1. Devon Hielsberg
2121 Lassen Dr
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(920) 573-0355
OBJECTIVE
Transitioning communications Marine seeking employment.
SUMMARY
A communications operations specialist experienced in radio communications as well as training, leading,
and mentoring subordinates in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Secret security clearance
Superb oral, written, and listening communication skills
Management and leadership experience
Excellent attention to detail, trouble-shooting, and diagnostic skills
Adaptable, trained to work well under pressure,and quick learner
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Marine Corps
CommunicationsVehicles Supervisor, Camp Pendleton,CA Aug. 2013- Present
Coordinated tactical vehicle licensing program with multiple departments in order to
accommodate the unit’s ever-growing need of licensed tactical drivers.
Supervised licensing requirements of subordinates to ensure all prerequisites and requirements
were met.
Advised senior leadership on communications vehicles’ logistics during field operations.
Tracked and dispatched out tactical vehicles weekly to meet the needs of various field missions
Created and submitted work service requests using Oracle-based software.
Field Radio Operator, Camp Pendleton,CA Sept. 2011-Present
Accountable for millions of dollars of radio equipment and classified material daily.
Constructed, maintained, monitored, and troubleshot severalradio networks on multiple
frequencies simultaneously.
Prioritized information transmitted and received over radio networks during field operations.
Meticulously inventoried and recorded information for senior leadership on a monthly basis to
ensure all equipment was accounted for and in working order.
Counseled and mentored seven peers and subordinates on personal and professional development.
Created and maintained relationships with hundreds of people on a regular basis as well as taught
basic radio operation classes.
2. VITA Tax Preparation Specialist (Temporary Assignment),Camp Pendleton, CA Oct. 2012-April 2013
Co-lead a tax team that prepared over 7,000 returns, saved clients $627,000 in preparation fees,
and produced $10.670,000 in refunds.
Ensured the safety and privacy of clients’ sensitive personal information.
Researched and counseled clients on new and existing tax law.
Scheel’s All Sports
Sales Associate, Appleton, WI July 2010- Aug 2011
Operated on a commission-incentive pay scale.
Educated and persuaded customers on the benefits of specialty sporting gear.
Researched the most important selling points to present to customers on each brand and type of
equipment
EDUCATION
Graduated Oshkosh North High School in 2003 with Highest Honors, Oshkosh, WI
90 credits with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and the University of Maryland University
College.
Currently enrolled at the University of Phoenix in pursuit of a degree in Business Accounting.
Anticipated completion July 2017.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND TRAINING
Secret security clearance with the Department of Defense
United States Marine Corps field radio operator training
AWARDS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) May 2013 for exceptional professionalism,
unrelenting perseverance, tireless work ethic, and loyal devotion to duty. This is the highest non-
combat related award a Marine or Sailor can receive.
Good Conduct Award, Sept. 2014
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Sea Cadet (Junior ROTC program) military service mentor, May 2014- Present
Assistant Instructor, American Black Belt Academy (non-profit martial arts school), Oct 2002-
Aug 2011