Private Security Professional

• Strayer University, Greensboro, NC Associates of Arts in Business Administration, projected graduation 2022.
  – 84 of 90 semester hours completed.
• SOC, United States
  – OGA Validation Course, 2018/2021
  – OGA Heavy Weapon Operator Course, 2018
• National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
  – Tactical Combat Casualty Care AC Certification, 2018
• National Council for Certified Personal Trainers
  – Personal Trainer Certification, 2017
• Academi Training Center, Moyock, NC
  – WPS II Heavy Vehicle Driver Certification, 2017
  – WPS II Advanced Reaction Force Certification, 2017
  – U.S. Dept of State Worldwide Protective Services II Certification, 2017
• United States Army
  – Master Driver Instructor Certification, 2014
  – Battlefield Forensics Certification, 2013
  – Counter-IED Master Tactics Instructor, Joint Improvised-threat Defeat Org. (JIDO), 2013
  – Warrior Leadership Course, 2013
  – Long Range Marksmanship Course, 2010
  – Unit Small Arms Armorer Certification Course, 2010
  – Airborne School – Parachutist Qualification, 2008

Risk Management Solutions
Executive Protection Specialist | Denver, CO | January 2022
– Provided physical protection to C-level executive of multi-national corporation during employee strike and union negotiations.
– Employed low-profile protection, providing continuous coverage of principal while in Denver, CO. This included providing overwatch and threat mitigation 24 hours a day while principal conducted business and leisure activities.
– Maintained low-visibility and minimal interaction and interference with principal’s daily activities and life, while intervening and mitigating perceived and real threats against principal.
Executive Protection Specialist | Minneapolis, MN & Des Moines, IA | November – December 2021
– Tasked as member of 9-member protection detail for celebrity Dave Chappelle.
– Monitored, detected, and mitigated surveillance threats during private event performances and celebrity interactions.
– Provided screening and direct physical protection of principal during arrivals and departures of venue. As well as movements throughout venue.
– Supplemented security details of celebrity guests Usher, Justin Bieber, and Haley Bieber.
Shift Supervisor | Waterloo, IA | November – December 2021
– Assigned as Shift Supervisor for security and surveillance detail, monitoring activity of UAW union members on strike at John Deere facilities in Waterloo, Iowa.
– Supervised 10-member detail, covering 3 gated entrances to John Deere facility. Detail responsible for gathering surveillance footage, ensuring the safe entrance and exit of non-striking employees, and maintaining integrity of picket line.
– Provided hourly and daily reports to subsequent security agencies and client. Reports detailed significant actions and incidents of strikers.
– Coordinated with local law enforcement to mitigate and prevent major safety incident and security breaches.

Forsvar Concepts
Reconnaissance & Investigative Agent | African Coast | December, 2021
– Contracted to perform reconnaissance and investigation for client property on island off the west coast of Africa.
– Conducted security and threat survey of 400+ acre site, identifying critical weaknesses and concerns.
– Developed preliminary human intelligence (HUMINT) network.
– Established communications and cooperation with leadership of host nation law enforcement and military forces.
– Delivered comprehensive intelligence report to client, as well as multiple proposals to provide full-spectrum safety and security apparatus for client.

Constellis & Patriot Group International & SOC
High-threat Security Consultant | Overseas | September 2018 – Present
– Conducted high threat physical security and consultation of US Government Facilities and personnel in high threat environments throughout the Middle East, Southwest Asia, and Africa.
– Supplied protection and escort for US Government personnel during travel to and from high-threat areas.
– Developed command structure and training plan for Local Guard Force and Local Emergency Response Force.
– Monitored, detected, and mitigated surveillance threats using visual monitoring systems and state of the art detection technologies.
– Engaged and collaborated directly with client on daily basis supplying services including those not stipulated in contract to secure future contracting of added product.

All Native Group, Federal Services Division, Hochunk
Special Tactics & Skills Instructor, U.S. Dept of State Diplomatic Security| Ft. Pickett, VA | October 2020 – December 2020
– Provided subject matter expertise to U.S. Government employees and approved Non-Government Organization members at the U.S. Dept of State Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) located in Blackstone, VA.
– Primary areas of instruction were High-threat situational awareness, surveillance detection, applications of surveillance and counter-surveillance.
– Delivered additional instruction to Diplomatic Security Agents and Regional Security Officers in tactics and skills of executive protection. This includes room entry and clearing, small-unit tactics, and protectee evacuation procedures.

Triple Canopy
Protective Security Specialist | Baghdad, IQ | December 2017 – September 2018
– Protected US Department of State (DOS) personnel from threats to their person and protecting diplomatic relations between the US and host nation.
– Served on Ambassador Protective Detail, Emergency Response Unit (ERU), Counter Assault Team (CAT), and Low-Profile Unit.
– Provided protective surveillance and reconnaissance of routes, venues and motorcades.
– Coordinated with multiple US and foreign government and civilian organizations to conduct high-profile meetings and appearances.

November Group
Security Consultant | San Juan, PR | September 2017 – October 2017
– Provided security for assessment teams across entire island of Puerto Rico following hurricanes Irma and Maria.
– Conducted route reconnaissance to target sites to develop accessible routes prior to motorcade movements.
– Successfully completed 50 damage and security assessments of client properties.
– Conducted 2 search and rescue missions of high priority personnel that resulted in delivering aid and medical treatment to civilians.

United States Army
Non-Commissioned Officer, Staff Sergeant | U.S. & Afghanistan | September 2007 – November 2016
– Responsible for the training, mentoring, and leading of Soldiers while at home and abroad.
– As a NCOIC in Replacement Detachment, independently coordinated with 4 military commands and 3 civilian agencies to ensure proper integration and training for 1,000 soldiers.
– Developed and instructed over 1,500 Soldiers while serving as Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Master Trainer, Master Driver Trainer, and Long-range Marksmanship Instructor.
– Responsible for the accountability, care, and maintenance of nearly $10 million in vehicles and equipment with zero loss or deficiency.
– Deployed to Afghanistan for a total of 2 years across 9 years of enlistment.
– Recognized as an effective and successful leader that can always be counted on to remain calm and focused throughout high-stress training and combat situations.

• High Threat Security – 14 years.
• Executive Protection – 4 years.
• Counter-IED – 8 years.
• Small Unit Tactics – 14 years.
• Quick Reaction Force – 13 years.
• Long Range Marksmanship – 12 years.
• Surveillance/Counter-Surveillance – 12 years.
• Defensive/Tactical Driving – 7 years.
• Training & Instruction – 9 years.
• Small Arms (ie Rifle, Pistol) – 14 years.
• Leadership – 9 years.

Counter IED, Counter Surveillance, Defense & Private Military, Defensive Driving, Executive Protection, Force Protection, high threat, Leadership, Marksmanship, Military Training, Physical Security, Reconnaissance, small unit tactics, Surveillance

JIDO, NAEMT

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