Brett Watts
Knoxville
Summary
Hardworking well-qualified professional maintaining equipment, completing patrols, security, and briefing leadership. Knowledgeable about risk, safety gear and vehicle operations . Valid DOE Q clearance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Courier
Department Of Energy
07.2023 - Current
- Safe secure transportation of nuclear materials and special nuclear components.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Ensured vehicle safety and reliability, performing regular maintenance checks.
Tactical Air Control Party Specialist
Air Force
07.2013 - 05.2023
- 2018 Eastern Afghanistan coordinated armed security plans to include graphic representations, sector sketches, casualty collection and security procedures while coordinating close air support in support of ground troop maneuver while conducting raids on enemy territories and compounds.
- 2018 Eastern Afghanistan developed, strengthened and maintained plans for various armed contingencies and emergency situations to protect personnel and resources on friendly force bases to include withdrawal plans, close air support base defense plans, causality collection plans and coordination and control of helicopter infil and exfil
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Educated students on pistol and assault rifle marksmanship while using strategic teaching methods to achieve learning outcomes.
- Supervised 4 instructors and trained 264 personnel annually on Tactical Air Control Party procedures and safety.
- Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Operated and maintained sophisticated communications equipment.
- Installed secure, encrypted radio communication systems for transmission and receiving of classified messages.
- Evaluated information and intelligence, made estimates of situations and formulated plans of action.
- Conducted thorough after-action reviews following missions to identify areas for improvement in future operations.
- Enhanced mission success by effectively coordinating air support for ground forces.
Education
No Degree - Cybersecurity
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTStrategic Operations Management -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL12.2019
Skills
- Weapons Handling
- Armed Field Reconnaissance
- Combat Operations
- Armed Helicopter Operations
- Armed Intelligence Surveillance
- Operating Radios
- Mission Planning
- Armed Tactical Support
- Excellent driving skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Awarded Bronze Star Medal in 2019
- Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal in 2019
- Awarded Air Force Achievement Medal 2020
- Awarded Army Achievement Medal in 2018
Timeline
Nuclear Courier
Department Of Energy
07.2023 - Current
Tactical Air Control Party Specialist
Air Force
07.2013 - 05.2023
No Degree - Cybersecurity
Western Governors University
Strategic Operations Management -
Community College of The Air Force
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