Experience

Dept of the Navy

• Defense & Space
• 700 & Above Employee

• Security Specialist - Commander, Navy Region Europe Africa Central

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Region Security Manager for Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central overseeing security management for Italy, Spain, Greece, Poland, Romania, Kingdom of Bahrain and NATO programs. Region Security Manager for nine (9) Navy commands directly under the ownership of CNREURAFSWA. Hand selected and hired each Command Security Manager (CSM) to ensure quality personnel were selected to serve. Responsible for the oversight and policy creation for the Region and direction for commands to clarify national policy as well as foreign policy throughout the European, African and Southwest Asia mission. Managed the day to day support for nine Command Security Managers in support of physical, personnel, industrial, and information security disciplines. Led the training and bi-monthly briefs for security managers and tenant command security personnel to clarify changes to policy and oversight of operational aspects. Led and inspected each command with oversight for all security disciplines and to assist with corrective action to enable commands are equipped, manned and trained in support of all security disciplines. Exceptional foreign liaison with host nation representatives in coordination with SOFA agreements as well as country specific agreements through the embassy to clarify host nation security processes and procedures. Individually led discussions to implement finger printing of local nationals and CAC issuance meeting HSPD-12 requirements throughout the European and African continents which had not been accomplished in the previous 20 years. Show less



United States Department of the Air Force

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Security Specialist

  • Oct 2019 - Feb 2022

  Security Specialist assigned to the 75th Air Base Wing at Hill AFB, Utah. Responsible for oversight of the Wing security programs including information, personnel, physical and cyber compliance security and administration for for tenant commands and personnel assigned to the area. Security Specialist assigned to the 75th Air Base Wing at Hill AFB, Utah. Responsible for oversight of the Wing security programs including information, personnel, physical and cyber compliance security and administration for for tenant commands and personnel assigned to the area.



United States Department of the Army

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Government Site Security Officer and Special Security Officer

  • Dec 2018 - Sep 2019

  Security Manager for the Brigade and support to multiple units and Reserve Support of more than 1500 soldiers, civilians and contractors to include personnel, information, industrial, and physical security oversight. Took ownership as Government Program Site Security Officer (GSSO) and Special Security Officer (SSO) working Special Access Programs and Sensitive Compartmented Information access, eligibility and oversight which was previously being accomplished by three separate individuals. Managed the access, alarms, daily operations and oversight of Lenel alarm systems and the physical security requirements for SCIF and SAP program operation. Show less



Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Chief Security Officer

  • Feb 2012 - Aug 2016

  Physical security expert; coordinated Resident Agency build-outs for SCIF’s and managed the day-to-day operational areas for classified working environments in a three state geographical area to include completion of Fixed Facility Checklists, inspections and accreditation for FBI and other government agencies. Led, and directed buildout of the Billings, MT Resident Agency to include daily liaison with GSA, contract and facility personnel; ensured construction met security standards, clearances were processed, and flawlessly completed all administrative requirements to certify and receive accreditation. Expertly managed the COOP and DENS program to include completion of all administrative requirements, self-inspections and reportable notifications for 26 sites covering the Montana, Idaho, and Utah region. Led quarterly recall exercises and conducted group training for emergency response group personnel to resume operations. Lock and combination expert, responsible for the program overhaul of all safe and door combinations for a three state region to meet requirements and documentation; created tracking database to manage program. Responsible for and delegates assignments for a four member team to complete personnel security interviews for applicants, current employees and contractors who require initial or periodic reinvestigations as well as scheduling and ensuring polygraphs are completed for 500+ linguists, task-force personnel, support, and agent applicants. Expert liaison with FBI, DoD, OGA, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in clarifying policy and directives and working to recommend changes. Acting ACSO for a six-month period during absent of the incumbent. Hand-selected to perform TDY to Birmingham Field Office during unforeseen absence of security personnel and asked to extend an additional 30 days. Lauded for performance of duties during both occasions. Show less