Marcus A. Chestnut

**** ********** *** ******* ****** 89048

Phone: 760-***-****

E-mail: adzqa5@r.postjobfree.com

Security Clearance: Secret

Professional Summary

Obtain a position with a reputable company and gain new work experience as well as to contribute to the continued success of this organization. Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated by the ability to engage all personnel from subordinates, peers, and senior executives. Intelligent professional committed to creating more effective and efficient methods. Offering outstanding communication and task prioritization skills. Possess an exemplary degree of initiative, sound judgment, presence of mind, and a bias for action. A recognized leader with collaborative team building skills and leadership techniques that produce results and build morale. Demonstrates the ability to develop personnel through coaching, mentoring, and counseling. Senior Leader proving training, leadership and enhanced skills to a diverse group with over 1,000 personnel organization. Competent administrative professional supporting the underwriting process with effective document evaluation, report writing and file management skills. Well-versed in using Excel to create and update tracking spreadsheets. Goal- oriented individual with a pleasant personality and a tenacity that knows no restrictions. A multitasking Physician Liaison considered highly ambitious, willing to meet or exceed monthly quotas and capable of maximizing brand awareness.

Skills

• Leadership Development

• Professional Development

• Family Readiness Development

• Personnel Management

• Equal Opportunity Management

• Leadership Training

• Training and Education

• Office Administration

• Public Speaking

• Copier, Fax, Scanner Savvy

• Communications

• Problem Solving

• Team Building

• Operational Management

• Physical Fitness Management

• Operations and Logistics

• Interior Guard Development

• Extremely Organized

• Powerful Negotiator

• Conflict Resolution

Education

• High school graduate

• Military Specialized Training

o Graduated United States Navy Senior Enlisted Academy 2014, Naval War College, RI o Graduated Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education Course, 2010, Quantico, VA o Completed 6-week curriculum in business communication, human relations, decision making, problem-solving, and organizational development. o Completed 232 hours of studies in leadership and management o Completed 30 hours of strength and endurance training through a comprehensive physical fitness program

o Completed over 24 hours of National Security Affairs and War Gaming o Completed training, education, and evaluation in over 200 hours in professional communications, Marine Corps Planning Process, war fighting, logistics, administration, leadership, and organizational management.

Work Experience

Supervisor-Dec 2018 to Aug 2020-Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Engineering-Tesla Associate Manager-Aug 2020 to Jan 2021-Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Engineering-Tesla Manager- Jan 2021 to Current-Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Engineering-Tesla Duties and Responsibilities

Mobile Equipment Maintenance Manager for Production Control demonstrates skills in breakdown management & follow up action to prevent repeat occurrences, equipment spare parts management, training & development. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect part quality, production efficiency, work cell ergonomics, equipment maintenance. Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent.

• Oversee six different shifts with two Associate Managers, nine Supervisors, eight Lead Technicians, and over one hundred technicians

• Day-to-day line maintenance support in fabrication projects, in-house repair work, and modifications

• Work schedules, PTO, OT, and weekend work scheduling through Kronos system

• Defining daily tasks and setting directions for the team of technicians for power industrial vehicles

• Develop SOP and standard work and shop procedures

• Develop & maintain proper documentation: procedures, periodic maintenance tasks, equipment changes, spare parts, upgrades, and mechanical modifications

• Provided budget development and reporting for purchase orders

• Maintain spare parts inventory. Identify and order needed parts, maintain tracking system

• Developed and maintain warehouse high bay racking (HBR) for department warehouse procedures Accomplishments

Able to devise plans to take the team to the next level in the absence of much needed head count support. Instrumental in the overall success of the team about department safety initiatives. Team was responsible for improvements that implemented saving countless hours of lost time from work for the factory. Safe issues throughout the factory and can be attributed to the safe operations within the shop at an astounding preventative corrections made by the department. Provided a sound library for processes highlighted as high potential safety issues to be addressed and standardized with little room for technician error. Took on additional responsibility for high bay racking for all warehouse maintenance. Implemented as sound safe maintenance plan to ensure safe an adequate storage and racking.

