John Guico
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Experience
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Thayer Leadership
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Observer Controller
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Jul 2015 - Present
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Montvale Police Department
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Montvale, New Jersey
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Police Officer
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Jan 2015 - Present
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Security Specialist
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Feb 2011 - Sep 2014
• Demonstrated expertise proactively securing client personnel and millions of dollars in vehicles and equipment in various hostile environments, with 100% success rate in maintaining safety of client and client equipment. • Strategically develop, implement, and oversee Operations Security Plan for various threat situations, including: indirect fire, VBIED's, small arms and hostile action threats, and mass casualty scenarios. • Skillfully monitor CCTV surveillance and conduct work area… Show more • Demonstrated expertise proactively securing client personnel and millions of dollars in vehicles and equipment in various hostile environments, with 100% success rate in maintaining safety of client and client equipment. • Strategically develop, implement, and oversee Operations Security Plan for various threat situations, including: indirect fire, VBIED's, small arms and hostile action threats, and mass casualty scenarios. • Skillfully monitor CCTV surveillance and conduct work area observation, as required, ensuring uncleared workers do not create security breach within confines of secure area. • Proven keen eye for detail in inspecting hundreds of vehicles and personnel, ensuring absence of unauthorized belongings, weapons, chemical, biological, or explosive threats. • Recognized for improving existing standard operating procedures involving threat management. • Successfully collaborated and performed duties alongside multiple international police and military units. • Effectively tracked and maintained communication with hundreds of multiple vehicle movements utilizing expert use of military and civilian grade GPS and communication systems. Show less • Demonstrated expertise proactively securing client personnel and millions of dollars in vehicles and equipment in various hostile environments, with 100% success rate in maintaining safety of client and client equipment. • Strategically develop, implement, and oversee Operations Security Plan for various threat situations, including: indirect fire, VBIED's, small arms and hostile action threats, and mass casualty scenarios. • Skillfully monitor CCTV surveillance and conduct work area… Show more • Demonstrated expertise proactively securing client personnel and millions of dollars in vehicles and equipment in various hostile environments, with 100% success rate in maintaining safety of client and client equipment. • Strategically develop, implement, and oversee Operations Security Plan for various threat situations, including: indirect fire, VBIED's, small arms and hostile action threats, and mass casualty scenarios. • Skillfully monitor CCTV surveillance and conduct work area observation, as required, ensuring uncleared workers do not create security breach within confines of secure area. • Proven keen eye for detail in inspecting hundreds of vehicles and personnel, ensuring absence of unauthorized belongings, weapons, chemical, biological, or explosive threats. • Recognized for improving existing standard operating procedures involving threat management. • Successfully collaborated and performed duties alongside multiple international police and military units. • Effectively tracked and maintained communication with hundreds of multiple vehicle movements utilizing expert use of military and civilian grade GPS and communication systems. Show less
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AOL
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Assistant
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
• Liaised with producer, director, and production team in production preparation of live performances of celebrity musicians, while overseeing catering, production equipment accountability valued in thousands, and transportation for performers and crew. • Assisted production crew in setup of lighting, props, and sound equipment on various sets. • Juggled various administrative assistant assignments requiring proficient use of: office hardware, electronics, and Microsoft programs such as… Show more • Liaised with producer, director, and production team in production preparation of live performances of celebrity musicians, while overseeing catering, production equipment accountability valued in thousands, and transportation for performers and crew. • Assisted production crew in setup of lighting, props, and sound equipment on various sets. • Juggled various administrative assistant assignments requiring proficient use of: office hardware, electronics, and Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.; Show less • Liaised with producer, director, and production team in production preparation of live performances of celebrity musicians, while overseeing catering, production equipment accountability valued in thousands, and transportation for performers and crew. • Assisted production crew in setup of lighting, props, and sound equipment on various sets. • Juggled various administrative assistant assignments requiring proficient use of: office hardware, electronics, and Microsoft programs such as… Show more • Liaised with producer, director, and production team in production preparation of live performances of celebrity musicians, while overseeing catering, production equipment accountability valued in thousands, and transportation for performers and crew. • Assisted production crew in setup of lighting, props, and sound equipment on various sets. • Juggled various administrative assistant assignments requiring proficient use of: office hardware, electronics, and Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.; Show less
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Cavalry Protective Services
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Clifton, NJ
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Private Security Guard
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Aug 2010 - Feb 2011
• Successfully executed static, mobile, and remote CCTV surveillance security of site grounds for irregularities and vulnerabilities in varying settings of high and low activity. • Accountable for evacuation of personnel in exigent situations while working alongside local emergency services officials. • Instrumental in controlling site authentication and access control points. • Effectively coordinated with emergency service personnel in emergency evacuation procedures. • Successfully executed static, mobile, and remote CCTV surveillance security of site grounds for irregularities and vulnerabilities in varying settings of high and low activity. • Accountable for evacuation of personnel in exigent situations while working alongside local emergency services officials. • Instrumental in controlling site authentication and access control points. • Effectively coordinated with emergency service personnel in emergency evacuation procedures.
