GSOC Manager

• Jun 2023 - Present

Manage a Global Security Operations Center supervising intelligence analysts supporting the operations of protective agents. Evaluate incidents that may impact client safety Conduct digital reconnaissance of events, locations, and routes Assess and investigate potential threats Perform risk management and risk mitigation Process information relevant to protection operations Prepare reports supporting decision making processes Manage a Global Security Operations Center supervising intelligence analysts supporting the operations of protective agents. Evaluate incidents that may impact client safety Conduct digital reconnaissance of events, locations, and routes Assess and investigate potential threats Perform risk management and risk mitigation Process information relevant to protection operations Prepare reports supporting decision making processes

Master SCUBA Diver Trainer

• Jul 2020 - Present

I have been diving for over 20 years and am a public safety diver with the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. I hold the following Dive Rescue certifications: Dive Rescue 1 Public Safety Ice Diver Light Salvage and Recovery Med Dive I am certified to teach the following classes and specialties: Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI): Open Water Diver Advanced Open Water Diver Rescue Diver Divemaster Peak Performance Buoyancy Ice Diver Night Diver Search and Recovery Diver Dry Suit Diver Full Face Mask Diver Enriched Air Nitrox Sidemount Diver Divers Alert Network (DAN): First Aid & CPR Instructor Oxygen Administration Instructor I am also a Handicapped Scuba Association (HSA) adaptive dive instructor. Show less

Detention Deputy

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2023

Provide personal security for Judges and Court personnel. Supervise in custody court appearances. Provide security in the courthouse and maximum security jail complex. Provide secure transportation of inmates to court. Liaison with Court personnel including Judges, Attorneys, Court clerks, and Court reporters. Coordinate in custody court appearances with private attorneys, prosecutors, and public defenders. Supervise activities and provide security for varying numbers of pre-trial and sentenced jail inmates in a secure setting. Booking, interviewing, fingerprinting and classifying persons arrested by law enforcement agencies throughout the county. Additional Duties: Field Training Officer Use of Force Instructor Taser Instructor ACSO Marine Unit Rescue and Recovery diver Public Safety Dive Instructor Show less

Operations Sergeant Major

• Aug 2010 - Oct 2014

Supervise operations of a pre-mobilization training assessment and evaluation team, responsible for conducting and validating mandatory training for deploying National Guard units. I developed training schedules and resource requirement matrixes tailored to the specific needs of units based upon internal and external training evaluations. Supervised and conducted training on a wide range of military subjects including reflexive fire, rifle/pistol transition, combatives, IED detection and avoidance, and battlefield trauma care. Served as a live fire range officer in charge on pistol, rifle, machine gun, and grenade launcher ranges. Show less

Combat Advisor

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

Combat Advisor to an Afghan National Army combat support battalion in northern Afghanistan. As a member of a joint multi-national operational mentoring and liaison team, I worked with NATO and US partners to advise and mentor Afghan Army Soldiers, NCO's, and Officers in all aspects of military operations, leadership, training, and counterinsurgency operations. I conducted daily mentoring sessions with Afghan counterparts, supervised training, and conducted combat operations with the Afghan Army.

Readiness NCO

• Feb 2008 - Aug 2009

Rear detachment readiness NCO, supervising all unit full time staff, drafting training schedules, preparing USR data, managing payroll functions,performing as the unit administrative NCO, performing personnel actions. Extensive use of iPerms, RCAS, automated DA1379 program, AFCOS, and DTMS. Acted as the Brigade CSM in the absence of the Brigade or any Battalion CSM's.

Fire Support Operations Sergeant

• Jan 2006 - Feb 2008

Intelligence NCO

• Nov 2004 - Jan 2006

Non Commisioned Officer in charge of of the base-wide access policy for a rotating population of 7000 local national workers and 5000 third country national workers, supervising intelligence gathering and vetting processes for access control. I trained over 2000 Soldiers and US Contractors in security threats and escort procedures for a joint US/Iraqi Army forward operating base with a combined population of over 27,000. I Designed and implemented transition procedures to enroll 10,000 personnel in biometric databases, including gathering fingerprint, iris scans, and 3D facial topography information, greatly enhancing security throughout the area of operations. I supervised or conducted 40-50 daily personnel screening interviews with Iraqi people using interpreters and my acquired skill in Iraqi Arabic. Show less

First Sergeant

• Mar 1998 - Nov 2004

Senior Non Commissioned Officer and advisor to the Commander of a Field Artillery Battery. Conducted peace enforcement operations throughout Kosovo in support of NATO operations.

Platoon Sergeant

• Dec 1995 - Mar 1998

Senior Non Commissioned Officer of a Target Acquisition platoon that deployed to Sarajevo, Bosnia in support of IFOR and SFOR NATO operations in 1996-1997.

Section Chief

• Mar 1989 - Dec 1995

Corrections Officer

• 1994 - 2003

Supervising varying numbers of inmates in medium, close, and maximum custody settings including segregation and high level control inmates. Special Operations Response Team (SORT) member specializing in riot control, high risk cell entries, hostage rescue, and chemical agent delivery. Extensively trained in pressure point control tactics, PR 24 baton, tactical shotgun, and use of force. Also received comprehensive training in interpersonal communications, suicide prevention, and diversity. Supervising varying numbers of inmates in medium, close, and maximum custody settings including segregation and high level control inmates. Special Operations Response Team (SORT) member specializing in riot control, high risk cell entries, hostage rescue, and chemical agent delivery. Extensively trained in pressure point control tactics, PR 24 baton, tactical shotgun, and use of force. Also received comprehensive training in interpersonal communications, suicide prevention, and diversity.

US Marine

• Jan 1983 - Jan 1989