Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline

Jason Rodgers

City of Brownsville
Friendship,TN
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience

Dedicated and hardworking professional with a proven record of performing in high-pressure environments. Brings extensive experience in team leadership and administrative support across civilian and military roles. Known for strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing demands. Committed to continuous improvement and contributing positively to any team or workplace.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Work History

Firefighter

2 Years 2 Months
City of Brownsville | 08.2024 - Current
  • Responded swiftly to emergency calls, ensuring timely assistance and support during crises.
  • Operated firefighting equipment effectively, maintaining readiness for various emergency situations.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop and implement safety protocols during training exercises.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
  • Utilized technical expertise in operating specialized firefighting equipment such as aerial ladders, hydraulic extrication tools, and thermal imaging cameras.
  • Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Heavy Equipment Operator

2 Years 6 Months
Laster's Backhoe Service | 02.2024 - 08.2026
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated backhoes, front-end loaders and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
  • Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.

Course Supervisor

3 Years 1 Month
United States Navy, USN | 12.2020 - 01.2024
  • Managed and evaluated 24 Instructors in a 5-week curriculum in a Naval schoolhouse setting. Maintaining an effective schedule on a weekly basis from day 1 to coordination of all graduation ceremonies and class awards.
  • Provide required training and qualification for critical work in support of the Mission. Develop and maintain course curriculum, lesson plans, examinations, and verify instructional materials for technical accuracy.
  • Served as a mentor to new instructors, offering guidance on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies.
  • Revisioned guides in relevance to 53 Training topics and outlines, leading all Fleet-wide subject matter experts in the renewal of course curriculum.
  • Supervised all Academic Review Boards and managed STASS Reports to reflect in CANTRAC.
  • Stood 24 hour watches in the capacity of a Command Duty Officer.

Command Career Counselor/CPPA

5 Years 3 Months
United States Navy, USN | 10.2018 - 01.2024
  • Advised commanding officers on personnel management issues related to billet assignments, promotions, separations, retirements, and other career decisions.
  • Assisted, prepared, and submitted all Special duty screenings, Overseas screenings, and Operational Duty screenings for all Student Sailors.
  • Collaborated with department heads to develop targeted training plans that addressed skill gaps among junior personnel effectively.
  • Proficient in utilizing Salesforce for all Staff and student transactions needed. Such as Gains, Separations, Reenlistment's, Extension's, Travel pay, Etc.
  • Maintained the Sponsorship program for Staff and Students. Ensuring Staff is welcomed with all resources, materials, and welcome aboard package needed for their primary duty. Reached out and ensured each student had a Sponsor prior to successfully completed school and transferring.
  • Tracked and printed all student orders, assisting each student with proper checkout/in dates and transfer packages.
  • Established and maintain all accounts needed for position.(NSIPS/BOL/DMDC/MNA,SF,ETC.)

Division Leading Petty Officer

5 Years 5 Months
United States Navy, USS Lewis B. Puller(ESB3) | 05.2015 - 10.2020
  • Managed 17 Personnel, maintaining a flexible and fair schedule. Responsible for the training and guidance of their professional life for five deployments.
  • Stood 24 hour armed watches every 2 days.
  • Collaborated closely with senior leadership to align division goals with overarching organizational objectives.
  • Handled all financial administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports and Muster reports. Actively managed a quarterly budget of $500,000 on average.
  • Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies, consumables and equipment needed for the Food Service Division.
  • Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
  • Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
  • Boosted morale within the division by actively promoting a positive work environment and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Mentored junior personnel, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team capabilities.

Forklift Operator

1 Year 7 Months
Delta Faucet | 09.2013 - 04.2015
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials across production floor, ensuring timely delivery to workstations.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks, verifying shipment accuracy against packing lists to maintain inventory integrity.
  • Conducted routine safety checks on equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Organized inventory storage to optimize space utilization in warehouse, facilitating easier access to materials.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geographical Information Systems

Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | 03-2027

Expected date to complete degree is March 2th, 2027.

  • Current - 3.79 GPA
  • Relevant Coursework: Geographical Information Science I/II/III. Programming Principles for GIS I/II. Advanced Statistics I/II. Cartography & Georepresentation.
  • Major Projects

"Texas's next tornado shelter placement" - A spatial analysis and evaluation of tornado activity and population exposure to determine the most suitable location for a new public tornado shelter. May - June 2026 (https://arcg.is/0eijTy3)

"Spatially Identifying homicide patterns near community centers in Memphis, TN". - Using GIS to Examine Homicide Patterns Near Community Centers. July - August 2026 (https://arcg.is/1X5aT92)

Associate of Arts - General Studies

American Military University | Charles Town, WV | 10-2025

GPA: 4.0

Skills

Critical Thinking Skills
Program Evaluations
Public Speaking
Collaborative learning
Teamwork and Loyalty
Discipline and Focus
GIS & Visualization: ArcGISPro
ArcGIS Dashboards
Google Earth
Technical tools: Excel
RStudio
Python
Microsoft Office
Jupyter Notebook
Salesforce

Certification

  • Master Training Specialist -United States Navy
  • Military outstanding volunteer service ribbon
  • Presidential Bronze Medal for volunteer service
  • Navy and Marine Corp Meritorious Commendation Medal
  • Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal
  • Joint Service Achievement Medal
  • Army Achievement Medal
  • Senior Sailor of the Year x 2
  • Sailor of the Quarter x 9
  • Instructor of the Quarter x 2
  • Firefighter of the Year 2025

Additional Information

- Served in the capacity of Equal Opportunity Manager for both Military and civilian Staff.

- Instructed over 3600 students on reporting options on discriminatory behaviors, sexual harrassment, and their reporting options.

- Attended Monthly sexual assault and harassment prevention trainings in the workplace.

- Annually attended and instructed safety and risk management prevention meetings.

- Taught Staff members on workplace professionalism on a monthly basis.

Timeline

Firefighter

City of Brownsville
08.2024 - CurrentRead More

Heavy Equipment Operator

Laster's Backhoe Service
02.2024 - 08.2026Read More

Course Supervisor

United States Navy, USN
12.2020 - 01.2024Read More

Command Career Counselor/CPPA

United States Navy, USN
10.2018 - 01.2024Read More

Division Leading Petty Officer

United States Navy, USS Lewis B. Puller(ESB3)
05.2015 - 10.2020Read More

Forklift Operator

Delta Faucet
09.2013 - 04.2015Read More

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science from Geographical Information Systems
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American Military University

Associate of Arts from General Studies
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Jason Rodgers