Experience

Zanders Sporting Goods

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Russian interpreter and consultant for Bear Ammunition with Zander's Sporting Goods

  • Jul 1999 - Present

  Since 1998 I have been working with Zander's Sporting Goods source various sources of hunting and shooting ammunition located within the Russian Federation. I have experience with many factories producing both civilian as well as military ammunition products. Work includes weekly teleconferencing with various factories regarding projects, quality & control, shipments as well as travel to crucial trade shows such as SHOT Show, IWA Show (Nurnberg, Germany) and NRA Show in various US cities. NOTE: Due to on going hostilities in the region, Zander's and other U.S. entities have been unable to continue business operations. Our import licenses are still valid, however we cannot pay for the goods because of the sanctions on various banks. We are actively looking for new oportunities.



Harrington Consulting International, LLC

• Greater Tucson Area

• President

  • Nov 2003 - Jun 2022

  At HCI, LLC, I provided logistics support to companies working in the former USSR and Eastern Europe. We have also expanded to the Emirates and are working closely with our associates there providing support for their operations in the Gulf and other regions. We can link your company with manufacturers, shipping and assist you with customs clearance and translation assistance. I am also available for trade show attendance for product promotion. NOTE: Due to on going hostilities in the region, HCI and other U.S. entities have been unable to continue business operations. Our import licenses are still valid, however we cannot pay for the goods because of the sanctions on various banks. We are actively looking for new oportunities.



Vision Quest Solutions

• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Site Security & Mobile Security

  • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  Started working with VQS in Nogales, AZ as site security for the main contractor working on the border wall project. Primarily worked east of the Nogales port of entry ensuring safety and security of work crews and equipment. Subsequent rotations worked west side of the Nogales port of entry and later Sasabe, Arizona work site escorting work crews and Army Corps of Engineers as they inspected worksites and future projects. Position was armed and the shifts were both day and night, as well as 24hr shifts with a partner. Often coordinated with US Border Patrol as needed.



EOD Technology

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Site Security Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Jan 2010

  Site Security Manager for FOB in Eastern Afghanistan, at FOB Fenty, AO Mountain Warrior. I, together with my deputy site manager, led a guard force of 200+ local nationals who, together with our client the US military, provided static security positions in and around Jalalabad Airfield. On a daily basis I consulted with the command center Battle Captain to learn of issues that I needed to address and be ready for. Our guards operated 12 towers, a main entry control point, escorts of local national laborers, and a Quick Reaction Force. I was responsible for the monthly cash payroll and expenses as well as a large number of weapons, body armor, vehicles and food preparation for the guard force. I sent weekly reports that included finance, status, inventory, and training reports to our headquarters in Kabul. As was necessary on numerous occasions due to increasing insurgent activity, I submitted Serious Incident Reports after indirect fire attacks and other attacks on FOB Fenty by insurgents. On several occasions, I went into the city of Jalalabad to source goods and necessary items for my FOB as well as a sister FOB in AO Mountain Warrior. Weekly I provided training to the guard force as well as supervised range time during firearms training. Specific and more specialized training was provided to the Afghan Quick Reaction Force considering the local area needs and security threats.I had a SECRET security clearance for this job.

• Security Specialist I/Deputy Camp Manager/Camp Manager

  • Jul 2008 - Sep 2009

  Camp Slayer, Victory Base Complex, Baghdad, Iraq. I worked as the nighttime security supervisor at the Camp Slayer Area Defense Operations Center. Our area of operations included 14 observation towers, 2 rapid response teams, 3 vehicle entry check points and 300+ third country national guard force from Uganda. Other security supervisors were American, as well as South African and British personnel. Our close coordination with the US military insured safety and security of the camp and VBC for 4,000+ inhabitants of Camp Slayer. Camp Slayer had several key installations that were vitally important to the overall mission and were tasked with insuring that these Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities and its personnel remained secure and safe.I later the Deputy camp manager position and worked day shifts, management remained the same, however included the management of US, British, South African security supervisors. For 30 days while the camp manager when on leave, I was the acting camp manager. I then transferred to a Forward Operating Base in Afghanistan.For this job I held a SECRET security clearance.



B-West Imports

• Tucson, Arizona, United States

• Imports

  • Apr 1993 - Dec 1997

  As Director of Russian Imports, I coordinated with various Russian manufacturing plants for shipments. Insured all import documentation was correct. I worked closely with our facilitator in Moscow. I also worked closely with our American freight forwarders and insured that US Customs clearance was as seamless as possible. During our many trips to Russia, and other countries, I translated for the negotiations. During this time, I also was able to attend several trade shows vital to our industry. Namely the SHOT Show, IWA Show (Nurnberg, Germany) and the NRA Show.



8/40th Armor Battalion, US Army Reserves

• Ft. Huachuca, Arizona

• Fire Support Specialist, 13F

  • Jan 1988 - May 1995

  I served in the 8/40th Armor Battalion , 63rd ARCOM as a Fire Support Specialist. I led a FIST Team of 5 other fire support specialists. We formulated fire support plans for the battalion in defensive as well as offensive roles. Coordinated with other units to use close air support, brigade level artillery. I served in the 8/40th Armor Battalion , 63rd ARCOM as a Fire Support Specialist. I led a FIST Team of 5 other fire support specialists. We formulated fire support plans for the battalion in defensive as well as offensive roles. Coordinated with other units to use close air support, brigade level artillery.



US Army, 82nd Airborne Division

• Ft. Bragg, North Carolona

• Sergeant 13B/13F

  • Apr 1982 - Dec 1985

  I started my military as a 13B cannon crewman. After basic and Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma I attended US Army Airborne School at Ft. Benning, Georgia. I was then assigned to Bravo Battery 1 Battalion 320th Field Artillery (Airborne) at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. During that time, together with my unit, we traveled to Petawawa, Ontario, Canada with for an unit exchange with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (Airborne) where I received my Canadian parachute wings. Later, I cross trained as a 13F Fire Support Specialist. I also attended the Jungle Operations Training Center located at Ft. Sherman, Canal Zone, Panama. In October of 1983 my unit, 1/320th FA Airborne, deployed to Grenada during Operation Urgent Fury. Our artillery fired the first artillery round since the Vietnam War. After I was promoted to Sergeant, my section was selected to travel to Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland to determine the feasibility of the British Light Gun L118. Some of the specialized training I attended were as follows: -Battalion Training Management System -M-60 Machine Gun Leaders Course -Anti Armor Leaders Course -Primary Leaders Development Course -Spanish Language (personal development course at night) -Russian Language (personal development course at night) -Emergency Medical Technician (6 weeks short timer school)