Richard Bishop is a United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant with 20 years of experience in leadership, maintenance, and operations. He has extensive expertise in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems repair, as well as diesel engines, computer systems, and vehicle maintenance. His professional experience includes roles as a Maintenance Chief, Company Gunnery Sergeant, Ordnance Platoon Commander, and Maintenance Platoon Chief where he oversaw the maintenance and readiness of vehicles and equipment valued at over $10 million.

1. Richard T. Bishop
417 Branch Creek Trail Summerville, SC. 29483
(951)296-7088 (Cell)
richardtoddbishop@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-bishop-91a061104
QUALIFICATION
SUMMARY: United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant, Assault Amphibian vehicle (AAV) Repairman
with Twenty years of steadily increasing responsibility in Leadership, Personal Management /
Development, Sales / Recruiting, Military Operations /Tactics, Security, Computer / Systems
operations,Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical systems,Preventative and Corrective maintenance
as well as MotorTransportation Operator with class A CDL.
AREAS OF
EXPERTISE: Leadership, Troubleshooting, Job Planning, Technical Research, Tool Control, Management,
Calibrations, Tire/Wheel Maintenance, Technical Data Implementation, Problem Solving, Diesel
Engine Repair, Electrical Safety, Mechanical Systems, Test Equipment, Electrical Systems,
Pneumatic Systems, Hydraulics Systems, Maintenance/Material Control, Preventive Maintenance
Planning, Corrective Maintenance, Hazardous Material Control, Battery Safety, Personal Finance,
Personal Administration, Sales, Recruiting, Computer operations, Microsoft Office applications,
Global Combat Support System-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC), Personal Management, Security and
Military Tactics.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Maintenance Chief and Assistant Maintenance Chief, 05/2013 to 04/2016
U.S Marine Corps –Camp Pendleton, CA
 Technical adviser to the Company CO and Battalion Maintenance Officer concerning ordnance equipment
and operational readiness of over $200 million in ordnance equipment within the functional areas of
maintenance
 Planned maintenance work based on all aspects ofmaintenance on Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV)
 Ensured records are maintained and maintenance conforms to established standards.
 Established, maintained and supervised maintenance production and QC program.
 Tracked equipment failures and conducted trend analysis as required.
 Supervised the technicians and repairman assigned to provide swift and reliable maintenance on AAV and
ordnance equipment.
 Responsible for periodically inspecting AAVs and ordnance equipment and records.
 Supervised the Consolidated Material Record processing point for ordnance equipment consisting up to 73
AAVs, 900 weapons,750 optics,and 1000 other serialized equipment.
Company Gunnery Sergeant, 06/2012 to 05/2013
U.S Marine Corps –Camp Lejeune, NC
 Planned, coordinated,and managed company level training program and individual required annual
training for 170 Marines including support requests,completion statistics and report to higher in a timely
manner.
 Train, guide, and supervise Training NCO's within platoons and within company office.
 Provide adequate billeting and chow hall access to single Marines residing in the barracks.
 Manage security and maintenance of bachelor enlisted quarters (BEQs) by training, assigning,and
supervising Barracks Duty NCO's and a Barracks NCO.
 Ensured that $37,887.57 worth of computers in OMC were accounted for and properly maintained.
 Planned and organized OMC field operation for 60 Marines and ensured that all personneland equipment
with value of $10,000,000.00 were accounted for.
 Fulfilled roles and responsibilities of OMC Company First Sergeant when required.
Ordnance Platoon Commander, 11/2011 to 05/2013
U.S Marine Corps –Camp Lejeune, NC
 Ensured the proper operation, training, discipline, conduct and welfare of the 30 Marines. Procured,
maintained and accounted for all equipment valued at $120,000.

2. Richard T. Bishop
417 Branch Creek Trail Summerville, SC. 29483
(951)296-7088 (Cell)
richardtoddbishop@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-bishop-91a061104
 Advised the Company Commander and Maintenance control Officer of all pertinent matters as related to
the conduct of operations and training within the platoon.
 Manage all logistical, personneland administrative requirements of the platoon.
 Ensure weekly reconciliations with maintenance sections are conducted in order to verify equipment in
maintenance, correct and current statuses,and validate supply requisitions in order to return equipment to
condition code A.
 Ensure optimum maintenance cycle time of equipment by utilizing supply requisitions, open purchase,
selective interchange, reclamations, scrounges,and pre-expended bins to efficiently obtain required repair
parts.
Ordnance Platoon Maintenance Chief, 06/2010 to 11/2011
U.S Marine Corps –Camp Lejeune, NC
 Advised the Platoon Commander on operations, capabilities, and limitations in the daily functions of
maintenance for the platoon.
 Established, maintained and supervised maintenance production and QC program.
 Ensured that all Secondary Reparable Items are received and proper LTI's are conducted.
 Reviewed Daily Process Report and ensure timely and accurate changes are made.
 Identified maintenance trends/deficiencies for corrective action.
 Ensure all maintenance related programs are followed in accordance with MCO's.
 Responsible Officer for platoon CMR valued at 120,000 dollars.
 Managed all aspects ofmaintenance operations for Ordnance Platoon.
 Provided accurate and timely reports to the Maintenance Management Chief and Maintenance management
Officer.
 Provided technical expertise and supervision on 50 different secondary repairable items.
HSC Advisor/Senior Enlisted Advisor, 04/2009 to 06/2010
U.S Marine Corps – Iraq
 Advised the Iraq Brigade Headquarters and Service Company Commander, two command sergeants major
and one technical sergeant major, and the 2d Brigade Maintenance Platoon on technical and tactical aspects
of their duty.
 Advised the Iraqi Brigade Maintenance Platoon on all aspects oftheir duty.
 Coordinated with the supporting US Army forces for vehicle maintenance, and provide technical expertise
and supervision to subordinate Marines.
 Ensured the maintenance, sustainment,and readiness of five (5) ForcePro Cougar MRAPS, four (4)
MaxxPro Plus MRAPS, five (5) HMMWVs, and two (2) 100kv civilian-manufactured generators in
accordance with the appropriate TMs and SOPs ensure quality control checks at all levels.
 Established, maintained and supervised maintenance production and QC program.
 Ensured quality of life issues for MTT Marines and US Army soldiers by advising and participating in the
design and occupation of a new US Forces compound on Camp Tariq, Fallujah, Iraq; provided constant
technical expertise throughout camp establishment.
 Assisted in team personneladministration including accountability and required counseling’s,and US Navy
evaluations; advised the team leader and deputy team leader on enlisted matters, issues and concerns.
EDUCATION
(Meadow Creek High School - Norcross, GA (U.S Army Ordnance School – Fort Lee, VA
High School Diploma) Ground Ordnance Maintenance Chief’s Course)
Assault Amphibian School Logistics Operation School Camp Lejeune, NC
Assault Amphibian Repairman Course (Basic) Maintenance Management Course
Assault Amphibian Repairman Course (IMC) Commercial Truck Driver School