Brandon Carrasco

Dynamic leader and effective communicator with a proven track record in decision-making under pressure and team leadership, honed across diverse roles from the United States Coast Guard to Hollister.Co. Excelled in enhancing team performance and operational efficiency, demonstrating expertise in shipboard safety procedures and fostering collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in incident resolution times and store performance through innovative strategies and a focus on safety and quality.

Damage control specialist with strong experience in maintaining safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments. Highly skilled in emergency response, fire prevention, and system maintenance. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and consistent focus on achieving results. Reliable, responsive, and capable of handling evolving challenges with precision.

Experienced with emergency response and damage control techniques critical to ensuring safety. Utilizes leadership and teamwork to manage crises effectively. Track record of maintaining high safety standards and implementing efficient damage control measures.

Diligent worker with solid background in managing emergency situations and maintaining shipboard safety. Successfully led teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring quick and effective damage control. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in critical scenarios.

• Forklift Certification
• CPR/AED Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Journeyman Ship Engineer
• Advanced Shipboard firefighting
• Trailer Towing
• Stake bed truck driving
• Basic and Advanced damage control.

Petty officer Carrasco is cited for superior performance of duty while serving on board USCG hickory WLB 212 and USCG Aspen WLB208 from July 2020 to July 2023 petty officer Cross Cisco adeptly responded to flooding in the galley which filled the space with approximately 400 gallons of freshwater quickly, identifying the cause of the leak, he took initial actions to secure the flow and successfully prevented progressive, flooding, and further damage to the cutter his swift action to repair 12 inches of damage piping led to the near immediate restoration of  food service operations displaying exceptional, fortitude, and integrity. He worked tirelessly and after hours to replace both installed firefighting pumps with each pump weighing a daunting 1400 pounds he leverage superb rating proficiency to safely complete the difficult evolution providing Hickory with redundant capability to reliably combat casualties while served as senior damage control man aboard for over five months, leading the charge to train new crew members during liberty hours and contributing to qualifications of five journeyman engineers, eight damage control, petty officers and over 25 members in the basic and advanced damage control petty officer, Carrasco‘s diligence, perseverance, and devotion to duty are most here commended and are  in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard.