1. Raymond A. “Tony” Watson
CELL: 714.306.8265 E-MAIL: R_WATSON02@YAHOO.COM
GARDEN GROVE, CA
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Diligent and dedicated U.S. Coast Guard Veteran
• Strong leadership skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Experience in both technical, as well as administrative duties
• Management experience in delivering clear direction and supportive guidance to all team
members and personnel
EDUCATION
California State University at Fullerton, B.A. Degree, Business Management 2016
Cypress College, A.A. Degree, Business Management 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
Certifying Official’s Assistant 8/2013 - Present
Cypress College, Veteran’s Resource Center
• Assisted in certifying approximately 300+ student veterans, with the school and VA, each
semester
• Modernized and updated student veteran certification tracking system
• Created and continuously maintained student veteran education files, while adhering to
Cypress College, and FERPA, guidelines and regulations
• Maintained a strong relationship with both co-workers and students
• Participated in fundraising opportunities geared towards veteran homelessness, suicide
awareness, and the Cypress College Veteran’s Organization (CCVO)
Shipping and Receiving 2/2008 - 9/2008
Sam’s Club, Stanton, CA
• Received, checked in and stored all store merchandise
• Took initiative and acquired license to be a forklift operator
• Developed strong relationships with both suppliers and vendors
United States Coast Guard 8/2002 - 8/2006
United States Coast Guard Reserve 8/2006 - 8/2008
Honorable Discharge
• Assisted and directed personnel with complex engineering tasks and maintenance requirements
onboard USCGC Tempest (WPC-2)
• Marine electrician onboard USCGC Tempest
• Shore side electrician onboard Naval Station Pascagoula, MS
• Small boat engineer qualified
2. SKILLS
Teamwork
Ø My military service was built on collaborating and executing as one solid unified team.
Ø Put together a fantastic team that executed a highly successful fundraiser for non-profit organization,
Operation Underground Rescue (O.U.R.) during my undergrad at CSUF.
Communication
Ø Achieved great communication skills through time served in the USCG interacting with outside
vendors, subordinates and those superior in rank.
Ø As a business undergrad at CSUF, I successfully completed a variety of formal business
presentations, and industry analyses.
VOLUNTEER
Ø Participated in Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), both the designing and implementing of
numerous fundraisers for the non-profit organization during my undergrad at CSUF; continued active
involvement.
Ø Volunteered for various charities, in Los Angeles and Orange County, including Toys for Tots, soup
kitchen and various shelters via Midnight Mission.