Tara Devine Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.

A hands on approach to establishing airport, airline and Indirect Air Carrier security training and on-the-job training. Experienced in providing assistance in security program development, implementation and evaluation.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma And San Antonio, Texas

• Supervisor/Course Manager
• Was responsible for managing all domesticl training courses conducted for TSA Multi Modal Regulatory Inspectors. Established all training timetables, classroom scheduling, selection of instructors, student nominations.
• Performed regulatory inspections for both airports, air carriers and cargo entities. Documented all findings, conducted follow-up inspections and completed all investigations in accordance with compliance policies.
• Provided in-service training for airports and cargo entities.
• Instrumental in assisting with updates and rewrites for airport security programs.
• Lead cargo inspector for South Texas airports. Performed all duties as required by the TSA fiscal work plans with 100% on time completion.

• ICAO - Technical Officer Montreal, Canada 2004-2007
• Manage all ICAO sponsored AVSEC training.
• Liaison with ICAO Regional Offices, State delegations and other agencies/organizations regarding training and assistance projects.
• Developed and presented AVSEC training during multi-State training events for Passenger/Baggage Reconciliation and Cargo Security.
• Developed, in whole or part, the National Inspectors and National AVSEC Training Programme Courses, as well as the National Civil Aviation Security Program, Airport Security Program, National Quality Control and.
• Constructed SME tests including those currently in place for the ICAO Instructors Certification and National Inspector Courses.

• Assigned to Navy Air Field Atsugi, Japan, Attachment B, N&MCRC, Oklahoma City as acting Commanding Officer for a 30 plus military law enforcement unit with a 98% rate of retention and advanced rate and a 90% or greater.
• Member of Awards Board and Reserve Center Training Team.
• Separated from active duty/affiliated with the US Navy Reserves in 1991. Re-activated September 2001, stationed at Naples, Italy. Supervised 32 military/civilian law enforcement officers in a top secret facility. Hand.
• Voluntarily enlisted in the US Navy in 1978. Completed Basic Training at Recruit Training Center Orlando, Florida. Assigned to Roosevelt Road, Puerto Rico; San Diego, California; Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines.

• Supervisor/Course Manager
• Was responsible for managing all domestic/international training courses conducted for TSA and FAA Civil Aviation Security Inspectors, established all training timetables, classroom scheduling, selection of.
• Supervised eight Course Managers/Instructors including interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, evaluating, motivating, dismissing, and mentoring these staff.

• Managed all domestic/international training courses conducted for FAA Civil Aviation Security Inspectors, established all training timetables, classroom scheduling, selection of instructors, student nominations, and.
• Lead FAA Civil Aviation Security Inspector/Agent in Denver, Colorado from 1998-2000, FAA Team Leader for assessments at international airports, Civil Aviation International Security Field Office in Brussels, Belgium.
• Worked closely with high ranking foreign and US officials during assessments and dignitary visits plus prepared final reports for host officials, US Embassies, and government officials.

Law Enforcement

Activities and Societies: Police Administration, Sul Ross State University; 1974-1976 Business Administration, University of Maryland.

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