Innovative:

Proven to be a student of your responsibility implemented several initiatives to cut cost and build efficiency in the processes. Learning the tasks from a technical standpoint and making sure able to talk to the technical standards and be well versed in the understanding of what to do, how to do it and when good and finished looks like.

Driven:

The accomplishment and attributes above speak to the drive bringing to the team each day. Can always be relied on to be there, stay late and come in on your time off. Leadership by example is done effortlessly.

Collaborative:

Built many great relationships with the adjacent and supported departments as well as external vendors to keep the core of the business healthy. The customer always provides great feedback to you and about you in the effort to ensure that you are known to be an asset to the team and Tesla. Provided training opportunities to ensure your team’s enrollment and completion of train the trainer courses as well as FANAC 101 an electrical safety. Continually reaching out to vendors to get answer on what we should be doing and how we should be doing things from a maintenance standpoint as well as vendor relations to answer questions and provide solutions to our reoccurring problems. Trustworthy:

Without question I can always rely on you to compete the task accurately and timely. Great awareness and attention to detail on all things pertaining to the responsibilities as a people manager. You have displayed the same level of productivity in the decision making and sustainment of managing the KPI’s you are responsible for meeting each month.

Safe:

Embodies the department expectation and exceeds the expectations in the area of preventative safety. Involves the team as a whole and has built an inclusive culture that everyone and their ideas matter. Your safety stand-down efforts have proven to be the springboard needed to push the needle and continue to build the teams awareness while operating in this dangerous environment but furthermore built an all-inclusive environment that made the technicians another level of first responding safety reporters.

Work Experience

Senior Enlisted Advisor

Marine Corps Base, Twentynine Palms, CA

April 1994 to December 2018

United States Marine Corps

Military Service

Branch: US Marine Corps

Service Country: United States

Rank: Sergeant Major/ E9

April 1994 to February 2019

Dec 2014 to Dec 2018 Senior Enlisted Advisor (Sergeant Major)

• Subject matter expert on institutional standards; maintain awareness of, and be able to speak to, all other matters of the command.

• Served as the example in military appearance, physical fitness, conduct, and discipline, and keep institutional values at forefront of all decisions and ahead of personal desires.

• Development of Special Staff personnel and supervised staff functions to ensure effective processes are executed throughout the organization.

• Participated in inspection programs and maintained oversight of external inspections; Logistics Readiness Evaluations, Field Supply and Maintenance Analysis Office Inspections, Marine Corps Administrative Assist Team.

• Supervised and managed Medical and Dental Readiness, Deployable Statistics, Defense Readiness Reporting System, Combat Readiness Evaluations, Equipment Accountability and Maintenance of the organization, maintaining overall readiness at 95%.

• Supervised and managed Facility functions and concerns within the organization to include Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Installation BEQ Management, Unit BEQ Manager, Quality of Life concerns, Security, Cleanliness, and Maintenance Procedures.

• Managed the assignment of other Special Staff and collateral duties that include Casualty Assistance Command Representative, Casualty Assistance Calls Officers, Equal Opportunity Advisor, Substance Abuse Control Officers, Uniformed Victim Advocates, Single Marine Program Representative, Family Readiness Officers.

• Monitored indicators of Command Climate and take actions to improve as needed; surveys, safety issues, Request Mast, Interactive Customer Evaluations, Inspector General complaints, Congressional Inquiries, legal trends, cohesion, organizational culture, hazing events, retention rates.

• Supervised all unit Drill and Ceremonies and improved subordinate leader’s knowledge on Formations, Changes of Command, Relief & Appointments, Retirements, Battle Colors Ceremonies, Memorials, Cake Cutting Ceremonies, Mess Nights, Dining In/Out, Color Guard.

• Provided oversight to the unit’s Prevention Programs and outside services that include; Force Preservation Counsels, Unit Marine Awareness and Prevention Integrated Training, Prime for Life, Military Family Life Counselors, Chaplain, Medical Officer, Combat Operational Stress Control, Marine Intercept Program, Behavior Health, Substance Abuse Counseling Center, Motorcycle Mentorship Program, Ground Safety Program, Anti-Terrorism Force Protection, and Security Manager.

