Brandon Parrish
Evanston,Wy
Summary
Professional in operational management with track record of driving efficient processes and optimizing performance. Adept at implementing strategies that align with organizational goals and fostering collaborative work environments. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic settings, ensuring seamless team operations and goal achievement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Affairs Manager
Wyoming Army National Guard
115th Field Artillery Brigade
12.2024 - Current
- Contributed insights into policy development and strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment with public sentiment.
- Streamlined internal processes for content creation and approval by establishing clear guidelines and protocols.
- Trained executive leadership in effective communication strategies for high-profile events and interviews, boosting credibility with external audiences.
- Developed strategic communication plans to support organizational goals and objectives, driving positive change in public perception.
- Successfully lead a team of 10 soldiers, providing training, and direction on more than 50 covered events in a deployed environment.
Railroad Safety Manager
RailPros
Irving, Tx
01.2023 - Current
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by swiftly addressing concerns and providing solutions to various issues.
- Successfully managed several multi-million dollar construction site maintaining an incident free work zone.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
Personnel Security Manager
Wyoming Army National Guard
Cheyenne, Wy
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Enhanced personnel security processes by implementing thorough background checks and regular training sessions.
- Improved overall workplace safety by regularly assessing and addressing potential threats related to employee access levels.
- Led regular meetings with key stakeholders to discuss current trends in personnel security and identify areas needing improvement within the organization.
- Developed comprehensive personnel security policies, establishing clear guidelines for employees to follow.
- Maintained accurate records of all personnel security information, ensuring easy retrieval when needed.
- Developed strong working relationships with external partners such as law enforcement agencies, government bodies, and other organizations involved in personnel security matters.
Train Conductor
Union Pacific
Rawlins, Wy
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Collaborated with fellow conductors to maintain high standards of professionalism while performing duties on board trains.
- Facilitated clear communication between onboard staff and control center personnel to address any issues or delays promptly.
- Evaluated track conditions during travel, reporting any abnormalities that could impact the safety or efficiency of train operations.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of railroad regulations, ensuring compliance throughout all aspects of train operations.
Carpenter Laborer & Maintenance Tech
Supreme Building Systems
Evanston, Wy
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Safely operated power tools like saws, drills, sanders, routers consistently throughout each project''s life cycle while minimizing waste materials generated during production processes effectively reducing overall expenses incurred during execution phase
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects within tight deadlines, demonstrating excellent teamwork skills.
- Showcased problem-solving abilities by quickly identifying and addressing any construction issues, ensuring projects stayed on schedule and met quality standards.
- Participated in maintenance and operation of structural shop.
Education
Heavy Duty Diesel Certificate - Heavy Duty Diesel Repair
Davis Applied Technology College
Kaysville, Ut03-2014
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
Timeline
Public Affairs Manager
Wyoming Army National Guard
12.2024 - Current
Railroad Safety Manager
RailPros
01.2023 - Current
Personnel Security Manager
Wyoming Army National Guard
06.2019 - 01.2023
Train Conductor
Union Pacific
01.2017 - 06.2019
Carpenter Laborer & Maintenance Tech
Supreme Building Systems
06.2016 - 01.2018
Heavy Duty Diesel Certificate - Heavy Duty Diesel Repair
Davis Applied Technology College