Travis DeBarr
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Enlisted Leader
U.S. Marine Corps
05.2011 - Current
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective communication strategies and streamlining processes.
- Led a diverse group of personnel, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Spearheaded major projects, resulting in the successful completion of objectives within deadlines and budget constraints.
- Mentored junior enlisted members, facilitating career advancement opportunities and personal development.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing innovative solutions to improve productivity.
- Established strong relationships with external partners to enhance collaboration on joint missions.
- Oversaw security protocols, maintaining safety standards and ensuring compliance with regulations across all levels of personnel.
- Facilitated inter-departmental cooperation to achieve shared goals efficiently while minimizing conflicts.
- Represented unit or command at high-level meetings with key stakeholders from other military branches or government agencies.
- Fostered an inclusive culture that respected diversity among team members and encouraged open communication of ideas and concerns.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Managed weapon handling, delivery and shipping systems.
- Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Rated job performance for 30+ subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
- Delivered informative briefings to senior leadership on operational status, challenges faced, and proposed solutions for continuous improvement.
- Coordinated logistics efforts for large-scale deployments or exercises, ensuring timely arrival of equipment and personnel at designated locations.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to maintain high-performance standards throughout the organization.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for unit members, ensuring a thorough understanding of job responsibilities and expectations.
Chief Instructor, Marine Corps Schools
U.S. Marine Corps
06.2008 - 05.2011
- Enhanced trainee performance by implementing innovative teaching methods and techniques.
- Developed comprehensive training materials to support diverse learning styles and improve retention rates.
- Streamlined the instructor onboarding process, resulting in improved overall efficiency and consistency in training delivery.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to design and implement a new curriculum for advanced-level courses, leading to increased enrollment rates.
- Provided personalized coaching to struggling trainees, ensuring their successful completion of the program.
- Established a positive learning environment by fostering open communication channels between trainees and instructors.
- Evaluated and refined course content regularly, maintaining relevance and accuracy in an ever-changing industry landscape.
- Coordinated guest lectures from industry leaders, exposing trainees to real-world applications of their newly acquired skills.
- Mentored junior instructors, guiding them in best practices for effective instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Facilitated practical application workshops that enabled trainees to apply theoretical knowledge directly into practice scenarios.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for fellow instructors, providing constructive feedback and guidance for professional development opportunities.
- Served as a subject matter expert within the organization, assisting colleagues with technical questions or concerns related to course content or instructional strategies.
- Implemented blended learning methodologies combining traditional classroom instruction with online resources, enhancing flexibility and accessibility for remote learners.
- Championed professional development opportunities for fellow instructors, resulting in an elevated level of expertise within the organization.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Maintenance Control Chief, H-1 Squadron
U.S. Marine Corps
02.2005 - 06.2008
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
Associate of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08.2025
Skills
- Budgeting and finance
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Task Delegation
- Personnel Management
- Strategic leadership
- Staff Mentoring
- Safety Regulations
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Briefing leadership
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professionalism
- Force Protection
- Firearms understanding
- Adaptability
- Training expertise
- Effective Communication
- Team building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Resilience Based Leadership Training - Tainer/Instructor
- Top Secret Clearance (DoD)
Additional Information
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Timeline
Senior Enlisted Leader
U.S. Marine Corps
05.2011 - Current
Chief Instructor, Marine Corps Schools
U.S. Marine Corps
06.2008 - 05.2011
Maintenance Control Chief, H-1 Squadron
U.S. Marine Corps
02.2005 - 06.2008
Associate of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Arizona State University
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