Chiron K9 LLC offers consultancy and training specifically in canine detection. I am experienced in special projects and bespoke training with the experience and ability to develop unique and original protocols suited to each clients needs and requirements.Providing support including the training of canines for specific research requirements. Experimental design and development. Offering:Approved - 3rd Party Canine Cargo Screening Certification Official Presentations, seminars, workshopsRed Team eventsAugment instructor/trainerConsultancyA Subject Matter Expert in Oil Detection Canine training, handling and utilization with a depth of practical experience in field operations and SCAT integration.

A tutor for online canine training at Canine Principles covering; Handling, Coaching, Behavior and First Aid topics.

Developed the training and deployment protocols for Oil Detection Canines. Proven capability in both scientific research and operational spill response projects. Developed the training protocols for the American Petroleum Institute (API) Field Trials and contributed to the final report. Contributed to the API Canine Oil Detection (K9-SCAT) Guidelines. Deployed with Oil Detection Canine Teams to Nova Scotia-Canada, Valdez-Alaska, Saskatchewan-Canada including handling of canine on operations. HAZWOPER-40 certified

General OperationsProvide expert management to the overall department’s initiatives, while planning and executing strategic decisions and missionsFacilitate and monitor the department’s performance and resourcesTake charge of the recruitment and retention of well-motivated, trained, and highly developed staff membersRender assistance to the chief executive officer (CEO) and executives to update them on the industry’s developmentGuarantee that the policies and guidelines are expertly improved to attain organizational objectives, as well as to conform to all related statutory and regulationsAdministrative ManagementRegularly interface with major customers, relevant government departments and agencies, local authorities, key decision-makers, and other stakeholders; in order to guarantee that the company appropriately provides the range and quality of servicesStrategic Growth and DevelopmentSuccessfully developed and administered the following:Research and development program to consistently maintain the company’s standing as the top in the industryStrategic marketing and public relations initiatives to endorse the product and services providedApplication of quality management systems within the department to provide excellent customer serviceExecution of policies and procedures to ensure the adherence to health and safety and statutory regulationsDepartmental budget and all phases of financial reports

- Tactical role in spearheading canine project managers along with all associated projects, such as scope, cost, and schedules, along with overall projects covering financial requirements, accounting funds, and report- Adept management of the business development, such as capture management process from identification to proposal submission- Partnership with the vice president of business development regarding daily operations, strategic goals and funding, and program’s budgets

Successfully completed a thru-hike of the 2185.3 mile Appalachian Trail with my son. Raising funds for a wounded warrior program "Help for Heroes".

- Keen supervision of all project resources, such as acquisition and allocation of personnel and equipment, along with the $5M worth of funds for research projects, invoicing clients, and subcontractors- Full management of client requirement in all canine research and development projects to ensure that all clients met weekly and monthly written reports as well as quarterly technical reviews- Systematic procurement and supervision of training aids, such as commercial and homemade explosives; and facilitation of canine research and development projects, such as deliverables and funding- Pioneering of new techniques and procedures on canine training, as well as reporting of the results of the project to the executive board, clients, academia, and conferences- Completion of diverse tasks including briefing of the members of Senate and Congress regarding detection canines in transportation security operations

- Facilitation of United States Marine Corps Improvised Explosive Device Detection Dog Course and the instructor developmental training, while also managing the delivery of presentations and overseeing standards for instructors- Headship to six instructor training teams with 18 full-time employees to implement courses; along with 20 training courses for 364 dog handler students and canine plus 14 kennel supervisors regarding certification standard as dictated by the client- Showcase of skills in developing standards, overseeing POI delivery, and preparing outside agency support, such as US Army Veterinary Corps and helicopter training- Full responsibility in overseeing the rewrite of the handlers course from Plan of Instruction (POI) to full acceptance as well as in writing the instructor’s code of conduct, such as ethical behavior requirements

- Carrying out of training at K2 K9 Training Facility in North Carolina and Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona- Systematic preparation and leadership to the deployment of training teams to Yuga Proving Grounds (YPG) in one month training-based scenario for the certification conducted by client representatives that attained 100% pass rate- Creation of combat tracker dog POI and Microsoft PowerPoint slides, field demonstration, and facilitation of all trainings- Optimization of efficiencies by guaranteeing that students and canines are capable to execute United States Army doctrinal and non-doctrinal operational tracking guidelines in various scenarios at training missions

- Commendation for the creation of standards and instructional delivery of specialized search dogs (SSDs) and students; along with the problem behavior training solutions, such as imprinting relevant issues and concerns- Administration of the training at the 341st Training Squadron in Lackland Air Force Base and Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona- Oversight to the trainings for over 200 students and canines staring from untrained to certified- Implementation of the passive response method of training (Deferred Final Response) to Specialized Search Dog program- Recognition for the development and implementation of the following:✓ Essential Skills Test (EST) method of milestone evaluations to supervise training standards and benchmark canine and student progress✓ Obedience control systems and protocols that improved the standards of canines and handlers through the course

- Development of POI for the first off-leash specialized search dogs (SSD) course in the United States- Pioneering of SSD pilot programs and provision of trainings at Yuma Proving Grounds and certification standard by the United States Army representative that attained 100% certification of 21 initial teams- Facilitation of trainings at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri and at Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona- Accomplishment of assessments for potential canines while selecting candidates for the trainings by traveling to 341st Training Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base- Mentorship to two instructors from Canada and Australia while enhancing the Essential Skills Test System of milestone monitoring to render training schedule to all students

Served 22 years in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps as a dog trainer/instructor/assessor. Trained and handled full range of Military Working Dogs (MWD) to include Multi-Purpose, Explosive Detection, Tracking, Mine Detection and special projects.