Paul Duncan
Rancho Palos Verdes
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in leadership and team collaboration, as a Mortarman/Squad Leader in the United States Marine Corps. Proven track record and effective decision-making under pressure, ensuring operational excellence and safety in high-stakes environments. Skilled in training and mentoring personnel to achieve mission success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Technician
Torrance Truck Gear
Torrance
09.2024 - Current
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws, and other power tools.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on assigned projects.
- Set up fixtures, jigs, templates, gauges, cutting tools for use in machining operations.
- Unloaded and stocked incoming shipments of parts and tools to support efficient shop operations.
- Installed various truck and van components
FireFighter II
State of Washington Department of Natural Resources Wildfire
Sedro-Woolley
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Performed wildland fire operations on an engine crew
- Worked tightly with a four person team to suppress wildfire
- Worked with other resources to complete the mission
- Assisted in project work such as clearing roads and felling trees
Mortarman / Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Achieved 100% on all physical fitness evaluations and agility testing over four years
- Inventoried and accounted for more than $10M in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over multiple six month periods
- Led mortar team during battle drills and situational training exercises
- Effectively communicated with Marines on joint training on both offensive and defensive maneuvers
- Kept radio communication with other U.S Marines in the company to safely maneuver in threatening environments
- Managed to maintain safety between personnel and provide useful knowledge of employing weapons at multiple ranges
- Worked closely with both military and civilian employees from diverse backgrounds
- Performed inventory regularly, ensuring all military gear and equipment were accounted for and operational at all times
- Reported to supervisors on a regular basis, updating them on issues, concerns and mission-specific information regularly
- Acted as a mentor to junior Marines, ensuring all protocols, expectations and safety measures were met at all times
- Performed effective decision-making in high-pressure environments
- Trained new personnel over tactics and military knowledge in preparation for deployment
- Directly responsible for the performance, accountability, morale and well-being of subordinates while serving as a mortar squad leader
- Lead a team and managed the welfare and maintenance of thousands of dollars of equipment
- Responsible for supervision of the mortar firing procedures delivered all rounds to within a 100m radius of target locations
Education
Diploma -
McNeil High School
Austin, TX01.2019
Fire Acdademy Certificate of Completion - Fire Science
El Camino College
Torrance, CASkills
- Leadership
- Supervising
- Inventory
- Security
- Training
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Self motivation
Awards Medals Commendations
- Certificate Of Commendation, 08/09/21
- National Defense Service Medal
- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Armed Forces Service Medal
- Eagle Scout, 2018
Affiliations
- Physical Fitness, crossfit
Accomplishments
- Advanced Mortarman Course
- Assault Climber Course
- Martial Arts Instructor course (Honor Graduate)
Certification
- NREMT
- CA EMT
- California Ambulance Driver
- ICS 100,200,700,800
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shop Technician
Torrance Truck Gear
09.2024 - Current
FireFighter II
State of Washington Department of Natural Resources Wildfire
06.2023 - 10.2023
Mortarman / Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
07.2019 - 06.2023
Diploma -
McNeil High School
Fire Acdademy Certificate of Completion - Fire Science
El Camino College
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