Security / Training / NGO

Master of Arts in International Relations – 03/2011, Webster University, Camp Lejeune, NC 

Semester Hours – 36, GPA – 3.58, Relevant Courses – Introduction to International Relations, Counter Insurgency Operations, International Law, Terrorism in World Politics, African Area Studies, Research Methods & Perspectives, International Organization, Western European Area Studies, Globalization, Middle East Area Studies, Organizational Behavior, International 6000-Haiti

Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice and Psychology – 12/2006, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 

Served as Research Assistant, Family and Alcohol Longitudinal Study.

Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Introduction to Forensic Science, Method of Criminal Justice Res., Introductory Psychology, Geology Human Environment, Geology Human Environment Lab, War and Revolution, Abnormal Psychology, Area Studies Americas, Developmental Psychology Infancy – Childhood, Police Process, Criminal Law Process, Cognitive Psychology, Participative Psychological Project, Statistical methods, Juvenile Justice Process, Delinquency & Trent Approaches, Correctional Program & Analysis, Data Analysis Psychological Res, Police Administration, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology Adolescence, Child & Family Psychopathology, Personal Psychoanalytic Perspective, Introduction to Social Work

Certifications & Additional Training                                                                      Tactical Development Sustainment Course – 2016                                                           Tactical Development Course – 2015                                                                                          Unit Readiness Preparation Training (URPC) – 2013                                                    Academi Tactical Pistol II Course – 2013                                                                       TigerSwan Pistol and Carbine Course – 2013                                                                         Class II Federal Aviation Administration Physical – 2013                                             Counter-insurgency (COIN) Awareness Training – 2012                                            American Red Cross Instructor – Lifeguarding/CPRO – 2005 to 2011                          Design & Delivery of Instructor Led Training / Mentoring and Monitoring Instructors – 2010                                                                                                                                              Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival – 2005 to 2011                                     Curriculum Developers Course / Formal School Instructor Course / Systems Approach to Training – 2008                                                                                                                           Equal Opportunity Representative – 2007                                                                       Forensic Interviewing of Children Seminar – 2007

EDUCATION
MASTER OF ARTS / International Relations – Webster University – Mar 2011
BACHELOR OF ARTS / Criminal Justice & Psychology – Michigan State University – Dec 2006

WORK EXPERIENCE

PROTECTIVE AGENT
Federal – OCONUS
June 2014 to Jan 2017
– Apply advanced protective techniques during high-risk operations in permissive and hostile environments
– Provide emergency response capable of resolving sensitive crisis situations in hostile areas of responsibility
– Provide strategic, tactical guidance while utilizing cutting edge technology and weapon systems to improve tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) according to changing mission requirements
– Analyze anti-terrorism aspects to mitigate terrorism, hostile intelligence, surveillance, and criminal activity
– Provide physical security while using surveillance detection and counter surveillance techniques
– Conduct vulnerability assessments of missions, routes, and infrastructures to establish security protocol, emergency action plans, and possible contingency operations to meet mission requirements

CONSULTANT
Marine Special Operations School – Booz Allen Hamilton – Consultant – Stone Bay, NC
Sept 2013 to May 2014
– Developed program of instruction (POI) objectives based on current command directives, tactics, techniques, and procedures while following the Systems Approach to Training (SAT)
– Taught adult learning and instructional methodologies for Marine Special Operations cadre

SPECIAL FORCES QUALIFICATION COURSE ROLE PLAYER
Tiger Swan / Oak Grove – Camp Mackall, NC
May 2013 to Apr 2014
– Created an opposing force element for soldiers during the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) and Small Unit Tactics Courses (SUT) phases of the Special Forces Qualification Course

OPERATIONS AND TRAINING MENTOR
DynCorp International – Gardez, Afghanistan
Dec 2011 to Dec 2012
– Mentor Afghan National Army Corps on battle staff procedures and development of annual training plans that encompasses all elements of the Mission Essential Task Lists (METL)
– Develop and implement corps level operation orders (OPORD) using the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP)
– Advise and train staff officers in counter-insurgency (COIN) doctrine
– Assisted in the development of assessments of Afghan National Security Forces used at the local level, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), and Congressional levels to shape policy decision-making and development