• Conducted and supervised unit Leadership Development processes that included; Formal and Resident PME, Unit PME Program, Professional Reading, Leadership Development Program, Coaching, Counseling, Mentoring.

• Supervised and managed the enlisted promotion processes to include; monthly Recommendation/ Non-Recommendation/Will Not Promotes, Composite Scores computation, select grade rosters, NCO Promotion Panels, Meritorious Promotion Boards, NCO and Marine of the Quarter Boards, Master Brief Sheet Reviews, SNCO Promotion Boards, Remedial Promotions.

• Provided oversight for unit personnel performance evaluations to include; Automated Performance Evaluation System, fitness report reviews and tracking procedures, Proficiency and Conduct Marks, tracking of date gaps and missing reports, timeliness reports, fitness report appeal Performance Evaluation Review Board and Board for the Correction of Naval Records procedures.

• Developed and supervised Awards Program within the organization that includes; Appropriate tracking for accuracy and timelines, conduct of awards boards, reviews, delivery and presentation procedures, improved Awards Processing System management, posthumous, and combat awards procedures, Purple Heart reclama procedures.

• Managed personnel Separations through the following programs; Unit Transition Coordinators, Transition Readiness Seminars/Capstone, Administrative Separations, Retirements.

• Managed Manpower Management systems and processes to include; Inbound Rosters, Outbound Rosters, Fleet Assistance Programs, Duty Status Codes, Deployment Staffing Reports, New Join, and Sponsorship Programs, management of Navy personnel.

• Supervised Career Planning initiatives that included; Reenlistments, Retention Interviews, Special Duty, Overseas Assignment Screening, and Re-certifications.

• Provided oversight on all administrative and correspondence matters and resources to include; internal and external correspondence, Administrative Reductions, Competency Review Boards, Marine Online, Command Profile, Billet Identification Codes, Personnel Accountability, Formal PG 11 Counseling, OPREP 3, Serious Incident Reports, and Eight Day briefs.

• Managed legal matters within the organization; Office Hours, legal investigations, Court Martials, legal tracker, search and seizure, Non-Punitive Letters of Caution, 6105 counseling.

• Fully understands institutional orders, regulations, doctrinal publications, and how they apply to current unit Mission Essential Tasks (METs), unit mission, and how it facilitates involvement into a larger MAGTF organizational mission.

Jan 2010 to Dec 2014 Senior Enlisted Advisor (First Sergeant)

• Supervised all clerical and administrative matters, training functions and the employment of the organization in garrison and combat.

• Counseled subordinate leaders on matters pertaining to efficient operations, career management, and personal issues, all to improve the general effectiveness of the organization.

• Assisted the commander in the conduct of office hours, requests mast, fitness reports, awards, promotions, career planning, and proficiency and conduct markings.

• Managed and supervised the organization’s weight control and urinalysis program.

• Directed and supervised all awards and promotion ceremonies, briefings, conferences.

• Ensured the quality of life, Esprit De Corps, standards of conduct, and discipline is enforced and maintained by all members of the organization.

• Supervision of the company's personnel/administrative management, daily routine, and legal adjudication for over (300+) Marines and Sailors of the organization.

• Managed an aggressive mentoring program for junior leaders which included Physical Training, and PME covering topics on leadership, customs and courtesies, administration.

• Supervised the conduct of the NCO promotion validations and created, submitted, and tracked all awards, extensions, and re-enlistments.

• Supervised the company's Body Composition (BCP) and Remedial Condition (RCP) Program's ensuring timely and accurate submission and processing.

• Demonstrated communication skills through presentations.

• Served as the guest of honor for HQBN MCAGCC Corporals course 1-14.

• Served as the Director for the Battalion Corporals Courses 5-14 and 9-14.

• Mentored students and Instructors daily ensuring the health, morale, and welfare of up to 1700 Marines under his charge.

• Supervised proper training and turnover procedures for CLB-1 enabling a seamless transition with all administration and operations within the companies.

• Ensured 100% completion of post-deployment training requirements for all Marines in the company.

• Managed all enlisted personnel assignments prior to and during the deployment of Operation Enduring Freedom 11.1.

