Brandon Brabham
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Empathetic and solutions-focused Family Support Specialist with a strong foundation in
trauma-informed care and collaborative problem-solving. Proven ability to build trust with children
and families in high-stress environments. Background includes supporting emotionally and
behaviorally challenged youth, de-escalating crises, and empowering families through education,
communication, and consistency. Driven by a passion to break cycles and build futures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Youth Counselor
Youth villages - Inner Harbor
01.2025 - Current
- Provide trauma-informed care and direct supervision for at-risk youth in a residential treatment setting, maintaining safety, structure, and emotional regulation.
- Lead structured life skills sessions focused on social-emotional growth, conflict resolution, accountability, and peer interactions.
- Implement behavioral intervention plans, using verbal de-escalation and CPI techniques to reduce crisis-level incidents.
- Document daily progress notes, treatment goals, and incident reports in accordance with organizational and state standards.
- Support youth through individualized coaching, helping them identify triggers, manage emotions, and develop coping strategies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (therapists, case managers, teachers) to support treatment planning and transition goals.
- Monitor and facilitate daily routines including hygiene, medication, school, chores, and recreational activities.
- Maintain a therapeutic environment by modeling appropriate behavior, setting consistent boundaries, and building trust-based relationships.
Quality Assurance Inspector
FRC WEST - UNITED STATES NAVY
Lemoore, CA
11.2013 - 01.2025
- Collateral Duty Inspector at Navy Fleet Readiness Center West Lemoore, serving as a crucial link between the operational readiness of aircraft ordnance systems and the efficient management of shipping and receiving activities.
- In addition to primary duties in aircraft maintenance, fulfilling the role of Supervisor in charge of overseeing daily operations within the Shipping and Receiving Division
- As Armament Systems Technician, Assisted in the receipt and transfer of 1,500 pieces of Aircraft Armament Equipment in support of 19 F/A-18 squadrons.
- As Enlisted Mentor, Trained and guided 5 sailors in the proper inspection and acceptance procedures for armament equipment directly leading to 4 new technician qualifiers and 3 new collateral duty inspectors within the work-center
- As Support Equipment Program Manager, Ensured 1,271 support equipment items valued at $4 million, were tracked and maintained with 100% accuracy during 4 quarterly inventories.
3M Work Center Supervisor
USS IWO JIMA- UNITED STATES NAVY
Jacksonville, FL
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Responsible for leading 30 Sailors in assembly and disassembly, handling, stowage, issue/receipt of conventional ordnance and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance of 11 ammunition magazines. Shipboard Force protection within a small craft attack team using a combination of naval weapons and tactics.
- As Work Center Supervisor, Managed 30 Sailors in the completion of 4,771 maintenance actions totaling 3,697 man hours. 58 spot checks. and 126 equipment validations resulting in a 100% maintenance success rate.
- As Magazine Supervisor, Led 25 Sailors in IWO JIMA's major pier-side on-load of 907 tons of conventional ordnance valued at 281 million dollars without incident.
- As Small Craft Attack Team Member, Stood 80 ship force protection watches ensuring safety and security from foreign attackers while deployed to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern territories.
- As Brig Afloat team member, Performed detainee and humanitarian support operations in collaboration with the United States Marine Corps during the evacuation of Soldiers and civilians from Afghanistan.
- As Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist board member, Guided 102 sailors through the qualification process by administering 15 training sessions leading to an 87% completion rate.
- As Ships Armorer, Maintained 100% accountability of 128 small arm weapons, heavy and light machine guns, 73 night vision devices, and 16,820 rounds of various types of ammunition.
Bomb Build Supervisor
USS IWO JIMA- UNITED STATES NAVY
Jacksonville, FL
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Led ordnance assembly, inspection, and loading aboard a US Navy Amphibious Assault ship. Managed technicians, ensured safety compliance, and coordinated with flight operations. Achieved zero accidents, improved efficiency, and received commendation for leadership.
