1. Thomas J. Bola
1103 Jake Circle
Kennedale, Texas 76060
Cell: 910-539-7161
Bolatj70@hotmail.com
Summary:
Executive leader with a strong background in multi-national operations. Proven ability
to plan, coordinate and conduct multiple operations internally and on an international
scale. Implementation of new or existing equipment, streamlining manpower
requirements, managing fiscal retrains and overseeing administrative procedures are a
few of the attributes displayed over 16+ years of experience a supervisor. Able to
supervise safety programs and implement risk management policies.
Areas of Expertise:
 Conflict Resolution
 Facilities Planning
 Interpersonal Skills
 Lecturer
 Leadership
 Office Manager
 Operational Planning
 Organizational Skills
 Problem Solving
 Safety Planning
 Safety Supervisor
 Secret Clearance
(Top Secret eligible
 Senior Instructor
United States Marine Corps from March 1994 to August 2014
Relevant Experience:
Supervisor of Explosive Instruction for the Marine Corps Basic Officer Training School
 Supervised 40 instructors which included new and continued training,
administrative support and accountability of explosives and over $750,000
worth of equipment.
 Instructed explosive theories and the proper use of over 20 charges and
ensured all safety procedures were met associated to explosives and training
areas.
 Instructed over 50 FBI Academy students on expedient explosive charges for
tactical situations.
 Transported, stored and properly handled explosives in a military and civilian
environment.

2.  Calculated and ordered explosives to conduct specialized training events for
over 2,500 students.
Director of Operations for the Marine Corps Engineer School Explosive Training
Department
 Managed 18 Senior Instructors and held competency boards to certify their
knowledge.
 Developed the training area design for the school on 600+ acres to
accommodate over 100 periods of instruction and over lapping training
requirements.
 Taught Senior Instructor classes for all explosive courseware at student levels
from basic entry to advanced classes.
 Performed administrative duties for the functioning of day to day operations of
the facility.
 Consulted internationally for the Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System
(APOBS) for the Department of Defense based off my experience and acted as
the liaison with the Ministry of Defense in the United Kingdom.
Marine Corps Engineer Analyst for Robotics and Route and Area Clearance
 Developed operational and doctrine policies for use by Marine Corps Engineer
units in conjunction with new evolving equipment and environmental factors
effecting the military.
 Selected for experience and abilities as the Marine Corps Engineer Subject
Matter Expert for robotics, Route and Area Clearance and doctrine development.
 Consulted with different military agencies and civilian companies in the
performance of the duties assigned.
 Implemented a limited user evaluation on throw-able robots for purchase by the
US Marine Corps for use by several different occupations.
Director of Operations for Marine Wing Support Squadron 473
 Advised and assisted the Commanding Officer in the planning and execution of
both current and future operations.
 Managed day to day operations for 650+ personnel for three different sites with
one located in Texas and two in California.

3.  Planned, developed, coordinated and executed 6 major events for the company
in which three were located outside the continental Unites States.
 Managed training programs for the entire company and tracked progress of all
employees.
 Ensured safe completion and documentation of all training and operations
events for inspection and historical purposes.
Halliburton – Jet Research Center from August 2014 to January 2015
Senior Technician – Mechanical Technology
 Conducted research as part of a team utilizing state of the art perforating and
reservoir simulations.
 Recommended and evaluated procedures, and data collection and employed
innovative techniques and methods to conduct advanced testing under realistic
oil field conditions.
 Designed a training program for the lab to assist in developing all aspects of the
staff in the performance of their duties.
 Refined and developed several procedures to include standard operating
procedures (SOP) and aspects and impacts (Risk Management)documents.
Training:
 Basic Combat Engineer School, basic demolition training, 1994
 Combat Engineer Chiefs Course, explosive planning, safety and supervision
focused, 2001
 Basic Instructor Course, 2009
 Formal Instructor Training Course, 2009
 Unit Training Management Course, 2010
 Senior Instructor Course, 2011
Awards and Recognition:
 Recognized twice by the Secretary of the Navy for outstanding achievement
while performing duties as the Director of Operations Marine Corps Engineer
Schools Explosive Training Department and as a Marine Corps Engineer Analyst.
 Recognized by the Commandant of the Marine Corps for superior service while
performing duties as the Supervisor of Explosive Instruction for the Marine
Corps Basic Officer Training School.

4.  Good Conduct Medal for exemplary performance for a 3 year period awarded in
1997, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2009 and 2012.
 Volunteer Service Medal for volunteering in the community and with youth
sports for over 3 years.