• Ensured 100% completion of pre-deployment training requirements for all Marines in the company in the preparation of OEF 11.1.

• Successfully prepared the Company for operations in two battalion field exercises, 11th Marine Regiment's Desert Fire Exercise, and BLT 1/7's Mission Rehearsal Exercise. Nov 2007 to Jan 2010 Battery Gunnery Sergeant

• Senior enlisted technical and tactical advisor to the Battery Commander, Headquarters and Guns Platoon personnel.

• Supervised and coordinated all logistical support requirements.

• Coordinated the Battery training, operational, and support requirements.

• Directed the supply and re-supply of the Artillery Battery.

• Coordinated and supervised the build of the new battery position outside of Firebase Fiddler's Green

(FB FGN).

• Re-task organized the battery to support split battery operations and continued provisional infantry missions. Coordinated and supervised the first helicopter-borne artillery operation in support of 2/3 and the deliberate clearing of the Buji Bhast pass.

• Coordinated and supervised the build of 2 vehicle checkpoints off of route 605 IVO Ma.

• Ensured 100% accountability of CMR equipment, conducted joint inventory with 3/10 to include SL-3 gear layouts and ensured CMR turnover was concluded with 100% accuracy.

• Advised the battery commander on all matters pertaining to battery personnel, equipment, and overall readiness during the retrograde back to CONUS.

• Ensure 100% completion of post-deployment training requirements for all 135 Marines in the battery.

• Ensured 100% completion of pre-deployment training (PTP) requirements for all 128 Marines in the battery.

• Conducted and supervised the Reception Staging and Onward Integration (RSO&I) training for the battery I in support of OEF.

• Re-task organized the battery to support a provisional infantry mission, redistributed equipment and personnel in support of combat operations in Helmand Province Afghanistan.

• Held daily personnel formations in order to ensure all Marines and Sailors were informed and to ensure the Battery training schedule was adhered to.

• Advised the Battery Commander on the defensive plan and coordinated combat service support for the Battery during Battalion Fire Exercises.

Dec 2006 to Nov 2007 Drill Master and Scheduling Chief

• Conducted and supervised all parades and ceremonies within the Battalion in accordance with Marine Corps Drill and Ceremony Manual.

• Conducted Intro to Close Order Drill class to officer candidate companies.

• Conducted Morning Colors class to officer candidate companies.

• Supervised all drill periods and instructed platoon drill competitions for candidate companies.

• Coordinated and supervised the execution of Family Day, Graduation, and Commissioning Ceremonies.

• Assisted in the coordination of all external agencies to support candidate training and the implementation of the candidate training schedule.

• Assisted the Scheduling Officer with execution of the Candidate training schedule.

• Served as a direct liaison for all RS stations for coordinating Drill Instructor visits.

• Coordinated and supervised the Commissioning Ceremony at the National Heritage Museum.

• Evaluated candidate's leadership potential during Leadership Reaction Courses and Small Unit Leadership evaluations.

• Supervised annual training within the Battalion to ensure Marines annual training requirements were current with rifle and pistol ranges.

• Attended and graduated from the Equal Opportunity Representative Course 1-07 from 21 Feb-2 Mar 2007.

Mar 2005 to Dec 2006 Sergeant Instructor and Platoon Sergeant

• Assisted the platoon sergeant in conducting close, personal observation of each candidate and be prepared to assume the duties of the platoon sergeant if required.

• Assisted the platoon sergeant in conducting required training in accordance with the current lesson plans.

• Assisted the platoon sergeant in enforcing all provisions of the Candidate Regulations and maintaining the high standards of discipline, personal appearance, and military courtesy.

• Regularly fulfill the duties of Company Duty Instructor. Responsibilities include maintaining strict accountability of all officer candidates, strict adherence to published training schedules and enforcement of all special orders and SOPs.

• Conducted direct observation of 53 officer’s candidates.

• Conducted required training in accordance with all lesson plans and the OCS SOP.

• Ensured candidates adhered to all rules and regulations, maintaining high standards of discipline, personal appearance, and military courtesy.

• Ensured the candidates' squad leaders were posted and relieved, as well as properly counseled on their performance.

