Trevor R. Reed

Highly disciplined and mission-focused professional with protective security experience across the U.S. and overseas. Proven leadership under high-risk conditions—from guarding the U.S. President at Camp David, to diplomatic security in Afghanistan, to frontline combat with Ukrainian special operations forces.

Previously held DOD Top Secret/SCI (Yankee White) and DOS Secret clearances. Fluent in Russian (advanced level) with field interpreting experience in combat and administrative settings. B.S. in Foreign Service at Georgetown University, specializing in international politics with a focus on Eastern Europe and Russia, bringing a real-world perspective to academic rigor.

Committed to national security, discretion, and principled service.

Soldier - Armed Forces of Ukraine — Main Directorate of Intelligence, Special Forces Detachment - Ukraine

(2022-12 - 2023-07)

Acted as an assigned member of a special forces team under the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine as a rifleman, machine gunner, and interpreter

• Located, closed with, and destroyed the enemy by fire and maneuver during assaults on enemy positions
• Conducted reconnaissance, harassing fires, and patrols behind enemy lines
• Reinforced friendly regular forces and advised and assisted partner forces during training and in combat
• Acted as interpreter in administrative, training, and tactical environments
• Served as RTO/interpreter (radio operator)

Protective Security Specialist - Constellis (Academi/IDS) - US Dept of State Diplomatic Security Service - Kabul, Afghanistan

(2016-07 - 2017-01)

Acted as an assigned member of the Heavy and Light Quick Reactionary Force in lead and rear vehicle driver, turret gunner, SAW gunner, cordon, and entry team positions. Provided protection for mobile team members and U.S. State Department personnel at the U.S. Embassy, Kabul.

• Served as advance team driver, ensuring the principal's venue was clear of threats
• Maintained vehicles and weapons; conducted daily training in CQB, hostage recovery, combat lifesaving, vehicle maneuvers, and small unit tactics

Infantry Squad Leader / Company Martial Arts Instructor - United States Marine Corps — Kilo Co., 3rd Battalion 1st Marines - Camp Pendleton, CA

(2014-08 - 2016-02)

Conducted sea/service deployment on the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU-SOC) as an infantry squad leader; led multi-national training in Malaysia and Africa; stationed as theater reserve in CENTCOM AO

• Conducted humanitarian aid for shipwrecked Indonesian refugees; provided security and overwatch for VBSS team recovery operations
• Conducted security operations in the Persian Gulf
• Planned, coordinated, and executed hand-to-hand combat training for platoon Marines as the Martial Arts Instructor (MCMAP)

Reactionary Force Team Leader - United States Marine Corps — Marine Security Co., NSF Thurmont (Camp David) - Camp David, MD

(2013-01 - 2014-07)

Acted as team leader, reactionary force team leader, and security operations center (COC) senior sentry. Protected POTUS, VPOTUS, and FLOTUS through static posts, mounted and dismounted security patrols.

• Ensured platoon Marines were trained to Marine Corps standards in weaponry, patrolling, MOUT, hostage recovery, and Guard Operations
• Served as liaison between the U.S. Secret Service, Park Service, U.S. Park Police SWAT, and the White House Communications Agency during Presidential visits
• Served on the NSF Thurmont Navy Shooting Team

Team Leader - United States Marine Corps — Marine Barracks Washington, 8th & I - Washington, D.C.

(2011-08 - 2013-12)

Served as team leader, reactionary force Marine, and COC sentry providing protective services to the Commandant and Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps and Chief Naval Officer

• Conducted patrols, static post operations, and responded to and investigated alarms
• Operated ECPs and VCPs; provided overwatch for the Commandant during parades as a QRF team member
• Trained in and practiced non-lethal weapons capabilities, including OC spray and Taser

B.S. - Foreign Service — International Politics (Foreign Policy and Policy Processes) - Georgetown University (2026)

High School Diploma - Tehachapi High School (2010)