CHRISTOPHER (CHRIS) POWELL Executive Leadership and Proven Operations Management Lufkin, TX 75904 [email protected] 9366450886

I am a retired US Army combat veteran with a proven and respected record of Senior Leadership and Operations Management; expert , security, and reconnaissance. As a Senior Leader and Operations Manager, I maintained responsibility for the assessment and selection process of new hires, fiscal year budget, mentorship and training program, as well as operational advisement to the executive leadership. While balancing effectiveness and efficiency, I sustained the operational tempo of more than 40 counterintelligence agents and their direct support to combat operations and investigations worldwide. As a Senior Counterintelligence Special Agent, the focus was directed at insider threat neutralization and education, counterespionage, and counterterrorism operations, as well as threat, vulnerability, and damage assessments. Furthermore, I required in-depth knowledge of counterintelligence analysis, signature reduction, counterintelligence screening and vetting, operational security measures (up to and including Special Access Programs), , countersurveillance, elicitation, and reconnaissance.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Recruitment Operations Officer | Enrollment & Scholarship Advisor Stephen F. Austin State University, Department of Military Assignment - Nacogdoches, TX May 2020 to Present • Identifies, assesses, and selects of top candidates for the US Army's Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). Provides enrollment and advisory services to scholarship applicants and awardees. Maintains the marketing budget, as well as the social media and advertisement strategy. The liaison between the university's major departments' Academic Advisors and the ROTC cadets. Assists and advises the Professor of Military Science on daily operations, US Army Cadet Command recruitment goals and incentives, scholarship updates, the mission set projections, and marketing analysis. Conducts event planning and organization for all high schools and junior colleges within the East Texas region.

Founder | President HomeFront ISC - Lufkin, TX January 2020 to Present • HomeFront ISC is dedicated to the creation of effective security profiles for educational institutions, emergency services, and religious facilities; promoting proactive initiatives for combating Insider Threats and External Dangers.

• HomeFront ISC provides consultation and training for Leadership development, as well as onsite Operations Management for an organizational balance of efficiency and effectiveness.

Director Boys & Girls Clubs of America November 2018 to February 2019 • Facilities Director was responsible for daily operations and program implementation for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America - Diboll, Texas. Mentored, coached, and managed six staff members for after-school programs and special projects. Daily attendance exceeded 60 children ranging in ages from 5 years to 18 years; children were provided educational and emotional support through a focused program, which afforded the best opportunity for success in life. • Responsible for the quarterly budget, marketing, and program selection of the club; included community networking events and program updates to the city council, heads of the school district, and foundation executives.

Operations Manager / Project Officer U.S. Army September 2016 to October 2018 • Mentored and prepared more than 40 counterintelligence special agents to execute sensitive intelligence operations within semi and non-permissive environments. These agents were required to function within a small team or lone agent. Evaluated and assessed the agent’s level of competence, and provided remote assistance to their global operations. Furthermore, I maintained fiscal responsibility for the unit’s $750,000.00 annual training budget. Supplied external training and evaluation for over 200 Department of Defense personnel on the use of Operations Security (OPSEC) mechanisms, street-craft, and signature reduction. • Performed a variety of highly sensitive assessments on Special Access Programs (SAP), which consisted of damage, threat, and signature reduction for various agencies within the and worldwide. These assignments required briefings to senior and executive level pentagon personnel on current and projected security threats, intelligence matters, with recommended countermeasures. • Hand-selected as the sole Task Force Counterintelligence Officer for direct support to special operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Engineered and implemented robust security programs for insider threat countermeasures, resulting in the neutralization of numerous insider threats; safeguarding American and foreign personnel, as well as their equipment. Crafted adaptable tactics and techniques for conducting intelligence operations in high threat environments, and the execution of sensitive site exploitation and tactical questioning.

Senior Enlisted Advisor / Operations Manager U.S. Army September 2015 to September 2016 • Appointed as the senior enlisted advisor to the commander on all matters of the organization. These matters ranged from training, readiness, administration, discipline, professional development, personnel accountability and the morale of 40 Soldiers, 39 Civilians, and 11 Contractors. • Led and managed the Army's only technical counterintelligence battalion headquarters element in support of Counterintelligence Cyber Operations; responsible for the operational sustainment and accountability of $1.1 million worth of equipment.

