US Marine Corps Service
2005 - 2012
Leadership, Training + Operational Coordination
My Marine Corps service gave me the leadership foundation I still use in event marketing, community engagement, and team-based work today. As an artillery Marine and NCO, I learned how to lead people under pressure, coordinate moving parts, communicate clearly, train junior team members, and stay accountable when the work had real consequences.
That experience shaped how I approach public-facing operations: prepare thoroughly, keep people aligned, adapt quickly, and make sure the mission gets done.
Served as a Marine Corps artilleryman and noncommissioned officer
Led, trained, and supported junior Marines in structured, high-accountability environments
Coordinated people, equipment, timelines, and field operations under pressure
Built discipline in communication, planning, safety, and execution
Supported recruiting-related activities, including guiding poolees through travel, MEPS preparation, expectations, and logistics
Developed a practical leadership style built around accountability, adaptability, team trust, and mission completion
Marine Corps service laid the foundation for my work in events, hospitality, marketing, and community engagement: clear communication, team accountability, operational planning, and calm execution under pressure.
Led junior Marines under pressure
Coordinated people, equipment + timelines
Trained teams on safety + execution
Supported recruiting events + poolee logistics
Case ExampleS
Poolee Travel + MEPS Preparation
Situation
New recruits needed guidance through travel, overnight logistics, expectations, and preparation before processing through MEPS.
My Role
Supported recruiting-related activities by helping poolees prepare for the process, understand expectations, and stay organized before arrival.
Actions
Coordinated communication around timing, travel, lodging, dining, and conduct
Helped reduce uncertainty before a high-pressure milestone
Kept the group focused, informed, and accountable
Transferable Value
This is the same skill set I use in event work: preparing people before execution, managing logistics, keeping groups aligned, and communicating clearly when timing matters.
Field Operations + Team Accountability
Situation
Artillery operations required coordination across people, equipment, safety expectations, timelines, and changing field conditions.
My Role
Served as an artillery Marine and NCO in structured, high-accountability environments.
Actions
Helped maintain accountability for people, equipment, and assigned responsibilities
Supported team readiness, communication, and execution under pressure
Worked in environments where preparation, discipline, and safety mattered
Transferable Value
This experience shaped how I manage event teams, public-facing operations, venue logistics, and fast-moving situations where execution has to stay controlled.