Owen Bond

Six years of consecutive service in the elite U.S. Navy Special Operations units of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Throughout the duration of the Navy EOD career and pipeline, Navy EOD Technicians learn master and apply skills to disarm and render safe all explosives, such as conventional ordnance, improvised explosive devices, Chemical and biological weapons and nuclear devices.

Additional routine duties included:

• Carrying out the Demolition of Hazardous munitions and materials.
• Executing underwater mine countermeasure operations to clear waterways in support of the fleet.
• Working with cutting-edge technology to remotely disable unsafe ordnance.
• Performing parachute insertion operations in support of other SOF units.
• Purchasing EOD team gear of approximately $250,000 per year.
• Tracking and maintaining over 100 pieces of life saving equipment.
• Monitoring and safeguarding all Classified, secret material.
• Supervising high risk evolutions.
• Investigation and demolition of natural or man made underwater obstructions
• Maintaining, testing and driving Robots to complete the EOD mission.

• Handled and shuffled cards and playing pieces to maintain game integrity.
• Collaborated with floor supervisors to address player disputes promptly and professionally, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintained fast game pace by handling chips, cards, money, and gaming equipment efficiently.
• Managed chips and money transactions with attention to detail to prevent fraud.
• Adhered to all gaming regulations and procedures to maintain legal and ethical operation.

• Established a supportive work environment that encouraged open communication between all levels of the aquatics staff hierarchy.
• Developed strong relationships with local emergency responders, fostering a collaborative approach to aquatic safety.
• Promoted public awareness of water safety through community outreach programs and events.
• Enhanced swimmer safety by conducting thorough and consistent pool area inspections.
• Sampled pool water to check chemical levels prior to starting swimming instruction.
• Shared tips with patrons on swimming techniques and strength training.