Jason Polanco

Experience

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  Marine Corps Recruiting

  Jul 2000 - Jul 2020

  First Sergeant

  •Developed training plans to teach, coach, and mentor over 2,500 personnel in various skills.•Directly assisted in the training and development of foreign military forces and foreign police services from Australia, Afghanistan, Burundi, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, and Philippines.•Trained the Hawaii Police SWAT and members of the Drug Enforcement Agency in patrolling and land navigation skills resulting in the apprehension of drug traffickers operating in Oahu, Hawaii.•Directly led, advised and mentored 125 to 300 personnel to improve the overall effectiveness of the organization while accounting for over $2.5 million worth of equipment•Supervised the clerical and administrative matters, training programs, inspections, investigations, personnel management, and daily routines•As the Toys for Tots Coordinator in a major US city, managed an account of over $330k. Created budget and spending plans to ensure a significant return on investments.•Supervised the operation of the critical infrastructure to include dams, canals, power supplies and gas stations of a small city in a foreign country•Assisted in the planning, construction, and security of two new organization sites in an area of conflict while maintaining the constant security of a 20 square mile area.•Attended the Marine Corps Recruiting School and graduated with honors in the top 10% •Hired over 40 personnel while maintaining the organization's requirement of over 70% highly qualified and talented candidates and less than 5% turnover•Screened over 1000 job applicants to ensure their they uphold the organizational standards.•Awarded for superior recruiting performance among 65 other recruiters throughout NYC•Directly handled the off and onboarding process for approximately 50 personnel with many traveling from out-of-state and other countries•As the assistant security manager, ensured 140 personnel had the required security clearances to perform their duties, new employees were adequately vetted. Show less

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  Brooke Point High School

  Jul 2020 - now

  Naval Science Instructor