Oscar F.

Mejia
(203) 572-4490
1111 East Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06608
Oscar.f.mejia87@gmail.com

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Summary
Enthusiastic and task oriented person with over 7 years of experience leading, following, and
mentoring the personnel under me. Able to adapt and perform any given task.

EDUCATION

Stamford High School Stamford, Connecticut

High School Diploma, May 2004

Southern Utah University Cedar City, Utah

Currently enrolled in the Aviation Program with emphasis in Management.
EDGE project (June 2017-Dec 2017)
Completed a project where I had to plan and carry out an activity in the field of aviation. This was in
order to help international students improve communication skills, as well as providing basic
knowledge about aviation subjects to increase their chances of success in this field and in this
program.

Corporals Course
Provides selectees with the education and leadership skills necessary to lead Marines as a
corporal. The program of instruction places emphasis on leadership foundations.
Sergeants Course
Instruction places emphasis on Leadership Development and Warfighting Skills necessary to lead
Marines in combat and builds upon the knowledge gained in the distance education program.

Experience
AVIATION
Pilot, 2015-Present
Duties:
As a commercial pilot must be able to fly multi-engine airplanes or helicopters that carry people,
packages and other cargo. Must review safety measures and procedures including checking preflight
hydraulics, engine parts and other flight systems, monitoring fuel, schedules and weather.

 Rated private pilot

 Commercial pilot certification (in progress)
 230 hours total flight time single engine
 45 hours total flight time multi-engine
 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Sergeant, 2006-2013
Automotive Organizational Mechanic (2006-2013)
Serviced, inspected, maintained and repaired motor transport equipment. Performed basic
sustainment maintenance including brake, rotor, radiator flush and oil change as required.
 Managed work in the shop floor
 Ensured safety precautions were followed at all times
 Responsible for inventory, vehicles, and parts accountability
 Responsible for mentoring and training of personnel
 Supervised and tracked work order submissions for repairs
 Coordinated submission and receipt of equipment to and from higher echelon
 Arranged and provided living quarters for new personnel

MCDONALD’S
Cashier, 2004-2005
Duties:
Take orders, greet customers and
handle money.
* Managing assigned cash register
* Accountable for the money in assigned register
 Responsible for counting the money in assigned cash register at the end of shift.
 Issue receipts, refunds or change due to the customer
 Maintain a clean lobby and area
 Assist in resolving customer issues and complaints

Awards & Honors

 Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
 National Defense Service Medal
 Iraq Campaign Medal
 Global War on Terrorism
 Service Medal
 Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

Additional Skills
 CPR Certified
 Personnel management experience
 Excellent Communication Skills
 Conversational Spanish
 Resource management
 Logistics
 Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
 Leadership abilities
 I’ve been to several countries to include Japan and Iraq, which has exposed me to different
cultures which has enabled me to be more open minded and learn how to deal with a wide
range of people.