Sgt Matthew McConnell

Marine Corps | Field Radio Operator

Dates of Service: Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

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Bio

I have a variety of experience, which includes management, security, writing and communications, sales, marketing, community outreach, government affairs and customer service. I am interested in government, public and community relations, as well as community and economic development.

Military Experiences

Aug 2008 - Jan 2009

Company Radio Chief

2nd AABn, 2nd MARDIV, II MEF | Camp Lejeune, NC

Managed a $1.3M Company Communications section within a Company Maintenance Platoon. *Ensured proper training and conducted the periodic performance evaluations of 5-6 Communications Marines. *Ensured equipment and Cryptographic material security and audit compliance, enforced shop comm. equipment maintenance standards and the same for a Company-wide fleet of AAVs. *Provided guidance and support regarding operational and equipment capabilities for Company- and Platoon-level field operations and direct counsel regarding Communications matters to both the Company Commander and the Platoon Commander. *Improved various Communications shop processes and made After-Actions reports and other recommendations to Higher to improve Company Communications performance.

Jan 2007 - Aug 2008

Platoon Communications Chief

2nd AABn, 2nd MARDIV, II MEF | Camp Lejeune, NC

*Supervised and facilitated internal/external platoon communications during training and operations, while ensuring the safe handling of confidential equipment and materials. *Awarded with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Jun 2005 - Jan 2007

Radio Operator/Maintainer

2nd AABn, 2nd MARDIV, II MEF | Camp Lejeune, NC

*Supported cross-unit and intra-platoon communications and equipment maintenance for a mechanized infantry unit. *Awarded with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat V.

Deployments

(1 year, 1 month)

Oct 2007 - Mar 2008

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Served as Platoon Comm. Chief and helped conduct mechanized and dismounted security patrols, Census Operations.

Apr 2006 - Oct 2006

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Served as a Platoon Radio Operator and helped conduct numerous mechanized and dismounted security patrols in Al Anbar, primarily in Fallujah and Habbaniya.