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Bartender/Barback
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Aug 2008 - Apr 2010
• Provided exemplary customer service to thousands of customers serving assortment of cocktails, tapas, and entrees, while simultaneously providing quality conversation, working cash register, and supervising other workers. • Efficiently assisted in inventory checks and ordering, stocking of inventory, event planning, and opening/closing procedures. • Ensured age verification, and troubleshot issues with unruly customers and… Show more • Provided exemplary customer service to thousands of customers serving assortment of cocktails, tapas, and entrees, while simultaneously providing quality conversation, working cash register, and supervising other workers. • Efficiently assisted in inventory checks and ordering, stocking of inventory, event planning, and opening/closing procedures. • Ensured age verification, and troubleshot issues with unruly customers and emergencies, as warranted. Show less • Provided exemplary customer service to thousands of customers serving assortment of cocktails, tapas, and entrees, while simultaneously providing quality conversation, working cash register, and supervising other workers. • Efficiently assisted in inventory checks and ordering, stocking of inventory, event planning, and opening/closing procedures. • Ensured age verification, and troubleshot issues with unruly customers and… Show more • Provided exemplary customer service to thousands of customers serving assortment of cocktails, tapas, and entrees, while simultaneously providing quality conversation, working cash register, and supervising other workers. • Efficiently assisted in inventory checks and ordering, stocking of inventory, event planning, and opening/closing procedures. • Ensured age verification, and troubleshot issues with unruly customers and emergencies, as warranted. Show less
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Urban Warfare Instructor
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Sep 2006 - May 2007
• Expertly led hundreds of Marines in giving detailed instructions of conducting inner and outer cordons, breaching tactics and entering buildings, blocking positions, search and seizures of sensitive materials, and reaction to post-detonated IED’s and sniper fire in hostile environment. • Critiqued and advised Marines in all aspects of urban operations, including operations in Forward Operating Bases, Operation Centers, CQB, foot and vehicle patrols, handling detainees, use of translators,… Show more • Expertly led hundreds of Marines in giving detailed instructions of conducting inner and outer cordons, breaching tactics and entering buildings, blocking positions, search and seizures of sensitive materials, and reaction to post-detonated IED’s and sniper fire in hostile environment. • Critiqued and advised Marines in all aspects of urban operations, including operations in Forward Operating Bases, Operation Centers, CQB, foot and vehicle patrols, handling detainees, use of translators, and other assets attached to units.
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Infantry Section Leader
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Apr 2006 - Sep 2006
• Designed, implemented, and managed numerous training programs, and conducted briefing/debriefing sessions, while performing duties of Staff Sergeant holding rank of Corporal. • Proficiently oversaw physical and technical training of 13 Marines, ensuring rules and regulations were adhered to following Uniform Code of Military Justice, and conducted quarterly reviews and performance evaluations of junior personnel. • Teamed with higher and lower level management in long-term strategic… Show more • Designed, implemented, and managed numerous training programs, and conducted briefing/debriefing sessions, while performing duties of Staff Sergeant holding rank of Corporal. • Proficiently oversaw physical and technical training of 13 Marines, ensuring rules and regulations were adhered to following Uniform Code of Military Justice, and conducted quarterly reviews and performance evaluations of junior personnel. • Teamed with higher and lower level management in long-term strategic planning using chain of command.
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Small Unit Leader
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Jul 2005 - Apr 2006
• Responsible for support ground force organization and execution of all tactical missions such as: personal security, convoy security operations, route security, urban patrols, desert patrols, combat raids using CQB tactics, vehicle checkpoints, installation security operations, and mortar fire missions. • Recognized and received Certificate of Commendation for aiding wounded Marine to safety and triage while in combat operations. • Proactively participated in vital missions Iron Fist… Show more • Responsible for support ground force organization and execution of all tactical missions such as: personal security, convoy security operations, route security, urban patrols, desert patrols, combat raids using CQB tactics, vehicle checkpoints, installation security operations, and mortar fire missions. • Recognized and received Certificate of Commendation for aiding wounded Marine to safety and triage while in combat operations. • Proactively participated in vital missions Iron Fist and Steel Curtain, securing Al Anbar Province in Iraq. • Simultaneously communicated with close air support and forward observers to conduct accurate fire missions via expert use of radio communication.
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Marine Corps Recruiting
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Mortars Gunner
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May 2004 - Dec 2004
• Conducted numerous vehicle and foot mobile patrols in mountainous terrain, raids, and Personal Security for Marine Officers. • Embedded with Afghanistan Security Forces in order to train them and execute patrols, raids, immediate action tactics, and weapons handling/marksmanship. • Conducted security missions during first Afghanistan Democratic election, protecting Afghanistan ballot stations and ballots. • Conducted numerous vehicle and foot mobile patrols in mountainous terrain, raids, and Personal Security for Marine Officers. • Embedded with Afghanistan Security Forces in order to train them and execute patrols, raids, immediate action tactics, and weapons handling/marksmanship. • Conducted security missions during first Afghanistan Democratic election, protecting Afghanistan ballot stations and ballots.
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Education
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United States Marine Corps
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Fairleigh Dickinson University
Master of Arts - MA, Administrative science -
American Military University
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice -
Bergen Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice -
Other Training