Michael Ruffier Email & Phone Number

Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi

Muscat Governorate, Oman

• Assistant Regional Security Officer
• Leads a team of 75 local guards and 9 surveillance detection specialists.
• Manage a $2.1 million operating budget and $1.2 million of special protective and emergency equipment.
• Logistical supervisor for all security equipment and technical procurement.
• Develops relationships with host nation police and military for security planning, investigation assistance, anti-terrorism assistance training, intelligence collaboration and emergency response.
• Trains and oversees the surveillance detection team – a covert guard program designed to detect foreign counter-surveillance.

Greater Seattle Area

• Conducted criminal investigations with a terrorism and counterintelligence (CI) nexus.
• Worked in a team environment with state, local and federal agencies to conduct risk assessments and mitigate threats on foreign consulates.
• Analyzed multiple intelligence streams across agency platforms to develop security profiles on terrorist/CI targets.
• Collaborated with federal prosecutors to write subpoenas, file search and arrest warrants, and conduct grand jury testimony for criminal investigations.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

• Directed a comprehensive investigations program focused on human trafficking, counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and passport and visa fraud.
• Coordinated fugitive returns through host government liaison and inter-agency cooperation.
• Served as the lead DSS agent for the joint visit between President of The United States and Secretary of State’s visit to Vietnam.
• Designed a fraud pre-screening program that identified hundreds of fraudulent applicants and trained consular officers to efficiently and dramatically reduce bad visa issuances.

Baghdad, Iraq

• Led a security team of 54 contractors, and four security protective specialists (SPS).
• Managed and maintained a $20 million armored vehicle and countermeasures program.
• Reduced vehicle inventory by 40% to conform to State Department glide path reduction program.
• Completed over 500 missions and 15 distinguished visits in a dynamic high threat environment with a critical threat level to the principles.
• Conducted training of chemical/bio response, TCCC, high threat protection, firearms qualifications, high threat driving tactics and tactical communications.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Provided security and investigative services for over 40 foreign Consulates.
• Managed an investigative caseload and coordinated with AUSA’s to ensure timely prosecution of passport and visa fraud cases.
• Served as the lead security coordinator for APEC summit consisting of 80 world leaders and protective details.
• Served worldwide assignments in various positions as a special agent on the Secretary’s Protective Detail (SD).

Federal Way, Washington, United States

Blackhawk, CO

• Led a team of 45 employees at Golden Gates Casino poker room.
• Trained team members and ensured proper compliance with gaming regulations.
• Developed annual televised Heartland Poker Tour, as well as, numerous small events.

Denver, CO

• Sales executive for the Colorado Rapids MLS team.
• Finished top 3 in annual sales out of a team of 10.
• Sold premium suite and sponsorship packages for Kroenke Sports.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Started as a poker dealer and worked up to full-time floor supervisor.
• Supervised over 100 dealers and poker room staff - the largest poker room in Florida.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Managed season ticket and group sales accounts and gameday events.
• Assisted with group sales and seat relocation packages.

Eugene, Oregon Area

• Coordinated recruiting events and hosted recruits for gameday visits and campus events.
• Managed logistics with mailing brochures and flyers.
• Organized transportation, meals, and hotel stays for college football recruits.

Bachelors Of Science, Sports Marketing

Criminal Investigator Training Program, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration