1492 E. Hollywood Way Cedar Falls, NC 98023 (352) 876.5967

NAME 1492 E. Hollywood Way • Cedar Falls, NC 98023 • (352) 876.5967 [email protected]

PERSONAL SECURITY

Skilled, confident and energetic professional with solid qualifications as a team leader, manager and personnel training, contributing to operational readiness and company success. Recognized by supervisors as a self-motivated, efficient professional who delivers outstanding results through problem- solving, communications, and interpersonal strengths. Personal qualities include reliability, trustworthiness, integrity, sound judgment, and strong work ethic. Expertise includes:

Active Secret Clearance • Physical Security • Force Protection • Weapons Training • Tactical Training •Range Safety Officer Infantry Squad & Fire Team Leader • Leadership • Tactics Manager • Problem Solving • Mentoring Work Experience

Military Tactics/Training/Instructor

 Assisted in developing weekly training plans and conducted training in the areas of Anti- Terrorism, Force Protection, Physical Fitness, Patrolling, and Weapon Qualification.  Mentored and taught a Marine Infantry Squad advanced infantry skills.  Conducted and supervised as Range Safety Officer over 100 weapons live fire exercises, close quarter’s battle, physical security, emergency medical and communications training.  Planned team work schedules and training for accomplishing mission objectives.  Set and enforced high standard of performance.

Infantry Squad and Fire Team Leader

 Developed logistical plans, standard operating procedures, conduct team training.  Supervised a tactical response team in direct security support of company operations.  Awarded Certificate of Commendation for superior leadership as a Squad Leader while deployed in Djibouti, Africa.

Leadership

 Team leader responsible for the leadership, productivity, organizing, planning daily activities, and supervising 12 team members.  Responsible for the well-being, discipline, morale and readiness of a Marine Corps Infantry Squad and Fire Team.  Set and enforced high standards in the areas of personal appearance, physical fitness, and weapons qualifications.  Demonstrated quick effective decision making working under extreme pressure and high stress situations.  Mentored and maintained positive mental attitudes of section personnel under harsh working conditions for long periods of time. JOHN M. SMITH

Security Force / Djibouti, Africa / Iraq / Persian Gulf

 Demonstrated leadership, supervision, management, and team building skills.  Supervised the physical security of personnel while deployed aboard ship and in direct support of Operations in Djibouti, Africa.  Provided personal protection and security to senior personnel during overseas deployments.  Provided and supervised roving security teams and Anti-Terrorism Force Protection to deployed Marines and attached personnel.

WORK HISTORY:

Infantry Squad Leader, United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, CA 2012 to Present

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL MILITARY DEVELOPMENT

Highline Community College Associates of Science Degree, Administration of Justice

Thomas Jefferson High School High School Diploma

Graduated Federal Way Public Academy 1st Degree Black Belt in Shudokan Karate

Range Safety Officer Course Tactical Small Unit Leader’s Course – Graduated Top 5% of Class Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Surveying & Scanning Course Biometric & Metal Detector Qualified (SEEK II & Vallon Systems) Non-Lethal Qualified (Taser & OC Spray) Combat Life Saver Qualified Black Belt in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Expert Rifle & Pistol Qualification Force Protection Infantry Advance Course Terrorism Awareness Course

AWARDS

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, x5, Korean Defense Ribbon Armed Forces Mobilization Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, x2, National Defense Service Medal NATO Medal, Good Conduct Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Combat Acton Ribbon Purple Heart, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal