Brian Hills1 Baker St.Richmond, ME 04357(323) 244-6465Brianhills1982@gmail.com

MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS/LOGISTICS

Overview Has successful management experience with a reputation for meeting the most challenging organizational goals and objectives. Hard work and a desire for self growth and improvement have led to success in multiple career paths. Having conducted and excelled at multiple job transitions without any prior training such as:

• Became a technician for all aspects of communications towers from tower construction, network installation, structural maintenance and the deconstruction of towers.

• Chosen over Marines of higher rank to conduct experimental test and analysis of a prototypical weapons station for multiple government contracting agencies, this process included implementing critical engineering changes and performing on live fire ranges.

• Transferred to a Motor Transport Battalion to act as Weapons Officer for deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Responsible for inventory, operation and strategic positions of all crew-served weapons, optical equipment and security equipment totaling over 1.2 million dollars of equipment for logistical combat patrols.

Professional ExperienceNorthern Pride Communications, Feb 2014 – PresentTower Technician – Having gained an interim Crew Chief billet within 9 months of entering the telecommunications industry with no prior experience, I have gained increasing responsibility working in a safety orientated company while ensuring that demanding timelines are met with a high attention to detail in all work.

• Worked with multiple wireless communications companies to complete the installation of various systems ranging from microwave dishes to Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks. This process includes the running and securing of all wiring, mounting antennas and the testing of systems to ensure proper operation.

• Completed numerous inspections of Coast Guard towers contracted through the United States Government ensuring they are structurally sound and in compliance

with all Federal regulations. Other jobs have included the removal of 4 Coast Guard towers, each being 700-foot guyed towers.

• Constructed 5 solar powered aviation guidance beacon towers for the FAA and the Vermont Transit Authority as part of a first of its kind aviation guidance system.

United States Marine Corps, 2001-2013Sergeant - Completed a 12-year career, involving 6 deployments, gaining upper-level management within occupational specialty. Participated in multiple aspects of combat support, logistical and administrative units, gaining a vast array of knowledge.

• An active participant in implementing strategic procedures for logistical convoys in a combat environment, having supervised large groups of personnel under extreme circumstances with demanding timelines with the possibility of injury or death to my unit as an end result of my actions.

• Responsible for ensuring all proper safety procedures and equipment were being utilized for a platoon of inexperienced Marines operating heavy tracked vehicles with zero incidents and 100%mission accomplishment.

Management: Currently in training to become a foreman for my current employer, gradually increasing my responsibility to a point of being the lead man on various job sites, often involving inexperienced crews working at extreme elevations and challenging weather, as well as demanding the highest quality of work from my subordinates.

Led a Battalion’s logistical transfer of over 50 combat vehicles and over $25 million of communication and optical equipment from Camp Dwyer, Helmand Province, Afghanistan to Camp Leatherneck for return to The United States.

Mechanical: Supported a 15 AAV Platoon as the only certified mechanic (a position usually held by 4 mechanics) while acting as Section Leader. Improving vehicle operational readiness from 10% operational to 50% operational over a 4 week period. Simultaneously assisting in the testing of experimental diagnostic system installed in vehicles requiring a high operational tempo with an emphasis on mechanically correct systems for proper diagnostic test results.

Training & Development:

Completed 53 non-resident courses on military studies, 27 of which are ACE accredited for college credit. Courses varied in topic mostly trade skills such as welding, electrical system repair and turbine engine repair.

Achieved black belt certification in the Marine Corps Martial Arts ProgramAttained Secret security clearance by NACLC, valid through 2023.

Education• Certified tower climbing safety and rescue, Comtrain

• OSHA 10 and 30 Hour training programs, OSHA

• First Aid and CPR, American Red Cross

• Certificate of completion for Renewable Energy/Photovoltaic Program, Central Texas College, Camp Pendleton, California

• Basic Vehicle Repairmen’s Course, Camp Pendleton, California

• Microsoft Office 2010 fundamentals certificate, Alison Certifying Agency

Additional I have participated in multiple community service activities for Habitat for Humanity involving the construction of homes for hurricane Katrina victims. I have also conducted over 100 hours of other community service activities ranging from event security to beach cleanup efforts.

References and Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request