Luke Pope
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Seasoned Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician of 6 years, demonstrates critical thinking, time management, and problem solving under pressure. Proficient learner, historically able to take on professional development of additional qualifications and responsibilities while continuing educational opportunities out side full time employment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tech
USN
02.2018 - Current
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal Basic Tech- Trained to disarm IEDs, render safe conventional ordnance, and mitigate any explosive hazards that may impede the fighting force I am assigned to
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care- Trained to administer life saving battlefield medical interventions under duress.
- Scuba Supervisor- Manage a dive side, regardless of rank, it was my job to assess the risks of a dive and be responsible for the safety of all present
- HRST CAST Master- It is the responsibility to coordinate with the helicopter pilot and make the calls to the casters, fast ropers, and rappellers, how and when to deploy from the helicopter on target
- Static Line Jumper- Trained to jump from an aircraft in support of airborne capable units and infiltrate from the skies.
- SCUBA/Rebreather Diver- Trained to perform diving operations and execute my job as an EOD tech underwater with an open circuit and closed circuit breathing diving rig.
- CQC- Trained in the tactics of warfare in close-quarters-combat such as building/urban clearances by NSW, Recon Marines, and Infantry Marines.
- Demolition Expert- Trained to mitigate all explosive hazards ranging from conventional, underwater, biological, radiological, and nuclear.
Physical Therapy Tech
Rehabilitation Management Physical Therapy
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Assisted in patients rehabilitation and exercise therapy by teaching, demonstrating, and critiquing proper form.
- Excellent communicator and motivator of patients.
- Helped mitigate risk of patient injury during exercise.
Assistant Aquatics Director
Dallas Athletic Club
05.2012 - 08.2016
- Managed a staff of 12, oversaw day-to-day operations at the pool.
- Maintained aquatic safety, code adherence, and practiced risk management.
- Customer service expert, being flexible for member’s expectations while mediating those expectations against safety and guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - MDS Emphasizing Biology And Health
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2016
No Degree - Explosive Ordnance/Bomb Disposal
NAVSCOLEOD
Elgin, FL01.2020
Skills
- First Aid and Triage
- Dive Medicine/Diver Recovery, Assessment, and Care
- Risk Assessment/Management
- EOD Team Coordination
- Public Speaking
- X-ray Gathering/Interpretation
- Robotics Operation
- Counter-IED Strategies
- Protective Gear Utilization
- Scene Analysis
Certification
Current: Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
Previous: NREMT
Volunteering
Made 3 trips to the Philippines for a combined 6 weeks over seas to make public presentations at local schools about the dangers of drug abuse and to share my faith.
Participated in multiple disaster relief efforts ranging from rebuilding homes in Arkansas after tornados, to hurricane Katrina pick up in New Orleans.
Timeline
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tech
USN
02.2018 - Current
Physical Therapy Tech
Rehabilitation Management Physical Therapy
10.2016 - 04.2017
Assistant Aquatics Director
Dallas Athletic Club
05.2012 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - MDS Emphasizing Biology And Health
University of Oklahoma
No Degree - Explosive Ordnance/Bomb Disposal
NAVSCOLEOD