Brandin Leblanc
Fort Polk,LA
Summary
Resilient CBRN Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in hazard detection, containment strategies, and decontamination procedures. Bring critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to excel in fast-paced environments. Adapt quickly to new challenges, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Observer, Coach and Trainer
US Army
Fort Johnson, LA
07.2019 - Current
- Supervised and trained Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) defense and operations to over 16,000 Soldiers and Civilians since 2019 at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC).
- Provided technical guidance and support to senior leaders during field exercises involving CBRN-related scenarios.
- worked rotating shifts 7 days a week with an average of 84 hours per week.
Operations Supervisor
US Army
Fort Bliss, TX
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Responsible for developing and maintaining the schedules, training and personnel records for 120 Soldiers within the company.
- Supervised and Managed a diverse section of 10 personnel containing 8 different specialties positions.
- Resourced and managed over 75 training events in 4 different states.
- Personally accountable for several military vehicles and CBRN specialty equipment valued at over 5 million dollars.
Operations Supervisor
US Army
Grafenwoehr , Germany
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Served as the operations supervisor of the headquarters company in the only US Army construction engineer unit in Europe.
- Responsible for the health, welfare, professional growth, readiness and development of 4 personnel and 3 junior leaders.
- Managed training, personnel records and schedules for 105 personnel within the company.
- Handled several additional job titles besides operations supervisor including physical security, radiation safety, logistics and supply, hazardous material transportation, combative instructor and CBRN Readiness.
Squad Leader
US Army
Camp Casey, South Korea
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Responsible for the supervision, training, health, welfare and professional growth of 4 US personnel and 2 south korean personnel.
- Conducted CBRN training exercises throughout the korean peninsula for 3 years with a focus on chemical decontamination of personnel and equipment.
- Had several additional duties to include fire safety supervisor, equipment calibrations coordinator, company combative instructor, and barracks manager.
- managed and maintained company equipment with a value of over 1.2 million dollars.
Decontamination Specialist
US Army
Fort Johnson, LA
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Certified as a hazardous materials technician through the department of defense fire and emergency services certification program.
- Conducted multiple training exercises with a focus on CBRN threat detection, mitigation and decontamination.
- Assisted with the setup and operation of decontamination equipment.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal according to applicable regulations and standards.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
CBRN Specialist
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
10.2005 - 07.2008
- Served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division and deployed to Afganistan in support of operation enduring freedom.
- Provided technical advice on how to respond to incidents involving CBRN agents or hazardous materials.
- Advised command staff on the most effective strategies for responding to potential threats posed by chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear agents.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards when dealing with hazardous materials.
- Deployed rapidly as part of an emergency response team when required.
- Trained personnel on the use of protective clothing and equipment used in a CBRN environment.
Education
CBRN SLC
Senior Leaders Course
Fort Leonard Wood, MO02-2020
Toxic Agent Training
Chemical Defense Training Facility
Fort Leonard Wood, MO02-2020
CBRN ALC
Advanced Leaders Course
Fort Leonard Wood, MO06-2015
Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Department of The Army
Vilseck, Germany09-2013
HazMat Awareness And Operations
DOD Fire And Emergency Services
Fort Leonard Wood, MO10-2008
Hazardous Materials Technician
DOD Fire And Emergency Services
Fort Leonard Wood, MO10-2008
GED -
Vidor High School
Vidor, TX12-2004
Some College (No Degree) -
North Central Institute
Clarksville, TNSkills
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Decontamination procedures
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety Regulations
- Professionalism
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Observer, Coach and Trainer
US Army
07.2019 - Current
Operations Supervisor
US Army
08.2016 - 07.2019
Operations Supervisor
US Army
08.2013 - 07.2016
Squad Leader
US Army
07.2010 - 07.2013
Decontamination Specialist
US Army
07.2008 - 07.2010
CBRN Specialist
US Army
10.2005 - 07.2008
CBRN SLC
Senior Leaders Course
Toxic Agent Training
Chemical Defense Training Facility
CBRN ALC
Advanced Leaders Course
Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Department of The Army
HazMat Awareness And Operations
DOD Fire And Emergency Services
Hazardous Materials Technician
DOD Fire And Emergency Services
GED -
Vidor High School
Some College (No Degree) -
North Central Institute
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