Norris C.

Bryant
7437 Navasota, Houston, Texas 77016 * 832-335-8513 * nbb6af00@westpost.net
Communications Support Supervisor
Accomplished supervisor, highly experienced in planning, coordinating, and super
vising communications support activities. Over twenty four years of supervisory
experience of small teams to company size organizations. Expert in managing an
d supervising training, individual & team development, and developing cross func
tional teams. Proven experience managing fleet operations and logistics & maint
enance in support of communication operations. Highly organized, take charge pr
ofessional, with a high level of competence, energy and motivation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Information Management Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge, 2009-2010
72nd Joint Area Support Group Central, United States Forces Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq
50 hrs per week $75,000 per year
* Prepared section for mobilization; ensure section completed Preparatory Milit
ary Training 1; assisted battalion C4 planning for Preparatory Military Training
2 at Fort Hood and Camp Swift
* Planned, supervised and coordinated projects; directly responsible for the he
alth, welfare and training of 12 soldiers; accounted and maintained over $4,000,
000 worth of military equipment
* Mentored 1 Non-Commissioned Officer and 2 enlisted soldiers of the quarter
Operations/Plans Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge, 2008-2009
36th Infantry Division G6, Texas Army National Guard, Austin TX
50 hrs per week $75,000 per year
* Planned and provided Division, Brigade, and Battalion Signal support operation
s and Signal equipment training for the 36th Infantry Division
* Ensured distribution of over 400 Black Berry's/ Cell phones to key leadership
and facilitated the review of monthly bill
* Supervised 15 soldiers to prioritize and meet all automations requirements for
36th Infantry Division
First Sergeant, 2008-2009
Company C, 449th ASB, Texas Army National Guard, San Antonio TX
8 hrs per week $680.00 per month
* Supported the commander in planning, coordinating, supervising and training t
he unit
* Compel soldiers that were Absent With-Out Leave to reevaluate their commitment
and obligation; resulted in 3 soldiers returning to active drill status
* Provided specific guidance to soldiers on career progression, contributed to s
oldiers promoted
Assistant Intelligence Analyst, 2007-2008
Company C, 181st FA, U.S. Army, Basra, Iraq
60 hrs per week $75,000 per year
* Collected and analyzed intelligent for 2800 detainees to determine behavioral
pattern
* Promoted soldiers career and advancement training; resulted 2 soldiers promote
d to Sergeant
* Accounted for 20 soldiers for administrative support
Communications Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge, 2005-2007
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4-112 AR, U.S. Army, Kosovo
50 hrs per week $72,000 per year
* Managed and oversee 600 NIPR/SIPR Net users and over 800 DSN Telephone Subscri
bers on 2 different Base Camps
* Implemented a Safety Standard Operation Procedure that was enforce throughout
the Task Force
* Coordinated and planned the relocation of 700 soldiers to Camp Bondsteel, Koso
vo with very minor automations problems
Communications Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge, 2004-2005
136th RTI, U.S. Army, Kabul, Afghanistan
50 hrs per week $72,000 per year
* Trained 3600 Afghan National Army soldiers Basic Training and Advance Individu
al Training to prepare soldiers for their military careers and mission down ran
ge
* Instructed Afghan National Army on use of supply forms to request, order parts
and equipment
* Mentored Afghan Army on safety, basic soldiers skills, Standard Operation Proc
edures and teamwork
Fleet Manager, 1997-2004
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Houston TX
60 hrs per week $54,000 per year
* Performance of the mechanics in the areas of productivity, cost control, quali
ty of work and warranty collections
* Forecasting using Citrix to project monthly expenses, assisting with business
plan and analyzing the P&L's to determine reasons for variances in our projectio
ns
* Subrogation including working with the managers and staff to ensure the prompt
completion of accident reports, review of salvage files, and ensured invoices w
ere submitted

EDUCATION
* Advance Non-Commissioned Officer Course, U.S. Army, Fort Gordon GA, 2009
* Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, U.S. Army, Fort Gordon GA, 2001
* AAS, Auto/Diesel Mechanic, Universal Technical Institute, Houston TX, 1991
* Primary Leadership Development Course, U.S. Army, Fort Polk LA, 1987
* Law Enforcement (1 yr), Blinn Jr. College, Brenham TX, 1985
AWARDS
* Recipient, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army
* Recipient, Joint Service Commendation Medal, U.S. Army
* Recipient, Five Army Commendation Medals, U.S. Army
* Recipient, Three Army Achievement Medals, U.S. Army