Theodore Russell
Summary
Dynamic engineer with proven leadership in the Virginia Army National Guard, adept at managing complex projects and ensuring environmental compliance. Skilled in data analysis and crisis management, successfully overseeing initiatives that improved resource management and reduced waste. Recognized for effective communication and team collaboration, driving results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer O-1/2LT
Virginia Army National Guard
Petersburg
12.2024 - Current
- Lead and develop a platoon of 48 soldiers, ensuring proper pay, accountability, task management, and disciplinary actions.
- Responsible for the platoon's property book, valued at more than $500,000.
- Lead and manage engineering projects focused on environmental compliance and resource management, ensuring alignment with military and state regulations.
- Oversee environmental impact assessments for construction projects, including hazardous material disposal, and site restoration.
- Conduct training sessions for personnel on environmental policies, hazardous waste management, and sustainability practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan, program, and execute environmental initiatives, including stormwater management, pollution prevention, and waste reduction.
- Prepare technical reports and provide regulatory guidance to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and state environmental standards.
Emergency Department Technician
Riverside Regional Emergency Center
Newport News
05.2021 - Current
- Responsible for aiding ED trauma physicians and nurses with skills such as electrocardiograms, intravenous phlebotomy, splinting, wound care, and interpretation of patient condition.
- Required to maintain professionalism and proper bearing when dealing with patients, their families, and coworkers in high stress situations.
- Provide proper data collection reflective of patient’s status and assist with the interpretation of appropriate information required to identify each patient’s medical requirements.
68W Treatment/ Evacuation NCO E-6/SSG
Virginia Army National Guard
Norfolk
02.2021 - 12.2024
- Provides emergency medical treatment, limited primary care, force health protection, and evacuation in a variety of operational and clinical settings from point of injury or illness through the continuum of military health care.
- Ensures the operational readiness, accountability, and maintenance of medical supplies valued in over $100,000.
- Deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve providing emergency care to injured Soldiers and conducting base defense operations.
- Conducts training on hazardous material handling and healthcare risk.
- Average of 14 hours per week
Liaison for COVID 19 Vaccination Center. VAMS/PrepMod Support
Virginia Department of Health
Virginia Beach
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversee registration and vaccination documentation within VAMS and PrepMod for over 500,000 patients.
- Computer database technician responsible for VAMS and PrepMod technical support for over two hundred employees virtually and in person.
68W Office manager E-5/SGT
U.S. Army Active-Duty
Clay Kaserne
07.2013 - 02.2021
- Tracks and certifies continuing education hours for over two hundred Medics stationed throughout Europe.
- Trains and certifies U.S. and allied forces in Combat Life Saver training.
- Screen and treat patients under a Physician in the Wiesbaden Health Clinic.
- Coordinate and oversee Flu Vaccination for all of Clay Kaserne, 2000 beneficiaries.
- In charge of day-to-day office operations including troubleshooting computers, proper handling of classified documents, and ensuring office security meets Army regulations.
Emergency Room Shift Leader E-4/SPC
U.S. Army Active-Duty
Fort Bragg
07.2013 - 02.2021
- Manage and schedule staff involved in patient care efforts.
- Administration of vaccinations and documentation in AHLTA.
- Providing life-saving emergency care to injured Soldiers.
- Proficient in performing minor patient care procedures.
- Average of 48 hours per week
Education
Master’s - Civil Engineering
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2027
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA12.2024
Skills
Comptia A
Computer troubleshooting
Data analysis
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Leadership skills
Network troubleshooting
Detail-oriented
Crisis management
Operations and logistics
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician, Basic, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, 03/31/26
- Basic Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, American Heart Association, 05/31/25
- HIPAA and Privacy Act Training, Army Medical Department, 03/19/25
- Military Medics and Corpsman Certified, Virginia Department of Veteran Services, Not Provided
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association, 09/30/25
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, 02/28/26
Awards
- Army Commendation Ribbon (3)
- Army Achievement Ribbon (6)
- Army Good Conduct Medal (2)
- Global War on Terrorism Service and Expeditionary Medals
Security Clearance
SECRET
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Engineer O-1/2LT
Virginia Army National Guard
12.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Riverside Regional Emergency Center
05.2021 - Current
Liaison for COVID 19 Vaccination Center. VAMS/PrepMod Support
Virginia Department of Health
05.2021 - 06.2022
68W Treatment/ Evacuation NCO E-6/SSG
Virginia Army National Guard
02.2021 - 12.2024
68W Office manager E-5/SGT
U.S. Army Active-Duty
07.2013 - 02.2021
Emergency Room Shift Leader E-4/SPC
U.S. Army Active-Duty
07.2013 - 02.2021
Master’s - Civil Engineering
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology
Christopher Newport University
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