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Assistant Project Manager
Strategic Security Corp. July 2016- February 2017
New York, NY 10017
Oversees projects in excess of 100+ guards assigned across multiple counties while deploying to disaster regions within the Continental United States. Ensures that all locations under contract are staffed daily and that no guard exceeds daily hours allowed in a 24-hour period. Reviews monthly expense report of Field Supervisors and Guard Force Manager. Acts as a liaison with FEMA Contracting Officers and FEMA DRC managers for conflict resolution, accept new / change task orders, etc. Update the weekly schedule to reflect task orders, changes in hours/days/manpower, adapts work methods in response to new orders.

• Tracks fiscal expenses
• Daily monitoring of guard performance
• Institute disciplinary action against any guard that requires it or retraining
• Ensure that Quality Control Reports are being completed daily
• Attends all assigned client meetings

Nuclear Materials Courier
Department of Energy July 2015- February 2016
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Nuclear Materials Couriers are Federal Agents that serve as a member of a highly specialized armed protective force that is responsible for the safe and secure transportation of classified and/or hazardous materials including nuclear weapons, components, and strategic quantities of weapons-grade special nuclear materials. This involves the operation of Government-owned motor vehicles, including tractor-trailers. Agents are trained in Criminal Investigation and keep the high standards of physical fitness.

Agents are armed to provide the force necessary, up to and including the use of deadly force, to prevent theft, sabotage or takeover by unauthorized persons or groups. Respond quickly and effectively to environmental, resource, and safety and security issues that may arise unexpectedly in the course of mission operations.

• Participate in security planning prior to trip departures
• Assess multiple issues and factors related to shipment security during convoy operations
• Coordinate with other Federal, state or local law enforcement agencies and first-responders concerning the investigation of potential criminal or terrorist acts or activities that could be considered a threat to the mission.

Construction Surveillance Technicians
NVE October 2014- July 2015
Hernden, VA 22170
Construction Surveillance Technicians (CST’s) are individuals who are professionally trained in surveillance and construction techniques for the purpose of ensuring the security and integrity of a construction site, controlled access areas (CAA), and material items which are scheduled for use or inclusion in controlled areas for the US State Department in Washington DC. CSTs monitor and observe the construction workers as they accomplish various construction tasks and identify anomalies.

• Control access to the construction sites.
• Screen and escort personnel within or to a construction site as appropriate.
• Screen and escort all material and tools within or to a construction site.
• Control the Secure Storage Area (SSA) and the material contained within
• Assist the SSM with, “Random Selection and Random Procurement” of materials
• Inspect all persons, packages, bags, boxes, crates, tools, and vehicles, prior to entering the site.
• Produce daily logs of all related activity and events.
• Report all security related incidents, in incident report format, to the SSM.
• Report all anomalies and incidents of a counterintelligence nature directly to the SSM.

Protective Security Officer
Security Consultants Group November 2013- August 2014
Ravenswood, WV 26164
Protective Security Officer’s (PSO) maintain Law and Order in accordance with GSA Building Regulations. Prevent, discover, delay, and/or detain persons attempting to gain unauthorized access to property and/or personnel at the facility being protected. Security Officers will be responsible for operating all security equipment on post, such as batons, OC Spray, X-ray machines, magnetometers, closed circuit television (CCTV), handcuffs, and firearm at any time while on duty.

• Screening and Processing visitors
• Entering and maintaining data on visitor logs or automated visitor data base programs
• Enforce property rules and regulations
• Fabricating and issuing visitor passes
• Detect and report criminal acts, and ensuring visitors are presented for appropriate personnel and package screening.
• Maintain knowledge of CPR, AED and first aid principals to act as first responder

Senior ATF Compliance Outfitter
Cabela’s September 2012- August 2014
Charleston, WV 25309
Outfitter assures the accuracy of ATF form 4473 throughout the firearm selling process in accordance with internal policies and external ATF regulations. Performs specific roles including assisting the customer in the completion of the 4473, act as the compliance captain and review all 4473 forms as a secondary and final check, and finally complete the sale through the Point of Sale (POS) system. Provide a legendary customer service experience for every customer, fulfilling his or her firearm and firearm accessory needs. Resolves customer problems. Responsible for accurate and timely process of firearm holds, and for monitoring and working the aged, held and layaway report.

• Maintaining necessary ATF Compliance logbooks and safeguarding personal information
• timely reporting of ATF required documents (ATF F 3310.4)
• Proper retention and process flow for all Federally Regulated documents

PSD Team Member
Point Pleasant, West Virginia February 2010- March 2011
1092nd Engineer Battalion
PSD team is responsible for the safe and timely transport and security of Battalion Commander, CSM, staff, other VIPs and various types of equipment throughout hostile terrain in eastern Afghanistan as well as providing security during construction of COPs and other projects. Performed as Squad leader/ TC, M2 gunner and dismount walking with Principal or providing over-watch with1092 EN BN Personal Security Detail (PSD) while deployment to Afghanistan. Maintained contact with S-2 element of unit to receive intelligence prior to missions and provide S-2 with information gathered while on missions. Assigned, as a senior NCO, to train soldiers in use of personal and crew served weapons.

• Provide static and mobile security for personnel and equipment
• Aid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops and weaponry
• Learn to use and maintain various combat weaponry, communication, and medical equipment

Drug Demand Reduction NCO
West Virginia National Guard Counter Drug Task Force March 2007- February 2010
St Albans, WV 25177
Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) teams travel throughout their state to discuss the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of making sound judgments with school children of all ages in small classroom to large auditorium style presentations and classes. Contact venues and school to create and organize events.

• Supervise and lead personnel during DDR events
• Research drug and other issues affecting communities
• Create presentations and classes on drug abuse, signs of abuse, and prevention of drug abuse and present
• Analyze and assess drug abuse prevention initiatives, proposals, programs and activities for effectiveness and for potential support
• Promote and market NG DDR support mission to: existing LEAs, federal, state, and local prevention organizations

Criminal Intelligence Analyst
West Virginia National Guard Counter Drug Task Force March 2009- May 2009
South Charleston, WV 25309
WV National Guardsman assigned to West Virginia Intelligence Exchange (WVIX) as a part of joint State Trooper and National Guard efforts to combat drug crimes in West Virginia. Update information on WVIX system. Create Criminal and Personal history file for investigating officers.

• Utilize NCIS system to gain information on suspects
• Utilizes WEAPONS system to access WV and FBI Criminal Background
• Utilizes Accurint website to gather background information
• Utilizes WVIX system to check record or maintain database
• Access DMV database for photos and information
Intelligence Analyst
2/19th Special Forces Group (A) May 1999– December 2003
Kenova, WV 25530 S: Steve Meakings
Deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom February– September 2002 with Support Company 2/19th Special Forces Group (A) as intelligence analyst on Battalion FOB producing intelligence summery. Later attached to SF Bravo team (ODB) as intelligence support aiding S-2, Counter Intelligence agents, provide fire support to SF teams as M249 gunner, and Personal Security for Team Leader during meetings with indigenous personnel.

• Supervising, coordinating and participating in the analysis, processing and distribution of strategic and tactical intelligence
• Preparing all-source intelligence products to support Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant, Warrant Officer, A or B team Commander and developing enemy probable course of action
• Receive and process incoming reports and messages and assessing the significance and reliability of information
• Interviewing indigenous persons in villages and with “walk ins” on base in order to gather local intelligence
• Utilize Falcon view and Merc chat
• Protect classified information