Committee Member

• Aug 2023 - Present

Regional Committee Member:- Africa Regional Committee- Latin American Regional CommitteeOSAC CICs are focused on regional- and sector-specific interests and provide a platform for public-private information sharing and networking for the protection of U.S. citizens and interests overseas.

Council Member

• Mar 2023 - Present

Country Chapter Member:- Ghana- Ethiopia- Sierra Leone- Guatemala- Colombia- Somalia- South Sudan- Saudi ArabiaAs threats continually arise and evolve across the world, the U.S. Department of State’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) works to keep U.S. organizations and personnel operating safely abroad. OSAC keeps private-sector security professionals connected with the Diplomatic Security Service through ongoing risk awareness and crisis support, analysis and benchmarking, threat mitigation and management training, and by building trusted networks of support through its peer membership groups and year-round social events. Show less

Owner and CEO

• Jun 2022 - Present

High-Threat Consultant - NSD

• Jan 2021 - Present

Owner and CEO

• Sep 2019 - Present

Special Tactics & Skills Instructor (SATP)

• Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

Special Tactics & Skills Instructor (SATP)

• Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

High-Threat Consultant - OGA

• Sep 2019 - Jan 2021

Provide high threat physical security of US Government Facilities and personnel in high threat environments throughout the Middle East, Southwest Asia, and Africa. Serve as access control and physical security protection officer providing external and internal perimeter security. Manage and oversee Local Guard Force and Local Quick Reaction Force. Monitor, detect, and mitigate surveillance threats. Trained and qualified in the use of multiple light and heavy weapon systems, force protection measures, and surveillance detection. Utilize various equipment and technology based search methods to conduct vehicle and personnel searches. Conduct outside perimeter security patrols during conditions of raised threat level. Show less

Security Professional - Special Programs

• Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

Provide high threat physical security of US Government Facilities and personnel in high threat environments throughout the Middle East, Southwest Asia, and Africa. Serve as access control and physical security protection officer providing external and internal perimeter security. Manage and oversee Local Guard Force and Local Quick Reaction Force. Monitor, detect, and mitigate surveillance threats. Trained and qualified in the use of multiple light and heavy weapon systems, force protection measures, and surveillance detection. Utilize various equipment and technology based search methods to conduct vehicle and personnel searches. Conduct outside perimeter security patrols during conditions of raised threat level. Show less

Protective Security Specialist

• Aug 2017 - Nov 2018

-Designated driver for lead, follow and K9 vehicles in Ambassador Protective Detail (APD) motorcades. - Responsible for providing defensive screening and blocking of Limousine, while simultaneously providing rear security of motorcade. - Conducted numerous high threat movements throughout Iraq including long range movements. - Responsible for accurately and safely navigating motorcade to and from venues, providing initial identification of threats and screening, and providing front security to motorcade. - Designated driver of Limo Emergency Recovery Vehicle in Emergency Response Unit. - Additional duties include maintaining protective formation position during principal walking movements, participating in advance security preparations, and assisting in planning and execution of high-threat principal movements. Show less

Assistant Personal Training Director

• Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

Protective Security Specialist

• Sep 2017 - Oct 2017

- Detailed as Protective Security Specialist to provide security for assessment teams across entire island of Puerto Rico following hurricanes Irma and Maria. - Conducted route reconnaissance to target sites prior to motorcade movement to develop viable routes. -Successfully completed 50 damage and security assessments on retail locations of client. - Conducted 2 search and rescue missions of high priority personnel that resulted in delivering aid and medical treatment to civilians. - Performed day-to-day protective security functions as specified in daily detail orders. - Drove the lead vehicle, principal vehicle, and follow vehicle when required through dangerous traffic congestion and damaged roadways without single incident. Show less

AIRBORNE INFANTRY HEAVY WEAPONS PLATOON SECTION LEADER / MASTER DRIVER INSTRUCTOR

• Mar 2015 - Nov 2016

- Devised and implemented training, safety, and maintenance program to train and license 50 soldiers and leaders on the safe tactical operation and maintenance of unit vehicles with 100% rate of licensure and zero incidents of safety violations.- Actively instructed over 25 soldiers on machine gun marksmanship, target identification, tactical deployment, safety, and maintenance of all crew served weapons to include the M249 SAW, M240B, M2 .50cal, and MK19 40mm grenade launcher.- Advised and aided unit leadership in designing and conducting unit Gunnery Live Fire exercises to focus on tactical movement and deployment while operating armored vehicles. - Developed and implemented physical training regimen which increased readiness and productivity by 80%.- Facilitated consolidation, reorganization, and updates of 80 personnel files increasing administrative accountability by 100%.- Coordinated with 4 military commands and 3 civilian agencies that ensured proper integration and training was administered to 1,000 soldiers.- Integrated cross department communication and planning across 4 unique and parallel departments.- Accounted for $2.5 million in vehicles and equipment with zero loss or deficiency. Show less

