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BRASEAN STEWART

BRASEAN STEWART

Government
New York,NY

Summary

Decorated United States Army veteran driven to apply comprehensive experience in field training, safety patrol security details and public service activities in the public sector as a First Sergeant. First Sergeant Stewart has more than 26 years between the US Navy and US Army. Successfully led training programs for hundreds of sailors and soldiers. Reliable, diligent and flexible professional with superb communications capabilities. First

Sergeant has multi-functional logistics experience at the military tactical and operational level. Strong communication and project management skills. Detail-oriented leader with 26 years of experience in Security and Anti-terrorism. Transitioning to career in City, State, and Federal or lastly Homeland Security.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Explosive Detection Canine Handler

GardaWorld Federal Services
McLean, VA
05.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for providing daily care and training of K9 unit, including feeding, grooming, exercising and maintaining general health.
  • Ensured proper handling of K9 unit to ensure safety of both handler and public at all times.
  • Maintained records of training sessions, certifications and medical visits for each K9 unit.
  • Performed regular inspections on equipment used in the field to maintain operational readiness.
  • Conducted searches for suspects or missing persons utilizing scent article tracking techniques with assistance from the K9 unit.
  • Assisted in apprehending suspects by deploying the K9 unit in a controlled manner when necessary.
  • Provided detailed reports on performance of assigned K9 units during operations and training exercises.

First Sergeant

United States Army Reserve
Danbury, CT
04.2022 - Current
  • First Sergeant for a basic training company consisting of 24 Soldiers, including 12 Drill Sergeants, Drill Sergeant Candidates, Training NCO, and 2 Supply Sergeants. Responsible for executing established policies and standards pertaining to the training, mentoring, disciplining, health, welfare, and physical fitness of all Soldiers, including monitoring Drill Sergeant competence in all areas of basic Soldiering skills. Assists and advises the Commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted Soldiers and their families. Accompanies the Commander on inspections, visits, ceremonies, and holds formations.

Power Distribution Maintainer

NYCTA
Bronx, NY
07.2021 - Current
  • Power Distribution Maintainers, under supervision, maintain, install, inspect, test, alter, and repair the direct current power distribution cable systems and contact rail systems in MTA New York City Transit subways, elevated lines, and yards. They install, maintain, and inspect contact rail heaters, circuit breakers, third rail end approaches, wooden poles on the right of way, positive and negative cables, wires, relays, and switches; inspect and replace insulators, protection boards, and protection board brackets; bond negative rails; respond to emergencies and make emergency repairs; dig for and install ducts for cable installations; may perform welding and burning duties as required; drive a motor vehicle to and from work sites, and load and unload vehicles as required; and perform related work. Some of the physical activities performed by Power Distribution Maintainers and environmental conditions experienced are: working on or near tracks having live 600-volt contact rails; walking along tracks in dimly lit areas; moving out of the way of moving trains; climbing and descending ladders; working on elevated structures; working outdoors in all weather conditions; operating machinery; and lifting and carrying heavy materials.

Explosive Detection Canine Handler

Micheal Stapleton Associates
New York, NY
07.2021 - 04.2023
  • Responsible for providing daily care and training of K9 unit, including feeding, grooming, exercising and maintaining general health.
  • Ensured proper handling of K9 unit to ensure safety of both handler and public at all times.
  • Maintained records of training sessions, certifications and medical visits for each K9 unit.
  • Performed regular inspections on equipment used in the field to maintain operational readiness.
  • Conducted searches for suspects or missing persons utilizing scent article tracking techniques with assistance from the K9 unit.
  • Assisted in apprehending suspects by deploying the K9 unit in a controlled manner when necessary.
  • Provided detailed reports on performance of assigned K9 units during operations and training exercises.

Asset Protection Associate

Best Buy Co Inc.
Bronx, NY
04.2017 - 04.2023
  • Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
  • Reduced district-wide shrink by $575,00 in 6 months.
  • Completed patrols of store aisles to provide visible deterrent and check for criminal activity.
  • Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management.
  • Produced well-written reports detailing shoplifting and attempted theft.
  • Planned, organized and scheduled strategy collaboration with other asset protection specialists.
  • Built cross-functional relationships with business partners to reduce losses.
  • Maintained store compliance with physical security schematics to protect assets.
  • Mitigated risk and oversaw internal and external shoplifter apprehension and detention.
  • Detained shoplifters and contacted local law enforcement for immediate assistance.
  • Reviewed CCTV footage to obtain evidence of theft.
  • Maintained safety and security of premises, visitors and employees.

