Christopher Cochran

Global Protection Expert/ Physical Security Director

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Exceptionally dynamic leader, with the ability to motivate, inspire and effectively communicate ; while calmly

multitasking under extreme pressure. A resourcefully adaptable thinker who is passionate about listening to the

input of others while evaluating problematic areas in order to formulate and facilitate effective solutions quickly.

Dedicated to inspiring others on the use of materials and techniques being introduced in turn implementing

established goals while developing and executing strategic plans.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Global Security Program Director/ Physical Security Consultant

Abaven - Lancaster, PA - July 2012 to October 2013

Responsibilities

Provided critical wide range support, encompassing several programs and a multitude of specialized

personnel; which enabled Abaven to develop, implement and progress client specific initiatives globally.

Develops initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization

Develops and implemented long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program

Develops an annual budget and operating plan to support the program

Ensures that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization

In consultation with the Executive Director, recruit, interview and select well-qualified program staff

Stimulates program implementation for client

Evaluates operations personnel capabilities and indicates their overall value to specific programs.

Strongly Influence’s a productive work environment through strong leadership, commitment to company core

values, integrity and a dedicated work ethic.

Employs a Proactive role in identifying junior leaders while encouraging their widespread development.

Small Unit Tactics SME/ Evaluator

Defense Training Systems- DOE/ SOCOM - Virginia Beach, VA - September 2011 to August 2013

Responsibilities

Developed/ carried out direct action missions

Developed/carried out FID missions

Carried out simulated missions with embedded trainees

Added input as to special operations forces capabilities

Evaluated trainees progression of tactics fundamentals

Facilitated training for Special Operation Forces(SOF)

Facilitated training for Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) teams

Global Threat Analyst/ Watch Commander

International Monetary Fund - Washington, DC - 2007 to July 2011

Monitors day movements of IMF staff members abroad

Responsible for accurate time sensitive threat recognition

Facilitates safe means of travel and evacuation during critical security incidents

Makes day to day inquiries on emergency management situations abroad

Directly responsible for the supervision and training of Global Security Operations Team

Tasked with Global Security Analysis

Responsible for new and existing hardware/ software functionality and implementation training

Management responsibility of building security/ armed protective officers

Monitors critical alarms, camera installation and maintenance

Monitors intelligence data software

Writes global incident reports and briefings relating to acts of terrorism and times of crisis

Partners with government/ U.N. agency assets during emergency management situations and times of crisis

Handpicked promotion after one year of service

Military Police Officer, United States/ Iraq

United States Marine Corps - Global - 1998 to 2006

Served as a security commander and search team leader

Counter Improvised Explosives search team leader

Challenged daily on opposition detection and location tactics

Tactical Security Command of numerous troop movements in and out of Iraq

Responsible for transportation command and control of millions of dollars of supplies and weapons

Served as a Platoon Sergeant and Squad Team Leader both domestic and abroad

Routinely tasked with generating situational reports with attention to detail

Tasked with operation intelligence briefings

Subject Matter Expert Responsible for company and battalion level functional training strategies

Continually groomed as a leader prepared to assume responsibility of the next highest level

Meritoriously promoted above peers

OPERATIONAL AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Purple Heart

Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal with " Valor "

Combat Action Ribbon

Presidential Unit Citation

Meritorious Unit Citation

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal

National Defense Ribbon

EDUCATION

Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

ASIS In Progress

2014 to 2014

Military Customs Inspector School - Oceanside, CA

2004

Criminal Justice

Shippensburg University - Shippensburg, PA

1996 to 1999

Criminal Justice

U.S.M.C. Military Police School - Anniston, AL

1999

SKILLS

Global Emergency Response, Staff Training Management, Planning and Execution, Operational Security,

Physical Security, Global Security Analysis, Anti-Terrorism, Video Surveillance, Public Speaking, Training,

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Long Distance Hiking

2012 Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Georgia-Maine Successfully completed 2, 180 Miles

Outdoor Survivalist

Counter I.E.D. Operations

Small Unit Tactics

Special Operations Tactics

Weapons Tactics/ Training

Physical Security

Protection Services

Global Threat Monitoring

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