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Joshua Brown

Fort Bragg

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in demolition and forestry management. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and creativity in problem-solving, consistently delivering impactful solutions in dynamic settings. Proficient in safety protocols, equipment operation, and structural analysis, ensuring meticulous planning and execution. Proven ability to lead teams and complete projects successfully while prioritizing safety standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forestry Technician

DDC-4C
Fort Bragg
07.2021 - 12.2024
  • Maintenance duties include but are not limited to rare plant sign inspection and replacement, prescribed burning, fuel reduction, erosion control, habitat improvement, reforestation, herbicide application and chainsaw operation for timber stand improvement.
  • Other duties include data entry, GPS navigation, training, planting, weed-eating, mowing, and equipment operation (tractor, bobcat, dozer, back-hoe, and skid-steer unit).
  • Partnered with the Forestry Branch to implement prescribed burning, safeguarding Red Cockaded Woodpecker habitats and promoting forest health.
  • Provided training for new team members on equipment operation and safety protocols, strengthening team capabilities, safety culture and teamwork.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of rare plant signs, ensuring compliance with conservation standards and protecting vital species.
  • Utilized GPS navigation for efficient data entry and mapping, improving accuracy and streamlining forestry operations.
  • Executed habitat improvement projects, resulting in marked gains in biodiversity and healthier ecosystems across managed areas.
  • Identified hazardous conditions such as dead trees that may pose risks to public safety.
  • Operated heavy equipment such as skidders, bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, loaders, feller bunchers, chippers and grapple trucks.
  • Provided guidance on proper use of herbicides when necessary for control of invasive plant species.

Field Service Technician

All American Fire Protection
03.2019 - 07.2021
  • Maintained records of fire damage and any later repairs performed.
  • Developed portable fire protection systems.
  • Streamlined equipment testing procedures, ensuring 100% operational readiness, and enhancing overall safety compliance across multiple sites.
  • Designed and implemented portable fire protection systems, addressing unique client needs and increasing market competitiveness.
  • Conducted thorough inspections and assessments, identifying safety issues and facilitating prompt repairs that reduced fire hazards significantly.
  • Fostered teamwork by coordinating inspection schedules with local authorities, resulting in improved communication and compliance with safety regulations.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by training junior technicians on equipment maintenance and safety protocols.
  • Orchestrated equipment inspections and maintenance, achieving 100% operational readiness and significantly enhancing safety compliance.
  • Conducted comprehensive safety assessments, identifying hazards and facilitating timely repairs to mitigate fire risks.
  • Coordinated with local authorities to streamline inspection processes, resulting in improved communication and regulatory compliance.

Field Delivery Driver

FEDEX
12.2018 - 03.2019
  • Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required.
  • Ask for additional business from customers and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities.
  • Delivered packages efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering strong client relationships.
  • Executed daily safety inspections, significantly reducing equipment-related incidents and enhancing operational reliability.
  • Monitored shipment compliance with federal regulations, achieving high accuracy rates and minimizing service discrepancies.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatch to optimize routing, resulting in prompt deliveries and improved overall service performance.
  • Conducted thorough checks on shipments and equipment, ensuring adherence to safety standards and maintaining operational efficiency.
  • Delivered packages promptly on assigned routes, enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering long-term client relationships.

Demolition Specialist/Route Clearer

United States Army
02.2015 - 05.2018
  • Managed personnel, by positively exploiting their strengths and reducing their weaknesses through perseverance, education, and training.
  • Executed demolition operations to clear critical routes, enhancing mission success and ensuring troop safety.
  • Prepared and installed precise firing systems for explosives, achieving high accuracy and minimizing operational risks.
  • Conducted thorough mine detection using advanced technology, significantly reducing hazards, and improving mission efficiency.
  • Led training sessions for personnel, fostering skill development and strengthening team performance in high-pressure environments.
  • Promoted a positive work culture by mentoring team members, enhancing their strengths and addressing weaknesses through targeted education.
  • Determined elevation and grid azimuths with maps and map overlays.

Installation Technician

Dish Network
03.2014 - 09.2014
  • Showed customers how their system worked including channel availability and computer network setup.
  • Conducted thorough site surveys to optimize dish placement, ensuring optimal signal strength and reducing service interruptions.
  • Utilized electronic calendars for effective scheduling, maintaining punctuality and improving overall workflow efficiency.
  • Educated customers on system functionalities, empowering them to utilize services fully and fostering long-term user engagement.
  • Streamlined inventory tracking processes for installation tools, minimizing equipment loss and ensuring resource availability.
  • Executed efficient installations and repairs, enhancing customer satisfaction through timely service delivery and reliable systems.

Education

Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) - Forestry

American Heart Association
Fort Bragg
01.2024

S-130 Firefighter Training - Forestry

National Wildlife Coordinating Group
01.2022

S-190 Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior -

National Wildlife Coordinating Group
01.2022

High School Diploma -

Cedartown High School
Cedartown
01.2010

Skills

  • Data Entry
  • Safety Inspection
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Team Leadership
  • Risk Assessment
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Environmental Policy
  • First aid and triage
  • Explosive handling
  • Demolition planning
  • Demolition techniques
  • Power tools operation
  • Situation assessment skills
  • Team Coordination
  • Problem Solving
  • Inspection Procedures
  • Training Development
  • Ecosystem Restoration
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Surveying and land mapping

Certification

  • Pesticide Applicator License, 2023
  • Company Authorized Equipment Operator - DDC 4C, 2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Forestry Technician

DDC-4C
07.2021 - 12.2024

Field Service Technician

All American Fire Protection
03.2019 - 07.2021

Field Delivery Driver

FEDEX
12.2018 - 03.2019

Demolition Specialist/Route Clearer

United States Army
02.2015 - 05.2018

Installation Technician

Dish Network
03.2014 - 09.2014

Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) - Forestry

American Heart Association

S-130 Firefighter Training - Forestry

National Wildlife Coordinating Group

S-190 Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior -

National Wildlife Coordinating Group

High School Diploma -

Cedartown High School

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