Breanna Medina
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Course Manager
MS Army National Guard- 154th RTI 3rd NCOA
Camp Shelby, MS
08.2022 - Current
- Orchestrates interactions between upper management and staff to promote effective information exchange and teamwork.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with fellow staff and upper management.
- Analyze organizational trends and presented findings to guide course managers in developing effective business plans..
- Provide targeted mentorship to individuals focusing on specific career advancement goals.
- Conduct assessments to identify key improvement areas, supporting informed decision-making for organizational enhancements.
- Manage scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
- Lead weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
Facilitator
MS Army National Guard-154th RTI 3rd NCOA
Camp Shelby, MS
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Facilitate the discussion of basic leader courseware by using the experiential learning model and direct levels of leadership.
- Cultivated a supportive educational atmosphere, focusing on teaching, coaching, and mentoring adult learners with actionable feedback.
- Evaluated and refined newly implemented courseware, delivering direct feedback to the chain of command to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Exemplify a professional demeanor and attitude for learners to encourage discipline, military bearing, and foster a growth mindset.
- Successfully input documents, organized, and archived basic leader coursework to meet with the Center of Excellence accreditation.
- Enforced compliance with safety and environmental protection regulations and course requirements according to BLC policy.
Assistant Primary Instructor
Master Resilience Program
Fort McCoy, WI
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Facilitated comprehensive training sessions for master resilience trainers, focusing on building mental resilience and promoting positive psychological practices within the military.
- Evoked participation, creativity, and discussion through building rapport with participants.
- Expanded the organization by teaching additional content outside of Master Resilience Training.
- Assessed individual student requirements and implemented customized teaching strategies to support academic growth.
- Contributed to the structure and process of interactions so that groups are able to function effectively and make high-quality decisions.
Chemical Specialist
WS Army National Guard -457th Chemical Company
Hartford, WI
07.2010 - 01.2019
- Assisted in the establishment and application of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense measures.
- Responsible for new CBRN equipment fielding, monitoring CBRN training, and conducting CBRN command inspections.
- Provided training, advice, and supervision regarding the proper use, maintenance procedures, and chemical operations for chemical equipment.
- Trained military and civilian personnel on what measures to take in emergency situations.
- Conducted survey techniques to determine necessity in the event of an emergency.
- Organized over 20 million dollars' worth of equipment to mitigate any losses during a time of leadership.
- Monitored disaster preparedness activities and training operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI05.2016
Master of Science - Leadership in Emergency Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2026
Skills
- Strong Verbal Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Leadership Development Expertise
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Task delegation
- Project planning
Timeline
Course Manager
MS Army National Guard- 154th RTI 3rd NCOA
08.2022 - Current
Facilitator
MS Army National Guard-154th RTI 3rd NCOA
01.2019 - 08.2022
Assistant Primary Instructor
Master Resilience Program
06.2016 - 01.2019
Chemical Specialist
WS Army National Guard -457th Chemical Company
07.2010 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Master of Science - Leadership in Emergency Management
Grand Canyon University
Certifications
- Master Resilience Trainer Level 3
- Deployment Cycle Readiness Trainer
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trainer- ASIST
- Act, Care, Escort-Suicide Intervention Trainer
- Project Management Certification
- Strategic Planning and Management