Randy Purham is an experienced administrative operations professional with over 18 years of experience in the military seeking a new career in public administration. He has extensive leadership experience managing teams of up to 35 people and over $100k in equipment. His skills include strategic planning, staff management, training, and customer service. He holds a BA in Business Administration and has received several commendations and awards for his military service.

1. RANDY PURHAM
Frederick, MD 21702
(254) 466-0910 (C) rpurham@gmail.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/li/rpurham
Profile Accomplished Administrative Operations professional, with over 18 years of experience,
transitioning from the military. Highly motivated to leverage leadership skills, team
building, and counseling expertise to a city, county, state or federal organization.
Qualifications include comprehensive experience in politics, planning, operations,
staffing, and customer service.
Key Skills  Leadership &
Motivation
 Strategic Planning
& Operations
 Staff Management
 Management
 Supervision
 TeamBuilder
 Digital Training
Management System
 Microsoft Office:
 Military
Instructor
 Sign-Language
Fluency
 Politics & Public
Admin
 Army Training
Requirements
System
 Personal & Business
Finance
 Customer Service &
Support
 Military Weapons &
Ammunition Handling
 Security clearance:
Secret
 Total Army Ammunition
Management System
Experience Department ofDefense - Chemical Operations (CMF 74D) 06/98 to Present
07/2015 - Present: Fort Detrick, MD:Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear
(CBRN) Advisor and Supervisor; Accountable for the training, management, and
administrative requirements of 35 Soldiers and their families. Maintains the serviceability
of property, ancillary equipment, and their components valued over $100K for the
Battalion Operations Staff Section.
07/2012 – 07/2015 Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK:CBRN Team Chief, Training
Manager and Company Operations NCO – Advised and managed military education
requirements; planning, and executing unit mobilization plans, loading plans, and
organizational supply planning; operated training support systems in support of 110
personnel.
06/2008 – 06/2012: Fort Hood,TX: Organizational CBRN Advisor and Operations
Supervisor – provided CBRN logistical support, personal protection equipment and
training to Senior Management and 1,700 personnel. Directed the Tactical Operations
Center on two deployment operations consisting of 16 personnel managing over 300
logistical resupply missions throughout Iraq and Kuwait.
Results: ● Earned consistent commendations for devotion to duty with citations for excellence in
work ethics, training, leading, managing Soldiers; effectively planning and conducting
severalvarious military operations.
● Selected to spearhead severaloperations that involved extensive planning, briefings
and organizational structure that culminated in 100% mission accomplishment.
● Selected and elected to leadership positions in severalorganizations.
● Supporter, advisor, and mentor to veteran networks in combination of over 4,000
members across the world.
● Built severalteams within organizations based on identifying skills and profession(s).

2. RANDY PURHAM
Recognition &
Awards
Meritorious Service Medal (1), Army Commendation Medal (6), Army Achievement
Medal (4), Good Conduct Medal (5), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (1),
Instructor of the Cycle (2007), JBER Volunteer Presidential Bronze Pin recipient (2014),
Anchorage Gold Pan Award Finalist (2014).
Education &
Credentials
BA in Business Administration — 2015
American Military University, Charles Town, WV
Professional
Affiliations &
Works
● Published Author: The NEW You:Now Equipped With Wisdom (2013)
● Ambassador – Anchorage Chamber of Commerce (Feb 2013- Jul 2015)
● Junior Vice Commander: Post 10252 Anchorage, AK – Veterans of Foreign Wars
(April 2013 – May 2015)
● Technical Advisor – HeroesIn Action (Forney, TX) (July 2014 – Present)
● Senior Ambassador/Political Advisor& Northwest Regional Ambassador –
Student Veterans of America:AMU/APUS Chapter (2014 – Present)
● Maryland State Commander – Warrior Pointe (Nov 2015 – Present)
● InterimPresident – Broken Shield: Wounded Veterans Society – AMU/APUS
Chapter (Jan 2016- July 2016)
● National Director of Resources – NationalVeteran Search and Recovery
(VetSAR) Program (Aug 2015 – Present)
Certifications: Military Vehicle Driver’s License, HAZMAT Transportation, HAZMAT Awareness,
Military Instructor, Biological Integrated Detection Systems;
Training
Highlights:
 HAZMAT Handling
 Weapons
Maintenance
 Merchandise Sales
 Biological
Surveillance
 Student Veterans
of America
Leadership
Summit
(Washington, DC
7/16)
 Incident Commander
 Incident Command
System