David Smith

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City: North Las Vegas

State: NV

Zip: 89081

Country: USA

Phone: 808-***-****

Skill Level: Management

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Willing to Relocate

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David L. Smith

5892 Losee Road, Suite 132-149

North Las Vegas, NV 89081

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SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT -SECURITY OPERATIONS/PROJECT MANAGEMENT

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Mr. Smith is an Operations and Security Management Subject Matter Expert with years of experience in developing, planning, and executing Special and Infantry Operations to include joint, combined, and coalition operations. A Department of State vetted and approved Project Manager for the AFRICAP missions. Mr. Smith is well versed in leadership, project/operations management, crisis action planning, and synchronization of functional areas that support DOS and DOD contracts and business activities. Mr. Smith has held senior leadership positions with numerous companies operating in a high threat environment in various Middle East and African Countries. He is a highly experienced manager/operator with strong communication skills acquired over 30 years of public service in the United States Marine Corps. He has specialized training as a World Wide Protection Specialist in diplomatic security, close protection, as well as fixed and mobile missions. Mr. Smith is a team-orientated, results-driven leader with demonstrated performance in motivating, teaching, guiding, and mentoring his employees to perform at their highest level. He is adept at turning around difficult, chaotic, and unproductive operations by assessing the situation in a calm, controlled manner and offering viable solutions for an effective outcome. Mr. Smith possesses solid communication and presentation skills enabling effective interfacing with the project planners, senior management, and clients. Additionally, Mr. Smith is known for his strong analytical and organizational skills, coupled with ability to carefully scrutinize details and manage multiple tasks.

SECURITY CLEARANCE - In Active

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

American Systems - Chantilly, Virginia/Beirut Lebanon Lead Foreign Military/Trainer/Advisor VIP Protection Team July 2012 - Present Assisted/Advised Lebanese Armed Services in the Establishment of a VIP Protection Training Center. Developed Programs of Instruction that was mission essential to their countries real world Protective Services Details. In cooperation with the Lebanese Military Leadership I assisted in developing doctrine and standing operating procedures for the selection and screening of candidates for executive/close protection assignments. Provided classroom instruction and training exercises from Basic to Advance High/Low Threat Operations to their Guard of Republic (Presidential), and General Officer Protective Security Details.

Pax Mondial LLC - Arlington, Virginia/Afghanistan Armed Risk Mentor March 2012 - July 2012 Provide direct support to the onsite operations security risk manager. Conduct Personal Security Details in support of client based movements to and from areas of operations and regional construction sites. As directed perform risk assessments, threat analyst and submit daily operational and situation reports to the risk management center. Facilitate clients safety and security measures at all venues.

AECOM Government Services, Fort Worth, Texas Security Business Consultant December 2011 - March 2012 Offered business and technical consultation services in support of International US Government contracts. As directed respond to Request for Proposals (RFP), and Request for Information (RFI). Create client-centered proposals that comply with RFP/RFI requirements and emphasize central win themes. Proofread proposals and edit and synthesize proposal content provided by other writers or subject matter experts. Responsible for providing project schedules, work breakdown structures, and operational recommended support.

Global Integrated Securities, Reston Va./Amman, Jordan Detail Leader/Guard Force Commander May - October 2011 DoS Certified WPS III PSS Operator/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. Responsible for the pre-deployment security static training and weapons qualification of vetted Department of State certified TCN guard force in Amman, Jordan.

AECOM - Juba, Sudan, Project Manager September 2010 - May 2011 Managed a US Department of State/ Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS) training contract in support of the Sudanese People`s Liberation Army (SPLA). Directed a US lead expatriate embedded training mission in support of a SPLA Riverine Operational Force. Responsible for all aspects of operational planning, support, and employment of these capabilities developed in this specific technical area. Supervised and administer all aspects of US and Sudanese logistical and procurement requirements to include the contractors camp Operations and Maintenance. Established force protection and security operating procedures for the contractors camp/training center. Coordinated security measures to support all official meetings, and briefs to US Government, Military Advisors, and Government Technical Monitors.

AECOM - Democratic Republic of the Congo, Site/Operations Manager January 2010 - July 2010 Advised Project Manager on Physical Security/Force Protection requirements and crisis management plans that supported an ongoing Navy Facility Engineering Command funded construction project. Implemented Standard Operating Procedures for the base military security force. Screened and vetted the skilled labor work force in support of the US government contract. Implemented an access and badging control procedure that supported the US government and Congolese Military Force Protection Plan. Coordinated all aviation movements/ assets to support all material and personnel movements to and from (Kisangani) the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Entebbe, Uganda. Managed all aspect of Operations and Maintenance requirements for Camp Services to include Dining Facility Operations.

MPRI Corporation - Kabul, Afghanistan Senior Subject Matter Expert/Mentor Reconnaissance July 2009- January 2010 Developed and incorporated reconnaissance curriculum to hone the Afghanistan Military`s Reconnaissance capabilities. Attached mobile training teams in support of US Army/DOD contracts for the Afghanistan National Army, Combat Support Kandak Battalions throughout the regions. Instructed and mentored senior officers and enlisted soldiers on basic to advanced ground reconnaissance/ surveillance techniques and tactical deployment in a high threat environment. Acted in the capacity of an adviser to the Afghanistan National Army on Battle Staff Planning and Operational employment of Combat Support Kandak Battalions.

Tacticor LLC - Garapan, Saipan USA Director of International Operations May 2009 - July 2009

Supervised Country Managers to provide DBA investigative services and facilitate medical claims to US corporate clients. Established operating procedures on reporting claimant information that allowed clients to view unlimited access to a secure internet portal for Virtual Case Files reviews. Provided financial oversight to over 40 international field agents and case managers to support their base of operations.

