Bryan M. Oakes
Corpus Christi
Summary
United States Army Veteran and Team Leader, seeking new opportunities to apply a diverse skill set. Proven ability to meet organizational goals in high stress, high risk environments. Consistently recognized as a top performer by exceeding expectations in fast paced situations requiring high levels of attention to detail. Experience also includes a successful history of training teams on complex equipment in situations involving risk of life and limb.
Knowledgeable worker with strong background in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems. Proven ability to ensure system reliability and compliance with safety regulations. Demonstrated proficiency in technical diagnostics and effective problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Fire Alarm Technician
Circle Industries
06.2021 - Current
- Salary 47,000 a year. Hours per week: 40. Lead Fire Alarm Technician. Duties, accomplishments and skills: Obtained Fire Alarm License which allows me to install, inspect, monitor and troubleshoot fire alarm systems. Installed fire alarm devices with a 98% success rate. Installed fire alarm systems in Carroll High School, Gibson Elementary, and The American Bank Center. All installs were 100% tested and approved by Fire Marshals. Successfully installed cameras and security systems in private residences, Your Sign Company, and Allen elementary. Has successfully installed flows and taper devices in Del Mar College, The White Library and Catalina Condos. Has tested fire alarm systems in Grumbles Seafood and Silver Finn Plaza. Has coordinated with general contractors, electricians painters and other on-site professions to ensure the completion of projects. Is entrusted with a company phone and vehicle as well as a company credit card with a 10,000 limit. Has trained new employees on the basics of fire alarm regulations and installs. Has also guided four colleagues to obtain the fire alarm license. Has become an expert in teamwork and logistics.
- Supervisor: Emmanuel Villenuava (361-500-9517) Okay to contact this Supervisor: No
Team Leader (E5)
U.S. Army 509th Clearance Company
10.2010 - 04.2016
- Salary: 0.00 USD Per Year Hours per week: 55 Team Leader (E5) Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Efficiently managed a diverse group of personnel with effective verbal and written communication of fair expectations, continuous improvement, professional development, and corrective action for more than three years. Performed weekly health and welfare inspections to personnel housing to ensure safety and sanitation in living quarters on Military Installation. Certified ammunition transportation for platoons. Issued and returned all ammunition at several range events. Provided monthly written performance counseling statements and corrective action plans for more than 20 personnel through formalized disciplinary policies. Maintained 100% accountability for all personnel tasked to supervise stretching for a period over 36 months. Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks delegated down from supervisors in order to meet deadlines. Effectively implemented risk management tools allowing for ( injuries to personnel both on the job and during off time for all personnel I was tasked to supervise. Recognized for exceptional leadership skills and ability by graduating with honors while attending Warrior Leader Course, a one month professional development and leadership evaluation course. Directed and supervised the preventative maintenance checks and repair of 12 military vehicles on a weekly basis for 52 weeks. Maintained accountability of all paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repair and communicated any deficiencies to higher leadership. Planned, implemented, and led the physical training sessions for up to 30 personnel. Conducted weekly high quality training of explosives, explosive hazard detection and reduction, and general soldiering skills for groups up to 30 personnel that resulted in improved tactical and technical knowledge. Lead instructor for training in husky vehicle operation and subject matter expert in detection of explosive hazards with the use of the Husky vehicle for the company. Winner of the June 2013 5th Engineer Battalion soldier of the month board. Provided funeral service detail at three funerals. Expert in constructing wire obstacles, security, personnel search, detection and elimination of explosive hazards, fire team tactics and movements, urban operations, demolition/explosive operations.
- Supervisor: Santiago Ruiz (254-319-8212) Okay to Contact this Supervisor: Yes
Combat Engineer/Lead Husky Operator
U.S. Army 509th Clearance Company
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Salary: 0.00 USD Per Year Hours per week: 80 Combat Engineer/Lead Husky Operator Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Successfully performed explosive detection operations for 12 months during combat operations by finding 15 enemy emplaced Improvised Explosive Devices as husky vehicle operator with zero casualties to personnel or equipment. Provided security for operations base at entry control points and conducted personnel and vehicle searches of over 100 local workers entering the operations base in Afghanistan resulting in the safety of the base for 12 months. Secured evidence at scene of an incident, or IED detonation. Conducted over 200 mounted route clearance missions clearing over 10,000 miles in Farah Province from Improvised Explosive Devices, resulting in the freedom of maneuver for Task Force Lonestar to conduct daily offensive operations into enemy territory. Recognized as “Hero of the Battlefield” for the month of January 2012 in Afghanistan for leading the way in explosive hazard detection in the area of operation by achieving a 100% find to detonation ratio of explosive hazards. Served as overwatch guard in tower at operations base. Maintained and communicated accountability of all personnel and vehicles leaving and entering base at entry control point. Conducted foot and vehicle patrols of designated perimeter in a hazardous environment where danger was imminent. Investigated scene of IED emplacement and collected evidence. Detained individuals wanted for questioning in the area of operation and transported to Forward Operating Base. Operated active vehicle barriers to stop unauthorized vehicles from entering the operations base. Assumed responsibility of two husky military vehicles and ground penetrating radar systems valued at $3,400,000. Experienced in a variety of responsibilities during combat operations from MK 19 gunner, M2 gunner, dismount and primarily lead Husky operator. Exceptional ability to identify, manage and de-escalate a volatile situation while keeping calm in order to preserve mission success. Executed reconnaissance mission taking photos of key terrain features from UH-1 helicopter. Expertise in change detection, attention to detail, route clearance/explosive hazard detection, military tactics techniques and procedures, and Guard and security operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History with a Minor in Political Science
University of Nebraska
Kearney, Nebraska05.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Management
- Leadership/Training
- Continuous Improvement
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Team Oriented
- System troubleshooting
- Smoke control systems
- Fire alarm installation
- Fire alarm systems
- Fire alarm programming
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of four staff members.
- Achieved installation of fire alarm systems by completing all tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved trouble shooting issues which led to a fully operation fire alarm system.
- Achieved an installation of a security system through effectively helping with the programming.
- Supervised team of four staff members.
Certification
- Trained in many corrections skills to include: stress management, constitutional law, tactical communication, use of force, restraints, contraband, searches, evidence, pepper spray., report writing, threat groups, anatomy of a setup, shotgun proficiency and qualification, first aid, CPR certification, defensive tactics and officer survival.
- Warrior Leader Course, US Army, Fort Leonard Wood MO, 160 Hours. Skills Trained and evaluated - Leadership skills, oral communication, written communication, group work, writing performance evaluations and counselings, war fighting, physical fitness training and instructing, land navigation and map reading, planning and implementing training events, garrison and tactical leadership.
- CPR certified - 7/2016, 8/2018 Combat Lifesaver - First responder training, US Army, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 40 hours 2015 Route Reconnaissance and Clearance - Ordinance identification Course - Sapper, US Army, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 80 hours 2013 M153 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station Operators Training, Fort Leonard Wood MO, 40 hours, 2013
- Basic Combatives Course, US Army, Fort Leonard Wood MO, 40 hours, 2012 Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training - Combat Engineer , US Army, Fort Leonard Wood, MO from 10/2010 - 3/2011
Timeline
Lead Fire Alarm Technician
Circle Industries
06.2021 - Current
Combat Engineer/Lead Husky Operator
U.S. Army 509th Clearance Company
06.2011 - 06.2012
Team Leader (E5)
U.S. Army 509th Clearance Company
10.2010 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - History with a Minor in Political Science
University of Nebraska
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