Braeden Keesing
Yorktown,VA
Summary
Adept at strategic planning and operational excellence, I leveraged my expertise in tactical operations and communication to lead successful missions with the United States Marine Corps. Skilled in both firearms proficiency and problem-solving, I consistently enhanced team readiness and safety, achieving notable efficiency in high-pressure environments. My leadership significantly contributed to national security and personnel development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infantry Fire Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
05.2022 - Current
- Kept up-to-date on mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand significance in geopolitical context.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
- Maintained physical fitness standards within the fire team by organizing group workouts and promoting healthy lifestyles.
- Led successful missions by conducting thorough pre-mission briefings and ensuring team members understood objectives.
- Managed emergency medical situations by administering first aid treatments and coordinating evacuation efforts when necessary.
Security Forces Member
United States Marine Corps
05.2022 - Current
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Identified and reported suspicious activity to prevent security incidents.
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Operated security console equipment to monitor and control access.
- Decreased potential threats by maintaining strict access control procedures for personnel and vehicles.
- Maintained a clear understanding of chain-of-command structures, ensuring efficient distribution of tasks among team members during operations or drills.
- Developed security plans and procedures to protect personnel and assets.
- Enhanced base security by conducting regular patrols and identifying vulnerabilities in perimeter defenses.
- Provided VIP security for high-ranking officials visiting base, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Enhanced physical security by overseeing installation of new surveillance systems and barriers.
Command Center Operator
United States Marine Corps
05.2022 - Current
- Executed day-to-day functions of command center.
- Liaised with stakeholders to serve as emergency information system for high-profile clients.
- Streamlined communication processes for improved efficiency during emergency situations.
- Demonstrated exceptional decision-making skills under high-pressure situations resulting in effective threat mitigation.
- Monitored multiple security systems simultaneously, ensuring optimal performance and rapid response times.
- Supervised a team of junior operators, providing guidance on best practices and encouraging professional growth.
- Assisted in the development of command center protocols to ensure consistency in operations.
- Responded quickly to crisis situations, balancing operational requirements against public safety to effectively handle dynamic needs.
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
Brevard County Fire Rescue
02.2018 - 06.2021
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on rescue techniques and best practices in ocean lifesaving.
- Assisted in the prevention of drowning incidents by conducting regular patrols and monitoring beachgoers'' activities.
- Managed crowd control during special events or emergencies for an orderly evacuation process if needed.
- Enhanced swimmers'' safety with timely rescue operations during emergency situations and rough sea conditions.
- Performed CPR and first aid procedures, contributing to the well-being of injured or distressed individuals.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies for any necessary assistance in maintaining order and addressing potential criminal activity on the beachfront property.
- Demonstrated strong physical fitness levels by participating in regular conditioning programs that enhanced rescue performance capabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American Military University
Charles Town08-2027
High School Diploma -
Palm Bay Magnet High School
Melbourne, FL05-2021
Skills
- Defensive strategy
- Small unit tactics
- Enemy engagement
- Tactical employment
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Air assault operations
- Firearms proficiency
- Tactical guidance
- Intelligence data reporting
- Alarm monitoring
- Network monitoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Tactical Operations
- Operational planning
- Strategic Planning
- Communication facilitation
- Tactical reporting
- Communication
- Protective services
- Combat training
- Firearms handling
- Arrest procedures
- Military operations
- Perimeter security
- Less-lethal weapons
- National security
- Medical assessment
- Radio communication
- Cross-cultural communication
- Language skills
- Vehicle operations
- Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense
- Survival skills
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Conducted and operated as chief for 3 different command centers while guarding department of defense and department of state assets.
Certification
- Florida Driver's License
- [Security Forces Training course M18M4V1] [Marine Corps Security Forces Training Command] [May 13th, 2022]
- [Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear PTP Advance Course] [Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment] [August 8th, 2022]
- [Designated Marksmanship Course] [Formal Marksmanship Training Center Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment] [November 7th, 2024]
- [Oleoresin Capsicum Level 1 Contamination certificate] [United States Marine Corps] [May 13th, 2022]
- [Good Conduct Medal] [United States Marine Corps] [August 23rd, 2024]
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care Certification (TCCC) – National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians in conjunction with the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
- HQMC Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO) [MArine Corps Headquarters] [May 13, 2023]
- Marine Rifleman Certification – Marine Corps Basic Infantryman Course or equivalent training within the Marine Corps.
- [Command Operations Center] [MARINE CORPS SECURITY FORCE REG] [August 19th, 2023]
Timeline
Infantry Fire Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
05.2022 - Current
Security Forces Member
United States Marine Corps
05.2022 - Current
Command Center Operator
United States Marine Corps
05.2022 - Current
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
Brevard County Fire Rescue
02.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American Military University
High School Diploma -
Palm Bay Magnet High School
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