MILITARY ANALYST III
Logistic Services International (LSI) – Camp Johnson, NC
Oct 2011to Dec 2011
– Site lead for LSI at the Train the Trainer Course; Instructed personnel in public speaking, teaching methods, and aspects of adult learning theories
– Applied the Systems Approach to Training (SAT) and the Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS) to conduct occupational analysis’ and develop curriculum

WATER SURVIVAL & FORMAL SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR
United States Marine Corps Train the Trainer School – (USMC Active) – Camp Johnson, NC
Sept 2008 to Nov 2010
– Conducted high risk training at the Water Survival School; Formal School Train the Trainer course certifying 300+ Marines and Sailors in public speaking, teaching methods, and aspects of adult education
– Served as Course Chief training and recertifying 800+ personnel as Marine Corps Instructors of Water Survival and in American Red Cross Lifeguarding CPR, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen; Conducted training with Cameroonian Navy

CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES SPECIALIST
State of Michigan Department of Human Services – Lansing, MI
June 2007 to Aug 2008
– Conducted investigations and provided casework for neglected, abused, and delinquent children and youths, children with disabilities, socially and economically disadvantaged, dependent adults, and other individuals and families
– Coordinated investigations, interviews, forensic interviews, and sexual assault exams with law enforcement
– Provided 24-hour crisis intervention assistance; attained court orders to conduct emergency removals for children in immediate danger; ensured compliance of the department policies and Children’s Protective Law

United States Marine Corps (Active and Reserve)
JOINT OPERATIONS CHIEF                                                                                 Bagram, Afghanistan; Battle Creek, MI
Oct 2004 to Aug 2008
– Deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as the CJTF-76 Joint Operations Chief
– Supervised the tracking of over 1000 combat actions conducted by coalition forces operating throughout Afghanistan
– Collated current battlefield engagement locations and situational updates in Afghanistan, and Pakistan
– Gathered vital information needed to direct air support, air and ground reaction forces, and MEDEVAC assets to US, Coalition, and Afghan troops in contact in Afghanistan and Pakistan
– Served as platoon commander for Bridge Company Alpha while in the Marine Reserves; employed engineer equipment tactically; incorporated civilian and military policy and permit requirements
– Responsible for the professional development of over 40 non-commissioned officers and maintenance of over $6M worth of equipment

ENGINEER OPERATIONS CHIEF
(USMC Active) – Camp Pendleton, CA; Camp Fuji, Japan
Dec 1998 to Aug 2002
– Managed engineer equipment valued at $4M; Assisted in establishing security provisions following Sept 11, 2001
– Trained and licensed 40 personnel on engineer and motor transport equipment; maintained 95%-100% completion rate

VOLUNTEER WORK

Sadhana Forest, Anse-á-Pitres and Port-á-Prince, Haiti                                           May 2011 to Jun 2011                                                                                                                           – Assisted water conservation projects, re-forestation, and organic food growth

Hardt Haven Children’s Home, Kpando, Ghana                                                      Mar 2010 to Apr 2010                                                                                                                          – Educated children and adults on HIV/AIDS; provided palliative care to AIDS patients; tutored and organized activities for children, assisted in improvement and maintenance projects for the facility

Veterans’ Hospital, Battle Creek, MI                                                                              Jan 2006                                                                                                                                                 – Distributed food and greeted patients for Warrior’s Breakfast

 Camp Lacy Hospital, Bagram, Afghanistan                                                                Feb 2006 to Sept 2006                                                                                                                         – Assisted in patient care with Afghan patients of all ages

 Humanitarian Aid Missions, Afghanistan                                                                    Feb 2006 to Sept 2006                                                                                                                        – Provided security and aided in distribution of aid supplies

 Seishin-Yougoen Orphanage, Gotemba, Japan                                                           Dec 2001                                                                                                                                                  – Organized donation drive, coordinated multiple trips to tutor children and distribute supplies

 National Stand Down for Homeless Veterans, San Diego, CA                           Aug 2000                                                                                                                                                – Provided services for 549+ veterans, 84 adult dependents, and 45 children dependents; services included distribution of 678+ hygiene kits, 8200 meals, clothing, 100 interviews explaining VA benefits, counseling services, and treatment programs

• Leadership
• Crisis Management
• Emergency Response
• Security Assessments
• Humanitarian Aid

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