MOS Instructor

United States Army Reserve
Lodi, NJ
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Serves as an Instructor; provides technical training for over 820 reclassification Soldiers annually; develops, maintains, and updates course material; conducts remedial training, examinations, and evaluations of Soldiers for the purpose of awarding the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 92Y; ensures accountability and positive control of test materials, protecting the integrity of examinations; maintains accountability of computers and related equipment valued in excess of $17,000,000.00; responsible for the health, welfare, and supervision of all guest instructors.

Equal Opportunity Advisor

United States Army Reserves
Fort Totten, NY
08.2018 - 09.2020

The job description of an Army Equal Opportunity Advisor includes the following responsibilities:

  • Understands and articulates the Department Of Defense and Army policies concerning Equal Opportunity.
  • Assists the commander in Equal Opportunity training that employs small-group facilitation methods.
  • Recognizes and assesses indicators of institutional and individual discrimination in organizations.
  • Advises the Brigade/Division Commander on all Human Relations and EO/ EEO matters.
  • Maintains and tracks all EO/EEO formal and informal complaints and training in the Equal Opportunity Reporting System (EORS).

First Sergeant

United States Army Reserves
Farmingdale, NY
01.2017 - 08.2018

First Sergeant of a military police brigade headquarters company consisting of 89 Soldiers; advises the commander on all matters relating to enlisted Soldiers; oversees unit daily operations consisting of supply, maintenance, administrative, and training functions; responsible for unit discipline and standards enforcement; responsible for individual Soldier's training and deployability; develops and mentors junior Noncommissioned Officers with the unit.

Station Commander / USAR Recruiter

United States Army
Auburn Hills, MI
12.2015 - 01.2017
  • The recruiting station commander plays a crucial role in the planning, execution, and assessment of recruiting operations. The station commander directs the recruiting force to engage the target market, to engender a commitment to serve. The station commander is responsible and accountable for recruiting mission accomplishment, leader development, training, and the health and welfare of the recruiters assigned to the station. The station commander develops the station's plan and uses Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) to provide predictability to the recruiting force and synchronize operations to accomplish the mission.

Station Commander /ROTC Instructor

United States Army
Brooklyn, NY
12.2011 - 12.2015
  • The recruiting station commander plays a crucial role in the planning, execution, and assessment of recruiting operations. The station commander directs the recruiting force to engage the target market, to engender a commitment to serve. The station commander is responsible and accountable for recruiting mission accomplishment, leader development, training, and the health and welfare of the recruiters assigned to the station. The station commander develops the station's plan and uses Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) to provide predictability to the recruiting force and synchronize operations to accomplish the mission.
  • Army ROTC instructors are responsible for training and mentoring future leaders in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
11-2010

High School Diploma -

Rice High School
New York, NY
06-1990

Skills

  • Observation
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Courtroom practices familiarity
  • File and record maintenance
  • Behavioral disorders familiarity
  • CCTV monitoring
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • Non-violent intervention
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Armory and key control
  • Evidence preservation
  • Crisis management
  • State and federal laws knowledge
  • Physical Fitness
  • Obedience training
  • Workplace Safety

Certification

  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - NY State Department of Motor Vehicles.

Timeline

Explosive Detection Canine Handler

GardaWorld Federal Services
05.2024 - Current

First Sergeant

United States Army Reserve
04.2022 - Current

Power Distribution Maintainer

NYCTA
07.2021 - Current

Explosive Detection Canine Handler

Micheal Stapleton Associates
07.2021 - 04.2023

MOS Instructor

United States Army Reserve
09.2020 - 03.2022

Equal Opportunity Advisor

United States Army Reserves
08.2018 - 09.2020

Asset Protection Associate

Best Buy Co Inc.
04.2017 - 04.2023

First Sergeant

United States Army Reserves
01.2017 - 08.2018

Station Commander / USAR Recruiter

United States Army
12.2015 - 01.2017

Station Commander /ROTC Instructor

United States Army
12.2011 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Columbia Southern University

High School Diploma -

Rice High School
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