Verified
This profile is verified using an email address.
Brandon Radford
Evans,GA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in curriculum development and training program implementation. Adept at fostering inclusiveness and enhancing participant engagement, having successfully developed tailored lesson plans that address diverse learning styles. Ready to leverage skills in operational planning to drive impactful educational outcomes.
Overview
2
2
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
TS/SCI Clearan
Work History
Small Group Leader (Senior Instructor)
Cyber Center of Excellence NCO Academy
Fort Eisenhower, GA
05.2024 - Current
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance participant engagement and learning outcomes.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and objectives.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to assess participant understanding and improve future sessions.
- Coordinated training materials and resources for effective delivery of educational content.
- Delivered over 1,000 hours of instruction in leadership, operational planning, communications systems integration, and MDMP execution.
- Modernized curriculum to incorporate advanced IP routing, DHCP configuration, and network planning concepts aligned to 25H modernization.
- Earned the Basic Army Instructor Badge (BAIB) while elevating instructional quality for over 300 students Army-wide.
- Implemented improvements to the Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F) program, reducing injury risk for 48 NCO students.
- Championed collaborative partnerships between NCOA and subordinate signal battalions to enhance PME effectiveness.
- Selected to evaluate and test emerging Tropospheric Scatter (TROPO-M) communications capability across 30 senior NCOs.
- Contributed to the development of NCO mentorship programs improving graduation honors and leadership evaluations.
Emergency Operations Cell Supervisor
US Army
Camp Humphries, South Korea
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring emergency and secure communications with White House leaders 24/7.
- Trained and mentored team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing operational communications minimizing outages
- Monitored performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
Operations Manager
551st Signal Battalion
Fort Gordon, GA
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Coordinated 17 major battalion-level training events; achieved 100% success rate for land reservation approvals via RFMSS.
- Managed enterprise training calendar and ensured regulatory compliance across multiple training domains.
- Oversaw operational risk management and readiness tracking systems.
- Reduced execution friction by embedding standardized processes for scheduling and task management.
- Provided tactical and technical signal expertise to subordinate companies.
- Supported Battalion Commander’s planning guidance and resource prioritization efforts.
- Streamlined communication processes among team members to enhance operational efficiency.
Drill Sergeant / Platoon Sergeant (Senior)
551st Signal Battalion
Fort Gordon, Ga
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Led training sessions to develop physical fitness and combat readiness among recruits.
- Mentored soldiers in leadership skills and teamwork, fostering unit cohesion and morale.
- Evaluated performance of trainees, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Implemented safety protocols during training exercises, ensuring compliance with military standards.
- Designed and executed Elite Fusion Situational Training Exercises validating 450 trainees.
- Produced 14 Distinguished Honor Graduates with 98% GPA.
- Spearheaded Brigade NCO Induction Ceremony initiative.
- Managed $300K+ in government property with zero loss.
- Implemented administrative tracking systems ensuring zero late promotions, awards, or phase advancements.
- Mentored subordinate leaders achieving Drill Sergeant of the Month recognition and advanced leadership selection.
Transmission Systems / Battalion Operations NCO
62D Expeditionary Signal Battalion
Fort Hood, TX
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Coordinated logistics for communication equipment deployment and maintenance.
- Supervised team members in signal operations, ensuring compliance with military protocols.
- Streamlined operational workflows to enhance communication efficiency among units.
- Managed inventory of signal equipment, optimizing usage and reducing downtime.
- Authored and processed 150+ operational orders (OPORDs) for multi-state missions.
- Coordinated signal support missions ensuring continuous Command & Control operations.
- Managed tactical communications systems including JNN, CPN, STT, and satellite terminals.
- Oversaw qualification ranges for 300+ Soldiers.
- Ranked #1 of 9 Staff Sergeants; recommended for immediate promotion.
- Developed training programs for junior personnel on technical systems and procedures.
Platoon Sergeant
62D Expeditionary Signal Battalion
Fort Hood, TX
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Led communications operations for multi-functional teams, ensuring seamless information flow in high-pressure environments.
- Mentored junior soldiers on signal operations, enhancing team performance and knowledge retention.
- Developed and implemented training programs for communication systems, improving operational readiness across the unit.
- Coordinated deployment logistics for advanced communication equipment, streamlining mission execution and resource allocation.
- Managed $15M in tactical communications equipment.
- Achieved 97% service reliability across operational missions.
- Reduced failure-to-report incidents by 60%.
- Improved safety rating by 20% and reduced remedial PT participation by 29%.
- Coordinated live-fire ranges and safety programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
Lawton, OK05-2000
Skills
- Inclusiveness
- Assertiveness
- Negotiation
- Salesmanship
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Systems (ADDIE process)
- Adult Learning Theory
- Operational Planning
- Network Systems Integration
- Organizational Leadership, Performance Assessment
- Facilitation
Certification
ETA Fiber Optic Installer (FOI)
Common Faculty Development - Instructor Course (CFD-IC)
Timeline
Small Group Leader (Senior Instructor)
Cyber Center of Excellence NCO Academy
05.2024 - Current
Emergency Operations Cell Supervisor
US Army
10.2022 - 01.2023
Operations Manager
551st Signal Battalion
04.2022 - 09.2022
Drill Sergeant / Platoon Sergeant (Senior)
551st Signal Battalion
04.2019 - 07.2022
Transmission Systems / Battalion Operations NCO
62D Expeditionary Signal Battalion
05.2017 - 04.2019
Platoon Sergeant
62D Expeditionary Signal Battalion
11.2015 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School