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Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) (TE) responsible for the training, welfare, readiness, and professional development of 15 Soldiers in the concept of chemical detection, sampling, identification ;Directs daily operations for an Emergency Response Operations Support Agency, responsible for overseeing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) response operations, in direct support to the United States Army Forces Command.Trained 10 personnel on decontamination techniques and procedures enhancing unit capabilities. Trained 5 personnel on the Production of Liquid Nitrogen. Trained 10 team members on several pieces of detection equipment. Mentored and Sponsored 3 subordinates for promotion. Served as Sample and Analytical Team Leader within a highly trained joint CBRNE response team. Responded with teams to both Chemical as well as Explosives missions.Specialties:Some of my specialties include training, testing, equipment review, managing, prioritizing tasks, discipline, morale, health, safety, welfare and professional development of other personnel. active 40hr permit confined space certificate, Current Hazardous Materials Transportation License, IED defeat course certification, Active Radiological site worker permit.

Developed and implemented equipment inventory and maintenance tracking for an inventory valued in excess of $500,000. Planned, developed, and executed Aviation Training Exercises (ATXs) and Mission Rehearsal exercises (MRXs) while integrating Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training enablers; Evaluated and documented employee performance through initial, quarterly and annual counseling, evaluation reports and award recognition; mentored and evaluated supported unit Battle Staff employment of digital Tactical Operations Center (TOC); planned and developed realistic, challenging, and doctrinally sound exercise scenarios, consistent with the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE); reviewed, updated, and revised internal policy and procedure manuals, in accordance with government regulations and local executive directives; ensuring compliance standards.

Brigade CBRNE and force protection NCOIC for the 41st Fires Brigade with a world-wide deployment posture with 4 active duty Battalions and the Joint Security Area primarily responsible for advising the commander and subordinate units on all aspects of CBRNE warfare including the employment of CBRNE assets as well as tactics, techniques and procedures for training, equipment readiness and logistics.Served as the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Brigade NCOIC and Protection Director for the Multi-National Brigade CBRN Staff on all aspects of personnel training and equipment readiness required to support peace time and hostile military operations. • Assisted the 4 ID CBRN Officer on all aspects of CBRN defense and supporting activities; assist in the management of the BDE Joint Warning and Reporting Network (JWARN) processes for CBRN accidents, incidents and events. • Managed administration for the section personnel consisting of 5 personnel. • Conducted CBRN vulnerability and threat analysis. • Synchronized CBRN assets and CBRN consequence management. • Assisted the Multi-National Corps-Iraq Joint Operations Center. • Managed five government contracts valued over $1M while directing managers responsible for supervising the Individual Chemical Equipment Management Program supporting over 1400 U.S. Forces in Iraq

Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers. Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies. Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training. Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment. Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. Maintain records of goods ordered and received. Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials. Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability. Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.