David L. Smith Email & Phone Number

Senga Bay Malawi

Coordinated with the host country military to conduct a security risk assessment on their bordering nations/ports of entry and waterways. Developed Curriculum for the Malawian Defense on Border Security Operations and an Instructor Certification Courses. Hosted the United States Institution of Peace (USIP) to instruct Senior Officers and Staff.

East Africa - Malawi

• Prepared the Malawi Defense Force in preparation for deployments in support of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).
• Build Self-Sufficient Peace Operations Training Capacity in Partner Countries.
• Expand the Role of Women and Enhance Gender Integration
• Instructed Battalion Staff Officers in Advance Training Management/Resources Training Management Courses
• Strenghten Partner nation Rapid Deployment Capabilities

Amman, Jordan

• Certified Instructor under the US Government of State Global Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program (GATA)
• Provided classroom and practical application instruction to high profile Middle Eastern police and security forces in relation to protection of their national leaders.

Aura, Uganda

• Sourced information to augment and bolster a US Department of State Diplomatic Security Award in support of the US Embassy in the Republic of South Sudan. Provided strategic planning and coordination in advance to.
• Dialogued with various support mechanisms in advance to facilitate a streamlined mobilization and transition plan in anticipation of an award announcement. Provided vital information on company registration, licensing.

Republic Of South Sudan /Republic Of Uganda

• Responsible for making first contact with new clients and establishing an overall outline of a new project. Worked closely with clients to determine their interoperability options with the prime contractors, and.
• Provided project transitional oversight with incumbents. Developed project mobilization and demobilization logistical back load plans in support of forward deployment organizations. Established business development.

South Sudan

Juba Republic Of South Sudan

• Central Point of Contact for all contractual and operational matters concerning the Partner Liaison Security Office (PLSO) throughout the country. Line Manager for all PLSO staff in Juba, South Sudan and 10 Regional.
• Provide reports to US Embassy Regional Security Officer. Provide timely site assessments to support US Ambassador and diplomatic site visits throughout all regions of the country. Provide on request Security/Risk.
• Participate as an active member of Overseas Security Advisory Committee (OSAC) in support of the US Embassy’s Regional Security Office. Established and maintain effective working relationships with all organizations.
• Developed weekly Security/PLSO Activity Briefings to the US Embassy Regional Security Office and the USAID Deputy Mission Director, Contracting Officer, and Executive Officer. Manage the PLSO information collective.

Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo

• Provided force protection and anti-terrorism support for Area Support Team, Balkan Region. Duties included the shift supervision of hardened access points to a U.S. Army/NATO installation, protecting and processing of.
• Directed all installation access effort including vehicles and pedestrian access at all entry control points, personnel/package screening and search procedures. Maintained a high level of access control, by overseeing.

Kampala Uganda/ South Sudan

• Delivered direct support for US Department of Defense operations in Uganda/South Sudan. Conducted quality control/quality assurance for the construction and demobilization of the camp and airfield. Ensured personnel.
• As a security specialist, conducted airfield and camp security/vulnerability estimates to the corporate leadership. Provided constructive input to the camp site manager on force protection and daily operations to.
• Ensured all quality of life standards were sufficient to support client based operations as they planned their demobilization. Planned and drafted all security and emergency response plans to support client evacuation.
• Provided and trained a guard force to operate and report to the operations center all activities in and around the compound/airfield. Established a QRF to response force in the hours of nightfall to react to activities.

Juba South Sudan

• Functioned as a daily liaison with all support services department heads including human resources, finance, transportation, logistics, and procurement. Coordinated and served as the facilitator on the country’s.
• Ensured the proper operation of transportation, accommodation, and life support based on the peak efficiency for each level of demand. Observed strict adherence to established standard operating procedures. Controlled.
• Introduced and presented the mentoring program for all assistant managers within departments. Provided class room instruction on situational awareness, and physiological effects of imminent danger. Established and.

