Born and raised in The Bahamas, Zario Collie joined the United States Marine Corps in March 2006. Currently based out of Murrieta, CA, and actively looking for work.
Zario has been recognized for several Navy and Marine Corps Awards for his work over the years.
He is represented by Beluga Consulting Group, LLC, zario.collie@belugacg.us.
A Short Story
My name is Zario, but most of my friends call me Collie. I am a U.S. Marine based out of Camp Pendleton, CA, serving in the billet of Combat Engineer Chief. In short, I am a program manager with a decent understanding of explosive theory and its employment to increase advantageous gaps in the enemy’s defense. I’ve spent a little over 20 years in service to our country, 4 of which were spent overseas providing aid to the U. S. Diplomatic Communities as a Marine Security Guard. As much as I would love to return to the diplomatic community, I’m looking for roles that are more California-based. I have roughly 3 more months left until I retire, and honestly, I can’t wait. I have three young kids, with the oldest being 10, 7, and 3 years old, respectively.
I have completed a Bachelor of Science in Technical Management with a concentration in Project Management with DeVry, and now I'm slowly working towards my MBA. Juggling work, school, and my personal life is challenging, but I think I’ve found a happy balance. My favorite pastime includes playing video games (Mostly NFL Madden), RC Drifting, Aquascaping (creating an underwater ecosystem to include live plants), and spending time with my family when time permits.
Every decision I make is shaped by a clear sense of purpose.
Top Skills
Strategic Program Management
Capital Asset & Risk Management
Infrastructure & Compliance
Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)
Logistics Management
Business Process Improvement
Cross-Functional Leadership
My third attempt at mastering aquascaping.
Past Time
Remote Control (RC) Drifting
RC Drifting is a specialized discipline focused on controlling high-speed slides through corners rather than pure speed. Using specialized 1/10 scale cars with hard, low-traction tires, drivers intentionally oversteer, using precise throttle and steering to manage, or “drift,” the car around corners (Horizon Hobby).
Aquascaping
Aquascaping is the art of arranging aquatic plants, rocks, driftwood, and substrate in a visually pleasing manner within an aquarium, effectively creating an “underwater garden” or living landscape. It merges creative design with natural science to create sustainable, artistic ecosystems that often mimic terrestrial landscapes (Bruse Plant).
NFL Madden
Madden is an American football simulation video game series that is played on several platforms (Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox, and PC) and developed by EA Sports. The video game is named after Pro Football Hall of Fame coach John Madden and features all 32 official licensed NFL teams. Users have the option of experiencing the game for the manager, player, or coach levels as they immerse themselves in the gameplay.