Training Support
Resume:
Tim Caucutt
Email: abqfnd@r.postjobfree.com
Address: *** ********** ****
City: Chesapeake
State: VA
Zip: 23320
Country: USA
Phone: 757-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $70,000
Willing to Relocate
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TIMOTHY J. CAUCUTT
301 Cobblewood Arch
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
757-***-**** Cell * 757-***-**** Office * abqfnd@r.postjobfree.com
Program Management / Corporate Training
Offering a solid background based on advanced formal training, diverse certification, and 8 years experience in the U.S. Marine Corps demonstrating superior leadership initiative, technical/tactical expertise, program enhancement creativity, an ability to reduce costs and award-winning performance success.
* Multifaceted professional with a range of core competencies developed through advanced training and field experience in recruiting, classroom/lab/site teaching, field maneuvers, and subject matter expertise in the artillery fire support discipline. Meritoriously advanced into instructional roles and pre-commissioning responsibilities.
* Articulate, communicative, productive and intuitive team player and executive team contributor with a proven track record of contributions to dramatic program improvements at all assigned positions. Authored point papers that were published in force-wide journals, expanded recruiting efforts into current social media resources, contributed major content improvements to complex technical curricula and digital media tools, and fulfilled several responsibilities normally assigned to officers.
* Exceptional skills in enterprise analysis to create/implement -out of the box- strategies to save resources and funds, optimize effectiveness, deliverables, and outcomes. Possess highly developed interpersonal relations and multi-tasking skills, with rapid adaptability to new and challenging responsibilities. Accustomed to fast paced and highly visible/accountable work environments requiring poise under fire, spontaneous / diplomatic exchange, and the strictest attention to detail. Dependable, organized, persuasive, and results oriented professional.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY - Charles Town, West Virginia
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (2010) Summa Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.894
Critical Courses: U.S. Intelligence Community; International Relations; Political Sociology; American Government II; Micro and Macroeconomics; Political Theory; Research, Analysis, and Writing; Constitutional Law; Journalism; Political Parties and Interest Groups; Freelance Writing; Special Topics in Political Science; State, Local, and Community Politics; Public Policy; Public Economics; Comparative Political Systems; Ethnic Studies; Effectiveness in Writing; Senior Seminar in Political Science
Distinctions: Worked full time in the Marine Corps throughout Degree Program, sustaining honors status; Interviewed by National Public Radio (NPR) for comments on Distance Education experience (broadcast nationally); Won Freshman Speech Competition at Maranatha Baptist Bible College
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SCHOOLS & FORMAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
* Basic Recruiter School, 6 Weeks, Apr 2011 Ranked #4 of 250 Students (Director`s Honor Roll)
* Marine Air-Ground Task Force Fires Course, Jul 2010
* Expeditionary Warfare Staff Planning Course, May 2010
* Supporting Arms Coordination Center Course, Jul 2008
* Navy & Marine Corps Instructor Qualification Training, 2 Weeks, Jun 2008
* Marine Corps Institute Courses: Introduction to Warfighting; Leadership; Warfighting Techniques; Military Studies; Warfighting Tactics; Weapons; Fire Support in Marine Air-Ground Task Force Operations, Jan 2008 and Systems Approach to Training, Jul 2010
* Basic Forward Observation Procedures Course, Feb 2006
* Desert Operations Course, Jan 2006 * Terrorism Awareness Course, Nov 2005
* Fundamentals of Marine Corps Leadership Training, Sep 2005
* Marine Corps Primary School for Career Designation as a Field Artillery Fire Control Man, Mar 2005 Top 10
* Marine Combat Training, 3 Weeks, Jan 2005 * Recruit Basic Training (Boot Camp), 12 Weeks, Dec 2004
LENAWEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Adrian, Michigan - Advanced Placement Academic Diploma (2003)
Honors / Activities: Selected Co-Valedictorian; President, National Honor Society; President, Thespian Club; Member, Debate Club - won most debate competitions; Campaign Volunteer, Cameron Brown for State Senator; Participated in Boy`s State Program, Summer 2001; Worked two jobs 60hrs/wk each summer to save for College
* Current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
* U.S. Marine Corps Field Artillery Fire Control Specialist, MCE-0844
* U.S. Marine Corps Recruiter, MCE-8411
* Martial Arts Tan Belt
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EXPERIENCE HISTORY & HIGHLIGHTS
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS - Staff Sergeant - Fire Support (E-6) - 8 Years Distinguished Service
U.S. MARINE CORPS RECRUITING STATION - Richmond, Virginia
Senior Recruiter (3/11-Present)
* Recruit quality men and women by canvassing, screening, selling, writing, and processing candidates for enlistment to meet assigned production goals and in compliance with mandated policies and procedures.
