Civilian Resume with military experiences

1. CHARLES MEYERS
1225 Natoma Way Oceanside CA 92057
Phone 619 214-7827
charlesmyrs@gmail.com
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
STRATEGIC PLANNING VISION & DIRECTION ▪ TRAINING, PLANNING & OPERATIONS ▪ PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM
BUILDING & LEADERSHIP ▪ COMMUNICATION SKILLS ▪ OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT ▪ MENTORING ▪
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 A skilled supervisor with the ability to interpret the needs for mission accomplishment for the organization.
Recognized for job proficiency, managerial skills, and dedication during hazardous and extremely stressful
situations.
 Additionally, was appointed as the Senior Training Advisor for military confinement training, project
planning, resource management,and evaluator of programs for specialized missions.
 Extensive experience overseeing mission critical operations, including currently serving as Operations Chief
for the 3rd Marines Division. Mastered of being a collaborative leader, mission, and results-oriented
professional.
 Generated work schedules and assigned duties while supervising work of others which entailed disciplinary
measures for inefficiency or violation of regulations.
 Proficient in the use of computers and software,such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, databases and
e-mail, Command and Control systems.
 Strong decision-making, problem solving, and crisis management abilities.
 Top Secret security clearance valid until 06/05/2019.
 Effective public communication skills and proven ability to communicate orally, in writing, and via
multiple forms of electronic media with all levels of management.
EDUCATION
Working toward Bachelor in Criminal Justice, American Public University System College, currently have 102
credits completed of 120 credits with an expected completion date of February 2017.
High School Diploma, West Philadelphia High School, 1984
EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Operations Chief 2013 - 2016
3RD
Marine Division - Okinawa, Japan
 Formulate a budget data base which identify and tracked section travel expenditures that
exceeded $800,000 to ensure employees were able to travel, attend and coordinate various
combined exercise with host nation countries.
 Conduct unit logistical planning coordination for thirteen exercises that cost an excess of over $3
million per exercise that included preparing equipment for inspection, loading, and transporting
which was critical in the unit success.
 Successful facilitated operations and the execution of several large scale exercises involving over
4,500 personnel from other services and nations.
 Facilitate the collection, review, distribution of the training and exercise employment plans, and letters of
instruction in support of the unit.
 Assist supervisors in operational planning of current and future strategic plans in the use of
personnel, military equipment and supplies during exercises, humanitarian operations, disaster
relief efforts, and real-world contingencies.
 Assist the supervisor in determining the relevance of the operation and command and control association
with the combatant commands, joint commands, Marine force element, and other United States
government agencies.

2. Operations Chief 2011 – 2013
31st
Marine Expeditionary Unit – Okinawa, Japan
 Revised the publication and standard operation procedures for the annual inspection consisting of
ten functional areas which directly resulted in mission capable for all areas thus receiving a no
discrepancies (noteworthy) in all areas.
 Facilitated seven multinational bilateral training exercises that entailed planning and coordination with
outside agencies contributing to the successful training with military units of Australia, Japan, Korea,
Philippines and Indonesia.
 Consolidated unit situational reports and power point brief for supervisors which were critical in
providing realistic situation awareness in determining logical decision that mitigated the potential
personnel injury.
 Processed and uploaded various reports through multiple data bases for the direct dissemination for higher
echelon supervisors regarding pragmatic conditions.
 Formulated and revised multiple unit policies and implemented standard operation procedures to
improve the components operations and training which enhance the state of readiness for
existing mission rehearsals.
Operation Chief 2009 – 2011
3rd
Battalion 1st
Marine – Camp Pendleton, California
 Led the incorporation of security during crisis intervention and training enhancement that entailed
analyzing vulnerable area from the adversary point of view which involved numerous hours of education
and rehearsalin order to determine all participants proficiency level.
 Spearheaded the coordination Field Service Representatives that entailed more than 100
service calls the contributed to multiple repairs for Marine equipment against enemy force.
 Led, coordinated and implemented training Standard Operation Procedures in preparation for training
exercises and crisis intervention resulting in a higher level of proficiency and overall success in personnel
during these evolutions.
Training Chief 2008 – 2009
Marine Wing Support Squadron 473 – Miramar, California
 Mediated the unit annual re-qualification programs consisting of small caliber weapons, and the
coordination for ammunition, development and implementation of ranges for various small arms weapons
organic to the unit that resulted in the increased annual training percentage for 83 percent to 100 percent.
 Formulated a database that tracked all annual training, medical, administrative requirements which
identified security personnel certificates that were within 60 days of expiring, resulting in a increased
success rate of qualified security personnel.
 Composed the development of over 25 training scheduled and coordination with outside agencies for
implementing realistic scenarios for over 300 individuals. The training contributed to a better developed
and more efficient personnel in all security considerations.
TRAINING
 Force Protection Level II Training, 2015
 Cyber Awareness Training, 2015
 Command and Control system course,2010
 Tactical Operation Course, 2008
 Formal School Security and Weapons Instructors Course, 2002
CERTIFICATION/AWARDS
AWARDS/HONORS
Meritorious Service Medal (four awards), Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards),Navy and
Marine Corps Achievement Medal (four awards),Joint Service Achievement Medal, Certificate of
Commendation (two).