Brandon Gulley, M.S.

Experience

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  US Army

  Nov 1999 - Nov 2004

  Enlisted Soldier
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  US Army

  Nov 2011 - May 2020

  Supervised the delivery and execution of curriculum for the Battle Staff Course, one of the Army's premier schools. Certified as an Army Instructor. In addition, I instructed the Basic Leader Course, the Army's initial school for newly promoted junior leaders. Served as a liaison between government agencies responsible for actions related to the granting or revoking of security clearances on behalf of approximately 300 Department of Defense personnel. Developed the physical security plan for the organization which implemented policies protecting sensitive military equipment, weapons, and information valued into the tens of millions of dollars. Led four sections totaling 32 subordinates and eight junior leaders in a high paced, stressful environment. Coordinated logistical support for all four sections during daily activities and major field training exercises. Developed programs aimed at ensuring the success of personnel in areas of physical fitness, career progression, and operational sustainability. Led a 15 man team of combat advisors deployed to Kunar Provice, Afghanistan to enhance the operational capability of Afghan Security Forces in the area. Led four sections totaling 32 subordinates and eight junior leaders in a high paced, stressful environment. Coordinated logistical support for all four sections during daily activities and major field training exercises. Developed programs aimed at ensuring the success of personnel in areas of physical fitness, career progression, and operational sustainability.

  • Chief of Distance Learning

    May 2016 - May 2020

  • Non-Commissioned Officer

    Dec 2004 - May 2020

  • Ageny Co Director

    Dec 2014 - May 2016

  • Department Director

    Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Senior Enlisted Advisor

    Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Department Director

    Nov 2011 - Aug 2012
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  Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel

  May 2020 - Sept 2020

  Security Supervisor

  Supervising safety and security operations in a hotel/gaming environment. Assigns officers to posts and issues guidance. Assists in the development and implementation of training. Ensures the safety and security of employees, patrons, and infrastructure. Aids in the hiring process. Investigates incidents. Coordinates with local law enforcement.

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  Field Projects International

  Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

  Research Assistant

  I served as a research assistant for the FPI primate monitoring program during the 2021 summer field season. I assisted PIs in observing, baiting, trapping, and evaluating the health of individual titi monkeys, saddleback tamarins, and emperor tamarins. In addition to primates I worked on the bat capture team, erecting mist-nets and helping PIs evaluate individuals.

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  Haase Lab, Austin Peay State Universiity

  Apr 2022 - May 2024

  Graduate Student/Bat Ecology

  Earned a Master of Science (thesis track) for the Haase Ecology Lab at Austin Peay State University. My research focused on predator ecology as it impacts the foraging behavior in temperate bat species of the Southeastern United States. In addition I took part in population surveys of bats across the region by participating in hibernaculum surveys in the winter and through mist-netting surveys in the summer.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2023 - now

  Freelance Photographer

  Specializing in nature and wildlife, my primary camera system is a Nikon DSLR with various Nikkor telephoto lenses. Post-processing photos using Adobe Suite software, primarily Lightroom but some photoshop depending on the needs of each exposure in post-processing.

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  Vanderbilt University

  May 2024 - now

  Russel G Hamilton Scholar/PhD Student

  Pursuing a PhD in the field of ecology in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science.