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EXPERIENCE

Site Security Manager
Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI). Site Security Manager for Convoy Support Center, U.S. Department of Defense Contract (DOD) – Iraq. Manager of 113 man Ugandan Guard Force and 6 U.S. personnel. Responsible for overall contract performance, day-to-day guard force operations. Responsible for training of all guard force personnel. Duties include liaison with Coalition Forces. Responsible for all interior security of CSC including, PX, DFAC, MSR, transient housing area. Enforcement of UCMJ, base regulations, Supervision of Ugandan guard force, force protection. Instruction if use of firearms, defensive tactics, use of force, guard force operations. October 2009 to Present.

Site Security Manager
SOC LLC. Promoted and assigned as Site Security Manager for Convoy Support Center, U.S. Department of Defense Contract (DOD) - Iraq. Commander/Manager of 113 man Ugandan Guard Force and 6 U.S. and British personnel. Responsible for overall contract performance, day-to-day guard force operations. Responsible for training of all guard force personnel. Duties include liaison with Coalition Forces. Responsible for all interior security of CSC including, PX, DFAC, MSR, transient housing area. Enforcement of UCMJ, base regulations, and Commander of Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC). Supervision of Ugandan guard force, force protection. Instruction if use of firearms, defensive tactics, use of force, guard force operations. March 2008 to September 2009.

Executive Operations Officer
SOC LLC. Promoted and assigned as Executive Operations Officer for Forward Operating Base, U.S. Department of Defense Contract (DOD) - Iraq. Due to the size of the FOB this is a Site Security Manager Position tasked as an Executive Operations Officer. Commander/Manager of 56 man Ugandan Guard Force. Responsible for overall contract performance, day-to-day guard force operations. Responsible for training of all guard force personnel. Duties include liaison with Coalition Forces, supervision, force protection, instruction in use of firearms, defensive tactics, use of force, guard force operations. December 2007 to March 2008.

Shift Leader
SOC-SMG, Inc. Assigned as Shift Leader for Forward Operating Base, U.S. Department of Defense contract (DOD) - Iraq. Duties include supervision of Third Country National - Ugandan guard force, force protection, instruction use of firearms, defensive tactics, use of force. August 2007 to December 2007.

Close Protection Specialist
Tactics Instructor, Noble Protective Services Corporation - Develop executive protection programs for corporate clients. Experienced in threat analysis, advance preparation and planning, command post procedures, etiquette and social conduct, surveillance / counter-surveillance, countermeasure sweeps, residential and travel security; both domestic and international, emergency medicine, defensive techniques, emergency driving, explosive detection and recognition. Develop security systems and policies for corporate clients. Develop workplace violence prevention and security response programs. Investigate corporate, executive security threats and workplace violence issues. Instructor for VIP/Dignitary protection, tactical firearms, security driving, counter-ambush, aircraft interdiction, high-risk entry and close quarters battle techniques, defensive tactics and helicopter operations. February 2003 - Present.

Security Specialist, Instructor
ComCEL/Haiti - Assigned as a Contract Security Specialist for US communications company operating in the country of Haiti. Responsible for protection of ex-pat employees in area of operations. Assignment as CPO for in-country CEO. Development of various training programs for the corporate security department for Haiti operations. These include, close protection program, firearms, driving, use of force, incident response planning and implementation. Five months experience as Assistant Director of Security/Operations. Responsible for operations management of 12 man security detail, local contract guard service and local country national employees. February 2005 - October 2006.

Operations Manager, CastleForce Consultancy Ltd.
Assigned as Operations Manger for Sulaimanyiah Directorate of Northern Iraq. Provide security services within assigned area of operations. This is to include coordination and planning with local host country security detachments to provide support for foreign contractors and security organizations. Conduct detailed security analysis and reporting to Regional Security Officer in support of Prime Contractor security detachments. Liaison with local Military, Police and Intelligence personnel. Coordinate emergency medical care and evacuation for the region and act as host country national security specialist. August 2004 - December 2004.

