Security Professional

• Jul 2017 - Present

continued from above

• Jun 2017 - Present

High Threat Static Security

• Nov 2016 - Jul 2017

• Served on contract with a specialized Defense contractor that employed over 5,000 personnel engaged in the delivery of mission critical safeguards and security, canine security, cyber security, facility management and operations, explosive ordnance storage and disposal, international logistics, life support, and cleared staffing services.• Due to the sensitive / classified nature of location and work performed, please contact SOC LLC for details (703-955-5700).

Site Shift Supervisor – High Threat Static Security

• Nov 2014 - Nov 2016

• Led 20 U.S. Security Personnel in control of entry control points, vehicle control points, and all base visitors.• As Site Supervisor, oversaw logistics, training and daily operations of 60 U.S. and 450 indigenous private security personnel.• Due to the sensitive / classified nature of location and work performed, please contact Academi LLC for details (252-435-2488).

Security Specialist

• Jan 2012 - Nov 2014

Tactical Commander, High Threat Mobile Security / Worldwide Protective Services (WPS)Personal Security Specialist / Designated Defensive Marksman (PSS/DDM) (1/12-11/14)• Recruited to a leading provider of integrated security solutions to the U.S. Government to serve as a Certified Personal Security Specialist / Designated Defensive Marksman (PSS/DDM) under the WPS program in Kabul, Afghanistan. • Ensured security of DOS personnel, embassy employees, heads of State, and various other… Tactical Commander, High Threat Mobile Security / Worldwide Protective Services (WPS)Personal Security Specialist / Designated Defensive Marksman (PSS/DDM) (1/12-11/14)• Recruited to a leading provider of integrated security solutions to the U.S. Government to serve as a Certified Personal Security Specialist / Designated Defensive Marksman (PSS/DDM) under the WPS program in Kabul, Afghanistan. • Ensured security of DOS personnel, embassy employees, heads of State, and various other VIP’s in a high threat environment.• Regularly served as Tactical Commander of teams of up to 15 security specialists, providing mission planning, conducting pre-action assessments, assembling and briefing team members, and providing close oversight during execution of assignments. • Monitored, inspected and ensured strict compliance with policies, regulations and Tactics/Techniques/Procedures (TTP) relevant to contracted security operations overseas. Specifically assigned to U.S. Ambassadors Crocker and Cunningham to Afghanistan. Show more Show less

WPPS II PSS/DDM (High Threat Mobile Security) Tactical Commander

• Apr 2010 - Jan 2012

• Provided security management, risk management, crisis management, and full-service security consulting to clients globally.• Served as a Certified Personal Security Specialist / Designated Defensive Marksman in the WPPS II program in Baghdad, Iraq.• Ensured security of DOS personnel, Embassy employees, heads of State, and various other VIP’s in a high threat environment. • Fulfilled a variety of billets on various teams ranging from Personal Security Specialist (PSS) Personal… • Provided security management, risk management, crisis management, and full-service security consulting to clients globally.• Served as a Certified Personal Security Specialist / Designated Defensive Marksman in the WPPS II program in Baghdad, Iraq.• Ensured security of DOS personnel, Embassy employees, heads of State, and various other VIP’s in a high threat environment. • Fulfilled a variety of billets on various teams ranging from Personal Security Specialist (PSS) Personal Security Specialist / Designated Defensive Marksman (PSS/DDM) to Tactical Commander (TC).• As Tactical Commander, led teams ranging from 6 to 15 personnel. Planned missions, allocated individual responsibilities, organized weapons and equipment profiles, and managed team during execution of details. Show more Show less

Apprentice Welder / Ironworker

• Feb 2009 - Apr 2010

• After honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, joined an Apprenticeship program at the local Iron Workers Union. Trained and certified as a Welder and performed assigned tasks from Journeymen and Foreman on Union jobs throughout Georgia.

Rifleman / Scout Sniper / Corporal (E4)

• Feb 2005 - Feb 2009

• As a Rifleman and Scout / Sniper (MCOS-0317), served in numerous billets, including Point-man, Team Leader and Assistant Team Leader. Highly trained and skilled in fieldcraft and marksmanship, to be effective in delivering long-range precision fire on selected targets from concealed positions in support of combat operations.• Fulfilled two combat tours to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) 3 & 4.• Participated in Cooperation Afloat Readiness & Training Operations in the… • As a Rifleman and Scout / Sniper (MCOS-0317), served in numerous billets, including Point-man, Team Leader and Assistant Team Leader. Highly trained and skilled in fieldcraft and marksmanship, to be effective in delivering long-range precision fire on selected targets from concealed positions in support of combat operations.• Fulfilled two combat tours to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) 3 & 4.• Participated in Cooperation Afloat Readiness & Training Operations in the South Pacific in 2008.• Ensured tactical proficiency of Team and Platoon of Scout/Snipers, providing coaching, motivation, training and leadership.• Led Marines on high-risk rural and urban sniper missions, counterinsurgency operations, and raids. • Performed full spectrum of low-intensity to high-intensity combat operations, ensuring welfare of subordinate Marines. Show more Show less