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Thomas Jacobsen

San Diego,CA

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience as an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps, excelling in organizational leadership and operational planning. Successfully directed a 500-member training organization, fostering teamwork and accountability. Proven track record in training development and communication, enhancing multinational interoperability during high-stakes exercises. Committed to continuous improvement and mission success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Company Commander

United States Marine Corps
05.2025 - Current
  • Directed operations and personnel development for a 500-member training organization, managing the successful onboarding, instruction, and graduation of new team members through intensive 13-week programs.
  • Supervised and developed a team of 40+ instructors and staff, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
  • Oversaw planning, logistics, and cross-functional coordination to execute large-scale training initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and organizational standards.

Assistant Operations Officer

United States Marine Corps
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Deployed to South Korea as a liaison officer during combined and joint exercises, enabling real-time coordination between U.S. and allied forces and improving interoperability across multiple echelons.
  • Assisted the S-3 in planning, coordinating, and executing all battalion-level training and operations; ensured alignment with higher headquarters’ intent and timelines.
  • Led planning efforts and served as Officer-in-Charge for three major battalion field training exercises, synchronizing fires, logistics, maneuver, and external enablers to achieve training objectives.


Infantry Platoon Commander

United States Marine Corps
02.2023 - 12.2024
  • Led a 36-member team through a high-readiness deployment to the Indo-Pacific region, managing day-to-day operations, personnel development, and mission execution in dynamic environments.
  • Planned and executed integrated training exercises with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), enhancing multinational interoperability and cross-cultural operational effectiveness.
  • Oversaw all aspects of training, mentorship, and tactical employment of personnel, cultivating leadership, accountability, and readiness in a high-performance team.

College Football Coach

United States Naval Academy Sprint Football
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Coached and mentored eleven Players on the Defensive Line, which led the league in points and yards against, ultimately leading to an undefeated season and championship.
  • Responsible for developing the daily practice schedule, breaking down film, and creating the weekly game plan.
  • Simultaneously served as the team's Operations Officer, responsible for daily logistics, transportation, lodging, meals, and coordination with away teams for use of their facilities before games.

Northern Tier Interpreter

Boy Scouts of America
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Led groups of 10-14 Boy Scouts, ages 12-16, on trips of up to two weeks through the boundary waters of Minnesota.
  • Taught skills including wilderness survival, wilderness first aid, navigation, and teamwork.
  • Total over 250 miles traveled in five weeks via canoe.

Catholic Missionary

Fellowship of Catholic University Students
03.2019 - 03.2019
  • Provided medical aid and developed infrastructure in areas of need in Lima, Peru.

Education

Infantry Officer Course
Quantico, VA
02-2023

National Outdoor Leadership School
Palmer, AK
07-2018

The Basic School
Quantico, VA
06-2022

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
05-2021

Skills

  • Organizational Leadership
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Teamwork
  • Training Development
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Operational Planning
  • Teaching

Timeline

Company Commander

United States Marine Corps
05.2025 - Current

Assistant Operations Officer

United States Marine Corps
01.2025 - 05.2025

Infantry Platoon Commander

United States Marine Corps
02.2023 - 12.2024

College Football Coach

United States Naval Academy Sprint Football
05.2021 - 11.2021

Northern Tier Interpreter

Boy Scouts of America
05.2019 - 07.2019

Catholic Missionary

Fellowship of Catholic University Students
03.2019 - 03.2019

Infantry Officer Course

National Outdoor Leadership School

The Basic School

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

United States Naval Academy

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