Seeking selection as a Navy Officer, bringing over fifteen years of dedicated service to the United States Navy as a seasoned Petty Officer First Class. Petty Officer Brandy's experience has forged skills in leadership, strategic communication, and mission-focused execution. Brandy's intelligence, insight, and organizational abilities, paired with excellent decision-making skills ensures I'm ready and eager to take on the challenges and responsibilities of a Public Affairs Officer in the United States Navy
Field/Clinic Corpsman Quantico, VA Dec- 2006 - Feb 2009
Shipboard Corpsman March 2009 - March 2012
Education Program Administrator Navy Hospital Pensacola April 2012 - April 2014
Inside Swoop-Internship | Inside Swoop University of North Florida 01/2021 - 12/2021
Radio DJ-UNF Internship | 95.5 WSKR Spinnaker - Jacksonville, FL 10/2021 - 12/2021
Jacksonville Sharks- Internship | Jacksonville Sharks 1000 W Bay St - Jacksonville, FL 08/2020 - 08/2021
ESPN3 Internship | ESPN3 University of North Florida - Jacksonville, FL 01/2021 - 04/2021
ESPN WRUF Writer-Internship | ESPN WRUF Gainesville, University of Florida 05/2016 - 04/2017
Navy Funeral Honor Guard 2019- Current
• Team Lead for funeral honor services rendered
• Participated in proper Navy Customs in the folding of the flag
• Participated in proper Navy Customs in the playing of the bugle
• Participated in the proper Navy Customs using the M-14 for proper loading and unloading as a member of the firing party
• Total 67 Funerals
Word of Life Ministries Pantry Niagara Falls, NY Dec 2010 – Current (3 – 4 Times a year)
• Assisted in the organization and placement of food supplies
• Broke down cardboard boxes for NY State recycling purposes
• Assisted in the assembly of food packages for families
Jacksonville Out of Darkness Walk (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) November 2021
• Assisted in the setup of tables and chairs for local vendors
• Participated in the 3 - 5 mile walk as medical stand-by for the event with 0 medical emergencies
• Assisted in the breakdown and clean up at the end of the event
Jacksonville City Mission Oct-Dec 2020, Aug – Dec 2022, April -July 2023
• Allocated meals to the less than fortunate
• Distributed clothes based on season to the less than fortunate
• Assisted in cleaning the kitchen after the end of meals
Ivey Ranch Park Association June 2020
• Participated in the removal of weeds and foreign objects near plants on the ranch
• Planted new flowers and plants around the ranch
• Cleaned up tools at end of the event
• Received Letter of Appreciation
Gaming Arts and Music Convention Jacksonville Aug 2017, Aug 2018, Aug 2019
• Assisted in the setup of the event.
• Cleaned the floor of the location before the event
• Broke down the event by cleaning up the location
Jacksonville Art Walk July 2022
• Distributed Art Walk brochures to local civilians
• Assisted in the advertising of the event via social media
• Assisted in the placement of new art before the event
NAS Jacksonville MWR Barracks Bash April 2018
• Assisted in the setup of games and entertainment
• Distributed plates, forks, drinks, and food
• Received Letter of Appreciation
Jacksonville Beach Clean-Up September 2017
• Assigned personnel to sections of the beach to access garbage
• Walked beach removing foreign objects, and debris
• Collected the total garbage and placed it in the dumpster
I Will 9/11 Tribute Movement Norfolk, VA September 2013
• Assisted in planting new flowers and plants around the 9/11 memorial
• Assisted in planting American flags around the 9/11 memorial
• Assisted in clean up and breakdown of the event
Marine Corps Marathon Washington DC October 2007 and October 2008
• Stand by for Medical Emergencies during an event at a designated station totaling 16 hours
• Organized medical bags with appropriate medical equipment
• Distributed water to marathon runners at a designated station
TBS Quantico VA Mass Casualty Drill August 2007
• Set up 8 medical tents for Mass Casualty Drill
• Organized medical equipment for the event
• Received Marine Corps Letter of Commendation
Presti Karate Tae Kwon Do Class Lead (Red Belt Black Stripe) January 2004 -June 2005
• Lead class in warm-ups and end of the class stretch
• Assisted Karate instructor with lessons for the class
• Instructed class in proper form and techniques of Tai Kwon Dow