Project Manager, CastleForce Consultancy Ltd.
Initially assigned as Close Protection Agent. Promoted to, Project Manager for protective detail. Responsible for close protection of eight principals, for security contract in Northern Iraq. Duties include coordination of client movements throughout Northern Iraq, close protection, management of Ex-Pat and Host Country National close protection team, training of Host Country Nationals and security guards, oversee security guard operations for protection of client facilities, advance preparation and emergency medicine. May 2004 - August 2004.

Agent in Charge, ISI Group of Companies
Agent in Charge of 19 agent protective detail assigned to USAID contract in Northern Iraq. Responsible for 8 - 15 principals. Duties included planning and implementation of close protection program, development of evacuation plan, coordination of client movements throughout the Northern region of Iraq, close protection, advance preparation, security driving, emergency medicine, recruitment and training of local security staff in driving, security guard operations and close protection operations. January 2004 - May 2004.

Contract Instructor, HSS International Inc.
Contract Instructor for the following areas: high-risk entry, VIP protective operations, tactical rappelling, tactical firearms, basic/advanced SWAT techniques, aircraft interdiction, and bus interdiction. April 2003 - Present.

Instructor/QRF Team Member - Steele Foundation/PPU, Inc. Haiti.
Assigned as a member of an eight-man training team for the Presidential Protection Unit. Duties include training of Haitian Presidential Security Unit (PSU), Uniformed Secret Service Division (USGPN) and Counter Assault Team (CAT) in dignitary protection, firearms, security driving, counter-terrorism, counter-ambush, close quarters battle techniques, helicopter operations, uniformed security operations, defensive tactics, explosive detection and recognition, development and preparation of lesson plans for training of Haitian personnel. Also, assigned as a member of an eight-man, Quick Reaction Force (QRF) to respond to direct threats to the President of the Republic of Haiti, first family, and members of the Steele Foundation/PPU, duties include, helicopter operations, counter ambush/assault operations, hostage rescue, dignitary protection and motorcade operations. March 2002 - February 2003.

Training Coordinator - State of Oregon - Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
Assigned as the interim training coordinator for the defensive tactics unit of the Oregon Police Academy. Responsible for the coordination of instructional activities for recruits to the academy. This includes recruitment, instructional development and line supervision of agency trainers assigned to the unit. Research and development of defensive tactics programs for the academy, which is inclusive of defensive tactics techniques, confrontational simulation, use of force options, and building searches. Development and coordination of regional defensive tactics and survival skills training programs for allied law enforcement agencies in the State of Oregon. Instruction of basic recruits, supervisory and managerial personnel in defensive tactics, use of force, confrontational simulation, Range 2000, building searches, firearms, and vehicle stops. March 2002 - June 2002.

Interim Training Coordinator - State of Oregon - Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
Assigned as the interim training coordinator for the defensive tactics unit of the Oregon Police Academy. Responsible for the coordination of instructional activities for recruits to the academy. This includes recruitment, instructional development and line supervision of agency trainers assigned to the unit. Research and development of defensive tactics programs for the academy, which is inclusive of defensive tactics techniques, confrontational simulation, use of force options, and building searches. Development and coordination of regional defensive tactics and survival skills training programs for allied law enforcement agencies in the State of Oregon. Instruction of basic recruits, supervisory and managerial personnel in defensive tactics, use of force, confrontational simulation, Range 2000, building searches, firearms, and vehicle stops. December 2001 - March 2002.

Agency Trainer - State of Oregon - Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
Assigned as a Survival Skills Instructor in the Defensive Tactics Unit of the Oregon Police Academy. Responsible for instructing basic recruits, supervisory and managerial personnel in defensive tactics, confrontational simulation, Range 2000, building searches, vehicle stops and firearms. January 2001 - December 2001.

Protection Specialist
Noble Ltd. Developed executive protection program for corporate clients. Experienced in threat analysis, advance preparation and planning, command post procedures, etiquette and social conduct, surveillance / counter-surveillance, countermeasure sweeps, residential and travel security; both domestic and international, emergency medicine, defensive techniques, emergency driving, explosive detection and recognition. Developed security systems and policies for corporate clients. Development of workplace violence prevention and security response programs. Investigation of corporate & executive security threats and workplace violence issues. 12/94 - August 2001.

