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William Dodson

William Dodson

Summary

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran with leadership experience at multiple levels and expertise in working across departments to achieve results. Strong background in mentoring, training and leading coordinated units and giving briefings about complex topics and cross-training others. Results-driven and committed to responsible servant leadership and compliance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President

Biola Veterans’ Center
09.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated new ways to improve Veterans' Center and veterans' outreach
  • Ran booths for outreach events at Biola
  • Spoke at Nationball 2024 for 9/11 commemoration

Section Leader

United States Marine Corps
04.2019 - 04.2023
  • 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment
  • Executive leader in charge of section of 22 US Marines both in garrison and operations
  • Conducted performance reviews to identify subordinates' strengths and encourage professional and personal development
  • Accounted for several million dollars of government equipment and ensured maintenance
  • Organized group training and compliance
  • Properly delegated roles and responsibilities to subordinate leaders to improve efficiency
  • Created work schedules for operations

Level 2 IT Support Engineer

Squar Milner LLP
12.2017 - 04.2019
  • Performed root cause analysis of reported issues to enact corrections
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks

Education

Bachelor Of Arts (IN PROGRESS) - Political Science

Biola University
La Mirada, CA
05-2027

Certificate - Infantry Unit Leadership: Advanced Machinegunner

Advanced Infantry Training Battalion
Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA
05-2021

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Training leadership
  • Staff leadership
  • Mentoring and training
  • Organizing schedules
  • Performance review
  • Presenting & Briefing
  • Community outreach
  • Reforming processes & standards

Accomplishments

  • Walked 800 miles across Europe on ecumenical pilgrimage (Canterbury, Trondheim, Rome); opened up dialogue with other pilgrims of various denominations and traditions while absorbing local culture and bridging intercultural gaps
  • Held Marine Corps leadership positions normally reserved for senior enlisted leadership (section leader) as a first-enlistment Marine

Awards

  • Good Conduct Medal - US Marine Corps
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal - US Marine Corps
  • National Defense Service Medal - US Marine Corps
  • Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2x) - US Marine Corps

Interests

  • Peacebuilding
  • International Organizations
  • Diplomacy
  • Post-Conflict Reconciliation

Timeline

Vice President

Biola Veterans’ Center
09.2024 - Current

Section Leader

United States Marine Corps
04.2019 - 04.2023

Level 2 IT Support Engineer

Squar Milner LLP
12.2017 - 04.2019

Bachelor Of Arts (IN PROGRESS) - Political Science

Biola University

Certificate - Infantry Unit Leadership: Advanced Machinegunner

Advanced Infantry Training Battalion

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