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BUEL BROWN

Charleston,SC

Summary

High-energy, confident leader, able to manage people, programs, and valuable organizational assets. Skilled at adapting to changing priorities, being creative and resourceful, and training support staff in leadership and operations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Leading Chief Petty Officer

Navy
02.2013 - Current
  • Improved leadership skills by conducting training sessions and mentoring junior personnel.
  • Optimized work schedules, balancing workload and maintaining high morale among team members.
  • Cultivated a positive work culture that fostered teamwork and increased job satisfaction among crew members.
  • Delivered comprehensive briefings to senior leadership on department progress, challenges faced, and proposed solutions.
  • Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.
  • Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.

Firefighter

City of Charleston
11.2008 - Current
  • Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
  • Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.

Logistics Team Member

Logistics Task Force
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Facilitated open communication between team members and management, fostering a transparent work environment that promoted accountability and trust.
  • Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
  • Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of logistics policies and procedures to provide roadmap for daily operations.
  • Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
  • Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.

Outside Sales Representative/Safety Manager

3R of Charleston
06.2010 - 06.2011
  • Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Established rapport with potential customers through cold calling and presenting product offerings tailored to their needs.
  • Contributed towards creating a positive working environment with a focus on team collaboration and open communication.
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.

Firefighter

Town of Mount Pleasant
07.2005 - 10.2007
  • Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
  • Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Homeland security

Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC
04.2023

Skills

  • Pallet Jack Operation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Forklift Operation
  • Decision Making
  • Team Collaboration
  • Material Handling
  • Emergency Readiness
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Emergency Response
  • Firearms Understanding
  • Computer Literacy

Awards

  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Honors meritorious service or achievement in either combat or noncombat situations based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature but which does not warrant a Commendation Medal or higher
  • Navy Good Conduct Medal, The oldest Good Conduct Medal, the Navy version is given to members of the U.S. Navy who display exemplary behavior and fidelity in active federal military service.
  • National Defense Service Medal, The oldest 'service medal' in the United States, this military honor recognizes those who served honorably during a designated time period of which a 'national emergency' had been declared during a time of war or conflict.
  • Army Achievement Medal, Military honor meant to award junior officers and enlisted personnel in the Army who are not eligible to receive the higher Commendation or Meritorious Service medals.
  • Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Military honor awarded to any member of the U.S. military who has performed duty within the borders of Afghanistan (or its airspace) for a period of thirty consecutive days or sixty non-consecutive days.
  • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Military honor to recognize military service members who have deployed overseas in direct service to the War on Terror from September 11, 2001 to a date to be determined.
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Military honor to recognizes those military service members who have performed service in the War on Terror from September 11, 2001, to a date yet to be determined.
  • Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Military honor awarded for substantial volunteer service to the local community.
  • Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon, Presented upon successful completion of a weapons qualification course or high achievement in an official marksmanship competition.
  • Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon with Sharpshooter Device, Presented upon successful completion of a weapons qualification course or high achievement in an official marksmanship competition.

References

  • Jonathan Smith, Firefighter, +17167901390
  • Megan Norris, +13343912064
  • Michael Calabro, Battalion Chief, City of Charleston Fire Department, +18433236693
  • Jason Herring, Commercial Relationship Manager, Synovus Bank, +18436965346

Timeline

Logistics Team Member

Logistics Task Force
04.2019 - 10.2019

Department Leading Chief Petty Officer

Navy
02.2013 - Current

Outside Sales Representative/Safety Manager

3R of Charleston
06.2010 - 06.2011

Firefighter

City of Charleston
11.2008 - Current

Firefighter

Town of Mount Pleasant
07.2005 - 10.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Homeland security

Trident Technical College

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