Timothy Ruddick
206 Devon Court Jacksonville,NC
Summary
U.S. Marine Corps leader with 20+ years in operations and training. Skilled in managing extensive training programs and executing logistics for high-tempo missions. Experienced instructor and curriculum developer with a focus on unit training management and joint military exercises. Track record of improving operational efficiency and fostering talent development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Company Operations Chief
1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division
Camp Lejeune, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Directed planning and execution of comprehensive training programs to ensure pre-deployment readiness for multiple international operations, including Arctic and Pacific region deployments.
- Managed and coordinated complex logistical operations involving the movement of personnel and equipment across multiple continents, ensuring smooth embarkation and debarkation in diverse environments.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for extreme cold-weather conditions, significantly reducing injuries, and enhancing operational safety during multinational exercises in Arctic environments.
- Established and maintained a joint operations center in collaboration with international military partners, improving communication, operational coordination, and fostering long-term multinational partnerships.
- Oversaw live-fire training exercises and patrolling operations, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards, and managed emergency medical evacuations with zero safety incidents.
- Provided leadership, tactical coaching, and career development support to team members at all levels, increasing professional military education completion rates, and overall unit performance.
- Administered key administrative functions, including travel and compliance processes, improving efficiency and adherence to organizational policies.
- Supported battalion-level operational planning, including advanced marksmanship training, tactical exercises, and evacuation operations, contributing to mission success and readiness.
Marine Advisor Course (MAC) Chief Instructor
Security Cooperation Training Detachment (SCTD)
Fort Story, VA
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Led the instruction and delivery of comprehensive training programs for over 200 military advisors, overseeing curriculum execution, hands-on platform training, and immersive field exercises.
- Developed and enhanced 16+ detailed lesson plans, incorporating adult learning principles, improving learner engagement, and aligning with modern educational standards.
- Designed realistic, scenario-based training, and contributed to the development of virtual learning platforms using Moodle, supporting blended learning initiatives.
- Served as lead instructor for weapons proficiency and insider threat mitigation programs, managing live-fire exercises that safely involved over 80,000 rounds across multiple ranges with the U.S. and allied weapon systems.
- Implemented instructor development initiatives, mentoring junior instructors, and enhancing instructional quality through structured programs, including Instructor Development, Curriculum Development, and Formal School Management courses.
- Contributed subject matter expertise to Security Cooperation Working Groups, aiding in the design, and continuous improvement of training materials and course curricula for regional deployments.
- Oversaw safety and risk management as Safety Officer for multiple live-fire events, ensuring zero safety incidents while conducting complex weapons training exercises.
- I directed the curriculum review and modernization process, introducing two new courses and revising nine existing lessons to meet evolving operational demands and strategic objectives.
- Reduced reliance on traditional lecture methods by 70%, incorporating interactive teaching strategies such as small group discussions, guided reflection, and scenario immersion to boost participant engagement and knowledge retention.
- Delivered 160+ hours of immersive, scenario-based training tailored to contemporary global environments, enhancing operational readiness, and cross-cultural advisor skills.
- Supported the integration of digital training platforms and provided input into policy and program development aimed at improving advisor effectiveness and long-term security cooperation outcomes.
Combat Instructor Trainer
School of Infantry - East
Camp Lejeune, NC
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated over 3,000 personnel across multiple foundational and advanced training programs, delivering more than 330 hours of instruction in weapons handling, land navigation, patrolling, and urban operations.
- Managed daily operations as Platoon Leader for groups of up to 175 students and 8 instructors during 29-day training cycles, ensuring the effective and safe execution of all training activities.
- Served as Officer in Charge and Safety Officer for 30+ live-fire training events, successfully maintaining a flawless safety record across complex weapons exercises involving multiple weapon systems.
- Selected as Program Chief and Lead Instructor for an elite 11-month leadership development program, overseeing cognitive, emotional, and physical performance evaluations of 26 high-potential students, and utilizing data tracking software to monitor individualized progress.
- Led comprehensive curriculum design and revision efforts for foundational and instructor training courses, integrating modern adult learning principles, emotional intelligence, and cognitive psychology to improve learner engagement and training effectiveness.
- Spearheaded the transition of training content to a digital learning management system (Moodle), enhancing access and delivery of instructional materials.
- Planned and conducted over 230 hours of tailored physical fitness training programs, including long-distance conditioning marches, while mentoring and onboarding over 95 new instructors, and delivering more than 35 hours of direct coaching.
- Authored and updated instructional materials, standard operating procedures, and evaluation tools, aligning course content with organizational readiness goals, and evolving operational requirements.
Platoon Sergeant
2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division
Camp Lejeune, NC
05.2014 - 04.2017
- Led and prepared two infantry platoons for international deployment, ensuring operational readiness and effectiveness within multinational environments.
- Directed the training and development of 52 Marines, managing daily operations, training schedules, and administrative processes to achieve compliance with the Infantry Training & Readiness Manual standards.
- Planned and coordinated complex multinational training exercises involving partner forces from over seven countries significantly enhance joint operational capabilities.
- Oversaw logistics, redeployment, and rapid response operations for personnel and equipment, ensuring efficient transitions, and sustained mission readiness.
- Contributed to the development and refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), integrating insights from live-fire exercises, amphibious operations, and advanced field training.
- Executed bilateral amphibious assault training with three foreign military partners during a major multinational readiness exercise, training over 200 personnel, and strengthening interoperability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Great Mills High School
Great Mills, MD06-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDSkills
- Organizational Leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Project coordination
- Talent development
- High-level communication
- Scenario design and training mapping
- Exercise planning and review
- Curriculum development and
- Risk assessment and management
- Tech Savvy
Certification
- Security Clearance: Current U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
- Lean Six Sigma: Yellow Belt
- Formal School Manager
- Curriculum Developer
- Foreign Military Advisor
- Security Cooperation Planner
- MAGTF Operations in the Information Environment Practitioner
- Operation and Tactics Instructor
- Infantry Schools ranging from basic skills to division-level operations.
Timeline
Company Operations Chief
1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division
08.2023 - Current
Marine Advisor Course (MAC) Chief Instructor
Security Cooperation Training Detachment (SCTD)
08.2020 - 08.2023
Combat Instructor Trainer
School of Infantry - East
04.2017 - 08.2020
Platoon Sergeant
2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division
05.2014 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Great Mills High School
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
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