Willie Copeland
Wasilla,Alaska
Summary
Seasoned professional with over 20 years of leadership experience in the U.S. Marine Corps, skilled in team management, operations, and program coordination. Holds a Bachelor’s in Business Management and excels in problem-solving, communication, and process improvement. Seeking a career change from Marine Special Operations into emergency medicine as an EMT, leveraging prior operational expertise and education.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
04.1998 - 10.2018
- Led and mentored small teams in various high-stress situations.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring mission objectives were met on time and within standards.
- Trained and supervised personnel, fostering teamwork and professional growth.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance and inventory control for assets.
- Coordinated logistics and resource allocation for multiple projects and missions.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and safety.
- Maintained accurate records and prepared detailed reports for leadership review.
- Ensured compliance with all safety and operational regulations.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Management
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - General Business
University of Alaska
AK05.2020
Skills
- Emergency management
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Patient observation
- Teamwork
- Operations Management
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Team management
- Organizational skills
- Inventory control
- Written communication
- Discipline and focus
- Quick decision making
- Adaptability and resilience
Certification
- Driver's License October 2028
- BLS Certification November November 2027
- NREMT EMT May 2026
- Wilderness EMT April 2024 to April 2026
- Trauma Management for Tactical Operator Course 2013
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care 2009, 2011
- Marine Combat Aidsman 2005
Languages
English
Military Service
- Master Sergeant | United States Marine Corps | United States
- April 1998 to October 2018
Description
- Critical Skills Operator in Marine Special Operations Command
Commendations
- Navy Cross
- 2 Meritorious Service Medals
- 2 Navy Commendation Medals
- 3 Navy Achievement Medals w/ Valor Device
Timeline
Master Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
04.1998 - 10.2018
Bachelor's degree - Business Management
University of Alaska Anchorage
Associate of Applied Science - General Business
University of Alaska