CBRN Trainer

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major: Homeland Security; American Military University, Charles Town, WV.

CERTIFICATIONS

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Course, 2016 ∙ Department of Defense Hazmat Technician, 2010 ∙ Hazmat Incident Commander Certification, 2012 ∙ International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Hazmat Awareness, Operations, Technician, 2004 ∙ ProBoard Hazmat Technician Certification ∙ U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCOE) Master Instructor, 2011 ∙ Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Certification, 2018

TRAINING

• OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training, 2018
• FEMA IS-00120.a, “An Introduction to Exercises”, 2016
• OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Course, 2016
• Bio Recovery Technician Course, 2014
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
• Mass Casualty Decontamination Course, 2012
• Hazmat Incident Commander Course, 2012
• Dismounted Reconnaissance Course, 2012
• DoD Hazmat Awareness, Operations and Technician Courses (IFSAC and Pro-Board Certified), 2010 (Instructor)
• Confined Space Awareness Course, 2010 (Instructor)
• U.S. Army Technical Escort Course, 2010 (Instructor)
• Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Support Personnel Course (JSPC), 2009
• Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Action Officer Course (JAOC), 2009
• Anti-Terrorism Officer Basic Course, 2008
• Battle Staff Course, 2008
• Field Management of Chemical/Biological Casualties Course, 2006
• Radiological Emergency Team Operations Course, 2005
• Lincoln University: Emergency Response to Terrorism Course, 2005
• Lincoln University: Weapons of Mass Destruction Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course, 2005
• Radioactive Commodity Identification and Transportation Course, 2005
• White House Executive Support Contingency Operations Readiness Training (ESCORT) Course, 2004 (Instructor)
• Camp David Advanced Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Training (ADEPT) Course, 2004 (Instructor)
• Operational Radiation Safety Course, 2002
• Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Skills Course, 2002 (Instructor)
• Weapons of Mass Destruction Installation Staff Planners Course, 2003
• Instructor Training Course, 2002
• U.S. Army Air Assault School Graduate, 2000
• Special Forces Land Navigation Training, 1997
• Biological Integrated Detection System (BIDS) Operators Course, 1994
• U.S. Army Airborne School Graduate, 1992
• CBRN Defense School, 1991

EXPERIENCE

Senior Trainer (01/2017 to Current) Federal Resources, Stevensville, MD

Serves as CBRNE Trainer supporting numerous CONUS and OCONUS Department of Defense (DOD) contracts and programs including New Equipment Training (NET) for Mass Casualty Decontamination (MCD), CBRN Reconnaissance (CR), Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits and Outfits (DRSKO), Physiological Monitoring System (CST Black Ghost), and NET training for new CBRNE detection equipment for all military branches, law enforcement including Customs and Border Protection (CBP), firefighters, as well as military and first responders in partner nations.

Lead Post-Forensic Technician (10/2014 to 06/2016) Southern Bio-Recovery, Marietta, Georgia

Served as Lead Post Forensic Technician providing biological cleaning, decontamination, and disinfection services to homes and businesses affected by crime scenes, trauma scenes, hoarding situations, communicable diseases and other extreme circumstances involving blood, human or animal waste, and excess filth.

Foreign Military Trainer/Advisor, CBRN Team Lead (7/2013 to 10/2014) American Systems, Beirut, Lebanon

Served as CBRN Instructional Team Lead in Beirut, Lebanon for Comprehensive Security Assistance Training Program (CTP), fulfilling a U.S. Department of State requirement to train the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in CBRN defense (CBRN-D), hazardous materials (Hazmat) response, and new equipment training. Was responsible for curriculum development, course instruction, recording of results, compiling course revisions, developing and evaluating training exercises.

• Managed new CBRN and Hazmat equipment maintenance and procurement
• Was responsible for developing and briefing weekly and monthly progress reports to leadership

Technical Escort Course Senior Instructor/Team Lead (6/2010 to 1/2013) U.S. Army TRADOC, HHC, 3^rd Chemical Brigade, Incident Response Training Facility, Technical Escort Course, Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Served as Senior Instructor/Team Lead for the U.S. Army Technical Escort Course. Developed and provided safe, realistic and challenging CBRN, Hazmat, and Permit Required Confined Space training to all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense civilians, and contractors.

• Served as a Team Leader of four personnel evaluating their ability to plan for and provide training and support to multiple Technical Escort courses
• Served as tactical radiation/radiological subject matter expert
• Regularly updates training lesson plans, slides and scenarios
• Managed integration of new COTS/ GOTS CBRN equipment into functional courses
• Maintained records of training activities, participant progress, and program effectiveness
• Updated course documentation as needed to ensure timeliness and relevance
• Participated in the development and establishment of course content and objectives

Joint Operations NCOIC, Force Management Directorate (11/2008 to 6/2010); U.S. Army, 82^nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC

Managed and conducted numerous CBRNE site vulnerability assessments at multiple locations within Afghanistan. Managed the day-to-day administrative functions, operations, and training for the CJTF-82 Force Management Cell. Advised the Chief of Force Management on all related issues within CJTF-82. Lead, counseled, trained, and ensured the safety, medical readiness, and welfare of 11 Paratroopers. Was responsible for initiating and tracking movement in excess of 2.5 billion dollars worth of equipment while providing precise movement assistance and support to 26 Joint Task Forces.

• Recognized as and sought-after expert on CBRN equipment and operations
• Acted as 82^nd Airborne Division Liaison to Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force 373

CBRN NCO/S2 NCOIC (10/2007 to 11/2008); U.S. Army, HHC, 11^th Engineer Battalion, Fort Benning, GA

As Headquarters Platoon Sergeant, managed the accountability, training, discipline, health, welfare, and safety of 26 personnel in 12 military occupational specialties. Acted as Observer/Controller (O/C) for annual CBRN and Antiterrorism Force Protection (AT/FP) exercises. Established and led Unit Anti-Terrorism/Force protection (AT/FP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and training.

• Led and mentored five Company level CBRN NCO’s
• Provided relevant CBRN training for over 550 Soldiers

CBRN NCO/Instructor (6/2004 to 10/2007); U.S. Army, Contingency Support Detachment (CSD), U.S. Army Chemical School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO (Yankee White Clearance)

Served as Advisor to the CBRN Program Manager for the White House Military Office (WHMO). Provided CBRN defense and counter-terrorism training to members of Air Force One, Marine One, Camp David and the United States Secret Service as well as various Department of Defense (DoD) and non-DoD agencies supporting Presidential Contingency Programs. Responded immediately to emerging threats in the Capital Region as a Mobile Training/Operational Response Team member, part of an Incident Response Task Force. Participated in multiple classified Presidential contingency support programs responding to a Presidential declared disaster (PDD) involving acts of terrorism, natural disasters, homeland defense, and civil support contingency operations.

• Possessed thorough knowledge in Hazmat Team Operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and Presidential Contingency Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG) Programs
• Managed shipping and receiving of radiological commodities and dosimetry tracking program for all students and cadre at multiple training sites

Tactical Radiation Instructor (10/2002 to 6/2004); U.S. Army, 84^th Chemical Battalion, U.S. Army Chemical School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Served as TacRad instructor for Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Soldiers. Course included classes on radiation fundamentals, nuclear weapons effects, radiation detection equipment and survey procedures, radiological decontamination, radiological threat-based training exercises, and exam administration.

• Master Instructor
• CBRN
• Hazmat
• Security

Instruction, Public Speaking, Team Management

International Association of Emergency Managers

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