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Cole Dunham

LEAGUE CITY,TX

Summary

Accomplished Explosive Ordnance Disposal Program Manager and Team Leader with 21 years of experience in the US Air Force. Adept at leading high-stakes operations and training development. Expert in ordnance identification and disarmament, showcasing exceptional decision-making and program management skills. Proven track record in enhancing operational safety and efficiency, with a focus on achieving tangible results and advancing counter-explosive strategies.


Experience with various DoD tools and databases, with the ability to apply logical analysis and use classified research techniques to gather, collate, train, and report information. Excels in training and development of EOD personnel, threat mitigation, and protection of personnel and property.


CURRENT TOP SECRET/ SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION (TS/SCI) CLEARANCE Investigation Date: September 2019

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education

Work History

EOD Program Manager

USAF Reserves
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Planned, organized, and directed EOD operations
  • Developed operational orders/plans, instructions, and concepts of
  • Operation, and safety plans (ORM Assessments) concerning EOD employment
  • Provided military authorities with technical intelligence, analysis, and exploitation; and provided key insights to enable development of CIED tactics, techniques, and procedures to mitigate IED effectiveness
  • Maintained capability to identify, stabilize, and contain chemical/biological ordnance and provide disposition support to follow-on organizations
  • Engaged in explosive range activities and operational range clearances
  • Established, operated, and maintained EOD explosive proficiency, training

EOD Team Leader/ Logistics NCOIC

USAF Reserves
05.2019 - 05.2022
  • Managed an equipment budget of $1.8 million, and an expense budget of $120,000.
  • Trained Airmen how to work with ground ordnance, disassemble device components of explosive ordnance
  • Prepared instructional programs in accordance with training or other course requirements, assembling materials to be presented
  • Worked with internal and external teams to identify C-IED/EOD training requirements
  • Developed C-IED/EOD training curriculum and training scenarios
  • Provided post-training assessments/evaluations of student performance and presented feedback during After Action Reviews (AAR) at the conclusion of training.

EOD Team Leader/Operations NCOIC

USAF Air National Guard
05.2014 - 05.2019
  • Prepared clearance/logistical plans and cost estimates for operational range clearance operations.
  • Performed surface-removal, or disposal, of unexploded ordnance, classified ordnance, inert ordnance debris, training projectile debris, and any other range material fired on, or upon a military range from the targets and surrounding areas
  • Provided EOD support for General Purpose and Special Operations Forces in the execution of various IW missions to include security force assistance,counterinsurgency (COIN), stability operations, and building partnership capacity
  • Supported specialized Joint Service task force operations.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Community College of The Air Force
U.S. Air Force
10.2003 - 08.2024

Skills

  • Identification, and assessment of ordnance/hazardous device conditions and filler materials
  • EOD Program Management of Operations
  • EOD Program Training and Development
  • Material Handling and Disarmament
  • Reporting Communications
  • Eliminate or mitigate explosive hazards and terrorist/criminal devices
  • Conduct Nuclear Weapon Response
  • Integrates EO, IED, and WMD threat information into the decision-making process at all levels
  • Performs tactical mission planning and preparation
  • Decision-making and planning
  • Prepared personnel and equipment for military operations
  • Conducted special protective activities to support US Secret Service (USSS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State (DoS) by providing counter explosive search teams in support of National Security Special Events, White House Complex and the protection of the President, Vice President, and other dignitaries

Timeline

EOD Program Manager

USAF Reserves
06.2022 - 08.2024

EOD Team Leader/ Logistics NCOIC

USAF Reserves
05.2019 - 05.2022

EOD Team Leader/Operations NCOIC

USAF Air National Guard
05.2014 - 05.2019

Some College (No Degree) -

Community College of The Air Force
10.2003 - 08.2024

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