Dylan Brendle
Lynchburg
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in leadership and safety compliance, including 13.5 years and 2 deployments with the PA Army National Guard. Proven ability to enhance team performance and morale, leveraging skills in crisis counseling and OSHA safety protocols to drive operational success and foster a positive work environment. Skilled in risk assessment/management and regulatory compliance within military and civilian sectors. Adaptable quick learner and reliable job finisher, with focus on continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving. Pragmatic when able and innovative when needed, with a background in multiple managerial fields. People and Safety always come first!
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Religious Affairs NCO (SFC/E-7)
PA Army National Guard
04.2012 - Current
- Serves as the Senior Religious Affairs NCO for the PAARNG, as the SME on religious affairs, counseling, and Soldier morale/wellness.
- Deployed twice: once to Poland/Germany prior to COVID/ Russia and Ukraine Conflict and to Africa this past year (Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya).
- Leads 32 Religious Affairs NCOs/Specialists within 6 Brigade sized elements and 22 Battalion sized elements.
- Facilitate weekly meetings with the National Guard Bureau to ensure proper integration of the PA Chaplain Corps.
- Additional Duties included below
- 12B Combat Engineer, Unit Marksmanship Instructor (M4 rifle, M17 pistol, M249 light machine gun, M320 grenade launcher, M500 shotgun), Unit H2F/Master Fitness Trainer, Unit Career Counselor.
Blown Film Extrusion Technical Process Operator
Clorox: Glad Manufacturing
12.2021 - Current
- Operated and monitored production equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery to identify malfunctions and initiate corrective actions.
- Enforced adherence to safety protocols, resulting in a safer work environment for all personnel.
- Served on the Glad Hiring Team, interviewing potential additions to the workforce.
- Cross-trained on Slitter Production, Resin Blending Operations, and Erema Reclaim unit.
CF-L2 CrossFit Instructor
CrossFit Lynchburg
01.2018 - Current
- Facilitate group CrossFit classes to provide members the "best hour of their day" and ensure a safe environment by coaching/correcting proper lifting techniques
- Provides Personal Training, Sports Performance education, and utilizes Precision Nutrition Certification to provide maximum value to clients.
- Owns and manages another gym, CrossFit 11th Parallel, in Djibouti, Africa.
- Currently pursuing CF-L3 CCFT certification.
Manager
The Water Dog/ The Glass House
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Operated as Manager and Business Consultant during COVID to improve restaurant efficiency and staff shortages.
- Organized and facilitated multiple events, while filling in roles of operations, inventory management, and security/loss prevention.
- Redesigned internal keg room to increase proficiency and mitigate stress for staff and customers.
Sales Manager
GNC Live Well
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Led sales team to surpass quarterly targets through strategic sales tactics and effective coaching.
- Educated new Managers/employees on my "Build the Basket" sales technique and how to "Build Clients, not Customers".
- Developed training programs, for GNC HQ in Pittsburgh, PA, for new sales representatives to enhance their product knowledge, sales performance, and relationship building skills.
- Outperformed larger stores with higher sales targets and developed Managers for multiple other GNC locations.
2nd Shift Production Supervisor
JCREW/ADECCO
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Managed hiring, scheduling, payroll, and training for 300+ temporary employees.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize efficiency and meet production targets.
- Collaborated with other supervisors for seamless transitions between shifts, maintaining productivity levels.
- Developed employee training programs to increase skill sets and overall performance on the production floor.
Search and Extraction Team: 12B Combat Engineer
FEMA Region 3 Homeland Response Force
09.2014 - 04.2020
- Oversaw S&E team training on explosives safety and handling procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Led construction, demolition operations, and rope rescue missions to enhance mobility and infrastructure in a Joint Operational environment.
- Developed tactical plans for route clearance, minimizing risks during operational missions.
