Brandon Vance
Leesville,LA
Summary
Hardworking with exceptional track record of reliable attendance and high-quality work. Strong collaboration skills to thrive in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SST
Valiant Integrated Services
Multiple Locations , LA
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Ensured safe wiring and proper detonation on pyro for out stations and home station missions.
- Ensure timely and effective effects on target for missions on and off of fort Johnson day and night mission.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- FEED trucks day and night missions.
TST Team
Valiant Integrated Services
Multiple Locations , LA
02.2022 - Current
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Worked with the Airforce on effective ground to air contacts and reaction to contact.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Fire Marker Level 1
Valiant Integrated Services
Fort Polk, LA, LA
01.2021 - Current
- Ensure timely and accurate fires.
- Coordinated with customers and management to complete special projects.
- Ensured safe use of pyrotechnics and equipment.
- Insured proper training and assistance to new hires incoming to the company.
- Proper use and deployment of personnel and equipment.
- Maintained accountability of company and government equipment.
- Used as a AI for multiple hiring classes.
- Provided guidance and support to new markers on how best to approach the task of marking effectively.
Pallet Builder
shell pallets
Anacoco, LA
04.2020 - Current
- Organized warehouse by arranging materials, tools and equipment.
- Reviewed orders, building pallets according to requirements.
- Built wooden shipping pallets using pneumatic nail gun, staple gun and hammer.
- Recorded production data to document daily progress and production volume.
- Calculated dimensions and used tape measure to mark materials for cutting.
- Sorted, stacked and moved pallets using pallet jack and forklift.
- Cut materials to specific size dimensions using circular saw.
- Communicated with supervisor to address issues or delays.
- Handled hazardous materials such as coolant using specialized tools and machines to protect people, equipment and environmental areas.
- Kept detailed records of materials delivered and sorted, as well as maintenance performed on tools and machines.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
S-3 Schools and Defense Travel Manager
US Army
Fort Polk, LA
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Evaluated effectiveness of training by surveying trainees and managers and collecting before-and after-data showing training impact.
- Facilitated over 2,800 service members for travel and funds transfers for accomplishment of there mission.
- Insured the battalion was up to date on training if training was needed sent personnel out of state for training.
- Trained internal staff members on administrative processes, work instructions and procedures to facilitate consistent and seamless company operations.
FDC Section Chief
US Army
Fort Polk, LA
10.2014 - 02.2019
- Successfully led key projects which resulted in the successful accomplishment of the missions
- Fire direction chief with over 5 years of firing exercises with no firing incidents or unsafe acts.
- Controlled teams of 7-10 soldiers in multiple training areas and mission sets with successful mission sets
- Trained over 200 new soldiers with short time lines to pass occupation written safety test with first time go's
- Accountable for over 2.5 million dollars in equipment with no losses
- Planned and executed multiple JRTC mission sets also multiple JRTC Support mission sets with success .
Fire Team Leader
US Army
Joint Base Lewis , WA
01.2011 - 09.2014
- Preserved order and discipline among 12 subordinates.
- Conducted emergency response planning, including overseeing research for development of building pre-plans and handling Battery maneuvers and battle drills.
- Prepared records and reports of Battery First Sergeant and Battery Commander.
- Conducted inspections of soldiers and there equipment with minimal loss possible
13J Fire Direction Specialist
US Army
Fort Lewis , WA
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Learned effective team building and mentorship
- Learned affective leadership and responsibility's
- Multiple learning opportunity's that where taken advantage of
- Taught and trained on map reading and plotting on a topographical map.
- Effective use of GPS and mapping skills to accomplish multiple successful missions while controlling crews on M777 as well as the M119 canon system
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute Of Pennsylvania
Exton, PASome College (No Degree) -
13J ALC
Fort Sill AFATDS Digital Operations Course
Fort Sill, OKArmy Community Service Course
2011
BLC
Fort Lewis WA2011
Basic Marksmanship Qualification And Trainer CERT
Fort Polk, LA2018
Combat Life Savers Course
Multiple Locations Skills
- Travel and event coordination
- Transportation and travel
- Profit and loss accountability
- Communication and presentation
- Communication and direction
- Command and control
- Written and verbal instructions
- File and records maintenance
- Managerial finance
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Explosive handling
- Fire direction
- Mission planning
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Task prioritization
- Training development
- Time management
- Audience engagement
- Improvisation
- Teamwork
- Creative thinking
- Aerial shells
- Multitasking
Timeline
SST
Valiant Integrated Services
02.2022 - Current
TST Team
Valiant Integrated Services
02.2022 - Current
Fire Marker Level 1
Valiant Integrated Services
01.2021 - Current
Pallet Builder
shell pallets
04.2020 - Current
S-3 Schools and Defense Travel Manager
US Army
02.2019 - 03.2020
FDC Section Chief
US Army
10.2014 - 02.2019
Fire Team Leader
US Army
01.2011 - 09.2014
13J Fire Direction Specialist
US Army
01.2006 - 12.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute Of Pennsylvania
Some College (No Degree) -
13J ALC
AFATDS Digital Operations Course
Army Community Service Course
BLC
Basic Marksmanship Qualification And Trainer CERT
Combat Life Savers Course