Jesse Scott

United States Marine Corps Veteran

Cell : (312) 330-2216

Email : jcscott8873@gmail.com

Career Overview:

An experienced and dedicated individual with 4 years prior service as a United States Marine Corps Infantry Rifleman. Specialist in communicating, completing the mission, and never accepting defeat.

Key Attributes and Strengths:

Secret Security Clearance People Person Goal Orientated Innovative Problem Solver Mentor & Coach Excellent Communicator Motivational Leader Calm under pressure Loyal & Dependable Flexible & Adaptable

Work Experience:

0311 Infantry Rifleman/Team Leader/Squad Leader 5/22/2011-11/14/2014

3/3 Lima Company Kaneohe Bay, HI and Bridgeport, CA

Accomplishments:

Led and motivated a team of Marines on a Mountain Training Exercise in Bridgeport, California, conducting operations for 1 month on skis and snowshoes over an area of 800 sq. miles.

Led and motivated a squad of 12 Marines both in jungle environments and urban environments. Conducting daytime and nighttime operations while sleep deprived and under constant bombardment of gas attacks.

Received a Certificate of Commendation for my duties as the Camp Commandant of LZ Boon Dockers which consisted of a 24/7 surveillance over the 600 foreign personnel and 62 billeting tents.

Conducted land navigation throughout the Sierra Nevada Mountains leading my team through the snow to be the only team to find the points.

Had the honor of being part of the rifle squad for funerals, conducting over 30 funerals and lay to rest Marines from WW2 to present.

Instructed and trained Marines and soldiers in the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer building for 6 months. Marines and soldiers had to show proficiency in their weapons from a M9 Beretta to a AT-4 Rocket Launcher.

0311 Rifleman, Point-man/IED Finder 10/31/2011-4/25/2012

3/3 Lima Company. Garmsir District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Accomplishments:

Operated as a Point-man/IED finder on over 250 combat patrols through villages, open fields, and desert ensuring the safety of my squad.

Conducted nighttime raids on compounds in search of weapons, high value targets, and drugs. Successfully detaining individuals for possession of weapons and poppy seeds.

Became proficient in the language of Pashto in a 2 week course which I used successfully on my pre-deployment training and deployment to Afghanistan.

Became a gray belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. The program does not just teach Martial Arts, but also discipline, leadership, and commitment.

0311 Infantry Rifleman/Opposing Force 4/13/2013-10/21/2013

3/3 Lima Company Darwin, Australia

Accomplishments:

Was part of the first unit of Marines to deploy to Darwin, Australia to establish a rotational force to secure the U.S. Marine’s reach in the Pacific Theater.

Trained with the Australian Army, learned their culture and tactics throughout the outback and Queensland.

Received a Letter of Appreciation from the Special Operations Command for my Platoon’s efforts as the notional enemy for their forces which consisted of Army Rangers, Navy Seals, Marine Recon, and MARSOC.

Received a green belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and assisted with the instructing of my fellow Marines to receive theirs as well.

Conclusion:

2010: Graduated United States Marine Corps Boot Camp, San Diego, CA 2011: Graduated from the School of Infantry, Camp Pendleton, CA 2011/2012: Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan 2012: Operation Tajeer Shamal, Helmand Province 2012: Infantry Squad Leaders Course, Kaneohe Bay, HI 2013: Deployment to Darwin, Australia 2013: Operation Talisman Saber, Queensland, Australia 2013: Rifle Squad for Funeral Detail 2014: Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps 2016- : Phi Theta Kappa 2016- : Presidential Scholar