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Montgomery, Alabama, United States

• State Special Security Officer (SSO). Manages the G2/J2 Office of the Alabama National Guard. Providesdetailed research and analysis on physical, information, computer, and personnel security. Performs dayto-day duties in support of all associated security programs, to include: OPSEC, PERSEC, INFOSEC, CourierCards, Intel Oversight, Department of the Army Cryptographic Program, Embassy VARs, Foreign TravelReporting, and Foreign Disclosure.• Implement policies and procedures required to manage sensitive information programs and to protectsensitive resources.• Provides oversight of unit and SSO security self-inspections and presents detailed and comprehensivereports with corrective action taken to the unit intelligence commander/SIO.• Manages a Personnel Security (PERSEC) team of three (3) Personnel Security Specialists / State SecurityManagers. PERSEC team manages all security clearances for the Alabama National Guard.• Hold an Active TOP SECRET - SCI security clearance

• Currently serving as the Anti-Terrorism & Force Protection Officer for a Military Police Battalion• Positions held include: Platoon Leader, Commander, Assistant BN S3 (Operations Officer), Primary BNS3, Training Officer, Anti-Terrorism & Force Protection Officer• Graduate, Operation Security (OPSEC) Manager (DOD) Course• Graduate, Conventional Physical Security/Crime Prevention Course• Graduate, Anti-Terrorism Officer Basic and Advanced Course• Graduate, Military Police Basic Officer Leadership Course

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

• Activated by the state of Alabama to serve on Active-Duty for Operational Support orders as theTraditional Security Officer in Charge (OIC) for the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN)Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI).• Analyze existing policies and procedures to ensure AL ARNG’s Traditional Security Program (to include:COMSEC, PERSEC, PHYSEC) is in compliance with DOD regulations.• Develop Traditional Security information policies, plan, and programs, for the state, in conjunction withthe G6 and multiple Directorates. Maintains state IT architecture in support of the C4 program goals andobjectives. Develop regulatory and policy documents for the G6.

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

• Activated by the State of Alabama to serve on Active-Duty Operational Support orders as the ProjectOfficer for the Cyber and Network Joint Exercise “Noble Guardian II” with Romanian Cyber Command.• Managed a team of 20 employees and managed the planning/implementation of the exerciseconducted on a Cyber Range in Bucharest, Romania.• Created and processed the teams Defense Travel System authorizations for travel from CONUS toBucharest, RO during strict COVID restrictions.

Prattville, Alabama, United States

• Patrol designated areas of Prattville in car, by foot, or other means to preserve law and order, discoverand prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.• Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances;teaching preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area;responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; and detainingsuspects.• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills; and participating in professional societies.• Serve as liaison and public relations officer to the public; establish and preserve good relationships with the general public.

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

• Deployed by the State of Alabama to serves as the AT/FP Officer for JTF-GTMO. Developed,implemented, and maintained a comprehensive AT/FP program in conjunction with Naval StationGuantanamo’s AT/FP program.• Appointed as the Operational Security (OPSEC) Manager for JTF-GTMO.• Additional duties included J3/5/7 Command Assistant Security Manager, J3/5/7 Information Technology Officer, and J3/5/7 Communication Security Manager.

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

• Enforce physical security and access control policies of Blue Cross Blue Shield, Alabama• Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspectingbuildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.•Completed reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities;interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Criminal Justice And Corrections

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Delta - Sigma Beta Fraternity

Associate Of Science (A.S.), General Studies

Activities and Societies: Early Commissioning Program

High School Diploma, General Studies