Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Brandon J. Daniel

El Paso,TX

Summary

I spent the last 14+ years in the Army National Guard as an 11Bravo Infantryman and a 19Delta Cavalry Scout, I have 3 tours overseas and 2 aid deployments within the state of Georgia. During my deployments I did everything from construction of combat outposts, maintenance on a multitude of vehicles, patrols in hostile environments, local politics, and training of foreign and American soldiers. I spent much of my time working on and off full time for the Army, doing training missions or helping the state of Georgia. Aside from my military career, I have worked in construction and other acute attention to detail careers. I received my Class A CDL to become a Lineman in the state of Florida and was promoted numerous times working 12 to 16 hour shifts, quickly becoming a topped out Class C Lineman although trusted to work above my current job title, and never missing a chance to learn from the supervisor and foremen after work hours, always volunteering for overtime and hurricane/tornado calls, or helping another crew to reach timely project deadlines. Aside from my every willingness to lead/follow/learn, I do have abstract skills, such as my resiliency training and time in a leadership role as a Squad Leader in the Army which helps with day-to-day preparation, planning, and communications with co-workers and clients.

Qualified [Desired Position] with background in supporting organizational operations and enhancing team efficiency. Proven track record in managing daily tasks and contributing to strategic initiatives. Demonstrated ability in effective communication and problem-solving.

Experienced with operational tasks and administrative support. Utilizes strong communication skills and adaptability to meet team goals. Track record of effective problem-solving and collaboration to achieve desired outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Apprentice Distribution Lineman | C Lineman

Pike Electric
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: Primary contractor for Florida Power and Light
  • Valid up to date Texas Class A CDL and medical card, zero traffic violations and zero accidents
  • Comfortable working for the primary contractor for Florida Power and Light, adhering to their safety measures, standards, and regulations towards working on and off their system
  • Took pride in representing, and ensuring that my work and my bucket truck was clean and presentable
  • Volunteered to travel and work the Winter Storm Uri in Texas 2021, Hurricane Elsa in Florida 2021, Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole in Florida 2022, Hurricane Idalia in Florida 2023
  • Took every opportunity to work hands on with the senior lineman, to later being confident enough in myself to teach new hires on how to make up a 3 pot bank and explain how it works
  • Operated Line truck to load, strap down, and haul poles through heavy traffic in downtown
  • Set poles, ensuring depth and angle was correct, resulting in zero accidents and a clean job
  • Climbed numerous poles to make up transformers, splices, and help with reconduct or new build
  • Primary contractor for Florida Power and Light
  • Recognized as a reliable, dependable, hardworking, safe employee
  • I received my own Bucket truck
  • Helped any crew in need, never missed overtime, and the first to volunteer for any major storm
  • Stayed after my 12 to 16 hour shift to learn more and reach a better understanding from Supervisor
  • Always kept my line truck and bucket truck fully stocked with everything the job asked for and more
  • Completed online courses within my pay grade to learn further in depth knowledge
  • Bought books, and downloaded apps to retain on my own time and ensure that I am improving in my career and self knowledge

URD Operator, Splicer, Installer

UTEC Construction
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Installed and terminated transformers and service on the Georgia Power Company system and construction standards
  • Ensured that the safety of the crew came first, safety briefings were conducted, resulting in crew maintaining good safety habits
  • Learned and initiated switching operations through the proper steps and channels
  • Taught the majority of new hires how to properly splice underground primary to spec
  • Ensured that jobs were built to specifications and correct materials were used
  • Communicated with customers on outages
  • Offered the position of Foremen over my own crew

Forklift Operator

Pratt Industries
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Helped manage the floor and logged inventory activity, while maintaining equipment, and customer service support
  • Taught and demonstrated usage of proper forklift safety procedures
  • Due to zero accidents, I was trusted to teach new hires to become certified forklift operators
  • Attempted to fill in for any team member that was not able to work that day
  • Advised the floor manager on how to better the isle layouts, achieving more proficient and safer day to day movement of forklift operators and employees

