Bryan Patrick
Amelia Court House
Summary
Top performer with exceptional interpersonal communication,
instructional, organizational, and planning skills. Outstanding record of
accomplishment coupled with the ability to take direction, build, and
direct others in training, leadership, effective management, and
motivation to achieve maximum potential. Adept at analyzing and
resolving problems with a consistent high level of performance dealing
with a variety of circumstances.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
Grace Harvest Bible Church
03.2022 - Current
Personal Service Contractor
Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Assigned as member of senior administrative staff to the Foreign Affairs Counter Threat Course (FACT), Diplomatic Security, Department of State.
- Maintained oversight of skilled team of six instructors.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
- Functioned as a Primary Instructor for all core FACT training modules.
- Developed, advised, and implemented course improvements that enhanced classroom instruction and training.
- Facilitated training sessions for new team members, fostering knowledge sharing and instructional consistency.
- Evaluated instructor performance and provided feedback to address inefficiencies.
- Ensured adherence to proper safety protocols in training sites, reducing incidents of training accidents and injuries.
- Collaborated with contributing training units to ensure seamless training execution and instructional delivery.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Analyzed student feedback to gather input and identify areas for course improvement.
Special Skills Tactics Instructor
All Native Group
03.2014 - 02.2020
- Evaluated trainee performance through simulations and practical exercises.
- Assigned as member of an integrated training cadre provided to the Foreign Affairs Counter Threat Course (FACT) for
Diplomatic Security, Department of State. - Key contributor to development of FACT Deliberate Planning Process class provided to all federal government agency student
representatives. - Functions as a Primary Instructor in all assigned course modules delivered to over 6500 students annually.
- Classes taught include Deliberate Planning Process, Risk Management, Basic Self Defense, Response to Active Shooter, Indirect Fire, and Vehicle Search IED recognition.
- Created contingency classroom option for simulated refugee camp final training exercise scenario.
- Conducts detailed debriefs with students as an assigned lead instructor during final training exercise scenarios.
- Recognized by company for excellence in performance as a mobile training team instructor for the Counter Threat Awareness Training
pilot course provided to 963 international employees at the U.S.
Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq. - While in Baghdad, taught additional classes in Basic Traumatic Casualty Treatments, Surveillance and Threat Prevention, Improvised Explosive Device Familiarization and Detection, and Fire as a Weapon.
Special Skills Tactics Instructor
Alutiiq LLC
12.2010 - 03.2014
- Provided high threat security training as an instructor assigned to the Diplomatic Security, Department of State, High Threat Operations Course.
- Acted as a lead instructor for several core classes that make up the High Threat Operations Course provided to Diplomatic Security
Special Agents. - Responsible in maintaining and accounting for all high dollar course assigned communication assets.
- Facilitated student after-action reviews to evaluate met training goals and improvements needed.
Full Time Student
Regent University
09.2009 - 12.2010
Deputy Commandant
Massanutten Military Academy
09.2007 - 09.2009
- Implemented performance evaluation processes, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
- Responsible for the supervision of eight adult Cadet Development Officers, and for the leadership training, character development,
mentorship, and discipline of 180 boarding cadets. - Presided as chairman for disciplinary boards, providing in-depth summaries and recommendations for each to the Head of School, all upheld, resulting in heightened conduct expectations in student discipline.
- Scheduled and supervised all Character Development classes throughout the 2008-09 school year.
- Personally preparing and conducting classes intent on deepening understanding of such
topics as trust, honor, and integrity to cadets. - Considered highly adept in conflict resolution between parties using common ground techniques, contributing to overall student retention
rate and customer satisfaction. - Performed admission interviews advising administration in student recruitment and enrollment acceptance.
- Selected by the academy board of trustees as a Head of School Search Committee member, selecting five final candidates from a field of over 30, resulting in a key hire chosen from a highly competitive field.
Substitute Teacher
Portsmouth Public Schools
02.2007 - 06.2007
- Responded to substitute teacher needs in school district while attending college upon retirement from the U.S. Army.
- Selected to fill a temporary, full-time social studies teaching vacancy during the final months of the 2006-07 school year, resulting in the social studies state test scores exceeding criteria for the school to maintain its accreditation requirement.
- Facilitated classroom management, ensuring a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to support curriculum delivery and student success.
Team Leader Command Exhibition Parachute Team
U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2004 - 12.2006
- Supervised and trained 16-man public relations freefall demonstration team.
- Responsible in maintaining all team equipment valued at over $250,000.00.
- Recognized as taking the team to the next level from small local events to the national stage aiding in Army recruitment efforts.
- Coordinated and led freefall performances in such venues as Atlanta Braves games, NASCAR events, and University of Georgia and Florida State football games.
- Acquired team press coverage with multiple news agencies, local and national.
- Oversaw all travel, accommodation, and coordination arrangements for team members with requesting sponsors and agencies. As a result, all team demonstrations were accomplished in multiple venues across
the east coast unimpeded by any logistical problems. - Awarded 2nd Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of 20 years military service and distinguished accomplishments during the same.
Cadre Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2003 - 12.2004
- Managed nine subordinate instructors as a Cadre Platoon Sergeant in overseeing the instruction, safety, and qualification of 200 students each class while assigned to the US Army Airborne School.
