- K9, dog handling/training
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- High-Intensity Interval Training/Crossfit
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Gardening
- Drone Piloting
- Camping
- Snowboarding
- Outdoor Recreation
- Video Gaming
Brandon Palmer
Wendell
Summary
Highly trained U.S. Navy veteran with 6 years and 10 months of elite-level service as an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Door-gunner, and Mission Payload Operator aboard the MH-60S. Completed advanced warfare training, supported special operations teams, and earned multiple warfare qualifications. Proven success in search and rescue, ISR, humanitarian aid, armed escort, and multinational missions. Operated manned and unmanned aerial platforms including the MQ-8B Fire Scout, a drone-based helicopter equipped with radar and FLIR systems. Recognized as Outstanding Sailor. Currently completing a B.S. in Criminal Justice with a 3.83 GPA. Seeking a career in law enforcement where tactical skills, leadership, and operational discipline can be put to use in federal or local service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Naval Aircrewman / Rescue Swimmer
U.S. Navy
01.2016 - 11.2022
- Deployed aboard USS Mount Whitney (Sixth Fleet Flagship), USNS Comfort, LHDs, LHAs, and LCS platforms across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas
- Logged 1,000+ hours on MH-60S helicopters conducting tactical flights, SAR missions, medevacs, and NVG operations
- Supported VBSS and HVBSS missions with SEAL and Marine teams, including GO PLAT takedowns and combat insertion/extraction
- Provided sniper overwatch and armed aerial support during joint operations
- Supported HALO and HAHO jump evolutions with DEVGRU (SEAL Team 6)
- Conducted MQ-8B ISR and FLIR operations with U.S. Coast Guard for maritime tracking and interdiction
- Led aid delivery and patient transport during Comfort humanitarian mission in South/Central America, briefed and trained civilians in aerial safety
- Participated in BALTOPS with Swedish Special Forces and NATO forces
- Supported counter-smuggling operations off Djibouti and escorted the Chief of Naval Operations during NATO negotiations amid the Russia–Ukraine conflict
- Selected as Outstanding Sailor and entrusted with high-impact, sensitive missions requiring real-time judgment and leadership
Sales Consultant
Beach Ford
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Excelled in customer engagement, product presentation, and closing vehicle sales by building rapport and trust with clients
- Developed long-term customer relationships and earned repeat business by focusing on personal connection and satisfaction
- Selected to attend advanced sales training with Andy Elliott in Scottsdale, Arizona, gaining expertise in communication, objection handling, and sales performance
- Known for integrity, approachability, and consistently creating a pressure-free buying experience
Bartender
Pleasure House Brewing
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Built strong customer relationships in a fast-paced, high-volume brewery environment
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Engaged guests with genuine hospitality and product knowledge to deliver repeat business and create a welcoming atmosphere
- Handled bar service, register operations, and inventory restocking with efficiency and professionalism
Full-Time Criminal Justice Student
ECPI University
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
- Managed a demanding full-time class schedule while working in fast-paced environments including car sales, bartending, and coaching.
- Maintained strong academic performance throughout, proving I can stay disciplined, adapt quickly, and handle pressure without letting anything slip.
- Built real-world experience while staying focused on long-term goals in law enforcement.
Baseball Coach / Personal Trainer / CrossFit Instructor
The Athletic Zone
03.2024 - Current
- Provide personalized baseball training in 1-on-1 and group settings, helping youth and teen athletes build confidence, discipline, and skill
- Coach strength training for athletes and general clients to improve performance, reduce injury risk, and build long-term drive
- Prepare competitive athletes for high school and college-level recruitment
- Lead CrossFit classes with focus on correct movement, motivation, and individual progress tracking
- Develop strong bonds with clients while pushing them toward excellence through personalized coaching plans
- Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA08-2025
High School Diploma -
Charles B Aycock High School
Pikeville, NC06-2015
Skills
- Tactical Operations & Mission Execution
- Crisis Response & Emergency Rescue (SAR/Medevac)
- Leadership Under Pressure & Team Coordination
- Instruction & Performance Coaching
- Customer Relationship Building
- Communication & Conflict Resolution
- Situational Awareness, Decision-Making & Risk Assessment
- Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR)
- Public Speaking & Briefing
- Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operation
- Conflict De-escalation
- Time Management & Multi-tasking
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
- FEMA IS-230c – Fundamentals of Emergency Management
- FEMA IS-29a – Public Information Officer Awareness
- FEMA IS-660 – Introduction to Public and Private Partnerships
- FEMA IS-20.23 – Diversity Awareness
- AWR-187W – Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Awareness
- DHS210W-01 – Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems: Deployment Differences
- DHS210W-02 – Cybersecurity for ICS: Influence of Common IT Components
- DHS210W-03 – Cybersecurity for ICS: Common ICS Components
- DHS210W-06 – Cybersecurity for ICS: Current Trends and Threats
- Many Faces of Autism
Interests
Timeline
Baseball Coach / Personal Trainer / CrossFit Instructor
The Athletic Zone
03.2024 - Current
Full-Time Criminal Justice Student
ECPI University
06.2023 - 08.2025
Bartender
Pleasure House Brewing
04.2023 - 01.2024
Sales Consultant
Beach Ford
11.2022 - 04.2023
Naval Aircrewman / Rescue Swimmer
U.S. Navy
01.2016 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
ECPI University
High School Diploma -
Charles B Aycock High School
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