MARK PRESTON

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Grayson, GA *****

910-***-**** ~ 910-***-****

Email: abl55l@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

A strong leader with the ability to direct and evaluate missions,

integrate and develop priorities, allocate resources and meet established

goals. Served in a leadership capacity with responsibility for planning,

organizing, and training infantry personnel for worldwide deployments on

missions of national security. Experience in planning, coordinating, and

executing training management programs, intelligence collection,

reconnaissance, urban combat, civil actions and operations.

Security Clearance Security Team Leadership

Security Patrol and Movement Control Survival Skills Training

Weapons Qualified; Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun Instructor / Trainer/Supervisor

Site Surveillance and Security Operations 3rd National Monitoring / Safety

Detainee / Security Escort / Bomb Search Equal Opportunity Representative

Support

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PSGI, J.R. Gettier & Assoc, Inc., AFIMAC GLOBAL, Special Response

Corporation 10/2011 -12/2014 TACTICAL SECURITY

OFFICER/VIDEOGRAPHER/LIEUTENANT/EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN/EXECUTIVE-RESIDENTIAL

PROTECTION/COMMAND POST OPERATIONS

Labor strike security team has these key responsibilities: Facility

perimeter protection during the dispute, provide labor dispute

management/law enforcement liaison, videotaping picket line activities to

gather evidence for injunctive relief, security threat

assessment/executive protection, maintaining the strike logs, and

escorting employees and vehicles safely in and out of your labor strike

site. 24-hours perimeter protection-Ensures the safety and security of

your physical plant and other property. Picket line surveillance using

state-of-the art equipment to gather evidence for injunctions and also

provide affidavits and are available to testify in court as needed.

Security escorts for management-provides personal protection for key

management targets as needed, either to and from work, around the clock,

or anything in between. "Safe Passage" patrols, including nail sweeps of

roadways and parking lots-Ensure non-striking employees, raw materials,

finished goods vendors and customers are able to move freely into and out

of your facility without fear or consequence.

Triple Canopy, Baghdad Embassy Security Force, Baghdad, Iraq

04/2010 - 02/2011

SITE MANAGER

Responsible for the leading Peruvian and Ugandan Guard Force;

monitor personnel and ensure guards are in

address and resolve issues to avoid developing into potential security

problems while supporting contingency operations and continuity of

Embassy business operations. Maintain a high level of situational

awareness; proven ability to adapt and respond to changing conditions,

new information, and unexpected situations. Apply strong communication

skills in providing comprehensive presentation of tasks and expectations

of Guard Force. Manage the security education, skill development, and

awareness for personnel. Effectively establish cohesiveness in order to

accomplish duties and directly support the missions of the BESF. Perform

duties and assignments with the highest moral standards and integrity.

US Military September 1987 to 10/2009

1st Battalion Infantry, 310th Regiment, Ft. Bragg, NC

OBSERVER CONTROLLER/TRAINER 07/2007 - 10/2009

Responsible for training, observing, and evaluating squad, platoon and

company performances during training exercises; instructed over 2,000

students in numerous ground assault convoy tactics. Provided tactical and

technical guidance to students to ensure physical, tactical, and mental

preparedness. Document and analyze information to provide feedback

utilizing After Action Review process. Successfully coach and mentor

units through doctrine, techniques and procedures to ensure preparation

for real world combat missions. Accounted for over $50,000 dollars worth

of equipment with no damage or loss.

HHC, 1/36th Infantry Brigade, Friedberg, Germany

REAR DETACHMENT SUPERVISOR 09/2004 - 06/2007

Supervisor of a rear detachment company of a deployed Infantry Battalion

of over 80 personnel and their families. Oversaw medical recuperation or

ensured proper separation from the Army; planned and coordinated daily

hospital runs

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Page Two to ensure wounded personnel received adequate

care during recovery. Planned and conducted 10 memorial ceremonies for

fallen Soldiers. Managed the security and accountability for eight

facilities and Left behind Equipment (LBE) and Installation Property Book

Office (IPBO) items values over $40 million dollars; coordinated the

refurbishment of barracks to increase living standards and environment

for over 500 incoming personnel. Trained and deployed over 90 replacement

personnel and prepared them for physical and mental challenges of combat

and its effects. Recognized for outstanding leadership ability to

personnel and their families during deployments; provided training,

counseling, and mentorship. Selected as Unit Victim Advocate; provide

comprehensible briefings on safety to include suicide and stress classes

prior to deployments.

