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Brandon Berry

San Diego

Summary

Results-oriented Senior Enlisted Medical Advisor with extensive experience in Navy Operational Medicine and leadership. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams in complex operational settings, achieving program goals through effective strategic planning and execution. Committed to fostering future leaders and implementing agile, data-driven approaches to healthcare challenges. Holds a Master’s in Operations Management and active TS/SCI clearance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Enlisted Medical Advisor

Naval Special Warfare Group 1
Coronado
06.2024 - Current
  • Principal medical advisor to Group leadership, directing operational health readiness for multiple deploying SEAL Teams.
  • Led medical force readiness programs, risk assessments, and training validation across geographically dispersed commands.
  • Oversaw medical personnel assignments, medical planning for deployments, and policy enforcement.
  • Provided strategic advice to internal teams on medical-related topics.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of individual qualifications to ensure they met standards set by the chain of command.
  • Provided oversight of all training programs and events to ensure completion within established timelines.
  • Monitored daily operations to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

Senior Enlisted Medical Advisor

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1
Coronado
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Managed medical operations for EODGRU-1, supporting over 300 personnel, and multiple subordinate units.
  • Directed sustainment and accountability of over $2 million in medical equipment and combat casualty care assets.
  • Advised command staff on health service support planning and unit readiness posture.
  • Attended meetings with external stakeholders such as healthcare professionals, patient advocacy groups and government agencies.
  • Maintained a consistent trait average of 3.0 for all frocked E9s in RSCA management.
  • Directed the Medical Department as ICPO, leading a diverse team of 1 SCPO, 7 CPOs, and 26 sailors to provide medical support for 1,400 personnel across EOD, diving, and salvage units.
  • Played a key leadership role during four major MRI, TAV, and diving readiness inspections, ensuring peak mission readiness for INDOPACOM BOD, and diving units.
  • Managed the IDC program with oversight of 14 Independent Duty Corpsmen, achieving 100% certification and significantly improving deployability across seven echelon V commands.
  • Initiated and led the first-ever ECCS RI with Prolonged Casualty Care program at Tripler Army Medical Center, training and certifying 12 IDCs, 5 nurses, and 3 medical officers.
  • Promoted professional growth by mentoring Chiefs through professional review boards and CDBs; personally reviewed 32 selection board packages at Surface Warfare Medical Institute, delivering candid and constructive feedback.

Senior Medical Department Representative (SMDR)

EOD Mobile Unit 1
San Diego
04.2019 - 06.2023
  • Served as Acting Senior Enlisted Leader for 45+ days, overseeing two units and command-level programs supporting 215 personnel; leadership contributed to multiple awards, promotions, professional development milestones, and 100% retention.
  • Directed medical operations for 215 personnel, leading three medical specialists delivering 2,800+ hours of care and maintaining 99% medical readiness; contributed to the unit earning multiple consecutive excellence awards.
  • Recognized as subject matter expert in personnel recognition programs, discipline, organizational watch structure, and mentorship; elected President of the Chief Petty Officers Association, leading initiatives that supported 220 senior enlisted personnel across six commands.
  • Provided interim leadership for 60 days as Senior Enlisted Leader, managing 3,800+ hours of medical care resulting in sustained 98% medical readiness and multiple individual awards and qualifications; drove 100% personnel retention.
  • Streamlined duty qualification processes as Senior Enlisted Watch Bill Coordinator, increasing qualifications by over 30% (from 768 to 1,008); led the review and modernization of advanced medical training for 29 Dive Medical Technicians to align with operational needs and future force readiness.
  • Chaired command-wide senior enlisted professional development programs, mentoring over 240 personnel and overseeing multiple competitive awards boards to recognize top performers and advance career development.

Education

Master of Science - Operations Management

University of Arkansas
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Excelsior College
06-2017

Skills

  • Operations & Program Management
  • Team leadership
  • Training and development
  • Effective communication
  • Trained in emergency response
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Project Lifecycle Management
  • Personnel & Resource Oversight
  • Medical Readiness & Logistics
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • Process Improvement (LSSGB)
  • Risk & Compliance Management
  • Training development

Certification

  • Project Management Certification
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Master Training Specialist
  • Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC)
  • Dive Medical Technician (DMT)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) / Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Personal Information

Title: MCPO, USN

Security Clearance

Active Secret Clearance (Eligible for TS/SCI)

Timeline

Senior Enlisted Medical Advisor

Naval Special Warfare Group 1
06.2024 - Current

Senior Enlisted Medical Advisor

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1
06.2023 - 06.2024

Senior Medical Department Representative (SMDR)

EOD Mobile Unit 1
04.2019 - 06.2023

Master of Science - Operations Management

University of Arkansas

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Excelsior College

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