- Coordinated Engineering, Medical, Operations and Decontamination support for S&E missions, improving shared understanding, situational awareness and tactical effectiveness of multiple Military branche and Federal/Local Government Agencies.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
Georgetown University
Washington, DC07-2028
MBA - Executive Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA04-2027
Bachelor of Science - Psychology: Con. in Military Resilience
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2025
No Degree - Military Leadership
Army Senior Leaders Course: 12B Combat Engineer
Camp Grafton, Devils Lake, ND08-2023
No Degree - Military Leadership
Army Advanced Leaders Course: 12B Combat Engineer
Camp Grafton, Devils Lake, ND11-2020
No Degree - Military Leadership
Army Basic Leadership Course
Fort Indiantown Gap, PA02-2018
No Degree - Religious Affairs Reclassification
56M MOS-T Reclass School
Fort Knox, KY01-2017
No Degree - Criminal Justice/Philosophy With Religion Studies
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA01-2016
Skills
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Behavior-based safety
- Hazard identification
- Transportation safety
- Safety training development
- Personal protective equipment
- Incident investigation
- Accident prevention
- Confined space entry
- Emergency response planning
- Workplace inspection
- Safety audits
Certification
- DOD Secret Clearance (TS Pending)
- CSP: Certified Safety Professional (Pending Army Funding)
- OSHA 30 hours Course
- OSHA Records-keeping Course
- FEMA IS-100C: Intro to Incident Command Systems Course
- FEMA IS-120A: Intro to Exercises Course
- FEMA IS-120A: Intro to Exercises and Health Course
- FEMA IS-906: Basic Workplace Safety Course
- FEMA IS-907: Active Shooter Course
- Army Risk Management Basic Course
- Army Traffic Safety Program Course
- Army Explosives Safety Course
- Army Intro to HAZMAT Course
- Army Informational Security and Operational Security Course
- Army Informational Security and Operational Security Course
- Army Range Operations Course
- Army Electronic Range Operations Course
- Army UMT Crisis Counseling Course
- Army Anatomy and Physiology Course
- Army Basic Medical Terminology Course
- 75 Hour CERFP Basic Extraction Program (Oklahoma City, OK)
- Rope Rescuer Level 1
- Confined Spaces Rescuer Levels 1 and 2
- Structural Collapse Rescuer Levels 1 and 2
- CF-L2 CrossFit Instructor
- PN: Precision Nutrition Coach
- CPT: Certified Personal Trainer (Pending Army funding)
Awards
- Army Commendation Award (1st)
- Army Achievement Medal (3rd)
- Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (3rd)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Ribbon
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with bronze hourglass, bronze numeral 2, and M device)
- Army NCO Professional Development (3rd)
- Army Service Ribbon
- Army Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd)
- PA National Guard Service Ribbon (2nd)
- PA National Guard Maj. Gen. Thomas.R.White Medal
- PA National Guard Gen. Thomas.J.Stewart Medal
- Norwegian Foot March Badge (18.6 mile Ruck)
Timeline
Blown Film Extrusion Technical Process Operator
Clorox: Glad Manufacturing
12.2021 - Current
Manager
The Water Dog/ The Glass House
01.2021 - 12.2021
CF-L2 CrossFit Instructor
CrossFit Lynchburg
01.2018 - Current
Sales Manager
GNC Live Well
09.2016 - 08.2018
2nd Shift Production Supervisor
JCREW/ADECCO
06.2015 - 12.2015
Search and Extraction Team: 12B Combat Engineer
FEMA Region 3 Homeland Response Force
09.2014 - 04.2020
Master Religious Affairs NCO (SFC/E-7)
PA Army National Guard
04.2012 - Current
Master of Science - Finance
Georgetown University
MBA - Executive Leadership
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology: Con. in Military Resilience
Liberty University
No Degree - Military Leadership
Army Senior Leaders Course: 12B Combat Engineer
No Degree - Military Leadership
Army Advanced Leaders Course: 12B Combat Engineer
No Degree - Military Leadership
Army Basic Leadership Course
No Degree - Religious Affairs Reclassification
56M MOS-T Reclass School
No Degree - Criminal Justice/Philosophy With Religion Studies
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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