• Maintained, secured, and ensured the accuracy of all candidates' record books.

• Provided invaluable assistance to the Platoon Commander concerning the moral character, physical ability, and mental acumen of 39 officer candidates.

• Successfully trained the candidates of the 5th platoon in the art of drill, culminating in the platoon winning the OCC-193 drill competition.

• Provided input in determining candidates' characteristics and leadership potential required to be a Marine Corps Second Lieutenant.

Dec 2004 to Mar 2005 Battery Gunnery Sergeant

• Provided the Executive Officer with daily counsel and advice concerning the day-to-day operations of the battery.

• Supervised the day-to-day operations of the battery.

• Provided tactical and technical supervision for the battery operations.

• Monitored and evaluated safety certifications of the battery personnel in accordance with the Joint Regimental Safety SOPs.

• Mentored and guided enlisted personnel in personal and career development.

• Provided timely and sufficient logical support while conducting field operations. Feb 2003 to Dec 2004 Local Security Chief and Platoon Sergeant

• Ensured the combat readiness, good order and discipline of the Platoon.

• Trained cannoneers to standards per appropriate field manuals, individual training standards, and SOPs.

• Coordinated and planned the tactical defense of the battery position.

• Trained battery personnel in infantry tactical measures.

• Supervised the maintenance and operation of the Guns Platoon equipment.

• Served as a role model and mentor for the Marines assigned to the Guns Platoon.

• Monitored, mentored, and supervised the training and remediation of Marines on the Body Composition Program.

• Served as the Platoon Sergeant for a provisional rifle platoon that conducted over 100 hundred dozen patrols in the city of Tikrit, Iraq.

• Led the platoon to fire over 1900 rounds of artillery in combat.

• Supervised all of the convoy operations training for the Battery.

• Conducted training for the Battery regarding fire and maneuver, immediate action drills, and machine gun employment, and live fire convoy operations.

• Served as a volunteer for Special Olympics, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.

• Received the 2004 Marine Corps Association Award for outstanding leadership. Oct 2002 to Feb 2003 Section Howitzer Chief

• Responsible for the accountability of all Marines and gear assigned to the gun section.

• Trained Marines in the gun section to perform all the duties of a cannoneer to include Gunner and A- gunner certifications.

• Assisted the Platoon Sergeant with ensuring the proper use of gunline procedures and be prepared to assume the duties of the Platoon Sergeant.

May 2002 to Oct 2002 Battalion Operations Chief

• Disseminated information to the sections and Company’s as directed and required.

• Responsible for the sourcing all enlisted escorts for VIP visits.

• Responsible for the conduct and scheduling of recruit graduations and recruit family days.

• Responsible for de-conflicting all scheduling conflicts with the four training companies.

• Responsible for sending all required reports to higher headquarters in a timely manner.

• During a disaster evacuation, responsible for running the change of command for the battalion. Mar 2001 to May 2002 Series Chief Drill Instructor

• Senior advisor to the Series Commander.

• Responsible for the smooth logistical execution of the training schedule.

• Liaison to all outside agencies.

• Provided guidance and mentoring to Series Senior Drill Instructors and Drill Instructors.

• Ensured proper teaching and execution of individual and platoon drill movements.

• Responsible for screening all administrative paperwork, all pick-up and drop entries and all pick-up dropped recruits.

• Conducted physical training and ensure physical fitness of the Series.

• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of Quality Control Roster.

• Provided sound advice to the series commander.

• Led and mentored all Drill Instructor and Senior Drill Instructors in the series and prepared them for increase responsibility.

Sep 2000 to Mar 2001 Senior Drill Instructor

• Responsible for the conduct of training and the health, safety, and welfare of all recruits in the platoon.

• Responsible for the overall performance, proficiency, and conduct of the platoon.

• Teaches, mentor, and counsels each recruit during training.

• Responsible for the execution of the training schedule and to ensure all training is conducted in accordance with the SOP.

• Responsible for the training, supervision, and conduct of drill instructors in the platoon.

• Responsible for the timeliness and correctness of all administrative matters within the platoon.

• Successfully trained and mentored 3 Drill Instructors and prepared them for increase responsibility.

