Brandon Ward
Fort Walton Beach
Summary
Dynamic emergency management professional with extensive experience at the United States Air Force. Proven track record in operational planning and crisis management, enhancing team efficiency by 25%. Skilled in cross-agency collaboration and threat assessment analysis, driving strategic initiatives that bolster readiness and response capabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Installation Emergency Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
Eglin Air Force Base
07.2025 - Current
- Oversaw emergency management initiatives for a large-scale military installation, ensuring comprehensive readiness and response for over 5,000 personnel.
- Led the development and execution of critical emergency response plans, enhancing disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies.
- Coordinated with interagency emergency response teams to streamline joint operational efforts.
- Implemented training programs that increased team efficiency by 25%, improving overall mission effectiveness.
- Analyzed threat assessments to refine security protocols, leading to a 15% reduction in potential vulnerabilities.
Superintendent, Readiness and Emergency Management Flight
United States Air Force, USAF
Kadena Air Base
02.2020 - 07.2025
- As lead planner for Exercise Keen Sword 2025, drove 12 training events and a Full-Scale Exercise for 223 Japanese and joint military members, showcasing interoperability and validating a Combat Readiness Proof of Concept.
- Mentored and led a team that received a Navy Achievement Medal, 5 Wing Superior Performers accolades, a Superior Team award, and earned 6 coins for outstanding performance.
- Awarded Commendation Medal for integrating 7 joint and bilateral response agencies, safeguarding 59 aircraft, and forging relations for 71K attendees as SNCO In Charge of America Fest.
- Directed operations for a collaborative multinational exercise, enhancing cross-cultural military collaborations.
- Championed an innovative security protocol system, enhancing base protection measures in line with international standards.
Superintendent, Civil Engineer Flight
United States Air Force, USAF
Daegu Air Base
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Spearheaded the implementation of advanced emergency preparation protocols at a strategic level, significantly enhancing response times.
- Monitored ongoing engineering projects to ensure compliance with safety and emergency management standards.
- Facilitated cooperative engagements between engineering and emergency management teams, enhancing workflow efficiencies by 20%.
- Supervised daily operations and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
- Conducted regular meetings with contractors, subcontractors, laborers to review progress and address any issues, concerns.
- Monitored work progress to ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations and quality standards.
- Drove strategic initiatives in facility management, improving resource allocation and readiness for emergencies.
Emergency Management Director
United States Air Force, USAF
Kunsan AB
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed emergency response plans for diverse natural disasters and incidents.
- Collaborated with local agencies to enhance community preparedness initiatives.
- Analyzed data from past events to identify improvement areas for future crisis responses.
- Researched new technologies to improve safety and increase efficiency in emergency management.
Response Task Force Program Manager
United States Air Force, FE Warren AFB
Cheyenne
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Coordinated program development initiatives for operational effectiveness and strategic alignment.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with Air Force regulations and standards.
- Facilitated meetings to gather requirements and drive stakeholder engagement in projects.
- Analyzed program performance data to identify areas for improvement and action items.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Crisis/emergency/disaster management
Waldorf University
Forest City, IA03.2018
Skills
- Operational Planning Systems
- Incident Command Systems
- MS Office Suite
- Database Management
- Data Analysis Tools
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Crisis Management
- Threat assessment analysis
- Cross-agency collaboration
- Emergency response planning
- Training program development
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Interagency collaboration
- Hazard mitigation
- Contingency planning
- Emergency planning
- Incident command
- Emergency operations
- Training and education
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
Certification
WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Technician Level II
Accomplishments
Top Performer 3rd Quarter, 2025
Timeline
Installation Emergency Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2025 - Current
Superintendent, Civil Engineer Flight
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2023 - 05.2024
Superintendent, Readiness and Emergency Management Flight
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2020 - 07.2025
Response Task Force Program Manager
United States Air Force, FE Warren AFB
02.2019 - 12.2019
Emergency Management Director
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Crisis/emergency/disaster management
Waldorf University