future missions and exercises.
- Successfully led small teams in multiple high stress conditions and diverse settings.
- Conducted vigorous daily physical fitness training to maintain combat readiness and proficiency.
- Maintained and serviced personal and unit weaponry to ensure operational readiness.
- Participated in multiple reconnaissance missions with my small team.
- Trained junior infantrymen in tactics, weapons handling, field survival skills, and land navigation.
- Participated in tactical planning sessions to determine mission objectives, and the most effective means of execution.
- Practiced hand-to-hand combat techniques to prepare for close-quarters combat situations.
- Proficient in every form of land navigation and nautical navigation.
- Operated small boats in multiple settings.
- SUAS operator proficient in flying the PUMA.
- led teams in multiple exercises using ground sensors for offensive, defensive, and intelligence purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kings Mountain High School
Kings Mountain, NC12-2021
Skills
- Land navigation
- Tactical planning
- Team leadership
- Weapons handling
- Explosives handling
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Public speaking
- Intelligence gathering
- Professionalism
- Strong work ethic
- Military training
- Team collaboration
- Marksmanship
- Multitasking capacity
- Integrity and honesty
- Training and development
- Self-aid buddy care (SABC)
- Military bearing
- Firearms expertise
Timeline
Guide
Top Gun Outfitters
01.2026 - 01.2026
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
01.2022 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Kings Mountain High School