Atallah Qalanzeh
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord,WA
Summary
Sergeant (E5) CBRN Specialist (74D) | Homeland Security & Emergency Management Professional
Highly skilled U.S. Army CBRN Specialist with HAZMAT/OSHA certification and Secret Clearance, transitioning to civilian sector through SkillBridge. Holds a Master’s in Homeland Security and emergency management (3.94 GPA, Distinction) Arabic linguist support for global defense programs and pursuing Security+ certification to pivot into cybersecurity, emergency management, or defense consulting roles
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
74D Chemical Operations Specialist
US Army
03.2022 - Current
- Managed $2M+ in CBRN detection equipment (JCAD, M256A1 kits), maintaining 100% operational readiness during 9-month deployment cycle.
- Led 50+ personnel in WMD response drills, improving unit detection accuracy by 25% during IG inspections.
- Advised command on CBRN threats for 10+ missions, reducing vulnerability exposure by 40% through proactive countermeasures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of existing CBRN defense measures during training exercises, recommending improvements based on lessons learned from real-world incidents.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans for various scenarios involving chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear threats.
- Conducted regular inspections of protective gear and equipment, maintaining a high level of mission readiness at all times.
- Collaborated with other military units to conduct joint CBRN response exercises for enhanced inter-agency coordination.
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Accounting
AI-Zaytoonah University
Amman, Jordan Master Of Science - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
National University
San Diego, CA02.2025
Skills
CBRN Technical Skills:
- Hazardous Material Handling (OSHA 40-Hr) WMD Detection (JCAD, M8/M9)
- CBRN Equipment Maintenance Decontamination Protocols
Emergency & Defense Operations:
- NIMS/ICS (IS-700/800) Critical Infrastructure Protection (NIPP IS-860)
- Cross-Agency Coordination Risk Assessment
Leadership & Security:
- Briefing Senior Leaders Security Clearance (Secret)
- Arabic Linguist
Security Clearance
Active DOD Secret clearance
Certification
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification | Earned in 74D AIT (Fort Leonard Wood)
• U.S. Army CBRN/HAZMAT Operations Certification | Hazardous Material Handling, Decontamination, WMD Response
• FEMA Certifications
- NIMS (IS-700) | National Response Framework (IS-800) | NIPP (IS-860)
- Critical Infrastructure Protection (IS-915) | Disaster Recovery (IS-2900)
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
74D Chemical Operations Specialist
US Army
03.2022 - Current
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Accounting
AI-Zaytoonah University
Master Of Science - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
National University
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