Travis Simons
Quantico,VA
Summary
My name is Travis Simons and I am currently serving as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. I have been in for two years now and my job is 0311 Infantryman. I continuously train with my unit, located in Smyrna Tennessee. When I'm not training with my unit I work as a corrections officer for Rutherford County Correctional Work Center. In our line of work we are taught to use clear concise directions, good communication between officers and inmates, and de-escalation techniques.
In the past year I was selected to be apart of Headquarters Marine Corps funeral honors section. We are located on marine corps base Quantico, VA. My job as a funeral honors clerk is to process incoming request, locate discharge documents, and assign the appropriate unit to render funeral honors for veterans and retirees.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
United States Funeral Honors Coordinator
United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with the Department of Defense to ensure that military funeral honors were provided for deceased veterans.
- Developed and maintained a database of families eligible for military funeral honors.
- Reviewed applications and documents to ensure proper eligibility according to regulations.
- Organized and coordinated details such as transportation, flag presentation, uniformed personnel, and other ceremonial components of the funeral honors ceremony.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulations governing military funerals and ceremonies.
- Assisted families in completing necessary paperwork required for honoring their deceased veteran loved ones.
Corrections Officer
Rutherford County Correctional Work Center
Murfreesboro, TN
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
Infantryman 0311
United States Marine Corps
Smyrna, TN
02.2022 - Current
- USMC Infantry Unit 3rd Company 23rd Regiment 4th Marine Division.
- As a Unit Team Leader I am responsible for relaying information from the squad leader to the team.
- Ensuring that all marines within my team are proficient in weapons knowledge, weapons maintenance, immediate action drills, planning, verbal communication, and making sure they have everything they need to complete the mission.
Production Material Handler
Nissan North America, Inc.
Decherd, TN
09.2021 - 09.2022
As a material handler I operate a forklift and a tug. I organize, wrap, and load parts within the warehouse by using a forklift. Often times I will drop the needed parts for other material handlers to take to the production line outside the warehouse. I also tilt and empty the fluids out of engines after they are completed and been ran through the hot test.
General Labor Worker
Tyson Foods
Shelbyville, TN
05.2021 - 08.2021
As General Labor I was moved around to various different jobs within the department I worked for, which was cutup. I worked in the blast freezer, racked chicken products, and retrieved the proper amount/type of tray for the processing line.
Education
Professional Military Education - Organizational Leadership
Lance Corporal Seminar
Quantico, VA09-2023
0311 - Infantry
School of Infantry USMC
Jacksonville, NC08.2022
High School Diploma -
Tullahoma High School
Tullahoma, TN05.2021
Skills
- Supervision
- Leadership
- Work ethic
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Communication
- Active listening
- Training & Development
- Reliable and punctual
- Restraint techniques
- Armory and key control
- First aid and CPR certified
- Trained in defensive tactics
- File and record maintenance
- Crisis management
- Safety
- De-escalation and verbal communication
Accomplishments
- My sophomore year of high school I was nominated Cadet of The Quarter in Marine Corps JROTC.
- I was selected twice both my sophomore and junior year to attend the annual Vanderbilt NROTC cadet visit.
- In between my sophomore and junior year of high school I was assigned the position as company gunnery sergeant for our annual Cadet Leadership Course.
- The beginning of my junior year I was promoted to the rank of Cadet Sergeant Major and held the command position Battalion Sergeant Major.
- At The beginning of my senior year I was promoted to the rank of Cadet Captain and held the highest command position of Company Commander.
- On the 6th of May 2022, I graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Training on Parris Island South Carolina. While on Parris Island I was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Private First Class and received a commendation letter from the battalion commander at the time (Lieutenant Colonel Donis).
- On the 10th of August 2022, I graduated from The School of Infantry East Camp Geiger, North Carolina. While at the school I learned my specific occupation which is 0311 Rifleman.
- Promoted to E3 Lance Corporal USMC 12th of January 2023.
- Completed 16 Hours of Strategic Self Defense & Gun Tactics training (SSGT).
Affiliations
- Tullahoma High School Faculty & Staff Award (2021)
- Meritorious Promotion to Private First Class
- Promotion to Lance Corporal
- Letter of Commendation
- Platoon Honor Graduate at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island South Carolina
- United States Marine Corps Meritorious Mast
- Four Letters of Appreciation by command and staff
Certification
- Marine Corps Martial Arts Tan Belt
- Marine Corps Martial Arts Grey Belt
- Marine Corps Martial Arts Green Belt
- Marine Corps Martial Arts Brown Belt
Timeline
United States Funeral Honors Coordinator
United States Marine Corps
04.2023 - Current
Corrections Officer
Rutherford County Correctional Work Center
10.2022 - Current
Infantryman 0311
United States Marine Corps
02.2022 - Current
Production Material Handler
Nissan North America, Inc.
09.2021 - 09.2022
General Labor Worker
Tyson Foods
05.2021 - 08.2021
Professional Military Education - Organizational Leadership
Lance Corporal Seminar
0311 - Infantry
School of Infantry USMC
High School Diploma -
Tullahoma High School
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