Operations Manager / Senior Counterintelligence Agent U.S. Army October 2009 to September 2015 • Conducted and antiterrorism investigations, intelligence collections, and joint agency operations spanning 20 states. This included bilateral terrorism investigations and antiterrorism operations with the Federal Bureau of Investigations - Kansas City Joint Terrorism Task Force. • Provided subject matter expertise on the application of physical surveillance, insider threat indicators and education to the Command and General Staff College; subsequently appointed as the liaison between the college and the Defense Intelligence Agency for increased operational security on special projects. • Executed counterintelligence operations and investigations within the semi-permissive environment of Kuwait and along its borders. Established a vigorous security initiative, which culminated with a dedicated counterintelligence support apparatus for five base camps within northern Kuwait; drastically reduced the agent response time by 50%. Enabled a proactive operational security approach for US military elements preparing for combat operations within Iraq, and upon their return. Section Leader / Team Leader U.S. Army August 1998 to September 2009 • Led a small reconnaissance team during the commencement of the 2003 Iraq invasion. Commanded countless combat missions consisting of nighttime raids on high-value targets, personal protection details, and a plethora of counterinsurgency operations. Simultaneously trained and mentored 18 other scouts in mission essential tasks in support of close quarter combat, counterinsurgency tactics, and executive protection, and all phases of reconnaissance. • Selected as an instructor for the US Army’s Basic Officer Leader’s Course – Armor/Cavalry. Taught classroom instruction on counterinsurgency and reconnaissance operations in an urban environment, while certifying student officer’s combat leadership during live environment training scenarios.

Recruiter U.S. Army January 2005 to February 2008 • Performed market share analysis, prospecting, contracting, and transportation of qualified US Army applicants throughout five zip codes within East Texas. These actions were fostered through community relations, adaptive advertisement, and salesmanship. Efforts resulted in the battalion’s lowest attrition rate for 36 months, never exceeding 1%.

EDUCATION

103 Semester Hours in Strategic Operations Cochise College - Sierra Vista, AZ

12 Semester Hours in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration Angelina College - Lufkin, TX

SKILLS

• Access Control Procedures (Physical) (9 years) • Classified Information and Materials Security (9 years) • Crime Prevention Techniques (10+ years) • Driving Experience / Maneuvering Skills (10+ years) • Equal Opportunity Programs (10+ years) • Exercise Planning (10+ years) • Fire & Hazardous Material Protection Techniques (10+ years) • Human Resources (10+ years) • Instructional Design (10+ years) • Intelligence Analysis (10+ years) • Intelligence Experience (10+ years) • Investigations (9 years) • Logistics (10+ years) • Loss Prevention (9 years) • Messaging (10+ years) • Process Improvement (10+ years) • Project Management (10+ years) • Program Management (10+ years) • Proofreading (10+ years) • Risk Management (10+ years) • Safety Management (10+ years) • Surveillance (10+ years) • Technical Writing (10+ years) • Special Operations • Operations Management • Counterintelligence • Senior Leadership • DoD Experience

LINKS http://www.linkedin.com/in/homefrontisc

MILITARY SERVICE

Branch: United States Army Rank: Sergeant First Class (Senior Counterintelligence Special Agent) August 1998 to January 2019

Commendations: Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award) Joint Service Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal (5th Award) Army Achievement Medal (4th Award) Presidential Unit Citation Meritorious Unit Citation Army Superior Unit Award Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award) National Defense Medal Operations Inherent Resolve Medal (Syria Campaign) Operation Enduring Freedom Medal (Afghanistan Campaign) Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal (Iraq Campaign) Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal NATO Medal Order of Saint George – Black Medallion US Army Gold Recruiting Badge (3rd Sapphire) US Army Recruiting Ring CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry - #510 May 2019 to Present This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in the construction industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA Construction Standards, construction safety and health principles, and special emphasis on those areas in construction which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have the ability to define construction terms found in the OSHA Construction Standards, identify hazards which occur in the construction industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of the OSHA Construction Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program.

Facilities Security Officer (FSO) Program Management for Possessing Facilities July 2019 to Present The curriculum provides students with the information needed to prepare them for the duties and responsibilities of an FSO in a contractor possessing facility (facility with approval to store classified material) participating in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

Personal Protection Officer - Level 4 November 2019 to Present Private Security Program via Texas Dept. of Public Safety

Civilian Response to Active Shooters Events - Instructor January 2020 to Present This course was designed in conjunction with Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) to provide first responders and other professionals with a model response program they can deliver to civilians within their communities. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements for #3312

Risk Management for After School Activities and Interscholastic Athletics July 2020 to Present The goal of this course is to enhance the safety and security awareness of individuals responsible for organizing, supervising, and supporting after school activities and interscholastic athletics. This course was developed in a partnership effort between The University of Southern Mississippi’s National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (USM/ NCS4) and the TEEX National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center (NERRTC).

GROUPS

American Legion January 2020 to Present The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS International) October 2019 to Present Founded in 1955, ASIS International is a global community of security practitioners, each of whom has a role in the protection of assets - people, property, and/or information.