Leonel Brodhead

Experience

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  U.S Army and Army Reserves

  Aug 1994 - Nov 2001

  M1A1 Tank Turret Electronic Technician

  - Troubleshot and maintained the electrical components of the M1A1 Tank Turret- Replaced circuit boards and serviced computer systems- Read electrical schematics and used specialized testing equipment to maintain turret operational- Created MS Access database to manage equipment and parts for a 30-vehicle fleet- Recognized and awarded by Two-Star General for developing the computer system needed to generate, track and manage the information required to make war simulation successful Show less

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  Asphalt Reheat Systems

  Sept 1998 - Nov 2000

  Electronic Technician

  - Designed and installed electrical system for asphalt reheating trailer for StreetPrint® asphalt designs- Used MS Access to maintain inventory of parts to have on hand during the construction of trailer- Worked with vendors to exchange warranted parts and to modify components during the design phase- Provided customer support and repairs by traveling throughout the US to maintain trailers operational- Maintained computers for the company’s network by installing hardware/software to bare bone systems Show less

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  Best Buy

  Jun 1999 - Nov 2000

  Computer Specialist

  - Provided customer service by providing computer information to meet their operational needs- Customized Intel-based computer systems by having extensive knowledge on motherboards, processors, cases, power supplies, video cards, memory chips and peripheral components including printers, routers, switches and wireless access systems - Worked with customers to repair or replace warranted computer parts

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  United States Air Force

  Feb 2003 - Oct 2006

  Security Forces Officer

  - Fight Leader of 60 Security Forces Airmen specializing in law enforcement and security operations- Developed MS Access database to accurately track required training for over 217 Security Force Airmen- Planned and implemented security operations for 2004 USAF air show with over 200,000 attendees- Qualified on lethal and non-lethal weapons based on the Security Forces use of force model- Integrated radio traffic and security cameras into the network to access from any internal secure computer- Used computer software knowledge to catch criminals by retrieving unauthorized material on hard drives- Enhanced security operations by researching newest technology advancements in telecommunications, security systems, and equipment for effective law enforcement and security operations Show less

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  US Army

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2012

  - Assumed Responsibility of MEPS in the absence of the Commander for over four months- Led the command inspection program and scored 95% by using MS Excel to track quarterly inspections- Tracked and processed all personnel actions to include awards, evaluations and training certificates- Screened and interviewed over 140 applications to fill over 20 vacancies ranging from GS-4 to GS-9- Troubleshot and repaired computers, phone network in the absence of the ITS over 3 years- Installed upgrades to software and hardware in the MEPS as directed by the ITS and HQ MEPCOM- Provided daily support for all employees with general computer functions and all MS Office functions- Created database to accurately track required training to access the army network for all employees- Maintained network, LAN/WAN equipment, printers, digital senders, and voice mail system Show less - Led human resource section to support a Squadron with 6 units totaling over 1200 Soldiers- Principle advisor to the Squadron Commander for personnel management, strength, morale, unit manning, officer placement, awards, evaluations, postal services and legal actions- Officer in charge of casualty management and replacement operations during combat operations- Trained and installed satellite based network to access the Internet and established VOIP phone systems which allowed the human resource section to communicate and access Army HR systems- Developed plan to back up databases and hard drives to create redundancies in the event of data failure- Designed MS Excel with formulas to track and manage location of Soldiers during OIF deployment- Setup network for staff to communicate with home and maintain a secure wireless network- Selected by cadre at Fort Jackson to develop plan and execute the installation of networking for two classrooms for the Adjutant General Captain Career Course Show less

  • Executive Officer

    Jul 2009 - Jul 2012

  • Squadron Human Resource Officer

    Jun 2007 - Jun 2009
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  US Army

  Sept 2012 - Jul 2013

  Brigade Human Resource Officer, CPT

  - Led 10-person team to provide human resource support for six battalions totaling 2700 Soldiers- Coordinated with six battalions to implement Soldier Readiness Processing prior to overseas deployment- Provided commander with recommendations of officer movement and maintains senior rater profile- Provided training to subordinate human resource sections to comply with command inspection program- Designed MS Excel with formulas to track and manage movement of Soldiers for OEF deployment- Used web knowledge to transform HR section by using portal to share information and update files- Trained subordinate Battalions how to effectively use formulas in MS Excel and maintain accurate data Show less

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  Office of the Secretary of Defense

  Aug 2013 - Feb 2018

  IT Specialist

  - Monitored the operation of the computer network-based apps, E-mail, and internet- Maintained over 200 PC, printer, telephone and peripheral equipment- Supported USMEPCOM personnel for various test beds and visits for future deployment for 65 MEPS- Served as the Information Assurance Security Officer and IT advisor for all system matters- Maintained network, LAN/WAN equipment, printers, digital senders, PBX, and voice mail system- Provided daily support for all employees with general computer functions and all MS Office functions- Used Business intelligence software to Analyze trends in recruitment data which include race, gender, test scores, location, branch of service and education for implementing future accession policies- Maintained 100% accountability of all IT related property on the hand receipt totaling over $575,000- Army Training and Certification Manager and Trusted Agent Security Manager for CAC pin resets- Maintained a secure storage area for unclassified systems and network drives used by all employees- Assisted testing staff with ASVAB Student testing and IT support for CATASVAB systems- Served as the moral officer; coordinates with United Way for employees access to local events- Conducted Oaths of Enlistments during operation shortfalls as an Officer in the Army Reserves- Member of Local Federal Campaign Committee and promotes CFC for the greater Milwaukee area- Facility Manager during operational shortfalls and updated and maintained security systems- Diversity representative who organized cultural awareness with education programs and celebrations- Promoted involvement with community though local businesses, Veteran groups and non-profits Show less

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

  Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

  Equal Employment Manager

  - Planned, coordinated and monitored the local Special Emphasis Employment Programs- Maintained strict impartially when working with complainants and responsible management official Requests assignment of investigators and complaints examiners; provided them with administrative support; arranged for documenting the record and assured availability of witnesses and VA support- Prepared complete, timely reports on pre-complaint counseling activities, the status of formal complaints, and the disposition of complaints closed for various levels of higher authority.- Served as a consultant to Medical Center treatment teams and committees concerning the care of the minority patients and to identify and address areas of special concern for minority patients in the facility- Assured the Medical Center complies with existing VA policies/regulation and other relevant requirements pertaining to care of minority patients.- 2018 committe member and co-chair for 2019 VA Summit focused on Latino Veterans- Trained VA staff and employees on Prevention of Sexual Harassment to meet VA requirements- Latino Employment Program coordinator and American GI Forum Vice-Commander- Office of Resolution Management trained and mediated Non-EEO dispute resolution- Managed EEO process by creating an easy to use tracker with Microsoft OneNote- Coordinated technology upgrades that included the use tablets for instant translator service Show less

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  United States Department of Defense

  Jun 2019 - now

  Human Resources Specialist