Brandon Jarvis Thomas
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Maintenance Officer with strong expertise in health and safety compliance and team collaboration. Proven ability to coordinate repairs and lead training sessions, enhancing operational effectiveness in high-pressure environments. Experienced in supervising operations, training personnel on safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with military standards to drive team performance. Skilled in troubleshooting mechanical issues and improving operational efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Officer
United Stated Navy
Jacksonville, Florida
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated repairs with external contractors to ensure operational readiness.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment status.
- Adhered to safety protocols, ensuring compliance with military standards.
- Created preventative maintenance schedules for building systems and equipment.
- Inspected machinery to diagnose malfunctions and implemented troubleshooting techniques.
- Led training sessions for junior personnel on operational protocols and safety standards.
- Developed reports documenting maintenance activities, including labor hours and costs.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance operational effectiveness.
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
USS Thomas Hudner DDG 116
Jacksonville, Florida
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and operational standards.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize workflow and efficiency.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Supervised deck operations ensuring safety and compliance with maritime regulations.
- Maintained equipment and tools, performing regular inspections and repairs as needed.
- Coordinated training for junior crew members on vessel operations and safety protocols.
- Led daily briefings to communicate tasks and updates to crew members effectively.
- Managed deck inventory, ensuring availability of necessary supplies for all operations.
- Adhered to safety protocols when launching, operating and landing large marine craft to protect crew, equipment and vessels.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate smooth operations during missions and drills.
- Directed and coordinated crew members while loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines and maintaining or repairing ship equipment.
Recruit Division Commander
United States Navy, USN
Great Lakes, Illinois
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Led recruitment efforts for diverse military positions across various specialties.
- Coordinated outreach initiatives to engage and attract potential candidates nationwide.
- Developed training programs for new recruiters to enhance selection processes.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to refine recruitment strategies and policies.
- Managed applicant processing and maintained candidate records in recruitment systems.
- Provided mentorship to junior recruiters, fostering professional development within the team.
- Provided timely reports detailing progress made towards meeting goals set by leadership.
- Collaborated with human resources department on matters pertaining to enlisted personnel.
- Provided advice and guidance to subordinate commanders on issues related to recruitment.
- Coordinated the development of a comprehensive training program for recruiters.
- Conducted regular meetings with recruiters to discuss progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements at various events promoting military service as a viable career option.
- Ensured proper documentation was completed prior to any recruit being accepted into the organization's ranks.
- Interviewed candidates for enlistment into the armed forces and evaluated their suitability for service.
- Trained, coached and mentored military units to improve readiness and training.
- Stored and safeguarded classified information to maintain utmost confidentiality.
- Prepared detailed written reports and formulated policy and guidance for use of subordinate organizations.
- Facilitated route clearance for visits from high-ranking officials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZAssociate of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ02-2025
High School Diploma -
Marlboro County High School
Bennettsville, SC06-2005
Skills
- Early childhood development
- Classroom management
- Behavior assessment
- Child engagement strategies
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
- Contract negotiation
- Health and safety compliance
- Staff scheduling
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Problem detection and resolution
- Problem-solving
- Continuous improvement
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety protocols
- Organizational skills
- Quality control
- Effective communication
- Team supervision
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Maintenance Officer
United Stated Navy
07.2024 - Current
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
USS Thomas Hudner DDG 116
10.2021 - 10.2023
Recruit Division Commander
United States Navy, USN
07.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
High School Diploma -
Marlboro County High School