Dedicated security professional with over 18 + years in the Middle East under both DOD & DOS. Served as a PSD/ERT Shift Leader for a Department of State Diplomatic Security sponsored mission, as well as a former U.S. Army special operations team member through ten combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan with the Army’s premier raid force; the 75th Ranger Regiment. Extensive specialized training and real-world application in special/unconventional warfare operations ranging from direct action raids, K9 utilization, low-visibility/undercover operations, reconnaissance & surveillance, personnel training & mentoring, battlefield interview and interrogation, control of confidential informants, intelligence and evidence exploitation, and tactical planning. Encompassed responsibilities including but not limited to: Security, Canine techniques and capabilities, risk management, firearms & explosive handling & safety, airborne operations, direct action raids, airfield seizure, sensitive site exploitation, support by fire.Served in every enlisted position in a Ranger Assault platoon from Rifleman to Team Leader developing a variety of tactical and logistical skills.WPS II Advanced Reaction Force (ARF) Course Montross, VAWPS II PSS Transition Course, Montross, VAWPS I PSS Course, Montross, VAWPS I ERT Course, Montross, VAEDD Handlers Couse/CERT, Hill Country Dog Center San Antonio, TXMulti-Purpose Canine Finishing Course, Hunter Army Airfield, GADual Purpose Tactical Deployment Canine Course, Denver, INAdvanced Leader Course, Ft Stewart, GAWarrior Leader Course, Ft. Stewart, GARanger School, Ft Benning, GA Airborne School, Ft Benning, GAInfantry Basic Training, Ft Benning, GA