COREY J. THOMAS42760 MORAGA RD #204 TEMECULA CA 92591

(740)457-8601COREYTHOMAS38@GMAIL.COM

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Security Personnel Supervisor and Military Veteran with 8 years of proven experience in the United States Marine Corps. Held a Secret Security Clearance during military service and maintains security clearance eligibility. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of up to 48 personnel in dynamic, fast-paced, and hazardous environments. Possess a comprehensive background in operations and personnel management derived from conducting domestic and global operations in Afghanistan, Jordan, Kuwait, Thailand, Philippians, and various others. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $1.2M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in the systems approach to training and evaluation. Current on all combat medical training in accordance with TCCC guidelines. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. Career supported by advanced military leadership and professional training.

Leadership Security Workforce Development

Problem Resolution

Training and Development

Communication

Data Analysis Policy Implementation

Medical/TCCC

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS – Various Locations 2008 – 2016

Special Operations Training Group (SOTG) Instructor, Lead Scenario FacilitatorTrained and evaluated over 2,000 military service members in United States Consulate reinforcement, raid operations, and small unit tactics. Evaluated physical security and urban defense procedures, ensured safety of all participants, and advised leadership on planning and execution for exercises.

Operated, maintained, and accounted for over $1.2M in communication and armory equipment during local operations and over $50K in deployable communication gear and equipment

Directed, managed, and coordinated over 45 military scenario role players acting out real time combat scenarios and 3 civilian contractors applying battlefield special effects for 58 individual scenarios and training events; developed each scenario and ensured the safety of all participants during events

Lead instructor for numerous periods of instruction to include vehicle interdiction, cordon of crisis sites during raids, and advanced shooting techniques/close quarter tactics

Evaluated and observed Department of State Diplomatic Security Service special

agents during a week-long exercise in order to train a Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force element on the partnership they will have in an embassy environment

Personnel Supervisor (Platoon Sergeant, Squad Leader)Supervised and mentored 40 infantry personnel providing instruction and evaluation to over 150 military servicemembers during weapons and combat training. Ensured the safety of all personnel involved in life fire range training exercises. Maintained detailed administrative logs and records for all supervised personnel and trainees.

Demonstrated thorough understanding of the systems approach to training through excellent instruction and evaluation

Served as the primary instructor for M249, M4, and M203 weapon systems during the battalion sponsored Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course

COREY J. THOMAS

Squad Leader Maritime Raid ForceThe MRF operates under the Marine Expeditionary Unit, the smallest task force in the Marines. The MEU operates as a quick reaction force to respond to any crisis or threat. The MRF organizes each task force based on the needs of a given mission, but it is composed of three platoons: force reconnaissance for assault, amphibious reconnaissance for support, and battalion landing for security. Other specialists such as explosive ordinance disposal technicians, military information support operators, and biological specialists may join as needed.

Completed vigorous training qualifications while in a leadership role ensuring all members of team were proficient on all aspects of mission including, security, advanced close quarters tactics, and medical

Successfully partnered, trained, and operated with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Battalion in various Special Operation capable missions to include direct action raids and visit board search and seizures throughout the United States Pacific Command.

Helped plan and brief a mission supporting POTUS and partnered with Secret Service Agents and members of the Army’s 5th Special Forces Group

Infantry Team LeaderLed, trained, and guided the professional and personal development of 11 Marines and 1 Navy Corpsman. Inspected and ensured personnel had all required gear prior to traveling into hostile environments.

Planned and facilitated over 500 patrols and diplomatic engagements in foreign countries.

Partnered and trained foreign military counter parts on infantry tactics in many domestic and hostile areas.

Squad Automatic Weapon GunnerThe M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) is the fire team's automatic weapon,

providing Marines with the ability to quickly gain and maintain fire superiority. The M249 is counted on to provide the bulk of each Marine fire team's firepower and allow base elements to safely maneuver on enemy forces.

Completed over 500 patrols in hostile territory resulting in multiple enemy engagements

Provided key over watch for multiple missions resulting in apprehension of high value individuals

MILITARY EDUCATIONInfantry Riflemen School Martial Arts Instructor CourseInstructor Certification Raven Unmanned Drone SchoolCombat Life Saver Peak RescueCombat Trauma Management Infantry Small Boat Raid CourseSecurity Element Course Raid Leaders Course

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Navy Achievement Medal Joint Meritorious MedalCombat Action Ribbon Sea Service Ribbon (4)Good Conduct Medal (2) Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Afghanistan Campaign Medal (3) National Defense