Shawn Rickrode

Work History

Plant Manager

Knights Companies

07.2024 - 09.2024

Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.

Commanding Officer, Support Battalion (Lieutenant Colonel)

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Parris Island

06.2021 - 07.2024

Commanded 1000+ personnel in dynamic and challenging environment.
Established and maintained a positive culture that improved morale throughout the battalion that resulted in increased efficiency across all areas of the organization.
Established, communicated, and implemented strategic vision, organizational goals, and unit policies forming cohesive team that worked toward common objectives.
Provided mentorship, guidance, and advice to subordinate leaders, both officers and enlisted, that improved their individual performance, shaped their future careers, and positively impacted personnel at all levels.
Responsible for receiving, screening and preparing 19,000 recruits annually to enter training; managed academic, water survival and martial arts training; coordinated and led recovery and reconditioning of 2000+ injured recruits and made decisions to assess and facilitate their return to training or discharge.
Applied analysis, detailed planning and comprehensive road map to mitigate failures of a system addressing recruit injuries and their physical recovery.
Formed and led a team of experts to include drill instructors, medical officers and certified athletic trainers to increase the return to training rate from 40% to 72% in just 9 months.

Deputy Director, Joint Center for International Security Force Assistance (Lieutenant Colonel)

Joint Staff, Directorate for Joint Force Development

Washington

06.2017 - 06.2021

Second in charge of organization of 30 high caliber military and civilian personnel. Designated as Level III Joint Qualified Officer.
Responsible for recruiting and hiring personnel, planning and oversight of $2.2 million budget, coordination with external Department of Defense (DoD) and international agencies; and advice and counsel to General and Flag Officers on topics regarding the development of partner nation military capabilities
Served as co-lead on a multinational project consisting of 8 nations for development of training, education and doctrine in institutional level advising
This effort was to address shortfalls recognized by a Presidential study focused on development of Iraqi and Afghan defense capabilities
Prepared and delivered dozens of briefings to senior level DoD appointees and military personnel on topics of strategy, policy, doctrine and sales of military equipment and services
Primary author of a revamped doctrinal publication to guide US military components in building relationships with foreign military partners and developing their capabilities and capacity in order to achieve US National Security goals and objectives.

Battalion Executive Officer (Major)

2d Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force

Camp Lejeune

07.2015 - 06.2017

Second in command over a high demand organization of 600+ personnel providing support to ongoing combat operations, specialized security roles for other governmental agencies and garrison law enforcement capabilities for the largest amphibious base in the US
Managed a staff of 90+ personnel responsible for providing best advice and counsel regarding operations, logistics, supply, intelligence and administration
Primarily responsible for oversight of maintenance readiness and supply operations
Received the highest score on the east coast in a comprehensive two-week bi-annual maintenance and supply inspection and the only unit to earn a notable rating
Reduced the perpetual inventory of frustrated parts awaiting induction into repair cycles from $300k to $1900 within the first 6 months of assuming responsibility
Increased maintenance readiness from 76% to 98% over a fleet of 200+ vehicles and other rolling stock.

Student (Major)

Naval War College

Newport

06.2014 - 06.2015

Completed demanding curriculum consisting of over 28,000 pages of reading and over 200 pages of research writing.
Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Earned an MA in National Security and Strategic Studies.

Future Plans Officer (Major)

Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group

Fort Story

07.2011 - 06.2014

Responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of all activities the Marine Corps is tasked with for the development of partner nation capabilities and capacities
Synchronized US Marine Corps units and readiness with Combatant Commands needs and requirements
Mentored and advised six battalions from the Republic of Georgia to conduct combat operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan
Served a Deputy Officer in Charge for a team responsible for a 6-month training program of the Georgian 31st Light Infantry Battalion for counter-insurgency operations alongside US Marine Forces
Conducted the assessment and evaluation of 5 other Georgian units and provided reports to responsible Combatant Commanders on their ability to conduct counter-insurgency operations in support of coalition operations
Served as the director for a course to address planning and execution of USMC engagement with partner military forces
The course was as an elective at Naval Postgraduate School and Marine Corps Command and Staff College.

Company Grade Officer (2nd Lieutenant - Captain)

Various Units

12.2001 - 05.2011

Graduated in top 10% of The Basic School which is a demanding 6-month course to prepare newly commissioned officers for service in the Marine Corps
Led a platoon of 52 Marines in support of combat operations during the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003
Logged 160,000 miles of convoy support to ensure delivery of essential needs to combat forces
Provided supervisory duties over law enforcement and security functions to a 244 square mile Department of Defense installation, which included a daytime population of 100,000+
Served as physical security officer for one of the largest amphibious bases in the world, providing assessments and security monitoring oversight to critical infrastructure and secure facilities
While based out of Camp Fallujah, Iraq served as the lead for developing Iraqi Police, Corrections and Border Forces
Served as Anti-terrorism Officer for a unit forward deployed in the Middle East, conducting threat vulnerability assessments and developing mitigation plans to combat potential threats
Served as the liaison to the Naval Commander of US Central Command and as the lead planner for 5 exercises with foreign militaries
Associate Professor of Naval Science at The Citadel
Taught at the sophomore and above level for Evolution of Warfare, Amphibious Warfare, and Leadership and Ethics to over 1000 students
Developed an intensive preparatory program for Officers Candidates School that resulted in Honor or Distinguished Graduates in every cycle that The Citadel had representatives attending
Led the planning and execution of an on campus adventure race that attracted over 700 participants annually and raised $40,000 in scholarship funds over three years.

Enlisted Marine (Private to Staff Sergeant)

Various Units

11.1991 - 12.2001

Completed Recruit Training in February 1992
Served with Anti-Terrorism unit in Mogadishu, Somalia from June-Nov 1993
Conducted Non-combatant evacuation operations in Albania and Zaire
Served as Scout Sniper
Instructed Urban Sniper and Reconnaissance and Surveillance Courses
Graduated from The Citadel in 3 years with a 3.2 GPA.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Plant Manager

Commanding Officer, Support Battalion (Lieutenant Colonel)

Deputy Director, Joint Center for International Security Force Assistance (Lieutenant Colonel)

Battalion Executive Officer (Major)

Student (Major)

Future Plans Officer (Major)

Company Grade Officer (2nd Lieutenant - Captain)

Enlisted Marine (Private to Staff Sergeant)

Education

Master of Arts - National Security And Strategic Studies

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Military Affairs

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