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Tyler Leadstrom

San Diego,CA

Summary

United States Marine Staff Sergeant with over eight years of experience in high-risk operations, emergency medical training, leadership, and personnel development. Nationally registered EMT with a strong background in trauma care, communications, risk-management, and team-based operations.

Overview

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Certification
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10
years of professional experience

Work History

SERE instructor

USMC
Coronado, California
08.2024 - Current
  • Instructed military personnel in survival techniques, emergency preparedness, risk management, and decision-making in physically and psychologically demanding environments.
  • Led and supervised advanced military training programs, enhancing personnel safety and operational readiness through strict adherence to established procedures.
  • Conducted safety assessments and monitored high-risk training exercises, identifying hazards and implementing risk mitigation measures to ensure emergency preparedness.
  • Delivered engaging classroom instruction and presentations to military personnel, effectively conveying complex information and fostering understanding in both formal and practical training environments.

Reconnaissance Team Leader

USMC
Camp Pendleton , California
04.2022 - 08.2024
  • Led and supervised reconnaissance team during complex training exercises, ensuring personnel accountability, operational readiness, and safe execution of high-risk activities.
  • Directed small-team operations in dynamic, high-pressure environments, applying sound judgement and problem-solving to achieve mission objectives.
  • Completed advanced military training in Combat Diving, jumpmaster operations, JTAC, Sniper, and specialized off-road vehicle operations.
  • Mentored junior Marines to enhance technical proficiency and physical readiness, fostering teamwork and a culture of continuous improvement.

Reconnaissance Team Radio Operator

USMC
Camp Pendleton , CA
10.2020 - 04.2022
  • Served as primary radio operator for Marine Reconnaissance Team, ensuring reliable communications, coordinating information flow, and enhancing team safety during complex operations.
  • Deployed with the 11th MEU, operating in multinational environments while maintaining operational readiness, adaptability, and effective communication under pressure.
  • Underwent specialized Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure training, gaining proficiency in coordinated team operations, hazard identification, and risk management to ensure safety in confined environments.
  • Completed extensive pre-deployment training in advanced communications, close-quarters operations, breaching techniques, amphibious operations, and emergency medical procedures

Reconnaissance Team Assistant Medic

USMC
Camp Pendleton , California
01.2020 - 10.2020
  • Assisted as a medic within a Marine reconnaissance team, supported medical readiness and emergency care under the supervision of a Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman.
  • Completed six weeks of Tactical Combat Casualty Care training, gaining hands-on emergency medical instruction and live tissue experience to enhance medical response capabilities.
  • Developed practical skills in trauma assessment, hemorrhage control, airway management, casualty stabilization, and emergency medical response in high-stress environments
  • Completed specialized training in close-quarters operations, ground reconnaissance, amphibious operations, and tactical communications, enhancing teamwork, situational awareness, risk management, and decision-making skills under pressure.
  • Engaged in prolonged, physically demanding field maritime training exercises, demonstrated endurance, adaptability, and effective communication while maintaining safety and efficiency in high-stress environments.

Infantry and Marine Reconnaissance Trainee

USMC
Camp Pendleton South, California
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Completed physically and mentally demanding military training programs, including Basic Infantry Training, Basic Reconnaissance Course, Airborne School, Military Freefall School, SERE school, and Pre-Dive training, demonstrating commitment to excellence.
  • Demonstrated exceptional physical conditioning, endurance, and resilience through rigorous training involving long-distance movements, water confidence, and field exercises
  • Developed proficiency in small-unit teamwork, leadership, communication, and problem-solving in high-stress environments.
  • Upheld strict standards of accountability, discipline, safety, and professionalism, fostering a culture of reliability and trust within the unit.

Ranch Hand

Topeka Round Up Club
Topeka, Kansas
01.2017 - 08.2018

Managed livestock care for Topeka Round Up Club rodeo events and daily ranch duties.

  • Operated trailers on-road and off-road to support horse care and ranch upkeep, cleaned stalls, fed and groomed horses, moved horses, maintained shelters and fences, and hauled hay.
  • Fed horses daily to ensure their health and nutrition., watered, and checked animals in corrals, pens, and pasture areas.
  • Inspected fences, gates, and enclosures for safety and needed repairs.

Education

Navy Instructor Course
San Diego, CA
08-2024

Jumpmaster Schook
Fort Benning, GA
08-2023

Tactical Air Control Party (JTAC)
Coronado, CA
03-2023

Sniper School
Camp Pendleton South, CA
11-2022

Combatant Diver Course
Panama City, FL
08-2022

Visit Board Search And Seizure
Camp Pendleton South, CA
02-2021

Close Quarters Tactics
Camp Pendleton South, CA
08-2020

TCCC-CLS/Live Tissue
Camp Pendleton South, CA
04-2020

Multi-Mission Parachute Course
Camp Pendleton South, CA
11-2019

SERE
Kittery, ME
09-2019

Airborne
Fort Benning, GA
09-2019

Reconnaissance Training Course
Camp Pendleton South, CA
08-2019

Basic Infantry Marine Course
Camp Pendleton South, CA
01-2019

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Decision Making
  • Crisis Management
  • Instructional Delivery
  • Personnel Training
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Tactical Communication
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • Ambulance License
  • EMT Certification
  • Tactical off-road vehicle license (UTV)
  • PADI advanced scuba certification
  • CPR/BLS certification

Timeline

SERE instructor

USMC
08.2024 - Current

Reconnaissance Team Leader

USMC
04.2022 - 08.2024

Reconnaissance Team Radio Operator

USMC
10.2020 - 04.2022

Reconnaissance Team Assistant Medic

USMC
01.2020 - 10.2020

Infantry and Marine Reconnaissance Trainee

USMC
09.2018 - 12.2019

Ranch Hand

Topeka Round Up Club
01.2017 - 08.2018

Navy Instructor Course

Jumpmaster Schook

Tactical Air Control Party (JTAC)

Sniper School

Combatant Diver Course

Visit Board Search And Seizure

Close Quarters Tactics

TCCC-CLS/Live Tissue

Multi-Mission Parachute Course

SERE

Airborne

Reconnaissance Training Course

Basic Infantry Marine Course
Tyler Leadstrom