Brandon Fails
El Paso,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Senior Network Communications Systems Operator
US Army
11.2019 - Current
- Supervised training, installation, operation, and maintenance of one Command Post Node (CPN), one AN/TSC-167 Satellite Transportable Terminal (STT), two PU797(10K) generator sets, three tactical vehicles, and various support equipment valued in excess of $2,000,000; responsible for the health, morale, welfare, training, readiness and professional development of 5 employees.
- Provided tactical classified and unclassified communication assets for Combatant Commanders and Joint Force Land Component Organizations.
- Served as a Communications Security Custodian.
- Oversaw the accurate inventory, distribution, accountability, and destruction of COMSEC keys and related material.
- Managed classified equipment, materials, and information in accordance with DoD COMSEC policies.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
ViscoFan USA Inc
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Adhered to safety policies, procedures, and regulatory criteria to maximize preventive controls.
- Diagnosed, repaired, and replaced faulty electrical, electronic, and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
- Inspected and tested electrical equipment, diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus.
- Troubleshot programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
- Temporarily filled in as supervisor when needed.
Electrical Apprentice
Tenax
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Worked under the supervision of a Master electrician to learn the trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wires.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2025
Associate of Industrial Technology - Industrial Electronics Technology
Reid State Technical College
Evergreen, AL08.2018
High School Diploma -
Excel High School
Excel, AL05.2016
Skills
- Security clearance: Secret
- Company Directory
- Issue Response and Resolution
- Monitor Systems
- Microsoft Office 365
- Effective communication
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- ETA Certified Fiber Optics Installer
Timeline
Senior Network Communications Systems Operator
US Army
11.2019 - Current
Industrial Maintenance Technician
ViscoFan USA Inc
11.2017 - 08.2019
Electrical Apprentice
Tenax
04.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Western Governors University
Associate of Industrial Technology - Industrial Electronics Technology
Reid State Technical College
High School Diploma -
Excel High School
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