- As Bomb Build supervisor, Guided 8 sailors through assembly and inventory of 148 guided bomb with 0 mishaps directly contributing to flight operation success and ordnance requirements while deployed to Middle Eastern territories.
- As Small Craft Attack Team member, Stood transit watches to ensure safety of the ship during through north sea near contested territories and potential ambush points.
- As Navy Shipboard Security Force, Supplemented the security forces of police in foreign ports to ensure safety of the ship and personnel while deployed to Southeast Asian territory.
- As Detainee Operations Team member, safely processed 11 sailors into the ships brig and monitored daily activities of detainees.
- As ordnance Safety Observer, Collaborated with other Safety Observers to ensure the safe offload of 998 tons of ammunition valued at $106 million in preparation for Commander of Naval Operations maintenance availability period.
Ordnance Team Member
USS IWO JIMA- UNITED STATES NAVY
Jacksonville, FL
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Ensured safe handling, maintenance, and security of weapons and ammunition aboard Navy amphibious assault ships. Conduct safety inspections, assist with loading/unloading, and respond to emergencies. Collaborated with crew to support mission readiness and ensure compliance with regulations.
- As Ordnance Team Member, Safely Assisted 16 personnel during an load and inventory of 54 tons of supplementary ordnance valued at $3 million.
- As Ships Mail Orderly, Received and issued 450 pallets of mail, parts, and supplies maintaining force morale and ships material readiness
- As Ships Service Attendant, Maintained 155 officer living spaces ensuring all satisfaction of officers and civilians assigned to live onboard while at sea.
- As Ship Crew Member, Assisted in humanitarian efforts in Haiti by supplying food and water rations during Joint Task Force Matthew after extensive damage from Hurricane Matthew
- As Ship Crew Member, Assisted in humanitarian efforts in Key West Florida by clearing debris and setting up refuge camps after damage from Hurricane Irma.
Ordnance Technician
HSM 40 - UNITED STATES NAVY
Jacksonville, FL
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Ensured mission readiness by maintaining, assembling, and handling aircraft ordnance, including guns, torpedoes, smoke signals, and countermeasures within Navy HSM (Helicopter Maritime Strike) squadrons.
- As Ordnance Technician, Collaborated with 4 ordnance technicians to complete 1021 maintenance discrepancies directly leading to 3053 aircraft flights totaling 6,344 mishap free flight hours.
- As Tool Program Manager, marinated 100% accountability and material condition which led to a passing score during squadron annual safety inspection.
- As a Navy Auxiliary Security Force Member, Vigilantly stood 511 hours of watch while completing 352 vehicle security inspections in support of Naval security forces.
Education
NAVAL TECHNICAL TRAINING
Great Lakes, IL08.2014
High School Diploma -
South Paulding Highschool
Douglasville, GA06.2012
Skills
- Secret Security Clearance
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Force Protection
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Customer service
- Time Management
- Team Leader
- Weapons Handling
- Integrity
- Self Control
- Vigilant
- Energetic
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Trauma Informed Care
Certification
- American Red Cross CPR certification, FEB 2024
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, FEB 2022
- Quality Assurance Inspector, OCT 2022
- USMAP Computer Operator, JUL 2021
- Secret Security Clearance , APR 2021
Awards
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal, Humanitarian Service Medal (2), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service medal(2), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2), Good Conduct Medal (3), Navy Excellence Ribbon (3)
Timeline
Behavioral Youth Counselor
Youth villages - Inner Harbor
01.2025 - Current
3M Work Center Supervisor
USS IWO JIMA- UNITED STATES NAVY
03.2019 - 11.2021
Bomb Build Supervisor
USS IWO JIMA- UNITED STATES NAVY
06.2018 - 03.2019
Ordnance Team Member
USS IWO JIMA- UNITED STATES NAVY
09.2016 - 06.2018
Ordnance Technician
HSM 40 - UNITED STATES NAVY
08.2014 - 09.2016
Quality Assurance Inspector
FRC WEST - UNITED STATES NAVY
11.2013 - 01.2025
NAVAL TECHNICAL TRAINING
High School Diploma -
South Paulding Highschool