Brandon W. Branch
**** ********** **. ***********, ** 93314
Cell: 661-***-**** Home: 661-***-****
E-Mail: *********@*****.***
Career Objective: Obtain entry level position as Pre-Apprentice. Interested in a long term career as a
Journeyman Lineman.
Over 4 years of successful management and leadership experience with a reputation for meeting
Overview
the most challenging organizational goals and objectives. A pragmatic and focused individual
recognized for “making seemingly impossible situations work.” A proven and VERIFIABLE
record for:
• Maintaining six different command and control systems throughout the country of
Afghanistan
• Documenting and processing classified materials while complying with government policies
and regulations
• Managing ten subordinates during a seven month period in a hostile environment
• Maintaining readiness of all assets and equipment necessary for air support operations
• Managing $12,500,000 of equipment with a record of zero losses or damages
• Frequently held the billet and title of more seasoned personnel
• Maintaining a calm and professional demeanor in stressful situations
• Communicating effectively with a diverse population
• Maintaining expert status in basic electronics repair and circuitry
Professional Experience
Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, 2009-2013
• Completed 4-year career with the U.S. Marines.
• Gained upper-level manager status
• Key personnel in multiple operations
• Supervising and maintaining 12 different data networks connecting 60 different units together.
• Achieved a successful record for managing and supervising a number of subordinates, responsible for millions of
dollars in assets.
• Specific duties and achievements include:
Management: Led a group of ten subordinates while overseas in a hostile environment. Conducted preventative
maintenance and supervised subordinates while ensuring and maintaining proper function of the Aviation and Command
Control System worth approximately 12,500,000 dollars. Often held billets and job titles usually given to senior Marines.
Sought after to always accompany the unit in training operations as well as actual combat situations.
Operations & Data Systems: Aan expert in data and electronics subject matter. Well versed in networking and computer
administration. Expert in Circuitry and electrical maintenance. Commended for increasing the amount of situational
awareness the direct air support center utilized.
Training & Development: Senior Marine in my Military Occupational Specialty, was consistently commended for
making the Marines under my command better, and bringing the best out of those that worked around me. Constantly gave
classes and taught subordinates about the requirements of their jobs. Enforced strict safety and maintenance standards.
High School Diploma Equivalent, Bakersfield, CA
Education
USMC Boot Camp
Basic Electronics course
Advanced Computer Systems & Science
University of Phoenix, Bakersfield, CA
Certifications Unix Operating System
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Cisco
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NET Plus
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JRE L-3 Server Administrator
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Theater Battle Management Corps System Administrator/Operator
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Common Aviation Command and Control System Administrator/Operator
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Aerospace Operations Technician
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References and Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request
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