Stuart Whitaker
Kalispell
Summary
Experienced manual machinist skilled in machine troubleshooting, training development, and precision machining. Proven ability to enhance machining operations and streamline logistics for training sessions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Raids Branch Exercise Coordinator
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South
12.2017 - 09.2020
- Coordinated training sessions for Marine Expeditionary Units to ensure operational readiness.
- Managed range training site scheduling and logistics for events and coordinated meetings between units.
- Assisted in developing procedures to enhance communication among Raids branch team members.
Infantry Unit Leader
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Coordinated mission planning and execution with multiple units, foreign militaries, and governmental agencies, ensuring successful collaboration and mission outcomes.
- Led Combined Anti-Armor team infantry operations, enhancing mission effectiveness in diverse environments and complex scenarios.
- Trained and mentored junior Marines, improving their combat tactics and leadership skills for enhanced operational readiness.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Firearms Technology
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
National University
La Jolla, CA03-2023
Skills
- CNC and manual equipment
- Machine setup
- Machine troubleshooting
- Metalworking techniques
- Precision machining
- Blueprint reading
- Part inspection
- Equipment operation
- Tapping operations
- Thread cutting
- Manual milling
- Caliper use
- Machine maintenance
- Welding knowledge
- Problem analysis
- Training development
Custom Section 1
- Trained 2500 Marine recruits in the basics of marksmanship while performing duties as Primary Marksmanship Instructor 2009-2011
- Trained 400 Certified Marksmanship Trainers (Coaches) while acting as the senior enlisted advisor to the Marksmanship Training Unit, Edson Range, Camp Pendleton CA.
Timeline
Raids Branch Exercise Coordinator
United States Marine Corps
12.2017 - 09.2020
Infantry Unit Leader
United States Marine Corps
06.2014 - 12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Firearms Technology
Flathead Valley Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
National University