Tanner Huffman
United States Marine Corps
Gulfport,MS
8
years of professional experience
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Highly experienced training, communications and artillery professional with proficiency in setting up equipment, verifying target areas and keeping personnel safe. Detail-oriented and skilled with excellent planning, prioritization and multitasking abilities.
Highly skilled defense professional with robust experience in fire direction control and tactical operations. Adept at analyzing complex data, coordinating precise artillery fire, and ensuring mission success through strategic planning. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptable to changing scenarios, and consistently delivers reliable results. Proficient in communication, critical thinking, and advanced problem-solving, ensuring operational excellence and safety.
Work History
Fire Direction Control Specialist
5 Years- Calculated target coordinates for artillery operations to ensure accurate firing. and firing data for artillery units.
- Calculated target coordinates and firing data for artillery units.
- Monitored and adjusted mission parameters, ensuring accurate firing data for artillery units.
- Monitored, adjusted, and recorded all changes to mission parameters.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating weapons systems.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on communications systems and equipment.
- Developed communication procedures, enhancing coordination between Fire Direction Control Centers and supported elements.
- Identified potential problems with communications networks and troubleshot them accordingly.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on communications systems and equipment as needed.
- Utilized various software applications to input, analyze, store, and retrieve data related to tactical operations.
- Provided technical advice on munitions employment, optimizing operational effectiveness in combat scenarios.
- Played an essential role in providing the DOD and Marine Corps with a new weapon system capability.
- Coordinated fire support operations to ensure effective artillery deployment and targeting accuracy.
- Analyzed and interpreted data from various fire control systems to optimize mission outcomes.
- Collaborated with joint forces to synchronize fire missions, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Led after-action reviews to assess mission effectiveness and identify areas for process improvement.
Shift Leader
7 Months- Provided exceptional customer service and maintained a positive attitude throughout the shift.
- Trained staff on job duties and safety protocols to enhance operational readiness.
- Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
- Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
- Scheduled team members for shifts based on business needs and customer demand.
- Maintained an organized work environment by delegating tasks to staff.
- Inspected food preparation areas to uphold sanitation standards and ensure compliance.
- Verified that cash drawers contained correct amounts of money during opening and closing shifts.
Landscape Foreman
1 Year- Oversaw planting, mulching, and edging across landscape areas to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Coordinated and scheduled crews to ensure timely project completion and optimal resource utilization.
- Inspected landscapes after installation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Conducted inspections of completed landscapes to verify adherence to quality standards.
- Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
Driving Range Consultant
10 Months- Developed and implemented customized strategies to meet client needs.
- Developed new methods for data collection and analysis techniques to enhance project outcomes.
- Conducted research and analysis of market trends, customer behaviors, and competitive landscape.
- Conducted research and analysis of market trends, customer behaviors, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
- Collaborated with clients to create targeted action plans addressing specific challenges and objectives.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Skills
Clear communication
Technical writing
Task prioritization
Team collaboration
Leadership skills abilities
Conflict resolution
Team collaboration
Tactical listening
Communications operation
Tactical listening
Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Pioneered the stand-up of a first-of-its-kind U.S. Marine Corps weapons capability, helping build and operationalize the Marine Corps’ inaugural ground-launched Tomahawk missile unit from the ground up.
- Served as a key operational leader and primary weapons-system operator during the development and fielding of the Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System, supporting system integration, testing, evaluation, and operational validation.
- Drove cross-functional execution across government and industry partners, coordinating closely with U.S. Navy and joint-force stakeholders, NAVAIR, Lockheed Martin, Oshkosh, and other defense contractors to identify challenges, refine system capabilities, and advance program objectives.
- Contributed directly to a historic weapons-system milestone as a key operator during the Marine Corps’ first successful ground-launched Tomahawk test fire, validating a new long-range precision-strike capability and advancing the Corps’ ability to conduct distributed fires.
- Operated effectively in a highly experimental and rapidly evolving environment, bridging operational requirements with engineering, testing, and industry efforts to transform an emerging concept into a functioning combat capability.
Timeline
Fire Direction Control Specialist
United States Marine Corps
01.2021 - 01.2026Read More
Shift Leader
Chic-Fil-A
06.2020 - 01.2021Read More
Landscape Foreman
San Antonio Lawn Care
05.2019 - 05.2020Read More
Driving Range Consultant
San Pedro Driving Range
03.2018 - 01.2019Read More
Northeast Lakeview College
Some College (No Degree) from Business Administration
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Mississippi State University
Some College (No Degree) from Business Administration
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