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Brandt Houk

Hiawatha

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven with experience as a Kansas Army National Guard Recruiter and Military Police Officer. Skilled in verbal communication and security protocols, I excel in building community connections and enhancing unit readiness. Proven ability to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency through effective training and collaboration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Kansas Army National Guard Recruiter

Kansas Army National Guard
08.2024 - Current
  • Meet and build connections with not only qualified prospects but as well as community leaders and members in the public and the schools.
  • Drive for multiple hours most days either to commute, meet with prospects, or have documents signed by whoever needed to sign them.
  • Once a month training weekends for future soldiers preparing them for basic training and for when they get to their units.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants qualifications and interest in the military.

Military Police Officer

Kansas Army National Guard
07.2018 - Current
  • Underwent training to responded quickly to emergencies while exercising sound judgment under pressure, mitigating potential risks to personnel and property.
  • Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
  • Participated in anti-terrorism measures by identifying potential threats and taking appropriate action to mitigate risk.
  • Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection.
  • Trained new Military Police Officers on proper procedures and protocols, improving overall unit readiness and effectiveness.
  • Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
  • Qualified with multiple weapon systems, such as M9 berreta and M 17sig sauer, M4, MK19, 240B, and 249.
  • Maintained physical fitness and physical health to be able to perform duties.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.

Laborer

AHRS
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from trailers such as, reenforcement material, heavy machinery, hand and concrete tools.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks as well as gaining the knowledge of operating skid loaders, and fork lifts.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Placing and finishing concrete.
  • Worked on projects as small as dumpster pads all the way up to large shop floors and city streets.
  • Basic maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
  • Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
  • Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.

Factory Worker

Koch And Company
05.2017 - 05.2023
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Maintained a clean and safe workspace by adhering to safety protocols and regularly organizing the factory floor.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily production quotas, promoting a positive work environment.
  • Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
  • Use of various machinery to make, and color different parts of cabinets.
  • Installation of cabinet doors, drawers, and false fronts.
  • Organizing and sorting different components of the cabinets by size, color, and order number.
  • Performed quality checks on finished products to identify and address discrepancies.
  • Assisted in training new employees, providing guidance and sharing knowledge of factory processes.
  • Utilized hand tools and power tools to assemble products, practicing safety measures.
  • Inspected materials before assembly to verify compliance of quality control standards.
  • Increased production efficiency by optimizing assembly line processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
  • Consistently met or exceeded personal productivity goals set forth by management, driving overall team success.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure sufficient supplies were available for uninterrupted production runs.
  • Provided backup support for other production areas during high-demand periods, demonstrating versatility.
  • Worked closely with other departments such as Quality Control or Logistics teams to ensure seamless coordination across all stages of manufacturing.
  • Trained new employees in machine operation and safety procedures, enhancing team capability and reducing accidents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hiawatha Sr. Highschool
Hiawatha, KS
05-2016

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Physical stamina
  • Security protocols
  • Physical fitness
  • Punctuality
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Self-defense training
  • Force protection
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Counterterrorism
  • Hazard analysis and risk control
  • Base patrol
  • First aid
  • Crowd control

Accomplishments

    I have been on one state side activation and one deployment in the Kansas Army National Guard. Early in my career I was activated to assist with the Lansing Correctional Facility during covid after they were dealing with about 80% of their staff being on quarantine and a large number of their inmates rioting due to living conditions. We assisted with the movement of inmates and staff from the old facility into the new facility as well as the clean up of the old facility. We also were needed for our presence to help keep the inmates from rioting again.

    On the deployment I was stationed in Guantanamo Bay Cuba where I worked in QRF or quick reaction force. We were in charge of outer security for the detainment camps where we manned and maintained military vehicles, conducted patrols around our area of operations, and assisted with manning access control points for the AO. I worked a number of different positions while on the job working the different roles of Truck Commander, Driver, and gunner.

Timeline

Kansas Army National Guard Recruiter

Kansas Army National Guard
08.2024 - Current

Laborer

AHRS
05.2023 - 07.2024

Military Police Officer

Kansas Army National Guard
07.2018 - Current

Factory Worker

Koch And Company
05.2017 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

Hiawatha Sr. Highschool

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