Fritz Porter
@fritzporter
Dedicated military leader with expertise in operations support and communication.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned professional with a strong background in military operations and communications, currently serving as a Skillbridge Fellow at Cairn Leadership Strategies, LLC. My experience includes identifying and developing business leads, supporting sales initiatives, and enhancing operational efficiency. I have gained valuable insights into remote work dynamics while pursuing a mountain guiding apprenticeship.
Previously, I served as a Communications Officer in the United States Marine Corps, where I led several teams of experts in planning, installing and supporting communications infrastructure for joint service and international exercises. My leadership roles have equipped me with the skills to manage personnel readiness and logistical support for diverse units, ensuring rapid deployment capabilities and fostering a strong leadership pipeline. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in operational planning and project management to contribute to impactful initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Skillbridge Fellow
Cairn Leadership Strategies, LLC
Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)
Assisted in identifying and developing business leads, leveraging market research and seeding brand partnerships. Supported sales initiatives and contributed to client outreach and engagement strategies through various media.
Captain Communications Officer In Charge
United States Marine Corps
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Led a team of 10 subject-matter experts in planning and executing large-scale communications infrastructure for emergency response operations and training exercises. Coordinated with military and civilian agencies to ensure seamless operational support during disaster response scenarios.
Company Executive and Operations Officer
United States Marine Corps
Mar 2023 - Dec 2023 (9 months)
Directed operational planning, personnel readiness, and logistical support for a 214-member unit, ensuring rapid deployment capabilities. Managed and developed junior leaders, fostering a strong leadership pipeline.
Platoon Commander
United States Marine Corps
Jun 2022 - Mar 2023 (9 months)
Led, mentored, and trained 48 Marines in preparation for various large-scale exercises and individual augment duties. Maintained accountability of encrypted radio, portable data center, and satellite communication gear, totaling over $7.6 million.
Watch Officer
United States Marine Corps
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 (5 months)
Supervised the I MEF Network Operations Center (NOC) Watch Floor for 800 hours, enabling command and control for hundreds of thousands of Marines and Sailors deployed worldwide. Liaised between command leadership and field operations, providing critical situational updates during high-priority incidents.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
United States Naval Academy
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
Activities and societies: Vice President: Chinese Culture Club (2018-2020), Mountaineering Club (2019-2020); USNA Powerlifting Team
Completed a comprehensive curriculum including thermodynamics, physics, chemistry, calculus, cybersecurity, electrical, aerospace, and systems engineering, alongside political science coursework. Gained a strong foundation in both scientific principles and political theory.
National Outdoor Leadership School
Course Completion, Wilderness First Responder
Developed in-depth wilderness-based theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical skills in the context of medical intervention in a wide variety of outdoor scenarios. Focused on emergency response in remote environments.
U.S. Naval Academy
Course Completion, Alaska Mountaineering Expedition
Led a four-member rope team to the Denali summit, organizing route-finding plans and overseeing logistical survival needs. Applied advanced mountaineering techniques and leadership in extreme conditions.
U.S. Naval Academy
Course Completion, Alaska Mountaineering Expedition
Developed wilderness and leadership skills over a 25-day course focused on snow and ice mountaineering. Mapped routes, analyzed terrain, calculated logistical needs, and made critical risk assessments and decisions.
United States Marine Corps
Course Completion, Communication Officer Training
Learned to plan, install, operate, and maintain tactical Marine Corps telecommunication and technological infrastructure. Developed necessary leadership skills and knowledge to manage a team of tactical data, network, and transmission experts.
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