Anthony Marchese
Jacksonville
Summary
Strategic leader with expertise in operational management, tactical decision-making, and training development. Enhanced customer service in high-pressure environments while fostering effective learning and rapport as an instructor. Combines adaptability and strong interpersonal skills to drive results and master new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Combat Instructor
U.S. Marine Corps
Jacksonville
09.2025 - Current
- Maintained a flexible schedule during a 29-day training program, adapting to inconsistent hours and extended days.
- Led, mentored, and trained over thousands of Marines in the execution of all combat tactics and techniques comprising the Marine Combat Training Program of Instruction, providing over thousands of hours in formal and informal classroom academics ensuring students developed desired skills for future success and to increase overall lethality.
- Led, mentored, and trained over thousands of Marines in the execution off all combat tactics and techniques
comprising the Marine Combat Training Program of Instruction, providing over thousands of hours in formal and informal classroom academics ensuring students developed desired skills for future success and to increase overall lethality. - Supervise both day and night operations to include live fire and practical application ensuring Marines successfully execute
Advanced Marksmanship Training Program ranges and qualifications - Ensured complete accountability of all weapons, optics, and serialized items throughout
the 29-day training cycle to include multiple field training exercises during day and
night. Prevent loss of government gear and ensuring operational readiness.
Manager
Gunshopjax
Jacksonville
05.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations of retail gun shop, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Trained staff on product knowledge and customer service techniques, improving team performance and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw inventory management and coordinated restocking of firearms and accessories.
- Developed promotional strategies that increased customer engagement and contributed to sales growth.
- Conducted staff performance evaluations to identify training needs and improve skills.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain high satisfaction levels in the store.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Worked 6-8 hour shifts 6-8 hours shifts with limited breaks in between working 5 if not more days a week.
Supply Chain Manager
U.S. Marine Corps
Jacksonville
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Supervised and coordinated the order of over 25 million dollars on components, parts, and overall equipment through Global Combat Support System in (GCSS) in support of the 24-MEU Battalion Landing Team.
- Facilitated risk management within the supply chain, developing contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions.
- Supervised transaction of $100,000 in lost shipment items, ensuring accurate inventory reconciliation and recovery efforts.
- Directed operations for 1st Battalion 8th Marines as Platoon Sergeant, managing and locating unit assets valued at hundreds of millions of dollars to support mission readiness.
- Implemented communication channels with customers and key vendors, streamlining problem resolution and enhancing service delivery.
- Maintained a consistent work schedule from early mornings to 1700, Monday through Friday.
- Served as the units lead Combat marksmanship instructor, running numerous live fire ranges, classroom academic time, and practical application.
Primary Marksmanship Instructor
U.S. Marine Corps
Jacksonville
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Instructed over 1000 hours of classroom academics, both day and night live fire operations, and practical application making over 500 plus combat marksmanship coaches.
- Instructed Marines on marksmanship fundamentals and safety protocols.
- Instructed students on shooting fundamentals, focusing on stance, grip, breath control, sight alignment, trigger squeeze, follow-through, and recoil management to improve marksmanship proficiency.
- Evaluated student progress through written tests or practical applications of marksmanship skills.
- Developed and updated lesson plans to meet Combat Marksmanship Program requirements, ensuring alignment with training objectives.
- Aligned training hours with schedule to enhance overall training effectiveness.
- Employed diverse firearms in practical training environments. and training equipment in instructional settings.
Education
High School Diploma -
PARKVILLE HIGHSCHOOL
Parkville, MD05-2020
Skills
- Combat marksmanship
- Tactical training
- Weapons handling
- Emergency response training
- Operational readiness
- Risk management
- Training program design
- Mentorship and training
- Inventory management
- Client engagement strategies
- Physical fitness training
- Tactical compliance training
Accomplishments
- 2 NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS
Timeline
Combat Instructor
U.S. Marine Corps
09.2025 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
U.S. Marine Corps
08.2023 - 07.2025
Primary Marksmanship Instructor
U.S. Marine Corps
07.2022 - 07.2023
Manager
Gunshopjax
05.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
PARKVILLE HIGHSCHOOL