Alexander Dowdy
Prince George,VA
Summary
Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Developed meaningful test instruments to complement and validate course curriculum.
TS/SCI
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
EOD Instructor
GOLDBELT INC
12.2023 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader
USMC
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Perform various duties applicable to the location, recovery, rendering safe, disassembly, inerting, detonation, burning, or final disposal of unsafe explosives to include improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and unexploded ordnance (UXO) that present a threat to operational installations, and military personnel or material.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations while providing Defense Support
to Civil Authorities including but not limited to local law enforcement and the United
States Secret Service. - Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives, making adjustments as needed to optimize results as pertaining to all annual EOD annual training.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
USMC
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Determined optimal plans for effective removal or destruction of ordnances after assessing nature of devices and explosives present.
- Managed unit training schedule and kept current records of training courses.
- Kept team responsive to emergency situations through scheduled drills and training.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Supported United States Secret Service in multiple missions regarding hazard device/hazard material detection and prevention.
Student- Explosive Ordnance Disposal
USMC
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Learned explosive effects through basic demolitions, fuze and ordnance identification and function.
- Learned Improvised Explosive Device detection and neutralization.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Infantry Team Leader
USMC
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Commanded oversight and tactical planning to streamline operations and enhance emergency preparedness procedures.
- Instructed personnel on environmental hazard reduction and PPE use, driving standardized procedures and supporting team health and performance.
- Operated and mounted night vision devices to zero in and engage targets.
- Defended country against threats by capturing, destroying and repelling enemy forces during combat.
- Applied critical thinking and analysis skills to evaluate intelligence data and other variables to plan course of action.
- Exercised high levels of maturity, experience, judgment and rapid critical thought to operational environments.
Infantry Rifleman
USMC
09.2010 - 04.2014
- Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly, delivered effective remediation and worked efficiently with team members in fast-paced, dangerous and intense environments.
- Served as fire team leader, and rifle squad leader and deployed in heavy combat, mild training and humanitarian missions.
- Instructed personnel on environmental hazard reduction and PPE use, driving standardized procedures and supporting team health and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL09.2025
Skills
- OSHA Knowledge
- Detection Procedures
- Situation Assessment Skills
- Good Work Ethic
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- People Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
- Supervision & Leadership
- Team Management
- Training & Development
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid/CPR
- PPE Use
- Curriculum Development Expertise
- Training Experience
Certifications
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Basic - 2017
Advanced Diagnostics Training Level 1 - 2017
USMC Sergeant's Course -Professional Military Education(PME) -2018
Advance Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (AIEDD) - 2019
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Supervisor - 2020
Marine Advisor Course - 2021
TRADOC Instructor course - 2024
References
Dr. Jason Hilker
Msgt/USMC ret.
1-402-730-2279
JNHILKER13@gmail.com
Timeline
EOD Instructor
GOLDBELT INC
12.2023 - Current
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader
USMC
02.2020 - 10.2023
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
USMC
02.2017 - 02.2020
Student- Explosive Ordnance Disposal
USMC
01.2016 - 02.2017
Infantry Team Leader
USMC
04.2014 - 01.2016
Infantry Rifleman
USMC
09.2010 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach