Brandon Sopjes
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
PMP-certified operations and project management professional with experience leading personnel, managing high-risk training environments, and driving operational efficiency within the U.S. Navy. Proven ability to oversee complex operations, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage resources, equipment, and logistics in mission-critical environments. Skilled in process improvement, workforce planning, compliance, and data-driven decision-making. Experienced in leadership development, instructor evaluation, and operational readiness within high-accountability organizations. Active Secret security clearance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations & Training Supervisor (Hospital Corpsman)
U.S. Navy
2016.05 - Current
- Managed daily operations, scheduling, and workforce planning for a team of 18 personnel supporting high-risk aviation and joint-service training programs
- Led and delivered 173+ hours of high-risk survival training to 1,200+ service members annually, directly enhancing operational readiness and mission capability
- Coordinated training operations across aviation, ground forces, and joint-service units to ensure alignment with mission requirements and timelines
- Managed training resources, equipment, and logistical requirements to support continuous operations with zero safety incidents
- Implemented updates to training curriculum and safety protocols, improving compliance and standardization ahead of formal inspections
- Prepared unit for annual Training Quality Assessment and FY25 BUMED Site Safety & Standardization Inspection by revising instructional materials and enforcing safety standards
- Collaborated across departments to streamline communication, improve coordination, and ensure mission readiness across multiple operational stakeholders
- Monitored performance metrics and training outcomes to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased operational efficiency
- Served as an Instructor Evaluator responsible for assessing instructor performance, ensuring training standardization, and maintaining compliance with operational and safety requirements
- Mentored and developed junior instructors through coaching, performance feedback, and instructional guidance to improve training effectiveness and consistency
- Certified Navy Instructor responsible for delivering professional instruction in high-risk operational environments with zero-failure tolerance
Education
Bachelors of Science - Biochemistry
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI2015-05
Skills
- Operations Management
- Project Management (PMP)
- Workforce Planning & Scheduling
- Logistics & Resource Coordination
- Process Improvement
- Training Program Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Instructor Evaluation & Mentorship
- Data Analysis & Performance Metrics
- Safety & Compliance
- Operational Readiness
- Quality Assurance
- Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data Tracking & Reporting Systems
- Training & Learning Management Systems
- Operational Scheduling Systems
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Certified Navy Instructor
- Active Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Operations & Training Supervisor (Hospital Corpsman)
U.S. Navy
2016.05 - Current
Bachelors of Science - Biochemistry
Calvin College
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Experience operating in high-pressure, mission-critical environments