RICARDO VILLAVALENZUELA JR
Clifton
Summary
Active-duty United States Marine with experience in operations leadership, maintenance management, amphibious operations, and personnel supervision in high-tempo environments. Served in multiple leadership roles including Battalion Operations Chief, Platoon Sergeant, Floor Chief, Engineer Equipment Chief, and Amphibious Operations Chief while overseeing operational readiness, training, and maintenance coordination. Experienced in multinational operations alongside allied military forces during overseas deployments. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with strong interests in law enforcement, leadership, tactical operations, and public service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ENGINEER EQUIPMENT CHIEF
USMC
OKINAWA JAPAN
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Oversaw maintenance and operational readiness for amphibious equipment, watercraft, Utility vehicles, Unmanned air systems, and parachutes.
- Maintained readiness for all engineer equipment during deployment
- Supported multinational training operations with allied forces
FLOOR CHIEF
USMC Camp Pendleton
OKINAWA JAPAN
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Directed maintenance and operational readiness during high-tempo overseas operations
- Coordinated readiness for amphibious equipment, boats, engines, and SL-3 gear
- Supported deployment operations and multinational training exercises
- Maintained operational readiness during extended field and deployment environments
FLOOR CHIEF
USMC Camp Pendleton
Oceanside, CA
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised maintenance workflow and daily shop-floor operations
- Coordinated inspections, repairs, and production priorities
- Ensured safety and quality-control compliance
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.
BATTALION OPERATIONS CHIEF
USMC Camp Pendleton
Oceanside, CA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinated battalion-level operational readiness and personnel tasking
- Managed operational planning, scheduling, and communication between leadership sections
- Oversaw accountability and readiness reporting during high-tempo operations
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palisade High School
Palisade, CO05-2019
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Project planning
- Data analysis
- Technical reporting
- Engineering documentation
- System troubleshooting
- Time management
- Quality control
- Electrical systems
Accomplishments
- Maintained 100% operational readiness for multiple pieces of engineering equipment and other types of equipment during a six-month overseas deployment
- Oversaw maintenance, accountability, and operational capability of high-value amphibious and engineer equipment assets
- Led and mentored Marines on proper operation, maintenance procedures, safety standards, and mission readiness
- Coordinated daily maintenance operations, inspections, and repair priorities in high-tempo operational environments
- Supported multinational training operations alongside allied military forces including the Royal Marines, Dutch military forces, Australian military forces, and Japanese military personnel
- Conducted operational planning and logistical coordination for amphibious and field operations
- Supervised convoy operations and transport of high-value military assets and equipment
- Ensured rapid-response operational capability by maintaining mission-ready equipment at all times during deployment operations
- Managed equipment accountability, readiness reporting, and maintenance documentation for battalion-level operations
Certification
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
- MCMAP Black Belt
- Expert Rifle Qualification
- Drone Operator Qualification
- C2PC/JTCW Operator Qualification
- HELO Dunker Training
- Water Operations Training
- Convoy Operations Training
- Marksmanship Training
- Safety & Risk Management Training
- Leadership Instructor Experience
- Small Unmanned Aircraft System Qualification
- Chief Instructor — Corporals Course
- Lance Corporal Seminar Instructor
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
ENGINEER EQUIPMENT CHIEF
USMC
11.2024 - 11.2025
FLOOR CHIEF
USMC Camp Pendleton
04.2024 - 11.2024
FLOOR CHIEF
USMC Camp Pendleton
01.2023 - 04.2024
BATTALION OPERATIONS CHIEF
USMC Camp Pendleton
01.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Palisade High School