Aegis Defense Services LLC PSD Operator/MNC-I Contractors Operations Center Manager - Fallujah/Al Asad, Iraq January 2008 - 28 February 2009 Completed Aegis Defensives Services High Threat Protective Security Detail Course. Managed a MNC-I, Contractors Regional Operations Center in Al Anbar, Province Iraq. Provided daily liaison support to the MEF Marine Corps Movement Control Center Iraq. Directly supported and monitored all Private Security Companies PSD and Convoy ground movements throughout the western region of Iraq. Responsible for timely submission request from PSC`s to US Military/battle space managers. Established standing operating procedures to enforce and monitor private security companies` compliance wit the government of Iraq. Supplied trained Tapestry and BC-3 Operations Officers to assist the US Military on all serious incidents that required air medical evacuations or emergency ground support.

EOD Technology Inc., - Country Security/Operations Manager, Rusafa/Baghdad, Iraq, July 2007-January 2008. 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, third country nationals, and host country nationals. Developed training standing operating procedures to support in country PSD and Static Security Operations. Provided direct oversight on matters concerning scheduling, scope of work and budgeting. As a Senior Site Manager for Rusafa Law and Order Program Mr. Smith interact daily with the contracting officer and his designated representative in order to provide quality assurance during the mobilization ph ase. Directly responsible for the static security and force protection of personnel and equipment on all EODT TWISS assigned Forward Operating Bases. Conducted site security assessments in support of the Theater Wide Security Services (TWISS) program; identifying personnel, weapons, and equipment requirements in support of business development, proposal generation, and costing.

DynCorp International - PSD Team Member/High Threat Protective Operations Training Coordinator, Baghdad, Iraq, November 2006-July 2007. Assigned as a Protective Services Detail (PSD) team member supporting DynCorp International DOS/INL/Civilian Police Program in Baghdad Iraq. Promoted to Training Coordinator for all in country DynCorp personnel that required High Threat Protective Operations certification and qualification for PSD and Static operations. Responsible for the development of curriculum, recruitment of the training team, logistical and training support plans to facilitate a150 PSD and Static Security Force.

Triple Canopy Inc., Baghdad Embassy Security Force Supervisors Course, Winchester, Va September - October 2006 Trained in force protection, anti-terrorism and vulnerability/threat assessments. Conducted over 120 hours Department of State classroom instructions and practical application exercises on personnel and vehicle searches, trauma medical, weapons safety and handling, development of emergency response plans, explosive ordnance awareness and training, communications equipment, surveillance and observation exercises.

Kroll/Crucible Director, Security Operations Management Center, Baghdad, Iraq, March 2005-July 2006. WPPS I Certified PSS Operator. Supervised a staff of 15 who were responsible for the physical and personal security oversight for DynCorp-Iraq. Established an Operational Center to monitor all PSD and Convoy movement teams, and disseminate daily intelligence summaries. Managed training for all new in country personnel in regards to personal safety measures, weapons manipulation/qualification for Tier II (Personal Security Detail) and Tier III (Static Security). Trained over 250 Tier II/III personal security specialist in support of DynCorp International PSD missions in Iraq. Facilitated all in country business proposals and ventures in support of DynCorp/Crucible operations in Iraq. Directed and trained 30 man indigenous Surveillance and Detection team in support of the Civilian Police Program in the Baghdad Region. Administered vetting/hiring procedures for employment of all host country nationals with the DynCorp-Civilian Police Program.

Infantry Regimental/Battalion Sergeant Major, USMC, Worldwide, July 1975-July 2005. Thirty years experience operating in a Combat Arms Military Occupational Specialty. Principal Senior Enlisted advisor to the organizations Commanding Officer. Oversaw contingency operations of 4000 Marines and Sailors in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Enduring Freedom (OEF). Deployed to Southern Philippines to assist US Army`s ODA Team Training for the Philippine Light Infantry Battalions. Identified deployment requirements and established personnel policies to support the theater of operations. Supported forward deployed artillery firing batteries for all of Western Pacific Training and Operations. Refined operational deployment cycles to support the on island mission as well as the real world deployments (OIF and OEF) in support of Global War on Terror. Task organized the enlisted force structure to allow adequate skill qualifications prior to assignment to a deployable unit. Experienced Combat Arm Operations Chief Managed Battalions - Division. Directed and Assisted Contingency Operations and Planning on numerous ground and forward deployed (Landing Force Operations Centers) units. Appointed the Strike Force Commander for VBSS missions in support of the carrier air group. Trained and executed over 100 VBSS missions in the Western Pacific and Horn of Africa in support of the task force.

PRIVATE SECURITY EDUCATION/TRAINING (COMMERICAL)

US Army - Security Assistance Team Orientation Training SATOC (Jul 2012)

BRTC Close Protection Operators Course (Mar 2012)

BRTC Medical Care Under Fire Phase I Certification (Mar 2012)

O Gara Group WPS III US Department of State Supervisory Training Course Certification (Jun 2011)

O Gara Group WPS III US Department of State World Wide Protection Services Certification (Jun 2011)

Armor Group Adult Learning Theory Certification ( Sep 2010)

Aegis Defense Services High Threat Protective Operations Course (PSD) (Feb 2008)

DynCorp International High Threat Protective Operations Course (PSD) Trainer ( Jul 2007)

Triple Canopy Inc. - Department of State Embassy Site Security Supervisors Course ( Oct 2006)

DynCorp Intl - WPPS I Crucible Inc, Department of State World Wide Personal Protection Services ( Mar 2005)

Excellent Physical Condition. References and DD214 is available upon request.

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