Wyatt Birdsell
Kingsland,GA
Summary
Hardworking, dedicated, and reliable employee with a decade of experience in multitasking, time management, security operations and small unit leadership abilities. Devoted to giving every interaction a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Weapons Security Instructor
Department of Defense
Kingsbay, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
- Recorded daily attendance to maintain accurate and complete records.
- Employed variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners.
- Leveraged technology and provided instructional materials to facilitate active learning.
- Coordinated and facilitated training, encouraging group participation and ownership.
- Maintained accurate records to comply with federal, state and local standards.
- Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information and help students learn.
- Provided orientation of buildings and class schedules to enhance self-advocacy skills in students.
Security Forces Supervisor
Department of Defense
Kingsbay, GA
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Applied extensive training in law enforcement and combat tactics to protect stateside and international bases.
- Provided oversight, guidance and assistance to commanders with security programs.
- Patrolled via motorized vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and walking.
- Organized, processed and disseminated information via two-way radio.
- Detected and reported unauthorized personnel and activities.
- Conducted operations using various light and heavy infantry weapons and tactics.
- Cared for personnel in medical trauma situations as first-response to emergencies.
- Served as platoon leader, overseeing 67 marines and ensuring the successful completion of a demanding 24-hour mission with zero room for error.
Infantry Squad Leader
Department of Defense
Camp Pendleton, CA
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Used active listening and effective communication to alleviate issues between personnel members.
- Demonstrated exceptional equipment knowledge in infantry employment of weaponry, including rocket launchers, rifles and mortars.
- Applied critical thinking and analysis skills to evaluate intelligence data and other variables to plan course of action.
- Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations.
- Provided daily briefings on safety and risk assessments.
- Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
- Facilitated conflict-resolution by implementing protocols and investigating issues through resolution.
- Spearheaded 3 fire teams during live fire battle drills, close combat training and MOUT exercises at various locations.
Team Leader
Department of Defense
Camp Pendleton, CA
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Conducted ground reconnaissance and reported to leadership for strategic planning.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
- Led infantry team of 4 members in combat operations, providing tactical guidance for individuals with varying strengths.
- Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
- Exercised high levels of maturity, experience, judgment and rapid critical thought to operational environments.
Guard Force
Department of Defense
Bangor, WA
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Organized, processed and disseminated information via two-way radio.
- Applied extensive training in law enforcement and combat tactics to protect stateside and international bases.
- Patrolled via motorized vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and walking.
- Detected and reported unauthorized personnel and activities.
- Conducted operations using various light and heavy infantry weapons and tactics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bushnell Prairie City
Bushnell, IL05-2014
Skills
- Firearms handling
- Asset Protection
- Force Protection
- Operations Management
- Security Procedures
- Team Leadership
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Supervision and leadership
Timeline
Nuclear Weapons Security Instructor
Department of Defense
11.2023 - Current
Security Forces Supervisor
Department of Defense
10.2021 - 10.2023
Infantry Squad Leader
Department of Defense
12.2018 - 09.2021
Team Leader
Department of Defense
01.2017 - 11.2018
Guard Force
Department of Defense
05.2015 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Bushnell Prairie City
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