Cody Sizemore
Richmond,KY
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with 5 years of administrative and operational experience in the United States Marine Corps, excelling as an administrator and operations clerk. Expertise in managing and streamlining digital and physical filing systems, optimizing workflow processes, and implementing practical solutions to enhance daily operations. Strong leader with a collaborative mindset, recognized for motivating teams, fostering accountability, and maintaining high performance standards. Recently earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, combining military discipline with academic knowledge to deliver a well-rounded and mission-focused approach to every challenge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Clerk
United States Marine Corps – Recruiting Station
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Coordinated daily with Marine Corps recruiters across the Louisville region to support the enlistment and processing of applicants into the U.S. Marine Corps. This involved receiving applicant information, verifying documentation, and ensuring eligibility criteria were met prior to processing.
- Prepared and submitted various applicant waiver packages, including drug use waivers, medical history waivers, and moral waivers, by gathering supporting documentation, interviewing applicants, confirming the accuracy of statements, and routing the packages through the appropriate approval chains.
- Reviewed medical and criminal history documents in coordination with recruiters and command-level supervisors to determine if applicants met enlistment standards or required further screening.
- Maintained accurate and up to date physical enlistment packages, including birth certificates, diplomas, parental consent forms, waiver documentation, and test scores. These packages were stored in locked cabinets with restricted access to ensure compliance with military privacy and security standards.
- Entered applicant status updates into internal tracking systems and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets daily to ensure real-time awareness of recruitment metrics, including the number of contracts signed, individuals processed through MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station), and projected shipping dates.
- Supported monthly command inspections by organizing enlistment records, ensuring all files were complete and audit-ready, and correcting deficiencies ahead of time.
- Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) for outstanding performance and dedication to duty during this assignment.
Administration Specialist
United States Marine Corps – NAS Pensacola
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Processed and entered over 100 new Marine students per week (approximately 5,000 annually) into the Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS), ensuring student data was accurately captured and updated to reflect training status, class assignments, and progress.
- Maintained Service Record Books (SRBs) for all students assigned to the command, ensuring that files were updated with training completions, disciplinary actions (if any), and orders for follow-on training. Protected all SRBs in locked storage to maintain confidentiality and prevent loss.
- Conducted regular audits of training records and SRBs in preparation for command inspections, identifying and correcting discrepancies proactively to ensure 100% compliance.
- Served as the primary administrative liaison for all Marine personnel on NAS Pensacola and provided remote administrative support for over eight geographically separated units located in Alabama and Georgia. This involved processing pay-related actions, legal documents, leave requests, and records updates for Marines who did not have an admin office on-site.
- Managed the processing and issuance of permanent change of station (PCS) and temporary duty (TDY) orders for graduating students. This required coordination with unit leadership, training command offices, and transportation sections to schedule travel, housing, and leave if applicable.
- Responded to inquiries from students and staff regarding travel claims, administrative procedures, and record corrections, often acting as a subject matter expert for junior Marines unfamiliar with military administrative systems.
- Participated in the Marine Corps Funeral Honors Detail for one year, representing the Marine Corps in ceremonial duties for fallen service members. This included performing rifle salutes, folding and presenting the American flag to next of kin, and upholding the highest standards of military customs and courtesies at funerals across the region.
Personnel Administration Specialist
Marine Corps
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Successfully completed comprehensive training in administrative procedures and clerical functions critical to operational support within the Marine Corps.
- Developed proficiency in military correspondence, office management, records maintenance, and the use of Marine Corps administrative systems such as MOL (Marine Online), OMPF, and IPAC tools.
- Trained in preparing official documents, handling classified materials, and ensuring compliance with DoD and USMC regulations.
- Acquired skills in personnel management, travel and pay processing, legal administration support, and command support services.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, confidentiality, and accuracy in data entry, recordkeeping, and customer service operations.
- Gained experience working in high-tempo environments, emphasizing mission readiness and administrative efficiency.
Marine Corps Training
United States Marine Corps
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Completed 13 weeks of intensive recruit training focused on physical fitness, weapons handling, small unit tactics, and Marine Corps values, customs, and courtesies.
- Gained foundational skills in discipline, leadership, resilience, and teamwork under high-stress conditions.
- Qualified in marksmanship with the M16/M4 service rifle and completed the Crucible, a 54-hour culminating field training and evaluation event.
- Demonstrated proficiency in first aid, land navigation, combat conditioning, and close-order drill.
- Earned the title of United States Marine through consistent performance, adherence to core values (Honor, Courage, Commitment), and successful completion of all academic and physical requirements.
- Completed rigorous combat training designed to prepare non-infantry Marines for combat operations and deployment readiness.
- Trained in basic infantry tactics, weapons systems (M27, M203, M240B, etc.), patrolling, defensive operations, and convoy security.
- Acquired field experience in simulated combat environments, including live-fire exercises, tactical movement, and engagement protocols.
- Developed skills in communication, team coordination, and decision-making under pressure in austere and rapidly changing environments.
- Reinforced combat survivability, situational awareness, and battlefield discipline essential for all Marines in combat zones.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Business Administration
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2024
Skills
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe
- Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows
- Filing systems
- Record preparation
- Operational monitoring
- Records verification
- Data compilation
- Maintaining records
- Documentation processing
Websites
Accomplishments
Meritorious promotion from Private First Class to Lance Corporal for finishing first in Marine Corps Administration school out of 32 students.
Navy Achievement Medal for service while at NAS Pensacola.
Navy Achievement Medal for service while at recruiting station Louisville KY.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operations Clerk
United States Marine Corps – Recruiting Station
07.2020 - 09.2022
Administration Specialist
United States Marine Corps – NAS Pensacola
06.2018 - 07.2020
Personnel Administration Specialist
Marine Corps
02.2018 - 06.2018
Marine Corps Training
United States Marine Corps
10.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor’s degree - Business Administration
Eastern Kentucky University