Served as Organization's Retention Supervisor for 12 months (09/2004 to

08/2005); successfully reenlisted 139 soldiers.

C Co., 1/50th Infantry, Infantry Training Battalion, Ft. Benning, GA

OPERATIONS SERGEANT 12/2003 - 08/2004

Managed training of an Infantry Training Battalion; provided input to the

Commander on all operations and training issues. Coordinated current and

future training programs and coordinate land, ammunition, transportation,

equipment, and dining facility schedules for five separate organizations.

Identified long term training issues and resolutions through effective

evaluation and communication. Successfully maintained and accounted for

over $5 million in equipment and supplies.

SENIOR DRILL SERGEANT 09/2001 - 11/2003

Supervised and initiated instructions for personnel in all subjects to

complete basic combat training. Provided discipline, morale, fitness,

logistics and administrative support for over 224 soldiers annually.

Fully trained on the Seven Army Values, Basic Rifle Marksmanship,

Soldierization, and Situational Training. Responsible for professional

development and supervision of two Drill Sergeants and over $150,000

dollars of equipment.

H Co., 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Calvary Division, Ft. Irwin, CA

PLATOON SERGEANT 06/2000 - 03/2001

Responsible for the overall health and welfare of a 13 man Headquarters

Platoon. Maintained and accounted for 5 wheeled vehicles, 1 OPFOR

Surrogate Vehicle (OSV), and 1 M3A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Selected

as First Sergeant during unit leaves, accomplished all assigned tasks

and responsibilities necessary. Provided training on the Soviet Doctrine

as well as US Doctrine and tactical training programs; ensured personnel

were well trained and qualified on weapons and established a very

enthusiastic and strong physical training program for the platoon.

Enforced safety policies and procedures. Coordinated transportation,

communication, supply and supply requisitions. Recognized for leadership

style and training capabilities. Served as the Company Equal Opportunity

and Suicide Prevention Advocate.

SQUAD LEADER 06/1998 - 05/2000

Assigned to a high priority Mechanized Infantry Squad; responsible for

nine personnel and the maintenance and accountability for three tracked

vehicles, weapons, and auxiliary equipment. Effective leader; motivated

marginal personnel to succeed in assignments and training programs,

maintained operational readiness of 2 BMP's, a 2.5 ton truck, a 5 ton

truck, and M3 Cavalry Fighting Vehicle.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

J.R. Gettier & Associates, Inc.

09/2012

OC Spray Training

ASP/Handcuffing/Tactical Baton courses of instruction

MARSEC Training

AFIMAC

01/2012

Tactical Security Officer Course

Technical Evidence Collection Specialist

Triple Canopy, Department of State Certified 04/2010

Baghdad Embassy Security Force Basic and Supervisory Course (BESF)

Carbine Steel Standards Course of Fire

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DoD Information Assurance Awareness Drill Sergeant Course, 08/2001

Training, 08/2008 Windows 95, 07/2000

Observer Controller Trainer Academy (80

hours), 08/2007 Unit Equal Opportunity Representative

Course (80 hours), 11/1999

Senior NCO Safety Orientation Course, Small Group Instructor Training,

(SNSOC), 08/2006 10/1999

Equal Opportunity Overview & Posh Senior Track Commander

Briefing, 03/2006

Rear Detachment Commanders Course (40

hours), 09/2005

Total Army Retention (40 hours), 01/2005

Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course,

09/2002

AWARDS

Received numerous awards for achievements and professional development;

Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award Army Commendation Medal (7th

Award Army Achievement Medal (6th Award Good Conduct Medal (7th

Award)

National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award Global War on Terrorism

Service Medal... Armed Forces Service Medal (2nd Award Noncommissioned

Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3rd Award

Army Service Ribbon... Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award United

Nations Medal... NATO Medal

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