THOMAS OJULU
Biography:
Security Clearance: active TS/SCI
Work Experience: 6.0 years
Work Experience:
Marine with over 5 years of professional experience as a Swahili Linguist in the United States Marine Corps. Holds TS/SCI Security Clearance. Quick learner with proven record of exceeding expectations when given difficult and unfamiliar tasks. Reliable employee with strong work ethic and sense of professionalism. Significant experience working well with personnel from diverse backgrounds. Equally able to work individually and unsupervised or on a team. Accustomed to the stress of a demanding work environment. * Holds current Defense Language Proficiency Test scores of 3+/3/3+ in Swahili * Outstanding oral and written communications skills and proficient at providing written and oral feedback * Capable of multi-tasking to complete difficult and time sensitive tasks * Native speaker graduated High School from Kenya, Africa
Military Service:
Rank: Motor Transport Mechanic
Branch/Position: Navy
Period: January 2008 - January 2008
Security Clearance: active TS/SCI
Duties Description:United States Marine Corps * Conducted operations in a manner limiting criminal activity and ensuring public safety * Guaranteed adherence with established safety practices and procedures * Interpreted and executed verbal and written direction from senior leadership * Assessed threats and exploited the tactical environment to deescalate the situation * Planned and mapped operations for up to 6 personnel maintaining responsibility for accurate navigation and coordination of team movement * Evaluated new operating environments and developed situational awareness and knowledge of the local population * Worked with local community population to identify their needs and assist in improvement of the quality of life and safety of residents * Gathered intelligence, determining the number of inhabitants, means of access and escape routes, reported findings to command leadership for planning and tactical decision making * Performed preventative maintenance checks and services and transferred vehicles to internal or external departments for repairs * Completed appropriate paperwork for vehicle defects, accidents or damage to the vehicles * Maintained logs of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable regulations * Drove trucks with capacities up to 40 tons, to include tractor-trailer combinations * Inventoried and inspected gear and equipment to determine condition prior to transport * Secured cargo for transport, utilized straps, blocks, chains, binders and covers * Mitigated maintenance issues through thorough inspections prior to vehicles embarking on their mission * Tested electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation
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