Brandon Henry-Snell
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Brandon Henry-Snell

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Ocean Lifeguard Recurrent June 2005 – Present
• Performs rescues and preventions by watching the water at all times
• Utilizes Emergency Technician skills when responding to emergencies
• Educates the public on beach ordinances, procedures and oceanography

Surf Academy
Surf Coach October 2015 – Present
• Developed the curriculum by suggesting the addition of yoga and water safety
• Trained the other instructors on Oceanography and situational awareness
• Coached interested students in lifeguarding and safety skills

Urban Outfitters October 2006-June 2007
Sales Representative
• In charge of inventory for men’s wear
• Worked the cash register, folded clothes, helped customers find the correct sized items

City of Santa Monica
Lifeguard June 2003 – May 2005
• Coached Swim team and in charge of teaching special needs children
• Initiated collaboration with team to complete first aid training and various assignments efficiently

EDUCATION
Certifications June 2011- Present
• Basic Life Support Instructor
• Scuba Basic Diver, Scuba Rescue Diver, Emergency Medical Technician
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400
• River and Flood Water Rescue I, River and Flood Water Rescue II
• Community Emergency Response Team
• Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational, Rescue Systems 1, Rescue Systems 2
• L-280 Fellowship to Leadership, S-270 Basic Air Operations, J-158/J-257 Radio Operator
• K38 Open Water – Rescue Water Craft Course, Boating Safety Course
• Advanced Rope Rescue Course, Trench Rescue, Sand Safety Driver

CIEMT
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate May 2013

Santa Monica College
Associate of Arts Degree Social and Behavioral Science December 2017

Santa Monica High School
High School Diploma June 2005

ACTIVITIES/HOBBIES

• Surfing, Swimming, Yoga, Scuba Diving, Basketball, Golf, and Santa Monica Community politics