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Brandon Lenners

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in spiritual care and tactical leadership, notably as a Chaplain Assistant with the Nebraska Army National Guard. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective communication and mental health awareness, while successfully conducting suicide prevention interventions and fostering resilience among military families.

Professional with commitment to high standards and impactful results in providing spiritual guidance and support within institutional settings. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care and support for individuals. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in active listening, crisis intervention, and fostering supportive environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Chaplain Assistant

Nebraska Army National Guard
02.2025 - Current
  • Provided spiritual support to individuals facing crises, fostering emotional resilience and comfort.
  • Assisted in organizing and leading faith-based services, enhancing community engagement and participation.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address patient needs, ensuring holistic care approaches.
  • Developed resources for staff training on spiritual care practices, improving team competencies and service delivery.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions, promoting mental health awareness and coping strategies among patients.
  • Mentored junior chaplaincy staff, cultivating leadership skills and enhancing team performance through guidance and support.
  • Supported military families during times of separation by providing resources, counseling, and emotional support tailored to their unique challenges.

Maintenance Technician

CIP
12.2020 - Current
  • Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues and executed repairs, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop maintenance schedules, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
  • Implemented safety protocols during maintenance activities, promoting a safe working environment for all staff.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.

Infantry Squad Leader

Nebraska Army National Guard
04.2020 - 02.2025
  • Led operational planning and execution of tactical missions, enhancing team effectiveness and strategic outcomes.
  • Trained and mentored junior soldiers, fostering leadership skills and improving unit cohesion.
  • Conducted risk assessments and implemented safety protocols to ensure mission readiness and personnel safety.
  • Coordinated logistics for equipment and supplies, optimizing resource allocation during training exercises.
  • Was unit's suicide prevention officer conducted 12 real world interventions
  • Coordinated with higher command echelons for resource allocation, sharing valuable intel from ground-level observations to inform decision-making processes.
  • Collaborated with other squad leaders to develop cohesive strategies for joint missions and training exercises.

Front End Manager

Menards
08.2013 - 02.2020
  • Assisted in coordinating daily front-end operations to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Learned and utilized point-of-sale systems to process transactions accurately.
  • Supported team members in maintaining high standards of customer service and satisfaction.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in store protocols and product knowledge requirements.
  • Oversaw cash handling procedures, minimizing discrepancies in end-of-day reports through diligent monitoring of transactions.
  • Maintained excellent store appearance by enforcing cleanliness standards and delegating tasks to team members effectively.

Education

High School Diploma -

Norris High School
Firth, NE

Skills

  • Spiritual care
  • Effective communication
  • Mental health awareness
  • Grief support
  • Family support
  • Suicide prevention
  • Records maintenance
  • Tactical leadership
  • Team management
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Chaplain Assistant

Nebraska Army National Guard
02.2025 - Current

Maintenance Technician

CIP
12.2020 - Current

Infantry Squad Leader

Nebraska Army National Guard
04.2020 - 02.2025

Front End Manager

Menards
08.2013 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Norris High School