JOSHUA GIBRAN BROWN

7311 Yosemite Dr. Evansville, IN 47720 Phone: (812) 480-6570 Electronic Mail: amuhonorgrad@gmail.com AvailabilityImmediately

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Objective: Clearance: Veteran Status: Work Summary: To matriculate at Colorado Technical University in the Doctor of Management Program Authorized a clearance level of SECRET by the Department of Defense; Adjudicated date of 11-22-1992. 100% Disabled Veteran with over 15 years of Honorable Marine Corps Service eligible for a 10-Point Hiring Preference. Disabilities do not affect ability to work, manage personnel, or interact with customers. Throughout 15+ years of Honorable Marine Corps Service, I served in numerous leadership positions, supervising personnel at the Manager, Senior Manager, and some Executive Level Managerial Positions; I Supervised 125 Marines while coordinating the movement of over a half-million dollars worth of gear both in the United States and Internationally as the Operations and Logistics Chief. I also served as the Chief of the Administrative Section of a Marine Corps Company and provided assistance to Marines and their Families in times of crisis as a Certified Financial Counselor. Academically, I was appointed by the American Public University System as an Ambassador and Mentor; marketing and representing the University to groups ranging from potential students to Executives while also assisting current students as a Mentor to enable them to achieve their Academic Goals. As a leader and more importantly as a follower; I have learned countless lessons in leadership that enable me to accomplish any task while being proactive and preventing problems. American Military University, Charles Town, WV 2008 Master of Arts with HonorsHomeland Security 3.92 GPA American Military University, Charles Town, WV 2007 Bachelor of Arts with HonorsHomeland SecurityEmergency & Disaster Management3.77 GPA Undergraduate CertificateWeapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness Work Experience: American Public University System & American Military University 10/07-Present University Ambassador and Mentor As a University Ambassador, I serve as a representative of the University in a wide range of situations from recruiting new students, marketing the school, and appearing at high-profile social and networking functions to provide a positive image for the University. As of today, there are less than 100 Ambassadors; this year the University has over 110,000 active students and countless alumni, thus making this position a high honor to hold. As a Mentor, dedicated countless hours providing guidance, knowledge, and experience through the Global Mentoring Network to assist Undergraduate and Graduate Students with a myriad of differing issues to assist them in solving problems, learning to forecast potential issues and be proactive, and ultimately help them achieve their Educational Goals and graduate with the highest GPA possible. United States Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. 10/93-05/09 Gunnery SergeantSubject Matter Expert and Distance Learning Instructor (MOS 0193/5512) Command Financial SpecialistIn this duty, served a dual role in crisis-prevention and crisismanagement. Prepared budgets and offered insight on personal finance to Marines in various financial states as well as conducting investigative research, assistance, and documentation of the affairs of Marines in financial crisis. Administrative ChiefIn this role, provided all Administrative support to the Commanding Officer, First Sergeant, and other ranking officials of an 80+ Marine Company. This position required fluency in all facets of the Microsoft Office Suite, Email, Internet, and the ability to be proactive and driven to 1

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ensure the success of the Company to which I was assigned. Section LeaderLed a Section of 13 Marines as their immediate superior. In this capacity, was directly responsible for the training, accountability, and personal welfare of the Marines beneath my charge while executing a variety of tasks as directed by the Commanding Officer and served as the first link in these Marines Chain of Command. Assistant Operations/Logistics ChiefCoordinated housing, transportation, sustenance, and all logistical requirements of the Marine Corps most highly visible performance unit. In this capacity, was responsible for up to 128 Marines and a half-million dollars worth of government property while executing numerous ceremonies across over 50,00-miles of travel throughout the United States and 3 international missions. This position required the ability to clearly and effectively coordinate and execute logistical requirements with civilian and military personnel and assets from a variety of organizations outside of the Marine Corps. Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Company Training SectionServed as the primary representative to both the Company Commander and the Battalion Operations Officer for all matters pertaining to the physical and educational training of approximately 80 Marines while completing the numerous administrative tasks required of this position. Effectively discharged these duties while making numerous improvements for both the Marines of the Company as well as for the leaders who will assume this position in the future. This position/billet required the keen oversight of all training tasks for a Marine Corps Company of over 80 Marines. Additionally, developed and taught numerous periods of instruction to Marines, Sailors, and Civilians on a myriad of subjects while developing the Marines skills in my charge in areas of: Instructional Methodology, Class Preparation, and Teaching Execution. Antiterrorism/Force Protection OfficerInstructor (Level II)Chosen to assume this position following a Post 9/11 international mission in the Middle East (Kuwait, Qatar, Yemen, Oman and the United Arab Emirates). As the first-ever AT/FP OfficerInstructor for the Battle Color Detachment, taught Level I Antiterrorism/Force Protection classes annually for over 120 Marines. Further, was assigned duties as a member of the Battalion Force Protection Working Group; tasked with assessing the current response plans and formulating improvements to further protect all personnel assigned to my Base. Additionally, served as an Exercise Controller for two multi-jurisdictional mass casualty exercises with hundreds of participants and representation from 9 separate local and Federal Police Jurisdictions to include: Fire, EMS, Police, CIA, FBI, NCIS, and the United States Secret Service.

Subject Matter Expert & Distance Learning Instructor Assigned as a Subject Matter Expert/Distance Learning Instructor for the (DETC Accredited) Marine Corps Institute/Distance Learning and Technologies Department. In that role, I am part of a team of experts who research, design, and produce all of the nonresident learning products utilized by over 200,000 active duty and reserve Marines to expand their knowledge, improve their leadership, and enhance their performance. In addition, I assist the Marine Barracks Equal Opportunity Representative with the collection, analyzing, and reporting of the current Command Climate to enhance the health, comfort, and welfare of over 1500 Marines assigned to my Post.

Honors & Professional Affiliations: Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal MemberGolden Key International Honour Society MemberNational Scholars Honor Society MemberDelta Epsilon Tau Honor Society MemberInternational Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Twice recognized by the National Scholars Honors Society for academic achievement and Graduating with Honors for both Bachelors and Masters Degrees. Community Involvement: Volunteered with Waldorf Volunteer Fire/EMS Department Station 12 and the Maryland Mobile Intensive Care Unit. Amassed over 1500 hours of service since 2004 as an Officer in Charge and Aide while providing care to members of the community as an Emergency Medical Technician Serve weekly at The Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Bryans Road, Maryland as a Worship Leader, Utility Assistant, Music Coordinator, and Youth Counselor; collected 2

and delivered household goods and furniture to displaced families of Hurricane Katrina, assist in the preparation of food baskets for the Thanksgiving Holiday, and provide transportation utilizing a 4-wheel drive vehicle for nursing home workers during various periods of severely inclement weather with 3 different Police Agencies.