Cayden Bishop
Kings Mountain
Summary
Detail-oriented Infantry Machine Gunner recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and effective team collaboration. Expertise in firearms maintenance and tactical execution, ready to contribute to mission success and enhance team performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infantry Machine Gunner
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
San Clemente
09.2021 - Current
- Conducted maintenance on firearms and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members during tactical exercises and live fire drills.
- Executed safety protocols to mitigate risks during training and operations.
- Monitored ammunition supply levels and reported needs to leadership.
- Assisted in training junior Marines on weapon handling and tactics.
- Analyzed terrain and environmental factors to inform tactical decisions.
- Participated in after-action reviews to enhance future mission planning and execution.
- Assisted in setting up defensive positions and firing points.
- Received orders from superior officers and relayed them to lower ranking personnel within the unit.
- Operated various communications equipment including radios and telephones to coordinate tactical operations with other units.
- Monitored enemy movement patterns through observation posts established around perimeter defense lines.
- Inspected individual crew served weapons to ensure proper functioning before use in combat situations.
- Ensured that all crew members were properly trained on operating procedures for their assigned weapon system.
- Observed and reported changes in enemy activity or disposition of forces.
- Performed maintenance on weapons systems as required by regulations.
- Participated in missions involving air assault operations utilizing helicopters for transport into hostile territory.
- Tracked movements of friendly troops to avoid fratricide incidents occurring during engagements with enemy forces.
- Identified potential threats in order to protect friendly forces from harm.
Window and Door Installer
paradise windows
Kings Mountain
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Installed windows and doors according to company specifications and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient installation processes.
- Conducted site measurements to confirm accurate fitting of products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA08-2021
Skills
- Firearms maintenance
- Tactical decision-making
- Safety protocol adherence
- Weapons handling
- Communication equipment operation
- Team collaboration
- Mission planning
- Site measurement
- Equipment inspection
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Risk assessment
- Leadership development
- Training junior personnel
- Vehicle operations
- Radio operation
- Physical fitness
- Survival training
- Firearm safety
- Machine gun proficiency
- Urban warfare
- Camouflage techniques
- Technical guidance
- Explosives handling
Certification
Combat Life Saver (CLS) certified
Accomplishments
Graduated all school houses within the military with honors and Meritorious Masts
Timeline
Infantry Machine Gunner
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
09.2021 - Current
Window and Door Installer
paradise windows
02.2020 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School