Health & Wellness
Brittney Bradford
U.S. Coast Guard Junior Military Officer
St Petersburg,FL
Summary
Accomplished personnel engagement professional with strong background supporting building and retention of talented teams. Skilled in tackling personnel grievances and conflicts, working with management in attainment of challenging objectives. Driven and resourceful Administrative and human resources professional with 10 years of experience supporting work of high-achieving executives and senior officers. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Sophisticated and graceful in managing high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
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Certifications
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years of post-secondary education
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6
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to Chief of Response
U.S. Coast Guard Sector St Petersburg
St Petersburg, FL
04.2020 - Current
- Handled administrative requirements smoothly and efficiently, including maintaining over 30 employee personal development records and submitting employee performance evaluations.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional recommendations and service.
- Actively listened to employees and peers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Commanding Officer
USCGC SEAHAWK
St Petersburg, FL
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Commander of 87-foot United States Coast Guard patrol boat with 10-member crew.
- Responsible for safety, efficiency, and well-being of crew during the execution of living marine resources, ports, waterways, and coastal security, search and rescue, and recreational boating safety.
- Ensured cutter and crew readiness through training, maintenance, qualifications, administration, supply, personnel management, and good order and discipline.
- Managed $100K thousand-dollar budget and $4.5 million-dollar asset.
- Responded on scene and notified emergency personnel of search and rescue cases in open sea requiring medical assistance and aid to save multiple recreational boaters' lives.
Ports, Waterways, & Coastal Security Officer
U.S. Coast Guard
St Petersburg, FL
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Supervised nine employees and managed $8 thousand-dollar budget.
- Responsible for maritime law enforcement and maritime security response operations throughout 1,700 nautical mile area of responsibility.
- Successfully led teams and developed partnerships across multiple units, stakeholders, and local government agencies to increase operational tempo and intelligence to pursue high-priority targets of interest.
- Active Leadership Diversity Advisory Council secretary and portal-page manager, organizing Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness month observances with 5-kilometer run for over 100 participants.
Training Officer and Assistant Navigator
USCGC MELLON
Seattle , WA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsible for safe navigation and operation of 378-foot United States Coast Guard cutter and crew, successfully managing Command and Control, Navigation, Electronics, and Communications divisions.
- Served as Executive Officer’s Assistant and Administrative Division Officer responsible for daily logistics and administration of 170-person crew.
- Responsible for administering training programs, drills, and exercise coordination.
- Devised and executed navigation routes from Bering Sea and Pacific Ocean to Japan and South America, enabling unit to efficiently and effectively meet vast array of tactical commander objectives.
- Led 170-person crew in achieving nearly 100-percent completion rates with all training and drill requirements, in addition to achieving coveted awards during Tailored Ship’s Training Availability, mandated Coast Guard training assessment conducted on 18-month basis.
- Spearheaded operational evolutions during multiple counter-drug interdictions critical to intercepting of 5,622 kilograms of cocaine and apprehension of 34 drug smugglers.
Education
BS - Government And International Relations
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT 06.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Adaptability
undefinedAccomplishments
- Prospective Commanding Officer/Prospective Executive Officer School, US Coast Guard Academy, January 2019.
- Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate School, US Coast Guard, February 2016
- Leadership and Management School, US Coast Guard Academy, May 2016
- CG Achievement Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- CG Commandant Letter of Commendation
- CG Meritorious Unit Commendation (2)
- CG Meritorious Team Commendation (5)
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
- United States Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association
- Active Security Clearance (Expires May 2023)
Certification
Veteran Peer Support Specialist, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance- 2020-present
Interests
Dogs
Family
Camping
Work Availability
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Basketball (Coaching and Playing)
I have played basketball for over 20 years with a successful career at the NCAA collegiate level. For my love of the game, I continued to coach female athletes at all ages and skill levels. Basketball set the foundation for my passion of health and wellness. I have continued to work in the health and wellness field through coaching and advocacy programs in mental health and victim advocacy.
Quote
Your task is not to foresee the future, but to enable it.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Timeline
Veteran Peer Support Specialist, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance- 2020-present
11-2020
Executive Assistant to Chief of Response
U.S. Coast Guard Sector St Petersburg
04.2020 - Current
Commanding Officer
USCGC SEAHAWK
01.2018 - 04.2020
Ports, Waterways, & Coastal Security Officer
U.S. Coast Guard
01.2017 - 01.2018
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate, National Office of Victim Advocates, 2016-218
04-2016
Training Officer and Assistant Navigator
USCGC MELLON
01.2015 - 01.2017
BS - Government And International Relations
United States Coast Guard Academy
06.2011 - 05.2015
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