Zachary Hewitt
Central Point
Summary
Disciplined veteran with a diverse skill set in high-risk roles, including military service and construction management. Proficient in overseeing project execution, resource management, and team leadership under challenging conditions. Extensive knowledge of construction processes and safety compliance, ensuring successful project outcomes. Focused on driving efficiency and profitability through strategic planning and execution.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantry Machine Gunner / Missileman
United States Marine Corps Reserves
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Infantry service required sustained physical endurance, mental resilience, and the ability to function effectively in high-risk environments.
- Adapting to harsh conditions while navigating different personalities within the platoon.
- While leading as a section leader for the deployment, I improve the section as a whole by leading by example.
- Responsibilities included weapons employment, tactical movement, security operations, and mission execution under physical fatigue and operational stress.
- The role demanded constant readiness, strict discipline, accountability to the team, and precise execution of tasks where errors carried serious consequences.
- Deployments: Deployed to South Korea and Japan, supporting regional security operations and joint training exercises with allied forces.
- Developed adaptability, cultural awareness, and coordination skills in multinational operational environments.
Wildland Firefighter
United States Forest Service
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Ojai Sundowner Hand Crew
- Lead Sawyer | 2020
- Served as Lead Sawyer on a Type 2 hand crew, responsible for advanced chainsaw operations in steep, hazardous terrain.
- Conducted felling, bucking, and limbing of fire-weakened trees under active wildfire conditions.
- Ensured saw team safety, situational awareness, and adherence to strict operational protocols during extended shifts.
- Los Prietos Type 3 Engine Crew
- Wildland Firefighter | 2021
- Operated as part of an engine crew performing initial attack, structure protection, hose lays, mop-up, and mobile attack operations.
- Worked long-duration incidents involving extreme heat, smoke exposure, sleep deprivation, and unpredictable fire behavior.
- Supported engine maintenance, pump operations, and water supply logistics in dynamic environments.
- Certification & Training Demands: Completed and maintained required federal wildland fire certifications, including pack test standards, CPR, annual refresher training, and operational task books.
- Required proficiency in fire behavior, chainsaw safety, medical response, communications, and risk management.
- Certifications demanded constant physical conditioning, technical competence, and the ability to make sound decisions under life-threatening conditions.
Construction Labor Worker
Elliot and Sons Construction
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported residential and light commercial construction projects with hands-on execution across multiple phases.
- Coordinated with foremen and skilled trades to meet project timelines and quality standards.
- Followed and reinforced safety procedures in physically demanding environments.
- Developed a ground-up understanding of construction workflows, job sequencing, and trade coordination essential for effective supervision.
Independent Personal Trainer
Self-Employed
- Owned and operated a personal training business, managing all client relationships, scheduling, program design, and accountability.
- Build long-term trust through consistency, communication, and results-driven coaching.
- Required strong self-discipline, organization, and leadership without external oversight.
- Successfully balanced business ownership alongside the physical and time demands of service as a Marine Corps Infantry Machine Gunner.
- Maintained operational readiness, physical conditioning, and professional standards in both roles, demonstrating time management, resilience, and commitment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - EMT
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- Crew supervision and task delegation
- Infantry section leader
- Job site safety and compliance
- Scheduling workflow and coordination
- Quality control and inspections
- Material handling and logistics
- Risk assessment
- Client communication
- Tactical operations
- Construction workflows
- Team coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Effective communication
- Military operations planning
- Time management
- Leadership development
Personal Information
Age: 25
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
United States Forest Service
01.2020 - 01.2022
Infantry Machine Gunner / Missileman
United States Marine Corps Reserves
01.2019 - 01.2025
Construction Labor Worker
Elliot and Sons Construction
01.2019 - 01.2020
Independent Personal Trainer
Self-Employed
Some College (No Degree) - EMT
Santa Barbara City College