Special Agent
Resume:
JOSE SALINAS
**** ******** *****, ******, ******** 20189
**********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and performance-driven professional, equipped with 10-year experience in the Marines complemented with strong educational and training foundation. Possess progressive experience in security tactics and enforcement.
- Exemplify keen competencies in directing and coordinating all operational, logistical, financial, and administrative aspects of Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in determining system requirements as well as in resolving complex problems and business challenges through innovative solutions and recommendations.
- Well-versed in maintaining high ethical and quality standards, professional demeanor, and a cooperative attitude.
- Offer high-caliber management qualifications in providing effective leadership and facilitating training to staff toward successful fulfillment of organizational goals; extremely capable to multitask in a globally competitive, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environments.
- Articulately communicate in English and Spanish with working knowledge in Portuguese and Russian languages. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with typing speed of 60 words per minute.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Seamlessly improved the security posture in American Embassy Ashgabat by providing the Marines with realistic training, proposing innovative recommendations to the RSO section on equipment needed and training the local guard force.
- Served as a significant contributor in increasing the quality of life in the Marine living quarters in Ashgabat and Damascus by ensuring wise usage of funds provided to the Detachment.
- Presided over the successful Marine Corps Ball in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan by gathering several diplomats in an austere post; received a letter of recognition from the German Ambassador, thanking the Marine Detachment for a job well done.
- Selected from a pool of 25 Staff Non Commissioned Officers worldwide to hold the billet of Detachment Commander without formal training.
- Conducted effective weapon, self-defense classes, and training to local guards in Damascus that were hand-picked to form the Ambassador’s Guard Detail for the incoming Ambassador to the United States in Syria, Robert Ford and recognized by the Regional Security Office section for the high-quality training provided to the guards.
- Earned distinction for organizing successful high-profile event in the Damascene Diplomatic Community, for the first time in 4 years, hosting 275 guests that ranged from high-ranking officers in different militaries to ambassadors and diplomats.
- Chosen from a pool of over 50 sergeants in an artillery unit to be the Platoon Sergeant in an instructor battalion for newly commissioned officers.
- Entrusted to be the lead instructor in artillery standard operating procedures to be given to the Marines from Chile, thus receiving a letter of appreciation from the Artillery Regiment Commanding Officer, highlighting the importance of such bilateral training for the good of the military and artillery community.
- Displayed unsurpassed expertise in managing $200K mission-essential gear and equipment for the Marine Detachment.
- Maintained safe and accurate firing of artillery rounds and responsible for over $6M worth of equipment to include weapons and mission-essential gear during one overseas deployment and several training evolutions over a period of 6 years.
- Received the following military honors and awards through demonstration of exemplary performance, dedication, and efficiency:
- Promotion to Detachment Commander
- Three Good Conduct Medals
- Letter of Appreciation from the Commanding Officer in one of the Marine Security Guard Group in the Western European Region
- Letter of Appreciation from the Regional Security Office in Helsinki, Finland
- Letter of Recommendation from the Regional Security Office in Damascus, Syria, Helsinki, Finland and Lisbon, Portugal
- Letter of Appreciation from the 10th Marine Regiment Commanding Officer
- Meritorious Mast from H Company in Marine Corps Combat Training course
- Meritoriously promoted to Private First Class during Recruit Training
- Marine of the Quarter for the 10th Marine Regiment
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS (USMC) ~ 2003–PRESENT
Marine Detachment Commander, American Embassy, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan Jun 2011–Present
Assistant Detachment Commander, American Embassy, Helsinki, Finland Dec 2010–Jun 2011
Assistant Detachment Commander, American Embassy, Damascus, Syria Jan 2010–Dec 2010
Marine Security Guard, American Embassy, Lisbon, Portugal Dec 2008–Dec 2009
Artillery Section Chief, Platoon Sergeant, Quantico, VA, USA Apr 2006–Nov 2008
Artillery Section Chief, Office Clerk (and several billets in Artillery) Mar 2004–Mar 2006
- Spearhead and mentor in Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment, U.S. Embassy Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
- Adhere strict compliance with appropriate training, discipline, performance, morale, and welfare of the Marines assigned to the Detachment.
- Instrumental in ensuring 24-hour, uninterrupted protection of all classified material, U.S. Embassy facilities and personnel.
- Facilitate annual and special training required for U.S. Marine Corps and Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) for more than 100 Detachment Marines to develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Direct and coordinate all operational, logistical, financial, and administrative aspects of MCESG Detachment.
- Administer annual operational budget to fund operations, maximize investments, and optimize efficiency.
- Provide expert advice to the U.S. Ambassador and Regional Security Officer (RSO) on all matters related to physical security, protective policies, operational plans, and Detachment readiness.
- Expertly manage physical security and protection of classified material and personnel.
- Enhance morale and ensure welfare of all Marines in the Detachment by keeping order and discipline in the Marine living quarters.
- Supervise and foster positive working relationships with Department of State (DoS) personnel to achieve their highest performance level and sustain Detachment operational readiness.
- Author Detachment directives and orders to ensure mission accomplishment.
- Assume full responsibility in managing the Detachment’s Table of Organization (T/O), coordinating with Region and Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) staff, ensuring Detachment manpower is effectively maintained and transferring personnel properly.
- Plan and coordinate live-fire range operations to maintain Detachment members’ DoS qualifications for armed security.
- Carry out safe and accurate firing of artillery rounds and responsible for the accountability and maintenance of over $1M worth of equipment to include weapons and mission essential gear.
- Facilitate training and execution of training operations for a unit of over 100 Marines.
- Administer $6M worth of equipment to include weapons and mission essential gear.
- Fulfill the role of office clerk responsible for all administrative work for the commanding officer and senior enlisted advisor for over 150 Marines, achieving a higher state of readiness for the artillery unit.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR DEGREE IN Homeland Security: Expected Completion: Sep 2012
~ American Military University, Online
COURSEWORK TOWARD ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN GENERAL STUDIES (2 CLASSES SHORT OF COMPLETION): Jun 2006–Jun 2008
~ Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge, VA
MILITARY TRAINING
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS (USMC)
Marine Security Guard Training | Artillery Local Security Chief Course | Artillery Section Chief Training | Field Artillery Crewman Course
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Supported an international school in Ashgabat by mentoring young kids and coaching them in soccer and dancing.
- Empowered and mentored HIV positive kids in Portugal.
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