Security Manager

Coursework in Bachelor of Applied Science  TROY STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
(116 CREDIT HOURS)
ADVANCED NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER COURSE
BASIC NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER COURSE

Security Manager May 2012 – Present
SOC, (US Embassy Baghdad, Iraq)

SOC

Guard Shift Supervisor (US Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq)   May 2012 – Present

• Manages the day-to-day operations of a comprehensive guard force consisting of more than 11 AMCITS, over 200 multi-cultured guard force personnel, and no less than 25 Local Translators.
• Assist Guard Force Commander in the development of policies and procedures that enhanced the security operations by more than 90%.
• Ensured that 100% of guards were properly vetted and qualified to stand assigned posts during every shift.
• Conducted random security inspections and audits of administrative and personnel requirements to ensure shift meets contractual requirements 100% of the time.
• Conduct quality assessment and quality control on a serious incident report to ensure that the contractual compliance is adhered to.
• Validates and makes corrections to subordinates’ daily and weekly work schedules according to the state of work and other contractual responsibilities and or requirements.
• Oversee the operation of security equipment which includes Bio-Metric Devices, Walkthrough Metal Detectors, X-Ray Machines to include Backscatters and CCTV equipment.
• Ensures subordinates understand and follow the protocol of company and client required emergency management, regulated response, and risk management action plans and is adhered to during all unforeseen incidents.
• Conduct formal and informed counseling and performance evaluations on subordinates when required.

Engility

Peace Support Operation Specialist (Rwanda Africa)   Oct 2011 – Nov 2011

• Mentored Rwandan Defense Force Soldiers and Officers on Base Defense, Patrolling, Entry Control Point Operations.
• Overseen security operations and procedures on personal and vehicle search as well as their skills on reaction to Improvised Explosive Devices Detection and Defeat.
• Coached and mentored security forces on Infantry Tactics, Quick Reactional Forces Procedures, and Crowd Control Operations.

Engility

MET Instructor Operator-Maintainer (IOM) (Joint Base Ft. Dix / McGuire NJ)   Sep 2010 – Aug 2011

• Lead Company representative at the Joint Base Level, in which I established, developed and integrated the newly awarded contract of the MRAP Egress Trainer.
• Managed the day-to-day operation in which I planned, coordinated training schedules in collaboration with units deploying to the Middle East, ensured training aligned with and or exceed contractual guidelines and compliance.
• Developed a Train the Trainer Program which I certified over 120 regional contractors, civilians, and senior military personnel.
• Instituted a certification program that measured an individual’s comprehension through a hands-on evaluation process that ensured personnel meet or exceed performance standards in accordance with technical manuals.
• Conducted weekly meetings and briefings, with COR, senior-level military, and civilian personnel on the personnel and units trained, operational readiness, and upcoming scheduled training events.
• Lead training events which focused on tactical radio communication, Joint Improvised Explosive Defeat, and Detection Operations.
• Validated Security Personnel in transition firing with the M4 and 9mm and familiarization with the AK-47.

Engility

Instructor Maintainer HMWVV Assistant Egress Trainer (Multiple, Afghanistan)   Oct 2009 – Aug 2010

• Mentored Rwandan Defense Force Soldiers and Officers on Base Defense, Patrolling, Entry Control Point Operations.
• Lead contractor that managed HMWVV Egress Assistant Trainer contract at Forward Operating Bases (FOB) located at multiple sites.
• Integrated a certification and evaluation program consisting of Afghanistan National Army (ANA), Local Nationals (LN) personnel, and Local Civilian Contractors.
• Interviewed, screened, and recruiter local nationals for the Instructor position with the HMWVV Egress program.
• Established Standard Operation Procedures, training guidelines, and policies that correlated with the Statement of Work as well as adhered to the Program Manager and the COR’s directives and intent.
• Overseen security operations and procedures on personal and vehicle search as well as their skills on reaction to Improvised Explosive Devices Detection and Defeat.

