Garritt Duncan Email & Phone Number

United States

Charlotte, North Carolina

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

• Advised Commanding Officers on policies, procedures, personnel, and operational requirements.• Oversaw operations, human resources, administration, logistics, fiscal, budgeting, and resource management as well as asset allocation to meet production goals.• Instituted innovative policies and procedures which markedly increased organizational capability, productivity and retention. • Improved and maintained overall personnel and organizational climate, creating an organization culture of trust and innovation.• Assisted in the procurement of new equipment and training while maintaining quarterly/annual budgets.• Indentified operational needs (personnel, equipment, and training) finding unique and innovative solutions. • Assessed training needs and evaluated training effectiveness; assisted in the development of innovative teaching techniques and conducted professional development seminars.• Establishing and led staff meetings, improving communications between staff and management.• Oversaw government facilities construction, maintenance, and contracts for two separate locations. • Monitored the hiring, evaluation, contract negotiation, and pay for government employees and contractors.• Coordinated and supervised the planning, budgeting, and execution of training seminars and operational advisory groups.

Camp Pendleton, Ca

Served as the Command Sergeant Major for 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion which included two tours as the Special Operations Task Force - West Command Sergeant Major in Afghanistan. • Mentored, trained, and maintained accountability of joint armed forces and collusion units to include foreign nationals within a garrison and combat environment, providing positive guidance for their personal and professional development.• Advised Commanding Officers on policies, procedures, personnel, and operational requirements.• Oversaw operations, human resources, administration, logistics, fiscal, budgeting, and resource management as well as asset allocation to meet production goals.• Instituted innovative policies and procedures which markedly increased organizational capability, productivity and retention. • Improved and maintained overall personnel and organizational climate, creating an organization culture of trust and innovation.• Assisted in the procurement of new equipment and training while maintaining quarterly/annual budgets.• Indentified operational needs (personnel, equipment, and training) finding unique and innovative solutions. • Assessed training needs and evaluated training effectiveness; assisted in the development of innovative teaching techniques and conducted professional development seminars.• Establishing and led staff meetings, improving communications between staff and management.• Oversaw government facilities construction, maintenance, and contracts for two separate locations. • Monitored the hiring, evaluation, contract negotiation, and pay for government employees and contractors.

Camp Pendleton, Ca

-Advised and provided counsel the Commanding Officer on numerous legal, administrative, andpersonnel matters.-Coordinated with MMEA monitors on enlisted personnel assignment and staffing goals.-Coordinated with I MHG enlisted personnel taskers in support of OIF.-Reviewed all enlisted annual, transfer, and TAD Fitness Reports and advised ReportingSeniors of administrative corrections.-Coordinated and assisted in the numerous charity and community events.-Provided guidance during Mountain Warfare Training event.-Supervised the planning of a Retirement Ceremony, Marine Corps Birthday Ceremony, andChange of Command.-Conducted FTAP and reenlistment briefs to the command's enlisted Marines, coordinating withthe Career Retention Specialist and Monitors for duty stations and bonuses.-Supervised and managed 150 enlisted Marines during combat operations in support of OIF.-Integrated 31 reserve Marines for deployment with the company in support of OIF.-Accompanied the CO on battlefield circulation and numerous logistical convoys in support ofcombat operations.-Provided guidance in the manning and restructuring of 1st ANGLICO's three Brigade Platoons.-Provided operational, logistical, and administrative guidance for the planning andexecution of Joint Warrior 09.1.

Camp Pendelton, Ca

-Provided counsel for the Commanding Officer on numerous legal, administrative, personnel,and training matters, while deployed and in garrison, for 3 combat deployed Platoons and aCompany Headquarters during OIF 05-07.-Provided numerous periods of instruction and guidance to the Company's SNCOs and Officerson FITREPS, Marines Corps Orders, legal administration, and promotions.-Both during and after the deployment in support of OIF, maintained the accountability ofthe company's 240 Marines who were spread across Iraq and Camp Pendleton.-Coordinated staffing goals and requirements for personnel assignment in support of theongoing OIF deployment cycle, as well as any additional personnel requirements.-Coordinated the redeployment of personnel and equipment from Iraq to CONUS and the turnoverof facilities, equipment, and procedures during OIF 05-07.-Served as acting I MHG SgtMaj in his absence on several occasions during OIF 05-07.-Participated as part of the I MHG and HQBN senior enlisted staff for meritorious Promotion,Marine and NCO of the quarter boards, and advisory boards.