Investigator
Noble Ltd., Criminal investigations, sexual harassment, corporate, civil, domestic, Sub Rosa investigations. Interview witnesses, surveillance, photography, records searches, subpoena service, courtroom testimony, personal injury, pre-trial preparation. Internal/External theft investigations, Criminal defense investigations, Capital homicide (trial and penalty phase). 12/94 - August 2001.

Investigator
Stutchman & Associates, Napa, California. Interview witnesses, crime scene analysis, evidence collection and processing, record searches, surveillance, photography, subpoena service, courtroom testimony, pre-trial preparation, personal injury. Contract investigator for Napa County, California Public Defender's Office. 4/93 - 11/94.

Investigator
Action Adjusting & Investigations. Sub Rosa, liability, civil and domestic investigations, insurance adjusting, worker's compensation, interview witnesses, traffic accident reconstruction, scene diagrams, report preparation. 5/89 - 4/93.

Police Officer
Clearlake Police Department. General patrol, traffic accident investigator, street gang investigator, field-training officer, K-9 officer. Responsible for making arrests, issuing citations, serving warrants, gathering evidence, and testifying in court. Member of S.W.A.T. Team. 9/89 - 6/92

Deputy Sheriff
Lake County Sheriff's Department. General and traffic patrol pertaining to all operational aspects of law enforcement, K-9 officer. Member of S.W.A.T. Team. 8/88 - 5/89.

Police Officer
Clearlake Police Department. General and traffic patrol and traffic accident investigator, K-9 officer. Conducted investigations pertaining to all operational aspects of law enforcement. Member of S.W.A.T. Team. 4/87 - 8/88.

Police Officer
Calistoga Police Department. General and traffic patrol and traffic accident investigator. Conducted investigations pertaining to all aspects of law enforcement including background investigations, dispatching, scheduling, and coordination of reserve activities. 9/83 - 4/87.



ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Instructor, HSS International Inc. High Risk Entry, Tactical Firearms, Aircraft Interdiction, Bus Interdiction, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - April 2003.
  • Featured speaker, radio, television news programs as specialist in regards to domestic terrorism, corporate and personal security issues.
  • Conference Speaker, Topic "Corporate Espionage", III Convencion de Seguridad Empresarial, Lima, Peru - October 1997.
  • Conference Speaker, International Protection Specialists Symposium, Montreal Canada, Topic, "Advance Work". November 1997.
  • Speaker, Oregon Chapter, American Society of Safety Engineers, "Workplace Violence Prevention". 2000
  • Conference Speaker, Oregon, Governor's Occupational, Safety and Health Conference, "Protecting the Human Asset". 2001
  • Conference Speaker, American Society for Industrial Security Health Care Security Conference. Topic, "Executive Protection in the Health Care Environment. May 2001
  • Senior Executive Protection Instructor - International Training Group.
  • Senior Executive Protection Instructor - International Training Commission.
  • Instructor, Executive Protection Program - NAI Training Institute.
  • Director/Instructor - Protection Specialists Association.
  • Instructor, Lake County Sheriff's Department S.W.A.T. Team.
  • Instructor, Executive Protection Principles, National Association of Bail Enforcement Agents, Conference, May 1997.
  • Survival Skills Instructor - State of Oregon, Department of Public Safety, Standards and Training, Law Enforcement Academy, Monmouth, Oregon.
  • Firearms Instructor - State of Oregon, Department of Public Safety, Standards and Training, Law Enforcement Academy, Monmouth, Oregon.
  • Defensive Tactics Instructor - State of Oregon, Department of Public Safety, Standards and Training, Law Enforcement, Monmouth, Oregon.
  • Confrontational Simulations Instructor, State of Oregon, Department of Public Safety, Standards and Training, Law Enforcement Academy, Monmouth, Oregon.
  • Security Unarmed Instructor - State of Oregon, Department of Public Safety, Standards and Training.
  • Security Armed Instructor - State of Oregon, Department of Public Safety, Standards and Training.
  • Seasonal Deputy Sheriff - Sonoma County Sheriff's Department, Sonoma County, California. May - July 1980.
  • Seasonal Law Enforcement Lifeguard - U.S. National Park Service. Stinson Beach National Park, Stinson Beach, California. May - September 1981.
  • Emergency Medical Technician - St. Helena Ambulance Service, St. Helena, California.