ENGILITY

Operations Specialist (Joint Base Ft. Dix / McGuire / Lakehurst NJ)   Sep 2008 – Oct 2009

• Managed day-to-day course operations of the Air Advisor Course (AAC) that consisted of subordinate staff of 10 Senior level cross-functional Instructors. Coordinated the integration of all course requirements for up to 72 students each month.
• Scheduled classrooms, range facilities, and use of Lakehurst training areas. This entailed coordination and integration with the USAF Expeditionary Center, the USAF Expeditionary Operations School (EOS) through the 421st Combat Training Squadron (CTS); the Joint Training and Training Development Center (JT2DC) facilities, and Fort Dix Directorate of Training, Plans, and Mobilization (DPT).
• Assisted in the preparation and submission of class rosters, class After Action Reports (AAR), reports of individual student recurring substandard performance, and Serious Incident Reports (SIR) such as student injury, incapacitation (e.g. Heat stroke, heat exhaustion, blacking out) or death IAW AETC and AF EC policies and procedures.
• Assisted and rendered recommendations to the Program Manager that integrated a more comprehensive standardized Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) which made the course more efficient based on the client and student end of course critiques.
• Managed Instructor’s and Trainers training portfolios; ensured the Trainers delivered curriculum as set forth by the client and contract guidelines.
• Lead training events which focused on tactical radio communication, Joint Improvised Explosive Defeat, and Detection Operations.
• Validated Security Personnel in transition firing with the M4 and 9mm and familiarization with the AK-47.

Engility

Military Analysis (Aberdeen MD)   Sep 2006 – Aug 2008

• Developed training POIs and classroom curriculums on tactics and techniques and procedurals that assisted the Warfighters in their deployment preparation to the Middle East.
• Designed and developed PowerPoint slides that enhanced the training and enabled Soldiers the operability to comprehend training objectives more effectively.
• Trained during a weekly basis over 100 military Officers, NCO’s and Enlisted personnel on Convoy operations, Convey Live Fire, Vehicle Recovery Operations, Entry Control Point, Personnel and Vehicle Search technique, Improvised Explosive Device Detection, Crowd Control Operations, Mounted/Dismounted Patrolling.
• Developed and established standard operating procedures and guidelines on FOB Security operations to include Perimeter Defense, Guard Duty, and Deployment Criterion for Quick Reactionary Forces (QRF) elements.

United States Army

Battalion/Brigade Fire Support Observer Controller Trainer (Fort Stewart, GA)   Jun 2003–Aug 2006

• Managed 10 Senior Noncommissioned Officers mentored security forces personnel on, Patrolling, Perimeter Defense to include guard duty and Quick Reactionary Force deployments.
• Overseen classes Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), Convey Live Fire Operations.
• Developed standard operating procedures for vehicle and personal search techniques.
• Supervised weapon classes that consisted of the M240B, M249, M2/50cal, MK19, M4 / M16A2.
• Rendered verbal, written formal and informal counseling on junior and senior leaders.

Skills

• WPS II Certified
• Department of State Guard Force Course
• Department of State Guard Forces Supervisory Course
• Guard Force Commander Bio Approved
• Guard Shift Supervisor Bio Approved
• Honorable Discharge (Ret) US Army
• Senior NCO E-7
• Current US Passport
• Current Department of State Secret Clearance
• Improvised Explosive Device Awareness Course
• National Security and Defense Strategy Course

Education

Applied Science and Resource Technology   Troy University, Montgomery, Al

Continuing education

(116 Credit hours)

Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course

Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course

Air Force Instructor Course

•  WPS Trained and Certified
•  Department of State Guard Force Course Certified
•  Department of State Guard Force Supervisory Course Certified
•  Guard Force Commander Bio (DOS) Approved
•  Honorable Discharge (Ret / 20+)
•  Senior NCO SFC / E-7
•  Current US Passport
•  Current DOS Secret Clearance