Brandon Hardy
Layton
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in military working dog training and supervision. Strong background in coordinating training sessions, performance monitoring, and problem-solving, contributing to enhanced team efficiency and canine performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military Working Dog Handler
United States Air Force, USAF
Hill, Air Force Base
10.2023 - Current
- Handled military working dogs for security and patrol operations.
- Conducted training sessions for dogs in obedience and detection tasks.
- Managed daily care routines, including feeding, grooming, and health checks.
- Collaborated with security teams to assess threats and deploy canine units.
- Executed routine inspections of equipment and facilities to ensure safety standards.
- Assisted in coordinating search operations during military exercises and missions.
Area Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
Whiteman Air Force Base
10.2019 - 09.2023
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated training and development for junior personnel in assigned areas.
- Implemented standard operating procedures to improve task execution consistency.
- Monitored performance metrics and provided feedback for continuous improvement efforts.
- Performed daily inspections of equipment to identify potential maintenance issues before they occurred.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may have arisen during business hours.
Military Working Dog Trainer Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
11.2016 - 10.2019
- Developed lesson plans for dog training sessions and evaluations.
- Conducted regular assessments of canine performance and behavior.
- Maintained training equipment and facilities for optimal conditions.
- Identified areas for improvement within the training program based on performance evaluations.
- Provided guidance to handlers regarding how to best utilize their assigned canine partners.
- Evaluated individual needs of dogs to provide appropriate training and behavior modification instruction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belton-Honea Path High School
Belton, SC05-2006
Some College (No Degree) -
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Emergency response
- Threat assessment
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Training coordination
- Performance monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Leadership development
- Crisis management
- Team communication
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Public speaking
- Task prioritization
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- Drone operator/Instructor Certification- Feb 2025
- Military Working Dog Kennel Master/Trainer Certification- Jun 2013
- Military Working Dog Handler Certification- Dec 2009
Timeline
Military Working Dog Handler
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2023 - Current
Area Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2019 - 09.2023
Military Working Dog Trainer Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2016 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Belton-Honea Path High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Southern New Hampshire University
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