Brandon D.

Experience

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  Walmart

  Jun 1999 - Nov 2002

  Sales Associate

  I worked as a sales associate in the Garden Center and utilized machines such as Forklifts and Scissorlifts to assist with unloading and loading of freight, supplies and merchandise. I also became very familiar with the merchandise in my department and would often help customers with questions they had about lawn care and equipment use.

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  US Army

  Nov 2002 - Dec 2003

  Parachute Rigger 92R

  Leadership skills and training of new employeesPreparation of the warehouse for opening each day and all other areas of warehouse operation.Received, stored, and issued goods and materials.Cleaned and maintained the warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.Inspected equipment and materials to identify the cause of errors and defects.Unloaded cargo from trucks with hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.Oversaw shipping and receiving by checking bills of lading against merchandise.Inventory control and reordering along with stocking in correct bin location for efficient retrieval.Able to maintain focus and complete tasks effectively and safely. Maintained a position as a Company Platoon Commander in two separate departments. Show less

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  Florida Department of Corrections

  Mar 2006 - Dec 2015

  Correctional Officer

  Maintained the care, custody, and control of two hundred or more inmates housed in close custody and minimum custody security units.Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted routine and emergency head counts.Directed the activities of inmate crews working on maintenance projects.Searched the grounds, buildings, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and vehicles.Detected suspicious activities and watched for criminal acts and rule infractions.Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.Organized and lead the institutions recreational activities.Provided cost effective alternatives to the Department of Corrections and the State of Florida.Supervised high risk health inmates to provide immediate care.Observe traffic in and around the compound.Monitor, supervise and screen inmate visitor traffic.Make periodic patrols of quarters and work areas for inmate and officer safety.Maintain proper security of inmates being transported.Maintain knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment.Maintain and demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms, restraint methods and equipment and emergency measuresMaintain a record of equipment, supplies and other itemsCheck inmate mail for possible contraband. Show less

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  Gigabyte Me Computer Repair

  Apr 2015 - now

  Lead Service Technician

  https://gigabyteme.wixsite.com/gigabyteme

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  Radford M Locklin Technical Center

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Full-time Student

  Recieved A+ certification while completing Computer Systems and Information Technology course.

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  Santa Rosa County Public Schools

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2019

  Teaching Assistant for Technology

  I help to maintain the school's computer hardware and networking tools to maximize teacher's efficiency in educating the future leaders of tomorrow!In doing so I am responsible for maintaining the hardware such as computers , routers, external storage devices, all peripheral devices ( etc..keyboards , mice and cameras) , and various formats of computer memory storage.I am also responsible for maintaining that the school's internet network stays operational at the facility level.I do this by utilizing my networking skills to allow and maintain internet connectivity to the various programs that the teachers and administration use on a daily basis. I also am proficient in using networking tools such as active directory to add\ remove , update and unlock staff and student computers and their user accounts as well as data processing and remedial programming of current systems. Show less

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  Escambia County Schools

  Nov 2019 - Aug 2022

  Campus Security Officer

  Serve as a member of a school’s security and safety team, explicitly protecting the life and well-being of students, staff, and visitors against active threats on school property.Responsibilities include:- Preventing threatening activities while assigned to a school or task.- Immediate response and engagement to stop the threat of an active assailant.- Use appropriate force to stop, disrupt, or eliminate physical threats to students, staff, and visitors on school property.- Conduct perimeter and inner school assessments to ensure premises are secure.- Work collaboratively with school administrators and appropriate staff to resolve security and safety issues.- Assist law enforcement agencies and staff in the identification, deterrence, mitigation, and prosecution of subjects that affect the security and safety of students, staff, and visitors on the school campus.- Use and care for firearms, communications equipment, and other issued equipment.- Partner with school administrators to develop and maintain positive relationships with students and staff, fostering an environment of collaboration and support for the safety of all Escambia County School District campuses.- Monitor students within various school environments, e.g., restrooms, grounds, hallways, library, cafeteria, parking lots, etc., to ensure safety and welfare.- Prepare various documents to document activities, providing written references and conveying information.- Utilize technology to access information and generate clear and comprehensive reports. Show less

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  UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2022

  Electronics Technician II

  I am tasked with various responsibilities, including testing, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing electronic equipment utilized across multiple United States government installations. Additionally, my roles encompass assisting in electronic device design, construction, and modification, as well as installing servers and networking cables. Moreover, I contribute to the authoring of installation plans, design, and implementation of circuitry, and provide comprehensive support for computer labs. Additionally, I am adept at resolving network connection and application software issues and meticulously maintain maintenance and repair records for equipment while adhering to government standards in installing parts, components, and supplies. Show less

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  Santa Rosa County Public Schools

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  Computer System Information Technology (CSIT) Instructor
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  Client Solution Architects

  Jul 2022 - Jul 2024

  • Enterprise Remediation Systems Administrator Lead

    Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

  • Enterprise Remediation Systems Administrator

    Jul 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Windows System Administrator (Senior Consultant (Level IV))

    Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

  • Information Technology Specialist II

    Jul 2022 - Mar 2023
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  Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA)

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

  Information Technology Specialist
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  Florida State Guard

  Jun 2023 - Jun 2024

  Humanitarian Assistance Specialist
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  Vertex Solutions

  Jul 2024 - now

  Technical Support Specialist Lead

  I am responsible for technical support for on-site operations at NAS Whiting Field, FL, to aid in a multifaceted project. My duties include the installation and technical support for Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR) Training Devices that are essential for Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT). I coordinate all logistics and requirements with the government for installation within government spaces. Additionally, I manage customer relationships and expectations, attend progress meetings with Government stakeholders, site managers, and Vertex senior management when necessary, and work with site managers to maintain an effective quality assurance program and standardization within the program. My objective is to provide excellent customer service to contractors, partners, government agencies, etc., in order to resolve issues and ensure client satisfaction swiftly. Show less