New Orleans, La

- Formulated the FY06 Company Training Schedule, coordinating all training areas, ranges,ammo request, and transportation.- Established and maintained 100% accountability of both Active and Reserve Marinesprocessing all required reports during the evacuation of Hurricane Katrina/Rita.- Implemented a rigorous PT program incorporating MCMAP, conditioning hikes and distancerunning raising the staffs PFT scores and 98% Green Belt qualification.- Processed 4 Meritorious Promotion Packages, 15 Administrative Separation Packages, 10security clearance packages and numerous missing drill and reduction mail outs.- Assumed the role of the H&S Company 1stSgt and XO from Aug 2005 to present.- Assumed the role as the Battalion EKMS manager, completing a Fixed cycle inventory twoyears overdue and reorganizing the EKMS vault.- Received a passing grade of 100% during a MORDT inspection on Family Readiness.- Instructed classes during a Battalion Corporal Course.- Conducted all duties as the CACO for the families of two Marines killed in combat.- Coordinated evacuation and maintained accountability of 30 Marines and their familiesfrom the I&I Staff during Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.- Obtained 100% accountability of all H&S Co Marines evacuated throughout the southeastregion in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.- Coordinated off site drill in Baton Rouge and rifle range qualification in Octoberaboard Fort Polk due to inaccessibility of New Orleans area.- Conducted complete inventory and reorganization of the unit's EKMS Vault.- Coordinated visit to DCMS to personally conduct reconciliation of the unit's EKMSaccount, ensuring full compliance with all DoD, Navy, and Marine Corps orders andregulations concerning COMSEC material.

New Orleans, La

Provided expertise of communications equipment capabilities and systems integration of all elements of radio, wire, SATCOM, and data communications. Served as an EKMS Manager; ensuring the proper handling, issuing, safeguarding, accounting and distribution of classified materials. Communications Systems and Data Information Chief conducting communications planning • Maintained accountability of classified communications equipment and vehicles valued in excess of $250K• Developed lesson plans and instructed military personnel in the installation, operation, and planning of communication networks.

Cherry Point, Nc

Provided expertise of communications equipment capabilities and systems integration of all elements of radio, wire, SATCOM, and data communications. Communications Systems and Data Information Chief conducting communications planning • Supervised the training, and operational execution of multiple communication sections to include radio, satellite, telecommunication and data networking. • Developed and implemented an organizational wide technology update, refurbishment, and replacement to include both hardware, software, and network.• Participated in the planning and implementation of an organizational Microsoft migration of over 1000 computers and 20 network servers, building and establishing over 1000 user accounts.

Okinawa, Japan

Operated as a member of a six man force reconnaissance team, conducting long range reconnaissance, strategic raids, and direct action missions. Additionally, served a reconnaissance platoon sergeant directly responsible for the training, equipping, and operational execution for three reconnaissance teams. • Conducted, planned, and supervised low level static line parachute, HAHO/HALO freefall, and open/close circuit dive operations. • Tested and evaluated new specialized equipment, training, and tactics.• Trained alongside U.S. and foreign special operation units. • Provided instruction to both U.S. and foreign special operation forces in communications and reconnaissance tactics. • Supervised and coordinated the training, operation, and deployment of three reconnaissance teams.• Identified strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.

Parris Island, Sc

Camp Lejeune, Nc

Operated as a member of a six man force reconnaissance team, conducting long range reconnaissance, strategic raids, and direct action missions. Additionally, served a reconnaissance platoon sergeant directly responsible for the training, equipping, and operational execution for three reconnaissance teams. • Conducted, planned, and supervised low level static line parachute, HAHO/HALO freefall, and open/close circuit dive operations. • Tested and evaluated new specialized equipment, training, and tactics.• Trained alongside U.S. and foreign special operation units. • Provided instruction to both U.S. and foreign special operation forces in communications and reconnaissance tactics. • Supervised and coordinated the training, operation, and deployment of three reconnaissance teams.• Identified strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.

Okinawa, Japan

Camp Lejeune, Nc

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 3.72

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Systems Technology, 3.17