UNIT MASTER DRIVER INSTRUCTOR

• May 2014 - Feb 2015

-Developed new training program to effectively instruct soldiers and leaders on tactical deployment, operation, maintenance, and safety with unit armored vehicles to include Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) variants and the M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle.- Instructed vehicle gunners on advanced techniques and tactics when employing crew-served and vehicle mounted weapons to include M249 SAW, M240B, M2 .50 Cal, and MK19 40mm grenade launcher.- Training program led to successful licensure of over 200 soldiers and increased unit crew-served weapons marksmanship by 100%.- Advised and aided unit leadership in designing and conducting unit Gunnery Live Fire exercises to focus on tactical movement and deployment while operating armored vehicles. Show less

MECHANIZED INFANTRY SQUAD LEADER

• Dec 2013 - Feb 2015

- Coordinated, and led seven-member squad on 80 security patrols across 4 districts in Kandahar, Afghanistan.- Developed, trained, and led Personal Security Detail for Unit Commander on 15 Key Leader engagements with local community leaders and Afghan National Security Force Commanders.- Conducted 4 clearances of suspected insurgent strongholds leading to successful capture of forensic evidence and IED materials.- Instrumental in leading Unit Quick Reaction Force (QRF) on over 30 successful missions responding to friendly units in distress, including successful recovery of a downed RQ-7 Shadow Unmanned Aerial Vehicle containing classified and mission critical materials.- Implemented improved marksmanship training for unit Squad Designated Marksmen (SDMs). Instructed soldiers on Long Range Marksmanship fundamentals, tactics, and techniques. Increased overall combat effectiveness and enabled SDMs to serve as combat multipliers for their respective platoons.- During complex attack on Forward Operating Base Pasab, led a four-man team to counter attack and defeat 6 heavily armed enemy combatants that had breached base perimeter. Resulted in award of Bronze Star Medal with Valor device. Show less

BATTALION COUNTER-IMPROVISE EXPLOSIVE DEVICE MASTER TACTICS INSTRUCTOR

• Jan 2013 - Feb 2015

- Devised and implemented comprehensive training plan on Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) tactics, techniques, and equipment for mounted and dismounted operations.- Administered training to 200 soldiers and leaders on C-IED tactics and methodology.- Gave in-depth training course on C-IED contingencies within operational planning to Battalion leadership to include 4 Company Commanders, 4 Company First Sergeants, and Battalion Command team.- Enabled successful transition of area of operation in Kandahar, Afghanistan to replacing unit by instructing newly deployed soldiers and leaders on C-IED operations and enemy tactics, techniques, and procedures.- Training that was given to soldiers led to zero casualties sustained due to IEDs within IED saturated area of operations in Regional Command South, Afghanistan.- Served as Observer Controller & Instructor for Texas National Guard during their annual training at Fort Hood, TX. Trained and advised unit soldiers and leaders on C-IED operations. Show less

MECHANIZED INFANTRY TEAM LEADER

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

- Responsible for training and developing 3-member section of soldiers in marksmanship, physical fitness, and infantry combat and security tactics and techniques.- Constructed effective training to integrate Light Infantry tactics with Mechanized Combat Operations.- Received numerous commendations from Battalion Command team for exceptional small-unit leadership performance during unit Gunnery Live Fire Exercise.

UNIT SMALL ARMS ARMORER

• Mar 2010 - Feb 2012

- Responsible for security, maintenance, and repair of all unit weapon systems to include M4/M4A1 Carbine, M249 SAW, M240B Machine Gun, M2 .50 Cal Machine Gun, M203/M203A1 40mm Grenade Launcher, M320 40mm Grenade, Mk19 40mm Grenade Launcher, M9 9mm Pistol, Mk14 EBR, and M107 .50cal Sniper Rifle.- Maintained accountability of Unit Arms Room house $5 million worth of unit individual weapons, crew served weapons, optics, night/infrared devices and associated equipment and tools with zero losses or deficiencies.- Received perfect rating during official inspection resulting in award of Army Achievement Medal. Show less

SQUAD DESIGNATED MARKSMAN, AUTOMATIC RIFLEMAN

• Oct 2008 - Mar 2010

- Served as Squad Designated Marksman during multiple reconnaissance operations occupying observation posts in mountainous terrain observing enemy troop movements in Paktika Province, Afghanistan.- Operated as sole Automatic Rifleman in QRF Platoon during 20 Air-Assault missions in search of Private Bowe Bergdahl following his disappearance in 2009.- Conducted over 100 mounted combat patrols as a driver providing gunner advantageous fields of fire to engage hostile forces.