* Employ government vehicle (GPS-monitored by command group), computer and cellular phone to accomplish daily tasks with impeccable safety record and a pattern of proper use.
* Establish working relationships with local schools, universities and community groups/events to project a positive image of the Marine Corps. Administer a busy roster of presentations and booth details to solicit quality recruits.
* Assessed traditional marketing/recruiting methodologies and media, creating innovative strategies/tools that have delivered dramatic improvements in results. Built custom brochures/handouts and established presence on social media sites (Facebook, Linkedin, etc.). Actively promote concepts throughout the recruiting district to enhance productivity in a highly competitive marketplace.
* Received numerous recognitions for surpassing monthly performance/production quotas throughout tenure.
EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE TRAINING GROUP PACIFIC
Instructor (7/08-3/11)
* Traveled extensively nationally and abroad to provide classroom and shipboard instruction in the Fire Support Coordination (FSC) Course, Marine Air Ground Task Force Fires Course, Expeditionary Fires Team Trainer Course, and over-the-shoulder support during exercises, joint maneuvers, etc. Presented to groups of U.S. and foreign military officers and senior enlisted personnel. Fulfilled a responsibility normally handled by a Captain. Assisted and reported directly to a USMC Captain and Lt Colonel (military equivalent to high-ranking executive).
* Provided system integration training for Expeditionary Strike Groups, Marine Expeditionary Units, and Amphibious Squadrons. Directly responsible for all C4I preparation (classified computers, communications, intelligence, command, etc.). Equipment value ranged from $20k-$35k.
* Employed current techno-classroom tools to optimize the educational process and student comprehension / participation. Also provided lab-style training in the calibration and utilization of state-of-the-art secure electronics / computer systems proprietary to the Field Artillery Control discipline.
* Noted by superior evaluators for -demonstrating the ability to adroitly present complex material in a succinct and understandable manner.- Received consistent scores of -exceptional- on surveys prepared by course graduates.
* Saved unit funds by establishing a pipeline to order Graphical Training Aids at no cost (approx. $2000).
* Planned, prepared and maintained all system hardware/software to support critical war game simulations.
* Wrote an article published in the Small Wars Journal (-The Unnecessary Front: Reconsidering the Corps`s East Asian Bases-), detailing pros and cons of existing USMC bases in remote Pacific Rim locations as left over from WWII.
* Authored an award-winning article (-Paying Pirates: Fire Support`s Dependence on Contractors-) featured in the Marine Corps Gazette shedding light on contractor reliance issues pertaining to digital fire support systems. Awarded second place in the force-wide 2009 Major General Chase Essay Contest (lost to a Major).
* Served as the Command Photographer for numerous functions and VIP visits. Gained proficiency in Adobe Photoshop Suite
* Awarded a Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal at end of tour for superior performance throughout tenure. Provided world class instruction during 29 courses, directly impacting 550+ students preparing to deploy in support of the global war on terrorism. Provided insightful refinements to the Fire Support Coordination Course Final War-Game Scenario and relevant student handouts, condensing class materials and significantly reducing travel footprint. Effectively doubled the number of courses delivered by the program by end of assignment.
BATTERY L 3RD, BN 12TH MARINES - 29 Palms, California
Corporal - Fire Support Specialist (9/05-6/08)
* Upon completion of initial training, assigned to an artillery battalion and completed two tours overseas to include Operation Iraqi Freedom (9/06-4/07) and Okinawa (8/05-2/06).
* Fulfilled a variety of duties to include Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System Operator, Vertical and Horizontal Chart Operator, and Assistant Operations Chief, a billet typically reserved for a senior Sergeant.
* Hand selected to serve on a 4-man Fire Direction Center Team that provided direct artillery support during troop surge operations in Iraq.
* Hand selected to serve as unit executive assistant. Duties included utilizing the new Defense Travel System to facilitate government-funded trips, ordering and replacing unit equipment and supplies
* During home-base operations, participated in numerous field exercises and pre-deployment workups, safely firing thousands of high explosive rounds.
Available May 2013. Willing to travel.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
CAPT John K Wilkins, USMC
EWTGPAC Fire Support Coordination Center Course Chief
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Mr. Jared M Tracy
PhD Candidate, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan
Lieutenant, US Navy, 2003-2009
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CAPT Sean M Williams
Commanding Officer, A Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
(Former EWTGPAC Fire Support Coordination Center Course Chief)
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