Gilbert Ledesma
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Seasoned United States Marine Corps veteran adept at leading teams and managing over $1 million in equipment. Excelled in training coordination, maintaining security, and enhancing morale. Demonstrated expertise in water purification and strategic planning, ensuring mission success and operational excellence. Skilled in both administrative support and physical fitness, contributing to a high level of unit readiness and performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Trained, supervised and organized over 50 marines.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Advised Maintenance Control Officer regarding needed repairs and material readiness.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Trained, supervised and organized over 13 marines.
- Managed over $1 million worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Advised Maintenance Control Officer regarding needed repairs and material readiness.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Water Purification Specialist
United States Marine Corps
06.2018 - 01.2023
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Disinfected 100,000 gal of water with chemicals such as chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Monitored water production and tested water samples to evaluate quality and safety.
- Oversaw reverse osmosis systems used to treat drinking water.
- Optimized water levels in tanks and other systems for best flow and quality.
- Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Operated and adjusted controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage and generate power.
- Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.
- Trained 4 employees on safe and productive water-treatment plant operation.
- Conducted regular inspections to enforce compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment to reduce downtime.
- Prepared reports and documentation related to plant operations.
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Oversaw utilities manual records to perform stock control and accounting duties.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Gave 4 individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
- Memorized Water Purification policies and led training for company personnel.
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete unit readiness taskings.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
Education
High School Diploma -
Little Elm High School
Little Elm, TX05-2017
Skills
- Building morale
- Overseeing training
- Maintaining security
- Vehicle operation
- Physical fitness
- Training coordination
- Safety monitoring
- Disciplinary procedures
- Administrative support
Timeline
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
08.2023 - 08.2024
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
01.2023 - 08.2023
Water Purification Specialist
United States Marine Corps
06.2018 - 01.2023
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
07.2017 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Little Elm High School