DERRICK L. KOSTEFF

Houston, TX. ***** ~ C: 443-***-**** ~ acuuwb@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Results driven management professional with progressive operational and leadership experience in diverse environments. Trusted producer in working with senior management to design and implement innovative strategies, and solve complex operational problems using Lean Six Sigma and applying the DMAIC process. Consistently ranked in top 5% of peers and superiors throughout career as an Army Counterintelligence Sergeant and received numerous awards and accolades for leadership, innovation, and analytical abilities.

SKILLS

Leadership, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Communication, Team Building, Adaptability, Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Army Special Operations Aviation Command, Fort Bragg, NC

Hand selected as the Senior Counterintelligence Sergeant to spearhead a change in analytical focus to counter future perceived threats for a complex organization with capital inventory in excess of $6 billion

Responsible for management and direct oversight of all Counterintelligence personnel assigned to the Army Special Operations Command and subordinate organizations; spanning the entire country

Served as Foreign Disclosure Officer certified by the US Special Operations Command and the US Central Command to ensure policies and procedures were enforced with regards to highly sensitive technical and operational information as well as tactics, techniques, and procedures

United States Army Special Operations Command, Las Vegas, NV

Selected by name as the Detachment Counterintelligence Noncommissioned Officer in Charge to manage all Counterintelligence operations within a collaborative Special Operations Task Force responsible for highly sensitive and no-fail tasks with global ramifications

Designed and implemented the first Detachment Operating Policy which became the bedrock for all future Counterintelligence initiatives

Directly responsible for teaching, coaching, and mentoring upwards of 35 Special Operations Soldiers to excel in one of the world’s most physically and mentally demanding environments

Maintained accountability and readiness of all operational and individual equipment valued at over $100,000 with zero loss or damage

United States Army Special Operations Command, Fort Campbell, KY

Served as the Command Counterintelligence Sergeant for a complex Special Operations Task Force actively engaged in no-notice combat operations, worldwide

Responsible for the training and progression of all Counterintelligence personnel assigned to the command which spanned to four separate locations across the country

Built and executed the first Counterintelligence led Army Combative program which resulted in the increased operational readiness of over 20 Special Operations Soldiers

Coordinated with senior Army policy makers to establish an approved on-line based training program to ensure all mandated training was completed while not losing focus of highly sensitive operations

United States Army Intelligence Center of Excellence, Fort Huachuca, AZ

Selected above more senior Noncommissioned Officers to assume the role of Platoon Sergeant for the Army’s only Counterintelligence Special Agent Course; responsible for the welfare of over 300 assigned students at any given time.

Recognized by senior leadership for designing an innovative physical training program which resulted in a 100% pass rate of all students and assigned instructors

Certified as a Subject Matter Expert to teach all material required for successful completion of the course while still maintaining management responsibilities

Managed facility maintenance for a state of the art training facility to include all assigned automations equipment as well as the student lodging facility with no loss or damage

Implemented policy throughout the organization to ensure environmentally friendly cleaning solutions were used in all facilities which resulted in an installation initiative

United States Army Special Operations Command, Fort Campbell, KY

Served as a Counterintelligence Sergeant for the Army’s only Special Operations Heavy Assault Battalion responsible for conducting no-notice combat operations in support of a Joint Special Operations Task Force

Created the first Battalion level Counterintelligence Training Progression program; later became policy

Organized, safeguarded, and managed over 4,000 compartmentalized, special access, and classified materials with zero loss or compromise

Streamlined the facility access by establishing the units common access badge system for over 500 Special Operations Soldiers

Selected above senior Noncommissioned Officers to serve as Section Noncommissioned Officer in Charge due to constant combat operations and absence of senior leaders

EDUCATION

COCHISE COLLEGE, AAS Intelligence Operations 2013-Present

Maintained above a 3.0 GPA while actively engaged in Military Operations

Projected completion of remaining 6 credit hours in less than one year

US ARMY NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER ACADEMY

Senior Leaders Course – Ranked above peers in Oral/Written Communication and Team Building 2015

Advanced Leaders Course – Received Superior ratings in Oral Communication and Team Building 2011

Basic Leaders Course – Placed on Commandant’s List for ranking top 5% of all students 2010

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified

Instructor / Lesson Writer certified

Equal Opportunity Representative / Leader certified

Combat Lifesaver / Trauma certified

Technology Protection certified

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

City of Sierra Vista, AZ – Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Habitat for Humanity – Tucson, AZ chapter

American Taekwondo Association – Sierra Vista, AZ

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