Staff Sergeant | Squad Leader | 19Delta & 11Bravo

Army National Guard
01.2010 - Current
  • Operation Inherent Resolve March 2024 - February 2025, conducted multiple operations flying into Iraq, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Seria, and Jordan
  • In charge of training allied Jordan soldiers American infantry tactics to provide tactical readiness
  • In charge of establishing security over the successful HIMARS mission in Seria
  • Trained over 30 soldiers on numerous class demanding to their profession
  • Operation Buckthorn 2020, led a 20-man team during several months of Covid-19 decontamination operations, we worked with dangerous chemicals and cleaned nursing homes, schools, jails, and government buildings all over the state of Georgia
  • During the midst of the Covid operations, we were redirected to the Atlanta riots where I spent 3 weeks with my team, ensuring the safety of civilians and businesses near the CNN center, downtown Atlanta, Georgia
  • Operation Freedom Sentinel 2018-19, Helicoptered from outpost to outpost in Afghanistan doing base protection while the Guardian Angel missions occurred to help ensure the ongoing friendly relations of US and Afghan forces
  • Searched resupply vehicles to protect the base from potential explosive harm, in charge of 3 heavily armored vehicles, 18 soldiers, 20 Ugandan soldiers, and bomb dog everyday for the entire deployment
  • Operation Enduring Freedom 2011-12, deployed to Kosovo, ran missions in Serbia, Macedonia, and in Albania, led and trained Kosovo National Army Soldiers, maintained rapport with local key leaders, led security convoy up to gate 1 for resupply on Serbian border, inputted all reports after mission working 2 grades above my rank
  • Advanced Leadership Course, Mountain Warfare, and Air Assault graduate, additional skill identifier, completing these courses at the top of my class with a DA form 1059
  • Combat Life Saver certified with practical application, also Advanced CLS certified
  • This is a medical qualification, allowing me to preform role I care to an individual while they are in transit to Role II
  • LRAS3 certified, enabling me to use advanced military optics
  • Completed Heavy Machine Gunner course enabling me to teach classes and mentor peers in my organic unit to become more proficient during annual weapon qualification
  • FBCB2 (Blue Force Tracker) certified, I am authorized to utilize a computer GPS system that allows commanders to see where all his Soldiers are located and the location of nearby friendly units
  • Guardian Angel certified, assess threats to a high-ranking officer, protect a dignitary during hostile intent or during basic key leader's engagement, and eliminate a threat if necessary
  • A Guardian Angel is basically a military bodyguard for all key leaders when engaging in a foreign meeting
  • Completed Cavalry Scout Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox 2010 and later completed Infantry Basic Combat Training at Fort Pickett 2013

Education

Advanced Leadership Course -

Mountain Warfare -

Air Assault -

Infantry Basic Combat Training -

Fort Pickett
01.2013

Cavalry Scout Basic Combat Training -

Fort Knox
01.2010

Skills

  • Managing/Training & Motivation
  • Goal Attainment
  • De-Stress Tactics
  • Mentor/Follower
  • Reporting
  • Radio etiquette
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Quick Learner
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Hard working
  • Team player
  • Strong teamwork
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Cleaning skills
  • Customer relations skills

Certification

  • Combat Life Saver certified
  • LRAS3 certified
  • FBCB2 (Blue Force Tracker) certified
  • Guardian Angel certified

Timeline

Apprentice Distribution Lineman | C Lineman

Pike Electric
01.2021 - 01.2024

URD Operator, Splicer, Installer

UTEC Construction
01.2019 - 01.2021

Forklift Operator

Pratt Industries
01.2015 - 01.2017

Staff Sergeant | Squad Leader | 19Delta & 11Bravo

Army National Guard
01.2010 - Current

Mountain Warfare -

Air Assault -

Infantry Basic Combat Training -

Fort Pickett

Advanced Leadership Course -

Cavalry Scout Basic Combat Training -

Fort Knox
Brandon J. Daniel