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Shawn M. Porter

Council Bluffs,IA

Summary

Retired from the Marine Corps after serving for 12+ years as a Watch Team Chief serving on the Marine Corps Operations Center for the National Military Command Center out of the Pentagon. Working with a senior team to maintain all Operations within the Marine Corps 24/7 year-round. The team's attention to detail and dedication to duty maintained communications and the decision-making process for the entire Department of Defense from the Generals Officers to the President of the United States.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Armed Security Officer

Clark International
09.2022 - Current
  • Performed duties such as surveilling, patrolling, maintaining peace and order and ensuring safety of lives and property.
  • Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills to handle all kinds of situations that may present themselves in line of duty to ensure peaceful resolution.
  • Increased work performance efficiency by developing more comprehendible and efficient data filling system and dissemination for all parties involved.
  • Working either on my own or as two-man team securing sites with as many as 500+ guest.

United States Marine

United State Marine Corps
08.2010 - 11.2022

Watch Team Chief, Marine Corps Operations Center

United States Marine Corps
03.2021 - 11.2022
  • Utilized leadership, communication, and coordination skills to assist Commandant of the Marine Corps to maintain contact between military command centers and Department of Defense worldwide 24/7 all year round.
  • Maintained establishment of critical communications between Marine Corps Operations Center and 2 other alternate locations set up for emergency operations.
  • Utilized attention to detail toward managing and maintaining storage and dissemination of classified material resulting in no loss of any classified material.
  • Developed and improved Standard Operating Procedures for team to increase security and efficiency in filing, acquiring, and updating contact roster for all Generals and VIP personnel within entire command structure ensuring 0% communications failure.

Current Fires Chief, First Marine Division

United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - 03.2021
  • Liaising between both 1st Marine Division and 11th Marine Regiment and all other lower echelons organizations to promote efficient communication and collaboration.
  • Managed team of 25 Marines. Disseminating and managing project and training requirements. Increased teams' operational output by 150%.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment on global operations.
  • Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.

Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC)

Light Armor Reconnaissance Battalion
06.2018 - 01.2019
  • Used coordination and communication skills to ensure cooperation between multiple departments and groups to ensure a cohesive operation in high pressure projects
  • Trained personnel in the skills and knowledge required to coordinate between multiple groups in multiple situations within project scopes.
  • Worked with team members and other personnel to coordinate and deploy personnel and resources.
  • Developed, strengthened and maintained plans for various contingencies and emergency situations.

Battalion Fire Support Team Chief

1st Battalion 10th Marines
04.2015 - 06.2018
  • Chief over multiple teams, and provided training, guidance, mentoring for all members under my supervision
  • Utilized the same skills to provide training to other groups outside of my organization to improve coordination and improve relations between all involved
  • Utilized project management skills to develop and implement new procedures and training to improve efficiency and stability in a local operating area
  • Utilized organizational and management skills to maintain high end resources and equipment for multiple teams
  • Ensuring resources and equipment were fully equipped and maintained in working and operational readiness.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.

Assistant Fires Chief

Headquarters Battery 10th Marine Regiment
02.2015 - 04.2018
  • Maintained accountability of all personnel and training statuses to ensure all training requirements are met by personnel within each section
  • Continued to develop and train personnel through supervision, mentoring, guidance, counseling, and evaluating them on performance of their duties
  • Worked as a Marine Combat Marksmanship Coach for three ranges instructing over 120 Marines in Rifle qualification
  • I achieved a 100% passing rate with an average score of 312 (expert) compared to my colleagues who averaged at 89% passing rate with an average score of 289 point (sharpshooter).

Military Intelligence Analyst

2nd Marine Regiment
05.2013 - 02.2015
  • Managed the daily administrative responsibilities of the section as well as assisted with the Security Management of the Regiment
  • Supervised, trained, and counseled subordinates within the section to ensure the daily production requirements are met with efficiency and accuracy
  • Due to reorganization of the unit, acted as the sole person to establish the proper communications and procedures in conjunction with the Division Security Manager, Base Police Military Office, and the Units Medical Officer to ensure that the over 2,000 Marines with Security clearances where still within the new regulations
  • The Unit was only given a week to accomplish this task and through my attention to detail and perseverance I was able to complete the task being the only Regiment in the Division to do so.
  • Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
  • Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
  • Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Military Intelligence Analyst

3rd Intelligence Battalion
05.2011 - 05.2013
  • Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
  • Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
  • Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
  • Conducted detailed data analysis to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets.
  • Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.

