SHAWN ELLIS

Virginia Beach, VA *****

Cell# 703-***-**** Email: adfr1k@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn URL: www.linkedin.com/in/shawnellis8999

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Security Manager and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and 25+ years of proven experience in the United States Marine Corps, specializing in motivational leadership and program management. Supervised and ensured training of 50+ Foreign Area Advisors operating globally in Department of State support. Possess a comprehensive background in training and development of security cooperation teams and advisors that are regularly operating in joint environments globally in support of our DOD strategic goals and objectives. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $5M+ while meeting the expectations of senior executive level leadership. Possess extensive military career supported by a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Criminal Justice, and Lean Six Sigma (Process Improvement) Green Belt Training/Certification and numerous personal as well as service awards that attest to adept leadership abilities.

Risk Assessment

Project Development

Data Analysis

Logistics Management

Training and Development

Policy Implementation

Security Management

Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Marine Corps, Marine Security Cooperation Group, Fort Story, VA 2016 – 2019

Senior Executive Leader (Sergeant Major)

Responsible for supervision, training and development of security cooperation teams and advisors that are regularly operating in a joint environment globally in support of our DOD strategic goals and objective

Responsible for supervision and training of over 50 foreign area advisors operating globally in DOS support

Directly responsible for morale and welfare of over 250 service members and 30 civilian employees

Accountable Action Officer for the supervision and management of over $50M worth of military equipment and the personnel that utilized, cared for and accounted for it in support of National Security & Defense objectives.

Developed and supervised the implementation of invaluable seminars provided to over 10,000 service members.

Mentored, facilitated professional development and conducted performance review of 50 senior executive level leaders; reviewed over 500 performance evaluations resulting in over 250 regular and special promotions

Coordinated, supervised, and implemented annual training requirements to over 250 service members

Provided Administrative, logistics and legal support to 10 C-level departments within the organization

Conducted individual compliance case reviews, reported delinquencies, ensured corrective action and follow-ups.

Senior Executive Leader (Sergeant Major), Marine Air Craft Group, Norfolk, VA 2014 – 2016

Recognized for Meritorious Service while serving as Senior Advisor to executive team level staff; for providing a highly professional leadership-heavy work environment to over 300 service members and over 50 ‘Civilian Marine’ employees.

Instructed groups of over 300 service members, civilians and executive peers on leadership, mentorship, and additional subjects utilizing various teaching methods; including lectures, Microsoft-suite and class demonstrations.

Provided formal and informal training and mentoring to 500 personnel implementing positive leadership techniques and experience-based guidance which encouraged staff participation and enhanced their growth/professionalism.

Supervised and implanted enhancements to security requirements for work/area departments and billeting facilities.

Administratively supported 20 departments within the organization providing award-worthy, timely counsel and guidance to all unit personnel, thereby ensuring well-informed highly functioning teams of military professionals.

Met with community leaders and juveniles to support local engagement efforts; Toys for Tots, JROTC and the VFW

Ensured that behavioral issues, such as urinalysis failures, moral and other disciplinary were addressed in a timely yet consistent manner, that individuals were aware of rules and regulations and were rehabilitated as/if necessary.

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United States Marine Corps, Miramar, CA 2012 – 2014

Senior Executive Leader (Sergeant Major), Helicopter Department

Recognized for Meritorious Service, while providing positive leadership that resulted in the organization being recognized for multiple safety awards, with over 50 service members receiving safety and leadership recognition, due to keep mentor supervision. Highly experienced in the management, welfare, mentorship and training of ‘at risk’ youth, and leaders alike.

Instructed over 250 service members on leadership and mentorship techniques using on-the-job, job-shadowing techniques and other proven teacher, trainer, leader, scholar educational approaches

Increased personnel and unit combat readiness by 23% and the individual participation in required professional military education by over 150% earning the organization distinction amongst peers

Increased personnel retention by 30% to the highest rate of any unit within Marine Aircraft Group; 16 for Fiscal Year 2014 by his unrelenting leadership and steadfast mentorship towards retention of the unit members

Led and supervised personnel during multiple deployments around the Pacific Region of the world

Executive Leader, Company First Sergeant, The Basic School, Quantico, VA / Okinawa, Japan 2006 – 2011

Recognized and awarded, as aforementioned; for providing great leadership and invaluable training to over 3500 student Marine Officers to support professional development and proficiency personnel and all ‘leader-to-led’ relationship matters.

Managed and coordinated events and implemented programs that improved the professional performance and operational proficiency of various staff sections; to include the [TBS] Martial Arts Center of Excellence, Enlisted Leadership Course, The Infantry Officer’s Course, Headquarters and Services Company, Combat Service Support Company, and the Infantry Instructor Company leaders.

Devised and implemented programs and safe practices implemented across the service; liaison and coordination made with external agencies to ensure continuity of efforts and procedures

Certified as an Operational Stress Control and Readiness Trainer and eventually a Master Instructor

Served on a senior member Promotion Board that selected the highest qualified staff for promotion

Provided Sage Counsel to the Commander in support of the Company’s myriad assigned missions

Deployed to Afghanistan on an Embedded Training Team, working in a joint environment to support NATO ISAF, Department of State, Department of Defense, Other Governmental Agencies -what does each one stand for? and other entities as missions were accomplished in support of objectives

Trained and conducted exercises with the Afghan National Army as well as the Afghan Border Police

Improved programs, pay, moral and military standards of the local and foreign uniformed personnel

Recognized for valorous achievement in an austere environment, with a small team of professionals.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Purdue University 4.0 GPA (Summa Cum Laude) 2020

Security Management, American Public University, 11 courses (33 hrs.) completed (3.8 GPA)

Personal Awards

Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (x3) Navy Commendation (x2) Army Commendation Medal (W/Combat V) +

MILITARY TRAINING

Foreign Security Force Advisor Certified

United States Marine Corps, Operational Stress Control and Readiness Master Trainer Certified

United States Marine Corps, Senior Enlisted PME, 1Sgts, Advance, Career and Sgts Courses

United States Marine Corps, Vehicle Maintenance, Technician, and Adv. Logistics Certifications

United States Marine Corps, Senior Leader’s Military Law / Legal Courses

United States Marine Corps, Security Forces Supervisors Course

Annual Operational/Personally Identifiable Information Security Training

First Responder/First Aid Trained and Certified

Annual Equal Opportunity Trained and Certified

Annual Safety Training Courses completed successfully

Annual Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention Training

Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Training for Critical/Combat Zone Operations

Embassy Security Guard School, Weapons, PR-24 Baton, Mace, Force Escalation Trained and Certified

VOLUNTEERISM/GROUPS

Toys for Tots Program Manager/JROTC Support Volunteer

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