JOEL WYATT
Santa Monica
Summary
Operations Manager with over 10 years of leadership experience, specializing in logistics, personnel management, and strategic planning. Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and team leadership, achieving zero operational discrepancies and significantly increasing promotion rates. Committed to optimizing processes and driving mission success in high-stakes environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Protector
Gavin de Becker & Associates
Los Angeles
08.2025 - Current
- Managed teams comprised of multiple bodyguards assigned to provide round-the-clock protection services for high-risk individuals.
- Developed and implemented security protocols to ensure client safety.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for high-profile clients and events.
- Monitored environments for potential threats during client engagements.
- Coordinated transportation logistics for secure travel arrangements.
- Trained junior staff on emergency response and protective techniques.
- Maintained detailed documentation of security operations and incidents.
Senior Enlisted Advisor
United States Marine Corps
Various Locations
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Directed the coordination of over $50M in assets, maintaining 100% accountability during high tempo deployments.
- Spearheaded risk mitigation that resulted in zero operational discrepancies across multiple compliance audits.
- Led daily operations, logistics, and personnel management for a 234-member unit, ensuring mission readiness.
- Supervised training programs for 500+ personnel, ensuring 100% compliance with military and federal regulations.
- Coordinated 40+ VIP visits and multinational training events, enhancing relationships and interoperability with allied forces.
- Managed and approved over $1M in travel authorizations and government vouchers, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and operational needs.
- Developed and implemented process automation initiatives, streamlining administrative processes and significantly reducing workload.
Regional Operations & Training Manager
United States Marine Corps
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Designed leadership development programs for over 150 employees, increasing promotion and retention rates.
- Directed cross-functional training initiatives, improving productivity and operational efficiency across multiple teams.
- Led 14 senior managers and 180+ team members, enhancing leadership pipelines and facilitating career progression.
- Planned and executed 50+ corporate training events and professional development workshops, fostering employee engagement and recognition.
- Optimized workforce scheduling and training processes, reducing onboarding time for new hires by 25%.
- Conducted weekly strategic meetings with senior leadership, aligning goals with organizational objectives.
Training & Development Coordinator
United States Marine Corps
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Managed new employee training and leadership development for 600+ personnel, fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
- Designed customized onboarding programs to improve first-year retention rates and elevate employee satisfaction.
- Improved employee performance and engagement metrics through targeted coaching and mentorship programs.
- Led fitness and safety compliance training, achieving 100% adherence to regulatory guidelines and reinforcing safety culture.
- Evaluated employee performance and implemented corrective action plans, increasing skill proficiency rates by 30%.
Logistics & Administrative Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed daily logistics and administrative operations for a 120+ member workforce, optimizing team efficiency.
- Coordinated movements for 180+ personnel, facilitating seamless transitions and effective deployment planning.
- Supervised financial tracking and payroll processing for 500+ travel reimbursements and budget reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Streamlined documentation and reporting workflows, achieving a 30% reduction in administrative processing times.
- Developed new risk assessment protocols that led to zero compliance violations across multiple audits.
Operations & Team Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Managed scheduling, resource allocation, and task assignments to enhance team collaboration and ensure project deadlines were met.
- Led a 10-member team in executing operational support tasks, ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Coordinated cross-functional efforts in security and logistics operations, enabling seamless execution of initiatives.
- Processed 1,000+ reports and operational records, ensuring accuracy in data tracking to support informed decision-making.
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Security protocol development
- Surveillance techniques
- Emergency response training
- Asset accountability
- Documentation management
- Logistics coordination
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
Websites
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- California BSIS Guard Card
- California BSIS Exposed Firearm
- California Carry a Concealed Weapons License
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365
- Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows
RELEVANT SKILLS
- Personnel Leadership
- Led, mentored, and developed 13 officers, 14 senior NCOs, and 180+ junior personnel in leadership programs.
- Conducted weekly leadership training, ensuring team alignment with operational objectives.
- Spearheaded over 50 formal training and recognition events, improving professional development.
- Strategic Planning
- Coordinated 40+ VIP visits to operational sites, ensuring seamless execution of high-profile engagements.
- Led interoperability efforts between U.S. and allied forces, executing multiple multinational training events.
- Managed to recruit transformation programs, overseeing training for over 500 personnel.
- Compliance Management
- Conducted compliance audits across multiple units, resulting in zero discrepancies during inspections.
- Ensured 100% adherence to U.S. and international regulations in logistics and personnel management.
- Advised leadership on legal and administrative matters, mitigating risk across operations.
- Resource Allocation
- Supervised multi-million-dollar operational budgets, ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Managed and tracked over $1M in travel authorizations and government vouchers, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw procurement and contract management for large-scale operations, improving cost efficiency.
- Training & Development Programs
- Designed and executed leadership development courses for 150+ personnel, enhancing team effectiveness.
- Led marksmanship and tactical training programs, improving qualification scores by 4.16% over regimental averages.
- Developed structured training schedules to maximize operational efficiency and readiness.
- Operations & Logistics Management
- Led and managed daily operations for units ranging from 64 to 234 personnel, ensuring mission readiness.
- Supervised deployment logistics and asset movement for over 800 personnel across 261,000 square kilometers.
Timeline
Protector
Gavin de Becker & Associates
08.2025 - Current
Senior Enlisted Advisor
United States Marine Corps
01.2020 - 12.2024
Regional Operations & Training Manager
United States Marine Corps
01.2016 - 01.2020
Training & Development Coordinator
United States Marine Corps
01.2012 - 01.2016
Logistics & Administrative Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
01.2008 - 01.2012
Operations & Team Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
01.2003 - 01.2008