Brandon Siess

As a research technician, I'm responsible for the care and husbandry of chickens, sheep, goats, and captive whitetail deer. In addition to maintaining the animals living quarters and administering medical care to ailing or injured animals, my duties also include conducting up to four research trials concurrently while remaining in compliance with protocols provided to me by the senior research team.

• Actively participated in protocol meetings, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a collaborative research atmosphere.
• Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
• Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
• Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.

Responsible for feeding, medical care, treatment decisions, and general husbandry for more than 200 young calves. During this time I was also tasked with equipment operation, hauling a truck and trailer, completing specific maintenance tasks around the facility, and training new employees.

• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
• Provided comprehensive training to new technicians, improving overall team competency.

While employed at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, I was responsible for the care and maintenance of up to 3 different barns with varying species of animals. These responsibilities included medical care, training new staff, stall cleaning, rehabilitation, equipment operation, and completing maintenance tasks.

• Fostered positive working relationships with fellow team members through clear communication and collaboration on daily tasks.
• Managed animal waste effectively through the implementation of sustainable practices such as composting manure or utilizing it as fertilizer on crops.
• Contributed to a safe working environment on the ranch by adhering to established safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards.
• Led exercises for 25+ animals and leveraged opportunities to assess behaviors and correct problems early.
• Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
• Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
• Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
• Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
• Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
• Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
• Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.

Over the road truck driver for a large distributor. Responsible for completing deliveries in a timely, safe manner. Operated in Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Oklahoma, North Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota.

• Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
• Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
• Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
• Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
• Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
• Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
• Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
• Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
• Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
• Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with store personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.

As a tower technician, my duties included routine tower maintenance, equipment installation, new site builds, electrical work, safety consciousness, and equipment operation while suspended on a tower anywhere from 50-300ft.

• Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
• Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
• Improved network performance by installing, troubleshooting, and optimizing telecommunications equipment.
• Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
• Assisted in rigging operations for safe hoisting of heavy equipment on towers during installation projects.
• Provided comprehensive training to new team members, improving their skill set and productivity within the team quickly.
• Performed routine hardware upgrades on telecom towers, resulting in enhanced network capabilities for clients.
• Safely climbed towers up to 300 feet high for regular maintenance tasks, minimizing potential hazards onsite.

As an EMT, I was tasked with responding to 911 emergency illness or injury calls and providing firsthand lifesaving medical care.

• Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
• Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
• Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities in determining the most appropriate course of action for each unique situation encountered in the field.
• Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency calls.
• Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
• Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
• Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
• Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
• Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
• Facilitated timely patient transfers to specialized facilities for advanced care when necessary.
• Enhanced the reputation of the EMS service within the community by delivering exceptional patient care during high-stress situations.
• Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
• Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.