Ryan Sage
Lakeland
Summary
Experienced US Marine Corps Non-Commissioned Officer with expertise in administrative operations, security, and leadership, seeking impactful roles to utilize skills in training, mentoring, and motivating teams in challenging environments. Proficient in martial arts instruction, marksmanship, physical security, and personnel coordination in high-stakes scenarios. I possess five years of military experience and excel in adapting to new environments and maintaining vigilance, physical readiness, and mental acuity. I can work independently or collaboratively and am skilled at problem-solving and taking initiative.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant (E-5)
2d Marine Raider Support Battalion (USMC)
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Served as a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Trainer for the command, providing use-of-force and hand-to-hand combat training as a certified Martial Arts Instructor Trainer, preparing personnel to appropriately apply graduated force and intervene in physical altercations or high-risk detainments.
- Served as the command's Assistant Physical Security Officer, enforcing facility access protocols, securing classified areas, managing key control systems, and conducting routine security audits in compliance with DoD regulations.
- Served as the Administrative Chief in the Commander’s Update Brief, providing updates on the unit's resources, such as budgetary status, procurement updates, and any resource constraints or requirements that must be addressed, partnering with individuals from within and outside the organization.
- Received Honorable Discharge
- 40 Hours Per Week
Sergeant (E-5)
Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Iraq
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Served as a Team Leader on the forward-deployed compound’s Quick Reaction Force, patrolling buildings/ perimeters for suspicious activity, maintaining surveillance through rover duties, and ensuring all physical security controls were secured to protect mission-essential personnel and equipment.
- Served as the Munitions Supervisor, managing logbooks and assisting the unit in ensuring all items were accounted for. Ensured the protection, safe storage, handling, and transportation of ammunition and explosives valued at $56,944 with 100% accountability.
- Served as a Primary Safety Officer during familiarization and sustainment exercises to ensure that all personnel and weapons were combat-effective for force protection.
- Served as a Primary Safety Officer utilizing radio communication with the Joint Operations Center preceding exercises and drills for emergencies.
- Coordinated with subordinate and coalition units to track daily personnel movement and accountability throughout the CJSOTF-I area of responsibility.
- Coordinated with higher echelon commands to create and establish procedures for coalition personnel reporting, resulting in the accounting of over 650 coalition personnel throughout SOCCENT's AOR.
- Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.
- 40 Hours Per Week
Lance Corporal – Sergeant (E-3 – E-5)
2d Marine Raider Support Battalion (USMC)
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Performed armed access control duties aboard U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC), Entry Control Point (ECP), inspecting personal and commercial vehicles requesting access aboard for the installation and controlling personnel access by verifying MARSOC identification/credentials.
- Supervised and trained 12 Marines as their Combat Marksmanship Coach on the Rifle Range. Resulting in 100% Expert Qualification. Awarded Letter of Appreciation.
- Supervised and conducted training for 40 Marines as a Primary Safety Officer and Combat Marksmanship Coach during the organization’s low-visibility shoot and pistol qualification training exercise.
- Coordinated and instructed Marines in belt-level training in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, which increased the staff’s knowledge of hand-to-hand combat skills.
- Coordinated and instructed Marine marksmanship training as a Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Coach, Training Marines on fundamentals and safety to enhance combat effectiveness.
- Maintained situational awareness and team coordination using radio dispatch systems, real-time tracking, and emergency drills.
- 40 Hours Per Week
Grounds Keeper
West Lake Golf Course
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Maintained two-way radio communication between the grounds crew, the clubhouse security, and local emergency services, providing guests and staff with immediate service at an event.
- Heavy equipment operator.
- 40 Hours Per Week
Education
MS – Master of Science - Criminal Justice with an Emphasis in Law Enforcement
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2025
BS – Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01.2022
Skills
- Secret Clearance
- Instructor and Evaluator
- Leadership experience
- Expert Weapons Qualification
- Training and Mentoring
- Communication skills
Timeline
Sergeant (E-5)
2d Marine Raider Support Battalion (USMC)
06.2018 - 03.2019
Sergeant (E-5)
Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Iraq
06.2017 - 06.2018
Lance Corporal – Sergeant (E-3 – E-5)
2d Marine Raider Support Battalion (USMC)
10.2014 - 06.2017
Grounds Keeper
West Lake Golf Course
01.2011 - 03.2014
BS – Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Arizona State University
MS – Master of Science - Criminal Justice with an Emphasis in Law Enforcement
Grand Canyon University
Awards
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Letter of Appreciation (2), Meritorious Mast (3)
Training
- Use of Force Annual Training (2023)
- Joint Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Annual Training (2023)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (2020)
- Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist, Naval Special Warfare Command (2018)
- Advanced First Aid / CPR Training, U.S. Navy (2018)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (2017)
- Tactical Mobility Drivers Course, Pantera Training Facility, Moorefield, WV (2017)
- Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) School Full Spectrum, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (2017)
- Special Operations Training Course, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (2017)
- Martial Arts Instructor, U.S. Marine Corps (2016)
- Combat Marksmanship Coach, U.S. Marine Corps (2015)
- Personnel Administrative School, U.S. Marine Corps (2014)
- Basic Infantry Marine, School of Infantry, Camp Pendleton, CA (2014)
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, Evans, GA (2011)