Cesar Colon III
San Diego
Summary
Professional team leadership experience with comprehensive military operations and personnel management. Capable of improving operational procedures and fostering a collaborative team environment. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic settings, ensuring seamless coordination and communication. Strong focus on mission success and meeting evolving challenges.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Officer
MACS-1 Lima Company
San Diego, CA
03.2026 - Current
- Direct operational planning, training, and readiness for a company-level organization supporting aviation command and control operations. Advise senior leadership on mission planning, operational risk, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate multiple functional areas to support real-time operational requirements and improve mission execution.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Hours per week: 60
ATC OIC/ Foreign Liaison
VMU-1
Philippines, Pampanga, Central Luzon
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Directed over 5,400 hours of flight operations in a deployed environment with zero safety incidents.
- Led air traffic control operations supporting joint and special operations missions.
- Strengthened partnerships with host-nation agencies to improve aviation readiness and safety.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop mission plans tailored to project requirements and objectives.
- Analyzed flight data to assess performance and implement improvements for future operations.
- Supervised daily air traffic operations to ensure safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments.
- Hours per week: 60
Executive Officer
MACS-1 Lima Company
San Diego, CA
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Served as second-in-command for an organization of approximately 80 personnel, overseeing administration, logistics, and operational support.
- Coordinated personnel management and training to maintain operational readiness. Facilitated communication between leadership and subordinate elements to ensure accountability and mission alignment.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team skill sets for future challenges.
- Mentored junior officers, fostering leadership skills and promoting professional development.
- Oversaw mission planning, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Hours per week: 60
Air Traffic Control Officer
Air Traffic Control School
Pensacola, FL
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Participate in formal aviation training programs focused on air traffic control and aviation command and control operations.
- Complete instruction in airspace management, radar operations, aircraft separation, and aviation safety procedures.
- Apply FAA, Department of Defense, and service-specific regulations governing air traffic control and aviation operations.
- Monitored and directed aircraft movements to ensure safe takeoffs and landings.
- Coordinated with pilots and ground personnel to maintain operational efficiency.
- Utilized radar and communication systems to track flight paths and traffic patterns.
- Hours per week: 60
Basic Marine Officer
The Basic School
Quantico, VA
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Participate in a formal officer training program designed to develop leadership, decision-making, and warfighting capabilities for commissioned officers.
- Complete instruction in small-unit leadership, weapons employment, land navigation, and tactical operations.
- Apply operational planning principles in simulated and field training environments to support mission execution.
- Led training exercises to enhance unit readiness and combat effectiveness.
- Evaluated operational performance through after-action reviews and feedback sessions.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance during high-risk training activities.
- Analyzed intelligence reports to inform decision-making on missions and objectives.
- Hours per week: 60
MECEP Participant
Embry-Riddle
Daytona Beach, FL
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Participate in a competitive commissioning program designed to prepare enlisted Marines for service as commissioned officers.
- Complete full-time academic coursework toward a Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security while maintaining required academic performance standards.
- Manage time and responsibilities between academic requirements, military obligations, and professional development.
- Hours per week: 60
Platoon Sergeant
3rd Marine Raider Bn
Stone Bay, NC
12.2014 - 08.2019
- Supervise and direct personnel assigned to motor transport operations, ensuring accountability, discipline, and adherence to unit standards.
- Coordinate with higher headquarters and supporting agencies to facilitate licensing, training, and operational support requirements.
- Maintain and update administrative records related to personnel readiness, training status, licensing qualifications, and equipment accountability.
- Mentored junior Marines, fostering professional development and promoting teamwork within the platoon.
- Implemented standard operating procedures to streamline workflows and improve unit efficiency.
- Developed tactical plans for diverse missions, adapting strategies to meet evolving objectives in dynamic environments.
- Hours per week: 60
Education
Bachelor of Science - HOMELAND SECURITY, INTERNATIONAL HISTORY
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL12-2022
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Mentoring
- Innovation skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Internal investigations
- Firearms handling
Self-Reported Languages
SPANISH - PUERTO RICAN 2 - Limited working
Timeline
Operations Officer
MACS-1 Lima Company
03.2026 - Current
ATC OIC/ Foreign Liaison
VMU-1
10.2025 - 03.2026
Executive Officer
MACS-1 Lima Company
11.2024 - 10.2025
Air Traffic Control Officer
Air Traffic Control School
04.2024 - 11.2024
Basic Marine Officer
The Basic School
09.2023 - 04.2024
MECEP Participant
Embry-Riddle
08.2019 - 09.2023
Platoon Sergeant
3rd Marine Raider Bn
12.2014 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - HOMELAND SECURITY, INTERNATIONAL HISTORY
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University