Steven Drake
San Diego,CA
Summary
Versatile Staff Sergeant with a distinguished career in the United States Marine Corps, showcasing leadership qualities and sales experience. Excelled in enhancing team capabilities and driving mission success, with a proven track record in safety compliance and customer relations. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and adaptability, ensuring operational excellence and strategic sales achievements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
11.2022 - Current
- Led and managed all training, technical education, mentoring, counseling, certifications, qualifications, and licensing requirements, ensuring alignment with the commander's intent and mission objectives.
- Facilitated the development of leadership skills for assigned Marines, providing guidance to enhance Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) expertise and professionalism, contributing to overall mission success.
- Administered the unit's Drug Demand Reduction Program as the Substance Abuse Control Officer, overseeing alcohol and drug testing, and maintaining accurate records in compliance with regulatory standards.
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Drive the successful execution of sales targets by ensuring the RSS shipping mission aligns with established quality standards.
- Oversee the sales process from contact to contract, continuously optimizing strategies to enhance conversion rates.
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans, ensuring clear communication of objectives and focused efforts toward achieving goals.
- Set performance objectives for sales teams and analyze results to refine and improve sales tactics.
- Maximize lead generation by tracking prospecting activities daily, weekly, and monthly, and adjusting strategies as needed to improve outcomes.
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
12.2013 - 04.2022
- Conducted comprehensive maintenance and inspection of the AV-8B Harrier ejection seat systems, ensuring all components, including seat pan, harnesses, firing mechanisms, and deployment systems, met operational and safety standards.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot mechanical and electrical issues within the ejection seat system, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools to ensure system reliability during emergency situations.
- Performed complex repairs and modifications to ejection seat components, replacing damaged parts, and ensuring compliance with military safety and operational specifications.
- Trained and mentored junior mechanics and aircrew on ejection seat safety, operational procedures, and emergency protocols.
- Ensured the operational readiness of the aircraft ejection seat system, contributing to the safety and mission success of the AV-8B Harrier fleet.
Education
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Trident University International
Cypress, CA10-2025
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Trident University International
Cypress, CA10-2024
Skills
- Strong teamwork
- Customer relations skills
- Sales experience
- Safety compliance
- Leadership qualities
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team building
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
11.2022 - Current
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
04.2020 - 11.2022
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
12.2013 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Trident University International
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Trident University International
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