Vidar Odinson
Mount Pleasant
Summary
Dedicated leader in team operations, skilled in emergency response and situational awareness. Recognized for implementing effective safety procedures and mentoring junior staff to enhance team capabilities.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Supervisor
PerMar
Mount Pleasant, IA
02.2019 - Current
- Supervised daily security operations, ensuring compliance with protocols and procedures.
- Trained and mentored junior security personnel on best practices and emergency response techniques.
- Conducted regular patrols, identifying potential hazards and addressing security concerns promptly.
- Developed and implemented security training programs to enhance team performance and awareness.
- Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement strategies to mitigate security risks.
- Awarded officer of the year 2022
Combat Engineer
National Guard
Mount Pleasant, IA
08.2016 - Current
- Conducted detailed terrain analysis to support mission planning and execution.
- Operated demolition tools and equipment to ensure safe execution of explosive operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational readiness through effective communication.
- Oversaw the construction of fortifications, optimizing resource allocation and project timelines.
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Assured mission success with accurate reconnaissance reports on enemy positions, terrain features, and obstacles.
- Expedited troop mobility with well-executed breaching techniques for natural or man-made obstacles during missions.
- Established secure perimeters around base camps to enhance force protection measures against potential threats.
- Contributed to overall mission effectiveness through seamless collaboration with other military units and supporting elements.
- Played a key role in disaster response efforts through rapid establishment of emergency infrastructure components like temporary bridges or water supply systems.
- Conducted demolition operations to eliminate obstacles, facilitating smoother mission execution.
- Achieved EOCA certificate (Explosives Ordinance Clearing Agent)
- Graduated Subterranean Deliberate Bleacher's Course
Professional Driver
Werner Enterprises
Omaha, NE
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Operated commercial vehicles safely and efficiently across diverse routes.
- Maintained accurate logs for compliance with federal regulations and company policies.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure safety and reliability on the road.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to optimize delivery schedules and customer satisfaction.
- Kept completely clean driving record with no reportable incidents.
- Contributed to company''s safety record with consistent adherence to traffic laws and regulations.
Infantryman
United States Army
Fort Stewart, GA
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Led tactical operations to ensure mission success and team safety.
- Trained and mentored junior soldiers in combat techniques and protocols.
- Conducted risk assessments to enhance operational effectiveness and safety standards.
- Analyzed intelligence reports to inform decision-making on missions and strategies.
- Operated a M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle as a crew (Driver,Gunner)
- Developed soldier skills by providing guidance on marksmanship, physical fitness, and tactical maneuvers.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
- Secured key locations during operations, establishing a safe environment for friendly forces to operate within.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Earle C Clements
Morganfield, KYSkills
- Heavy equipment competency
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Safety and security procedures
- Patrol operations
- Emergency response
- Safety and security regulations
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Situational awareness
- Comfortable with harsh weather conditions
- Firearms training
Certification
- EOCA (Explosives Clearing Agent)
- SUBT (Subterranean Deliberate Breacher)
Timeline
Security Supervisor
PerMar
02.2019 - Current
Professional Driver
Werner Enterprises
05.2018 - 02.2019
Combat Engineer
National Guard
08.2016 - Current
Infantryman
United States Army
05.2013 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Earle C Clements