NATE L. BROWN
Harker Heights
Summary
Accomplished Health Physicist with over 23 years of expertise in radiological safety, emergency preparedness, and environmental health within defense, government, and consulting sectors. Proven leader in radiation control, hazard assessment, and regulatory compliance across DOE, FEMA, NRC, and DOD frameworks. Strong record of developing radiological protection programs, managing quality-assurance systems, and leading high-stakes operations ensuring safety and compliance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Physicist
Omega Service
Anniston, AL
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Directed emergency-preparedness and radiological-response programs with federal and local partners.
- Oversaw technicians conducting calibration field surveys and operational-readiness testing.
- Conducted safety reviews and evaluations for nuclear-material transport and handling projects.
- Advised clients on radiological safety and environmental-health control programs.
- Performed environmental assessments, radiation surveys, and hazard-mitigation projects.
- Designed and delivered training for radiation-detection and contamination control.
Health Physicist, Nuclear Disablement Team
20th SUPCOM, U.S. Army
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Served as Health Physics specialist supporting U.S. Army Nuclear Disablement operations.
- Implemented radiation-protection protocols in compliance with DOD and DOE standards.
- Led inter-agency Radiological Instrument & Training Operations for DOD/DOE and FBI requirements.
- Performed radiological hazard assessments during disablement and security operations.
- Collaborated with federal and international partners for nuclear-material safety and control.
Health Physics Operations
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, DC
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Led radiological monitoring, dosimetry, and contamination control within Preventive Medicine.
- Authored radiation-safety manuals and developed technical training for medical personnel.
- Ensured NRC, OSHA, and Army-regulation compliance across multiple departments.
- Improved operational efficiency, reducing incident-response times and exposure risk.
- Conducted safety reviews and evaluations for nuclear-material transport & handling projects.
Senior Health Physics Specialist
Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Fort Gordon, GA
07.2008 - 11.2011
- Managed radiological-safety programs for diagnostic and nuclear-medicine divisions.
- Implemented ALARA principles and conducted regular internal audits.
- Oversaw calibration documentation for all radiological detection instruments.
- Supported NRC and Joint Commission inspections with exceptional results.
Education
Master of Science in Health Sciences (M.S.H.S.) - Public Health
Trident University International
Cypress, CA06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD08.2008
Skills
- Radiation Analysis Software: Canberra, Thermo Systems
- Calibration QA Databases & Field Data Platforms
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite Environmental Data Tools
- Nuclear physics
Certification
- Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) – Oak Ridge
- MEIR – Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation Course
- Radiological Accident Command, Control and Coordination
- Laser and Radio Frequency Hazards Course – Public Health Command, U.S. Army
- NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 Certified
Timeline
Health Physicist
Omega Service
08.2017 - 08.2019
Health Physicist, Nuclear Disablement Team
20th SUPCOM, U.S. Army
01.2014 - 07.2017
Health Physics Operations
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
01.2011 - 12.2014
Senior Health Physics Specialist
Eisenhower Army Medical Center
07.2008 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
University of Maryland University College
Master of Science in Health Sciences (M.S.H.S.) - Public Health
Trident University International
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Radiation Protection & Detection Systems
- Health Physics & Risk Mitigation
- Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Coordination
- Instrument Calibration & Quality Assurance
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance
- Radiological Training & Program Development
- DOE / FEMA / NRC Regulatory Standards
- Nuclear Disablement & Field Operations
- Hazard Communication & Policy Development
- Program Auditing & Safety Oversight