Brandon Levine
Twentynine Palms,CA
Summary
Highly skilled Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader and Combat Engineer with extensive experience in hazardous materials handling and situation assessment skills. Proven track record with the USMC, ensuring 100% accountability of valuable equipment and leading high-stakes operations. Demonstrates exceptional organizational abilities and problem-solving skills, adept at enhancing team preparedness and safety.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader
USMC
02.2008 - Current
- Researched and identified military weapons of enemy forces.
- Assisted leadership in preparation and use of advanced robotics.
- Performed missions in support of Army National Guard and British Task Forces during Operation Enduring Freedom.
- Disabled and defeated explosive devices.
- Set up and operated radio, telephonic and other communication equipment to transmit and receive orders and disposal reports.
- Conducted team drills to facilitate smooth and efficient response times.
- Trained military personnel and associated civilians in IED search and detection procedures.
- Oversaw unit training schedule and maintaining up-to-date records of all courses completed and certifications obtained.
- Developed emergency response plans to increase preparedness and minimize potential for injury or damage.
- Supervised explosives loading operations, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Educated personnel on safe handling and use of explosives, avoiding injuries.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Combat Engineer
USMC
10.2003 - 02.2007
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $10,000.
- Performed quality control by creating rosters, spreadsheets and other documentation to identify company inventory.
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Operated multiple types of heavy equipment to prepare roads and bunkers.
- Conducted ground reconnaissance for roads, bridges and tunnels and reported findings to commander.
- Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Trained in use of tear gas, ordnance detection, and explosives.
- Constructed life sustainment and infantry fighting positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Employed, fired and recovered anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.
Education
No Degree - Computer Programming
SharePoint Basic Managment
29 Palms03-2024
No Degree - Specialized Electronics
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI08-2021
Associate of Science - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
American Military University
Charles Town, WV04-2019
No Degree - Managment
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Twentynine Palms, CA01-2019
No Degree - Hazard Material Handling
HAZWOPER
Twentynine Palms, CA02-2018
No Degree - Breaching
Methods of Entry
Quantico, VA09-2016
No Degree - Instruction
Basic Instructor
Camp Pendleton South, CA05-2013
No Degree - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Niceville, FL02-2008
Skills
- Physical fitness
- Hazardous materials handling
- Security clearance
- Military training
- Situation assessment skills
- Safety practices
- Vehicle maintenance
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Mechanical aptitude
- Threat assessment
Timeline
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader
USMC
02.2008 - Current
Combat Engineer
USMC
10.2003 - 02.2007
No Degree - Computer Programming
SharePoint Basic Managment
No Degree - Specialized Electronics
Fox Valley Technical College
Associate of Science - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
American Military University
No Degree - Managment
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
No Degree - Hazard Material Handling
HAZWOPER
No Degree - Breaching
Methods of Entry
No Degree - Instruction
Basic Instructor
No Degree - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
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