Brandon J. Bendele
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic Senior Leader with the United States Air Force, adept in curriculum development and strategic planning. Achieved $875,000 in annual savings through innovative policy changes while managing $25.3 billion in assets. Proven track record in team leadership and performance management, driving excellence in training and operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Leader
United States Air Force
San Antonio
09.2023 - Current
- Lead 74-person team of instructors in curriculum development for 4 new courses and collaborated with the administration to enhance academic programs.
- Lead 3 teams and oversaw $5 million in assets across 3 geographically separated locations.
- Developed course curriculum and ensured training of 6 thousand students and 250 instructors annually.
- Conduct quarterly leadership conferences for 6,000 students, maintaining open communication with senior leaders to address concerns.
- Conducted financial review for the Air Forces largest schools that eliminated 2,900 logistical trips and ultimately saved $875,000 annually.
- Results lead to new and innovative Air Force Policy and Doctrine shaping.
Senior Leader
United States Air Force
Great Falls
10.2019 - 09.2023
- Managed 4 teams of 60 members and ensured they were properly trained and equipped.
- Developed and lead new policy for enterprise for security deviations, that allowed the base to save 2 thousand man-power hours in 4 months.
- Manages Air Force number 1 priority valued at $25.3 billion in a complex that spans 13.8 thousand square miles.
Section Supervisor
United States Air Force
San Antonio
06.2014 - 10.2019
- Managed Department of Defense 1st ever weapons refreshment program that saved $2 Million in procurement cost.
- Directed an Audit Readiness inspection that ensured zero discrepancies on $15 Million in assets.
- Oversaw Central Commands Head Quarters Emergency Management and Operation Security programs from geographically separated location. Saving 15,000 during major hurricane disaster.
Section Supervisor
United States Air Force
Ramstein
06.2011 - 06.2014
- Provided training for over 1,200 students at European Training Centers on 24 unique courses.
- Developed international agreement to transfer and store $195 Million in weapons systems and equipment throughout Africa and Europe.
- Coordinated relocation of $3.5 Million in equipment, arms, and ammunition in under 12 hours.
- Had high tempo section running at 100% in under 5 days in new location.
Senior Instructor
United States Air Force
Knob Noster
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Technical advisor for Department of Energy convoy operations, advising on vulnerabilities to ensure zero incidents.
- Conducted daily inventories on $100,000 worth of assets and coordinated inspection on 2,400 weapons.
- Performed lead instructor duties for 4,000 personnel on 8 different courses with a 100% pass rate.
Team Leader
United States Air Force
Knob Noster
03.2005 - 06.2008
- Lead 4-person team through 9,600 square miles of Nuclear Security amassing 1,400 security hours.
- Enforced Department of Defense Nuclear Standard compliance through proper policy practices and team guidance.
- Operated encryption devices enforcing split knowledge to enable security of $1 Billion in asset maintenance annually.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Management
American Public University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
American Public University
Associate of Science - Instructor Tech and Military Science
Air University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Air University
Skills
- Curriculum Development/Management
- Budgeting
- Project Management
- Performance Reports
- Strong Communication
- Performance Management
- Policy Compliance
- Hiring
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Policy writing
- Team leadership
- Asset management
- Strategic planning
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical thinking
- Innovation management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Organizational development
- Strategic visioning
Certification
- Training Management, 2025
- Advance Instructor, 2025
- Training Development, 2025
- Instructor Supervisor, 2025
- Technical Writer, 2024
- Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation (ADDIE), 2024
- Basic Instructor Course, 2023
- Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, 2022
- Continuous Process Improvement, 2021
- Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I, 2018
- Non-Commission Officer Academy, 2016
- Cerakote Applicator, 2014
- Combat Arms Supervisors Course, 2010
- Security Forces Craftsman Course, 2010
- Airman Leadership School, 2009
- Combat Arms Apprentice Course, 2008
- Security Forces Apprentice Course, 2005
Accomplishments
United States Air Force
2010 Charlie Fire Team Trophy, Global Strike Challenge
2010 Fairchild Trophy Winner, Global Strike Challenge
2013 NCO of the 1st Quarter, 435th Security Forces Squadron
2015 NCO Ammo Elite of the 4th Quarter, Air Force Life Cycle Management Command
2017 NCO Ammo Elite of the 1th Quarter, Air Force Life Cycle Management Command
2021 NCO of the 1st Quarter, 341st Security Forces Group
2021 NCO of the 4th Quarter, 341st Missile Wing
2021 Lance P. Sijan Award, 341st Security Forces Group
2022 Lance P. Sijan Award, 341st Security Forces Group
2022 AFGSC General George C. Kenney Award, Air Force Global Strike Command
2022 Nuclear Deterrence Operations Noncommission Officer of the Year, 341st Security Forces Group
2023 Outstanding Flight Level SNCO of the year, 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron
2024 General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award, 37th Training Wing
2025 Kellogg-Loos Military SNCO of the Year, 37th Training Wing
2025 SNCO of the 1st Quarter, 343d Training Squadron
Timeline
Senior Leader
United States Air Force
09.2023 - Current
Senior Leader
United States Air Force
10.2019 - 09.2023
Section Supervisor
United States Air Force
06.2014 - 10.2019
Section Supervisor
United States Air Force
06.2011 - 06.2014
Senior Instructor
United States Air Force
06.2008 - 06.2011
Team Leader
United States Air Force
03.2005 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Sports Management
American Public University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
American Public University
Associate of Science - Instructor Tech and Military Science
Air University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Air University
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