ROBERT L. COGGINS

P: 757-***-**** E: adiq0n@r.postjobfree.com LI: linkedin.com/in/robert-coggins 3014 Kempton Park Road, Suffolk, VA 23435

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Transitioning Marine Corps officer with eight years of active duty experience in leadership, sales, recruiting, logistics, operations, and program management. Energetic, self-driven, autonomous leader with a strong desire to seek increased levels of responsibility and long-term upward mobility within a successful organization. Superior interpersonal skills with extensive experience in relationship building and client relations. Passionate about leading and developing teams while increasing overall efficiency within the organization and producing effective results. E D U C A T I O N

VIRGINIA TECH – PAMPLIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Blacksburg, VA 2013 Bachelor of Science: Business Management

Concentration in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Technology Minor: Leadership Studies

Honors & Activities: Naval ROTC (Marine Option) Scholarship Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets (VTCC) G.E.R.M.A.N. Club of Virginia Tech Semper Fi Society VTCC Eagle Scout Association VTCC Men’s Basketball Team P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Captain, (Infantry Officer) 2013 - Present Officer Selection Officer (Talent Acquisitions Program/Territory Manager) Norfolk, VA 2018 – Present Responsible for surpassing annual quota by prospecting, selling, and selecting highly qualified applicants to become United States Marine Corps officers. Autonomously managed a territory of 30,000+ square miles, which encompasses 2 states and 16 universities. Led recruiting team of 4 recruiters and managed a client-base of 60+ individual prospects.

• Ranked #1 of 40 Officer Selection Officers in the Eastern Recruiting Region in 2020.

• Achieved 177% (year 1) and 186% (year 2) of overall recruiting quota and enforced quality control by attaining the lowest attrition rate of officer candidates in 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District with 5% attrition.

• 1st of 14 Officer Selection Officers in district to achieve annual acquisitions quota, two years in a row.

• Received the “Centurion Award” for prospecting and successfully selling 100 applicants in less than 3 years.

• Designed and performed social media, electronic-medium, and E-mail marketing and advertising campaigns.

• Conducted sales presentations, interviews, and large target-market prospecting events to achieve recruiting quota.

• Received multiple awards for recruiting diversity, female, and “high value” applicants such as lawyers and pilots. Company Executive Officer (Operations & Logistics Manager) Kaneohe Bay, HI 2016 - 2018 Responsible for the operations, logistics, and human resource management of 180+ employees.

• Ranked #1 of 16 Lieutenants in Battalion and recommended for promotion ahead of peers.

• Accountable for the inventory and maintenance cycle of $3 million worth of serialized weapons, optics, communication equipment, and vehicles.

• Planned and executed 18 months of pre-combat training exercises. Coordinated and facilitated the logistical requirements for transportation from Hawaii to California and a 6-month deployment to Japan and South Korea.

• Provided support and led training as the Equal Opportunity Representative for over 800 employees. Platoon Commander (Project Manager) Kaneohe Bay, HI 2015 - 2016 Responsible for the leadership, training, and personal well-being of 38 Marines and 3 U.S. Navy Corpsmen. Highly trained and experienced in personnel management, conflict resolution, and proficient in the employment of small tactical units.

• Led 55 employees Marines and Sailors on a deployment to Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines during a highly volatile time in the Pacific-region.

• Hand-selected to travel to the Philippines as the subject matter expert in the employment of the MV-22 Osprey aircraft, and singlehandedly devised the training curriculum taught to the Filipino Special Forces to combat Abu Sayyaf.

• Again hand-selected to lead my Platoon in the Marine Corps’ first “over-the-horizon” long range raid exercise via MV- 22 Osprey, flying over 647 nautical miles from South Korea to Okinawa, Japan.

• Provided support and led training as the Equal Opportunity Representative for over 180 employees. Officer Selection Officer Course 2018

Three-week Sales, Consulting, and Communication training to become a Marine Officer Selection Officer. Infantry Officer Course 2015

Three-month intensive leadership and tactics training school with over 50% attrition rate. The Basic School 2014

Six-month training program designed to groom Marine Corps officers. Officer Candidates School 2013

Six-week leadership evaluation to become a Marine Corps officer with a 30% attrition rate. TIME AFTER TIME INC. Sales Associate King of Prussia, PA 2013 - 2014

• Conducted sales of high-end watches on a monetary-based incentive program.

• Responsible for marketing and designing visual advertising campaigns.

• Customer service experience and entrusted with up to 25% discount authority.

• Extensive training and experience with point-of-sale system. ACE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Assistant Operations Manager Lafayette Hill, PA 2013 - 2014

• Responsible for creation and facilitation of visual-aesthetic presentation and appeal of one of the highest-end country clubs in the United States with over 300 members.

• Conducted customer service and member-relations for CEOs, billionaires, celebrities, professional athletes, and world- renowned medical professionals on a daily basis to ensure the ultimate country club membership experience.

• Requested to serve as the personal forecaddie for Jeffery Laurie, owner of the Philadelphia Eagles. DICKS SPORTING GOODS Sales Associate Plymouth Meeting, PA 2013 – 2014

• Firearm and Recreational Sports subject matter expert responsible for consumer consultation and customer service.

• Conducted state background checks on potential firearm consumers.

• Solely responsible for daily accountability of serialized firearms with total value over $12,500. A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S / A W A R D S

“Eastern Recruiting Region Gold Award”, ranked #1 of 40 Officer Selection Officers in 2020 2020

“Centurion” Award, acquired over 100 Marine Officer Candidates (sales) in less than 3 years 2020

“First to Close” Award, (second year in a row, see below) 2020

“First to Close” Award, first Officer Selection Officer in region (1 of 14) to achieve yearly quota 2019

“Diversity Heavy Hitter” Award, acquired 10 diversity Marine Officer Candidates in 1 year 2018 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, outstanding performance as Infantry Officer 2017 Lean Six Sigma: Yellow Belt 2017

Marine Corps Martial Arts Program: Black Belt 2017 Explosive Ammunition Handler: Category I 2017

PADI Open Water Diver 2016

Basic Engagement Skills and Security Cooperation Operations Environment Training Course 2015 Marine Corps Equal Opportunity Advisor Course 2015 Secret Security Clearance: Renewed in 2020; valid through year 2030 2013 Naval ROTC (Marine Option) Scholarship, awarded national 4-year full academic scholarship 2009 Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America 2008