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Work History
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Affiliations
Certification
JiuJitsu
Languages
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Brandon Prado

Brandon Prado

Honolulu,HI

Summary

Auto Detailer and Army ROTC Cadet with leadership experience in both civilian and military environments. Proven track record in high-precision vehicle detailing, team coordination, and customer service at On Time Detail Shop. Serves as a Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) Cadet with the Hawai‘i Army National Guard, assigned to 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment—shadowing commissioned officers and contributing to mission readiness. Demonstrates strong decision-making, bilingual communication, and discipline honed through ROTC training at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Eager to bring dedication, adaptability, and a mission-first mindset to a challenging professional setting.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SMP Cadet

Hawaii Army National Guard
04.2025 - Current

A Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) Cadet assigned to A Troop, 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment in the Hawai‘i Army National Guard participates in monthly drills while concurrently training through Army ROTC. Shadows commissioned officers, primarily lieutenants, and observes troop- and platoon-level leadership duties.

Army ROTC

University Of Hawaii At Manoa
08.2023 - Current
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Ranger Challenge member since MS1 year , competed in Brigade wide competition at Fort Irwin, CA.
  • Certified in Level 1 and 2 in The Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP).
  • Aspires to pursue special operations career within the military.
  • Participated in US Army Special Forces Qualification Course as a role player and guerilla fighter for special forces candidates. Familiarized with squad and platoon level tactics and the many challenges associated of operating in a sustained tactical environment

Auto Detailer

On Time Detail Shop
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions and other compounds to clean interior and exterior of vehicle.
  • Interacted face-to-face with customers to understand vehicle detailing needs and deliver quality satisfaction.
  • Conducts polishing, paint corrections, and ceramic coatings to enhance vehicle appearance and protection
  • Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
  • Restored luster to vehicle interiors, including upholstery and vinyl.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communicology

University of Hawaii At Manoa
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Vicenza American High School
Vicenza, Italy
06-2023

Skills

  • Detailing equipment
  • Safe chemical usage
  • Upholstery maintenance
  • Bilingual
  • Team management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Decision-making
  • Customer relations
  • Physical fitness
  • Tactical planning
  • Weapons training
  • Weapons handling

Affiliations

  • Porsche Club of America, Hawai'i Region (December 2023- Present)
  • The Armed Forces of Hawai'i Football Club (July 2023- Present)

Certification

Level 1 Army Basic Combatives Course (40 Hours)


Level 2 Army Tactical Combatives Course (80 Hours)


Open Water Dive (Scuba) Certified September 2024 (4 Dives)

JiuJitsu

Began Training Jujitsu through Army Combatives Courses, joined Jiujitsu training gym on Hickam AFB, September 2024.

Languages

Spanish
English

Hobbies and Interests

I have traveled all over the globe having lived abroad multiple times and have been to 20+ countries. My favourite destination was Villamoura, Portugal.


I love sports, I captained both my varsity soccer and varsity football teams in highschool. I have traveled to multiple countries to play soccer and baseball within Europe. I played in the Regional division for a Both an Italian and German soccer clubs as well as for the USYS Olympic Development Team Europe Region.


I enjoy interacting with service members from other branches of the military within my soccer team (AFHFC) and at Jujitsu training, as well as at my job. I am currently in the process of coordinating a tour between AROTC and the Coast Guard Aviation Unit at Barbers Point to view the MH-65E and HC-130J aircraft.



Timeline

SMP Cadet

Hawaii Army National Guard
04.2025 - Current

Auto Detailer

On Time Detail Shop
01.2024 - 03.2025

Army ROTC

University Of Hawaii At Manoa
08.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Communicology

University of Hawaii At Manoa

High School Diploma -

Vicenza American High School

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