Tommy Bruington
Herndon,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented intelligence professional adept at collecting and processing information. Strategic and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Reviewing records and making sound judgments about personnel, risks and field operations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
General Dynamics Information Technology
VA
05.2023 - Current
- Role Player supporting the training of security personnel by assisting with numerous functions of the required training curriculum including: Developing and utilizing knowledge of the local area and mass transit options
- Assisting with analysis and reporting of curriculum training objectives
- Employing communication skills and the understanding of unique protocols to properly interface with various organizations.
Specimen Processing Manager
NIH (VIP)- MSC Contract
Gaithersburg, MD
12.2021 - Current
- Train, organize, and assign daily tasks to Specimen Processing Analysts, including special training for specific project protocols
- Maintain inventory of over 2.5 million samples in freezers and liquid nitrogen tanks; locate, pull, inventory, appropriately package and ship samples in accordance with International Air Transportation Association (IATA) hazardous material guidance
Lab Technician
Patient First
Leesburg, VA
04.2021 - Current
- Collect and Process blood, urine, body fluid, tissue samples, and perform patient triage and vital signs
- Perform CLIA waived testing on-site, processes, requests, and ships complex testing to reference laboratories
Laboratory/ Specimen Manager/ Volunteer Recruiter
Laulima/ ICON Government and Public Health Solutions
Silver Spring, MD
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Collected and processed blood samples; performed and trained personnel on urine HcG testing; performed screening and collection of blood units
- Maintained laboratory supply inventory to meet daily mission and specific protocol requirements, critical documentation for protocols, and quality control and safety records for lab compliance
Security Guard
Allied Universal, Lockheed Martin
Rockville, MD
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Ensured access control and security of building, equipment, and proprietary research through foot patrols, camera monitoring, and observation of visitors and employees; documented and reported all findings with patrol database, spread sheets, and e-mail
- Maintained integrity of 4 DoD Classified Sensitive Compartment Information Facilities (SCIFs) through manual inspections, access control, and alarm monitoring and response
- Interacted with employees, visitors, and vendors as point of contact for access, security issues, safety concerns, and general information regarding the facility
Supervisor, Core Lab, Department of Pathology
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
11.2015 - 03.2018
- Responded to emergent and non-emergent incidents of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment as a 24 hour on-call victim advocate planned, coordinated, and supervised major Sexual Assault Awareness event for the Naval Support Activities Bethesda Installation
Asst Supervisor, Pathology/ Supervisor, Field Lab
Brian Allgood Army Community Combat Support Hospitals
Seoul, Republic Of Korea
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Assigned as the Anti-Terrorism NCO for A Company; worked with security team to establish security procedures for garrison and field applications during both peace and war time environments
- Maintained readiness of 350 pieces of field and clinical lab equipment valued at $2.5 million resulting in uninterrupted operations for largest DoD lab in South Korea
- Served as an Equal Opportunity Leader and Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Victim Advocate; trained personnel on proper procedures and awareness for cultural diversity, complaints, and sexual harassment/assault prevention
Supervisor, Research Sections/ Training Manager
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)
Silver Spring, MD
07.2008 - 10.2014
- Collected, input, and updated training data for 269 personnel throughout the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research area of responsibility in Germany, Thailand, Kenya, and the Continental US; providing timely training and readiness data to the WRAIR Command
- Assigned as Primary SHARP Victim Advocate for the organization; worked with SARC to develop local policies, ensure compliance with emerging policies and trends, and organize events and training
- Coordinated and executed training for Equal Opportunity, Sexual Assault, Resiliency techniques, military skills, and additional topics as required; coordinated, staffed, and supervised major training and special events to raise awareness.
Team Leader, Field Lab
C Company, 325 Brigade Support Battalion, 25th Infantry Division
Schofield Barracks, HI
10.2005 - 06.2008
- Deployed to Kirkuk, Iraq at Forward Operating Base Warrior from AUG 2006- OCT 2007; Trained US and Iraqi personnel on Mass Casualty response, medical procedures, and general military skills
- Assigned as the Anti-Terrorism and Physical Security Officer for the unit, creating standard operating procedures, performing evaluations and recommendations, and maintaining readiness and security
Supervisor, Altitude Research Section
US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Natick, MA
01.2002 - 09.2005
- Selected as Anti-Terrorism Officer and Operational Security Officer for the unit; wrote security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Random Anti-Terrorism Measures Program (RAMs); Trained over 300 personnel on Anti-Terrorism, OPSEC, and Threat Awareness and Reporting
- Served as a member of the installation Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Response Team and the installation Fusion Cell working with installation assets, nearby military unit, local response organizations, and state assets to improve and ensure security and response to incidents
- Facilitated the logistical and staffing needs for altitude research at the facility as well as during temporary research sites in California and Colorado
Education
MS Cyber Operations -
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD05.2025
MS Management in Homeland Security -
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD08.2022
BS Homeland Security -
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD08.2016
Skills
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Business Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Problem-Solving
- Team leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Analysis
- Project Management
- Integrity and Honesty
- Strategic Planning
- Analysis & Evaluation
Training
Project Management (Pending Exam) Intelligence Analyst Level 2 (Udemy) Intelligence Analyst Level 1 (Udemy) Unit Antiterrorism Advisor Level 2 (US Army) OPSEC Practitioner's Course (US Army) Shipping Infectious Substances and Related Material Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention (US Army) Master Resiliency Trainer (US Army) Sexual Assault and Prevention and Response (US Navy) Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (US Army/Navy) Equal Opportunity Leaders Course (US Army) Basic Leader Course (US Army) Advance Leader Course (US Army) Basic Life Support w/ AED (exp: 31 JAN 2025) Combat Life Saver Course (US Army) HAZMAT Response Team (with Confined Entry) Field Sanitation Team (US Army) Combatives Level 1 (US Army)
Timeline
Independent Contractor
General Dynamics Information Technology
05.2023 - Current
Specimen Processing Manager
NIH (VIP)- MSC Contract
12.2021 - Current
Lab Technician
Patient First
04.2021 - Current
Laboratory/ Specimen Manager/ Volunteer Recruiter
Laulima/ ICON Government and Public Health Solutions
09.2018 - 05.2021
Security Guard
Allied Universal, Lockheed Martin
03.2018 - 12.2018
Supervisor, Core Lab, Department of Pathology
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
11.2015 - 03.2018
Asst Supervisor, Pathology/ Supervisor, Field Lab
Brian Allgood Army Community Combat Support Hospitals
10.2014 - 10.2015
Supervisor, Research Sections/ Training Manager
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)
07.2008 - 10.2014
Team Leader, Field Lab
C Company, 325 Brigade Support Battalion, 25th Infantry Division
10.2005 - 06.2008
Supervisor, Altitude Research Section
US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
01.2002 - 09.2005
MS Cyber Operations -
University of Maryland University College
MS Management in Homeland Security -
University of Maryland University College
BS Homeland Security -
University of Maryland University College