Education

High school diploma -

Ralston High School
Ralston, NE
05.2009

Skills

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
  • Self-Motivated
  • Communication
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Information Security
  • Top Secret Security Clearance

Accomplishments

  • In 2022 was awarded Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for my superior performance of my duties and service to my country.
  • In 2018 was awarded second Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for my superior performance of my duties.
  • In 2015 was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for Marine Corps Installation East as Coach of The Year for 2015.
  • 4 x Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2013, 2016, 2019 and 2022)
  • 1 x National Defense Service Medal (2010)
  • 1 x Global War on Terrorism Medal (2011)
  • 1 x Korean Defense Service Medal (2012)
  • 2 x Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2013 and 2018)
  • 1 x Certificate of Commendation (2013)
  • 2 x Letter of Appreciation for Instructor of the week (2015)

Certification

  • Recruit Training 29 Aug 2010 - 25 Nov 2010
  • Marine Combat Training 30 Nov 2010 - 21 Dec 2010
  • Marine Air-Ground Task Force Intelligence Specialist Entry 07 Feb 2011 - 06 May 2011
  • Intelligence Specialist 06 May 2011
  • Personal Financial Management 27 Sep 2011
  • High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) Operator 13 Oct 2011
  • Cyber Awareness 04 Jan 2011
  • Terrorism Awareness 12 Jan 2012
  • Counseling for Marines 17 Sep 2012
  • Leading Marines 30 Oct 2012
  • Spelling 31 Oct 2012
  • Corporal's Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) Program 23 May 2013
  • Identity Dominance System 2014
  • Semper Fit Basic 02 Sep 2014
  • Semper Fit Advance 02 Sep 2014
  • Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Coach 20 Oct 2014 - 07 Nov 2014
  • Marine Artillery Scout Observer (MASOC) 19 Aug 2015 - 29 Sep 2015
  • Fire Support Marine (FSM) 30 Sep 2015 - 29 Oct 2015
  • Watch Officer / Watch Chief 08 Jan 2016
  • Sergeants Course Online 16 Dec 2016 - 30 Dec 2016
  • Risk Management for Small Unit Leader 06 Apr 2017
  • Test Proctor Certification 23 May 2017
  • Sergeants Course 30 May 2017 - 28 Jun 2017
  • Joint Terminal Attack Controller 12 May 2017
  • Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System 20 Sep 2019
  • Marine Corps Planning Process 06 Jan 2020
  • Precision Strike Suite for Special Operations Forces (PSS-SOF) 28 Jan 2020
  • Fire Support Chief 22 Jan 2020 - 06 Mar 2020
  • Certification HEMI/LESD/X-26E TASER Exposure 13 Mar 2020
  • Records Management 28 Apr 2020
  • Risk Management for Staff Non-Commissioned Officers 05 Jan 2021
  • Operations Planning 08 Jan 2022
  • Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Career Course 09 Jan 2022
  • Basic Life Support National CPR Foundations 18 Jun 2022

Timeline

Armed Security Officer

Clark International
09.2022 - Current

Watch Team Chief, Marine Corps Operations Center

United States Marine Corps
03.2021 - 11.2022

Current Fires Chief, First Marine Division

United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - 03.2021

Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC)

Light Armor Reconnaissance Battalion
06.2018 - 01.2019

Battalion Fire Support Team Chief

1st Battalion 10th Marines
04.2015 - 06.2018

Assistant Fires Chief

Headquarters Battery 10th Marine Regiment
02.2015 - 04.2018

Military Intelligence Analyst

2nd Marine Regiment
05.2013 - 02.2015

Military Intelligence Analyst

3rd Intelligence Battalion
05.2011 - 05.2013

United States Marine

United State Marine Corps
08.2010 - 11.2022

High school diploma -

Ralston High School

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