Thomas Gatton II
Colton,OR
Summary
Highly motivated, effective communicator and problem solver with successful background across 10+ years in the Marines. Able to work well with team members and groups from diverse backgrounds. Works well under challenging and stressful situations. Flexible, organized and skilled at handling multiple tasks and managing priorities in fast-paced, changing environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Country Christian School
Molalla, OR
08.2021 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Childrens Pastor
The Country Church
Molalla, Oregon
09.2020 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
Portland, OR
11.2016 - 11.2020
- Created and maintained strong alliances with local colleges and trade schools to establish trusted relationship and continuous funnel of applicants.
- Proactively identified and solved complex recruitment problems impacting employer short- and long-term success.
- Contacted potential employees about job openings.
- Recruited over 150 young men and woman.
- Expanded market share by effectively targeting prospects and closing sales contracts for successful conversion.
- Trained and monitored newer recruiters in successful strategies for areas such as interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Built and strengthened relationships with representatives of local college campuses in order to create a solid pipeline.
- Cold-called potential employees.
- Conducted interviews to ensure solid cultural alignment between client and candidate.
- Trained and certified 7 recruiters.
Combat Engineer (MOS 1371)
United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, Japan
06.2013 - 10.2016
- Led diverse group of individuals consisting of both American and foreign defense forces.
- Planned and executed Qhan Quest in Mongolia, built a two story school, with 28 American Soldiers, 20 Mongolian Soldiers, and 30 Marines.
- Made roads, bridges, and ferries for proper vehicle convoys.
- Achieved number one on all performance evaluations in 11 years or military service.
- Trained and supervised in vertical construction, bridging, masonry, and demolitions.
- Tested soils and materials to assess adequacy for supporting foundations, concrete and other materials.
- Maintained open and effective communications with project teams through stand-up meetings to increase productivity.
- Directed engineering-related activities at project sites.
- Maintained composure and charisma in highly stressful situations within physically demanding environments.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
Washington D.C., DC
11.2009 - 06.2013
- Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations.
- Oversaw daily command for squad of 12 Marines demonstrating strong moral character, intellect and respect.
- Developed and maintained unit's daily personnel accountability report for 12 Marines.
- Evaluated rapidly changing conditions and provided decisive leadership to cultivate effective and well-planned team movements.
- Facilitated conflict-resolution by implementing protocols and investigating issues through resolution.
- Conducted over 300 funerals at Arlington National Cemetery.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades and accounted for all weapons.
Manager
Fedex Field
Landover , MD
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Led employee performance reviews and discussed improvement strategies with each team member.
- In charge of over 20 suites at Fedex Stadium.
- Maintained open and professional team relationships to quickly identify and resolve issues.
- Greeted and assisted all customers during games.
- Trained current employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles at all times.
- Coached new team members on job tasks and performance strategies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Restaurant And Culinary Management
American Military University
Bachelor of Theology - Bible And Theology
Multnomah University
Portland, OR05.2023
High School Diploma -
Badger State Baptist High School
Milwaukee, WI06.2008
Skills
- Strong verbal communicator
- Exceptionally organized
- Coordinating personnel
- Quality management
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent team-builder
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Tactical training
- Public and media relations
- Analytical thinking
- Training
- Attentive listening
- Small arms weapons specialist
- HAZMAT handling
- Effective team leader
- Firearms safety training
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in 2014/2016/2017/2018
- Received Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
- Trained in Suicide awareness, which resulted in getting multiple people help.
- Received 8 “exceeds expectations” ratings on performance reviews.
- Sales - Consistently generated additional revenue through skilled sales techniques.
Timeline
Teacher
Country Christian School
08.2021 - Current
Childrens Pastor
The Country Church
09.2020 - Current
Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
11.2016 - 11.2020
Combat Engineer (MOS 1371)
United States Marine Corps
06.2013 - 10.2016
Manager
Fedex Field
08.2011 - 02.2012
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
11.2009 - 06.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Restaurant And Culinary Management
American Military University
Bachelor of Theology - Bible And Theology
Multnomah University
High School Diploma -
Badger State Baptist High School