Republic Of South Sudan, Juba

• Maintained close protection requirements for country manager and staff on all structured movements via air and vehicle transport. Continuously assessed the security situation changes to threat/risk levels, provided.
• Worked closely with management to prioritize business and information needs. Briefed senior managers and executives via written and oral presentations. Served as the primary focal point for incoming field security.

Republic Of South Sudan, Juba

• Served as direct liaison between Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Regional Security Affairs (AF/RSA) and the Office of Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan (S/USSSESSS). Conducted close coordination with US.
• Presented risk assessments and situational awareness briefings. Monitored and provided oversight on all peace keeping organization’s activities throughout the country. Worked alongside INL Director to establish a Joint.
• Conducted vulnerability/site security assessments throughout the country for the expansion of peace keeping monitoring and verification teams. Reported weekly to the Bureau of African Affairs, Special Envoy Office, US.

Kampala/Arua Uganda/Central African Republic/DRC, Philippines, South Sudan

* Served as Site Manager/Aviation Coordinator in Kampala Uganda responsible for coordinating flights and fuel requirements for US and UPDF (JSOAD) missions in Arua, Uganda; Nzara, South Sudan; Democratic Republic of the Congo; and Obo, Kocho, Djema, Central African Republic. * Served as Site Construction Manager in Obo, Central Republic of Africa.

Beirut, Lebanon

• Assisted and advised Ministry of Defense (MOD), Office of Directorate of Intelligence, Lebanese Armed Services in the establishment of a VIP protection training center/school. Developed advanced program of instruction.
• Established an evasive offensive and defensive driving course that supported VIP motorcade operations along with enhanced live fire marksmanship training, defensive tactics/martial arts training/sustainment program..

Kandahar And Kabul, Afghanistan

• Provided close protection services for DOD USACE on all site and motorcade operations. Established standing operating procedures and a emergency response plan to support the clients base of operations.

Fort Worth, Texas

• Provided business and technical consultation services in support of international US government contracts. As directed, responded to requests for proposals and requests for information. Created client-centered.

Reston Va. /Amman Jordan

Department of State Certified WPS III PSS Operator/US Embassy Supervisor. In charge of managing a 450 man third country national guard force in support of the Department of State Diplomatic Security Mission in Basra, Iraq..

Republic Of South Sudan

• Managed a US Department of State/ Government of Southern Sudan (ROSS) training contract in support of the Ministry of Defense. Developed curriculum to support Maritime Riverine Operations, Rule of Law, and Use of Force.
• Supervised and administer all aspects of US and Sudanese logistical and procurement requirements including the contractor’s camp operations and maintenance. Established force protection and security operating.

Kisangani, Democratic Republic Of The Congo (DRC)

• Assisted and advised the Program Manager and staff on physical security/force protection requirements and crisis management plans that supported ongoing Navy Facility Engineering Command funded construction project..
• Established Safety and Security standing operating procedures at base camp and construction sites. Coordinated all aviation movements and assets to support all material and personnel movements to and from Kisangani.

Kabul/Kandahar Afghanistan

• Developed, instructed and incorporated reconnaissance curriculum to hone the Afghanistan National Army’s Special Operations capabilities. Provided classroom instruction and scenario based training exercises to enhance.

Malaysia/Northern Mariana Islands Saipan

• Screened and selected a proficient operating staff to support establishment of a company office in the Northern Mariana Islands to facilitate administrative requirements. Supervised country managers to provide DBA.

Iraq - Baghdad ~ Al Anbar Fallujah/Al Asad

• Completed the Aegis Defensives Services High Threat Protective Security Detail Course. Managed a Contractors Regional Operations Center in Al Anbar, Province Iraq. Provided daily liaison support to the MEF Marine Corps.

Baghdad, Iraq

• Responsible for the daily operations, training management and support of EODT’s mobile and static security forces under U.S. Department of Defense contracts in Iraq. Managed a 3500 guard force comprised of US Expats.

Bachelors, Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Diploma

Education record