- Monitored all day-to-day administrative, financial, and personal problems that arose for students, providing higher retention rate and lowered costs in administrative losses.
- Inspected personnel, equipment, and high-performance aircraft for parachute operations with such attention as to contribute to overall increase of school's high safety record.
U.S. Army Recruiter
US Army Active
10.2000 - 10.2003
- Screened applicants for Army enlistment and processing, prepared and gathered all needed documentation through local and national agencies as needed.
- In addition to serving as a local Army Recruiter, was selected as Assistant Station Commander and interim Station Commander roles.
- Earned numerous top recruiting awards including the U.S. Army Gold Recruiter Badge, as well as, the US Army Recruiter Ring awarded to a small percentage who have consistently provided quality applicants for enlistment.
U.S. Army Golden Knights
U.S. Army Active Duty
12.1995 - 09.2000
- Demonstrated the highly developed skills, team work, discipline, and professionalism of modern soldiers, enhancing Army recruiting efforts
nationwide while assigned to the US Army Parachute Team, The Golden Knights. - Conducted public relations freefall operations in 30+ states in addition to Canada and Chile for innumerable spectators.
- Sought out press coverage of the Army team and provided freefall footage and photographs while on the road to news agencies weekly
across the United States. - Selected by command for numerous television, radio, and print interviews.
- Traveled prior to team for events overseeing distant coordination with military and civilian sponsors.
- Co-trained and selected 18 new team members between 1998-99 as a Golden Knights Selection cadre member, and cadre assistant team leader ('99).
- Awarded Meritorious Service Medal for superb duty performance.
Airborne School Instructor
U.S. Army Active Duty
05.1993 - 11.1995
- Held responsible for the instruction, safety, and qualification of 30 students every class during first cadre assignment to the US Army Airborne School.
- Earned unit recognition as Company Instructor of the Year.
- Monitored all day-to-day administrative, financial, and personal problems that arose for students in assigned squad.
- Inspected personnel, equipment, and high-performance aircraft for parachute operations with such attention as to contribute to overall increase of school's high safety record.
U.S. Army Infantryman
U.S. Army Active Duty
03.1987 - 04.1993
- Served in highly deployable Army unit capable of conducting combat and peacetime operations worldwide within 18 hours notification.
- Trained professional in combat related skills such as Small Unit Tactics, both rural and urban environments, Close Quarters Combat, and basic tactical communications.
- Held positions of management and training ranging from three to eight soldiers as a Squad Leader and Section Sergeant within a 16-man platoon.
- Selected as cadre for annual Expert Infantry Badge training and evaluation.
- Attended the Jungle Operations Training Course in Panama.
- Performed in combat operations in Panama during operation Just Cause and in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm.
U.S. Army Basic Training
U.S. Army Active Duty
10.1986 - 02.1987
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05-2011
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Employee training
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Engaging presentation skills
- Clear and concise report drafting
- Proactive self-starter
- Effective team leadership
Accomplishments
CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- Business Courses with University of Phoenix Cumulative 3.83 GPA: Skills for Professional Development; Organizational Behavior; Management: Theory, Practice, and Application; Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making
- Instructor Development Course – Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State
- Driver Training Course – U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) – Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State.
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care – U.S. Department of State Operational Medicine Unit.
- Security for Humanitarian Operations-USAID/OFDA
MILITARY LEADERSHIP SCHOOLS AND TRAINING:
U.S. Army Ranger School, U.S. Army Airborne School, U.S. Army
Jumpmaster School, U.S. Army Recruiting School, Primary Leadership
Development Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course,
Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course
U.S. ARMY AWARDS (MEDALS) AND SKILL IDENTIFIERS:
Meritorious Service (2nd Award), Army Commendation (2nd Award),
Army Achievement (8th Award), Army Good Conduct (6th Award),
National Defense Service, Global War on Terrorism Service,
Humanitarian Service, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional
Development Ribbon (3rd Award), Kuwait Liberation, Saudi Arabian
Liberation of Kuwait, U.S. Army Gold Recruiter Badge U.S. Army
Recruiter Ring, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Badge with Bronze Service Star
Timeline
Associate Pastor
Grace Harvest Bible Church
03.2022 - Current
Personal Service Contractor
Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State
02.2020 - 03.2022
Special Skills Tactics Instructor
All Native Group
03.2014 - 02.2020
Special Skills Tactics Instructor
Alutiiq LLC
12.2010 - 03.2014
Full Time Student
Regent University
09.2009 - 12.2010
Deputy Commandant
Massanutten Military Academy
09.2007 - 09.2009
Substitute Teacher
Portsmouth Public Schools
02.2007 - 06.2007
Team Leader Command Exhibition Parachute Team
U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2004 - 12.2006
Cadre Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2003 - 12.2004
U.S. Army Recruiter
US Army Active
10.2000 - 10.2003
U.S. Army Golden Knights
U.S. Army Active Duty
12.1995 - 09.2000
Airborne School Instructor
U.S. Army Active Duty
05.1993 - 11.1995
U.S. Army Infantryman
U.S. Army Active Duty
03.1987 - 04.1993
U.S. Army Basic Training
U.S. Army Active Duty
10.1986 - 02.1987
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Regent University