• Ensured drill instructors in his charge maintained a positive example for recruits.

• Transformed 108 recruits into smartly disciplined, basically trained Marines. May 1999 to Sep 2000 Drill Instructor

• Instructed recruits in core values, general military subjects, basic individual skills, close order drill, and small unit leadership.

• Maintained the highest standard of professional and personal conduct.

• Instilled self-discipline, pride, respect, and love of the Corps and Country in recruits.

• Conducted personnel inspections and close order drill for a platoon size.

• Supervised the basic daily routine, physical training, and interior guard.

• Evaluated and counseled recruits on performance, teamwork, confidence, and self-discipline.

• Instructed general military subjects with the platoon achieving zero failures.

• Achieved zero violations of Depot SOP for training.

• Recognized as the Company Drill Instructor of the Quarter.

• Maintained over 97 percent retention of recruits throughout the cycle by mentoring and training. Oct 1998 to May 1999 Section Howitzer Gunner

• Mature, Self-motivated, Leader of Marines.

• Accomplished difficult tasks with only minimal guidance, capable of being an M198 Section Chief.

• Supervisor of five Marines and ensured accountability of their gear during the chaos from the rapid deployment of the 11th MEU SOC in support of Operation Desert Thunder.

• Performed concise, goal-oriented counseling that instilled values and enforced regulations.

• Ensured all Marines in his section and all weapons and equipment were properly maintained and properly prepared for action.

• Assisted in the cross-training of Marines to fill any position in the section.

• Performed effective counseling sessions.

Awards

Navy Achievement Medal

• October 1996, professional achievement on the superior performance of duties while serving as Gunner 5th Battalion, 11th Marines. Performance and preparation helped the Section to achieve outstanding results during the recent Supply Maintenance Analysis Team inspection. Also instrumental in preparing and training the Section for deployment to 29 Palms for DESFIREX 1-97. Performed superbly as the Gunner, which resulted in the section shooting and moving with remarkable speed, accuracy, and safety. Great initiative, skill, and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals (5th Award)

• December 2002, meritorious service while serving as Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor, Series Gunnery Sergeant, and Battalion Operations Chief, 1st Recruit Training Battalion. Epitomized the highest standards of professionalism and dedication to duty. He was instrumental in the success achieved by Company A and 1st Recruit Training Battalion. His platoons training performance exceeded most regimental averages, a rare accomplishment for a Drill Instructor.

• November 2007, meritorious service while serving as Sergeant Instructor, Platoon Sergeant, Scheduling Chief, and Drill Master Officer Candidates School. Leadership and professional knowledge positively impacted more than 350 Officer Candidates. Through extraordinary abilities to challenge candidates both physically and mentally, he has thoroughly prepared the Corps' future Leaders. The mastery of close order drill, not only led to six platoon drill competition titles but also enabled him to be professionally selected as the Drill Master where he planned and executed a myriad of events such as candidate graduations, family day and commissioning ceremonies. His relentless work ethic and exacting standards directly contributed to the mission success.

• November 2010, meritorious service while serving as Battery Gunnery Sergeant 3d Battalion, 11th Marines, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, In support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Made extraordinary contributions to the Combat effectiveness and efficiency of the Marines and Sailors of Battery I through technical and tactical prowess and leadership. Superb management coordination and execution of operational requirements made a significant and lasting impact and shaped the battlefield for follow-on units in each endeavor.

• March 2013, meritorious service while serving as Company First Sergeant Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School. Provided superior leadership and oversight to personnel in support of training enlisted communication education, both entry-level, and career developing coursework. Aggressively led a battalion size company with over 1200 entry-level students and 200 permanent personnel.

• May 2015, meritorious service while serving as Company First Sergeant 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. Provided superior leadership while responsible for the welfare and effectiveness of 280 Marines and Sailors, encompassing 11 separate sections and commodities. Reinforced the Battalion with unsurpassed, discipline, morale, and pride of belonging. Expertly planned, coordinated, and executed numerous volunteer work involving more than 100 Marines. Certificates of Commendation (5th Award)

• March 2000, exceptional noteworthy

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