Diplomatic Security Detail Lead - Constellis - Baghdad, Iraq
(2016-11 - 2025-12)
Directly in charge of high-threat security team operating throughout Baghdad
- Implemented daily diplomatic protection services for specified clients during motorcade movements on walking tours and special events throughout Baghdad.
- Responsible for strategic mission planning involving escape routes around city, preserving positive communication with tactical operational center (toc) while operating beyond U.S. embassy and handling diverse threat levels; from armed ambush to implementation of counter-surveillance operations
- Conducted advances on venues before the main body
Multi-Functional Team Leader (Skill Identifier T7) - US Army Counter Drug Task Force (Active Duty) - Ventura, CA
(2013-10 - 2016-05)
- Operated with local, state and federal narcotic teams to combat maritime drug smuggling
- Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on the LRAS (Long Range Advance Scout Surveillance System), FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared Radiometer) and Motorola/Harris radio systems
- Successfully conducted over 100 missions in route reconnaissance, static surveillance and marijuana eradication directly resulting in the seizure and/or destruction of narcotics valuing in excess of $20,000,000 dollars
- Reduced drug smugglers ability to reach United States and distribute narcotics through joint partnership with intelligence, state and government agencies
- Certified Ground Reconnaissance Specialist from the Army National Guard Bureau (NGB)
Military Police Staff Sergeant/ Dispatcher (31B) - U.S. Army (Active Guard) - Los Alamitos, CA
(2012-05 - 2013-10)
- Enforced all state and federal laws applicable to the military base
- Operated and maintained various handheld and mounted radio systems in the Operations Center and on patrols
- Performed foot and vehicle patrols as well as monitored CCTV to prevent the theft of highly sensitive equipment to include fixed and rotary wing aircraft
- Conducted I.D. checks and random vehicle searches to ensure base security
- Contacted paramedics and other emergency personnel for assistance for severe incidents and accidents
Military Police Staff SGT (31B) - U.S. Army Deployment - Kwost, Afghanistan
(2010-12 - 2012-01)
- Performed armed force protection at forward operating bases when not conducting joint patrols with local military forces
- Led military police teams in support of battlefield operations alongside Afghan Uniform Police and Afghan Army
- Trained and instructed subordinates and supported military units on various radio and optic systems to include the AN/PRC 152A, 148, 117F, PRC-5, FLIR and the BATT and HIIDE handheld system
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property camp security
- Successfully processed over 150 locals in the BATT and HIIDE system to better identify possible High Value Targets on future missions
Field Radio Operator (0621) - U.S.M.C. (1st Reconnaissance Battalion 1st Marine Division) - San Diego, CA
(2000-10 - 2005-02)
- Participated in two combat deployments to Iraq ('02-'03 /'04-'05) as a Radio Transmitter Operator (RTO)
- Operated and maintained crypto communication devices not limited to the CYZ-10, and various HF, VHF and UHF Harris and non Harris radio systems to include setting up and field expedient antennas, camera systems and printers
- Responsible for over 1,000,000 dollars of sensitive reconnaissance communications equipment with 100% accountability track record
- Maintained complete accountability during redeployment of all sensitive items and communication equipment
- Certified Green Belt Combat Instructor and Parachutist
- Honorably discharged
