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RICHARD KEMP

*** *********** **., *******, ***** Carolina 27527 | (H) 919-***-**** | (C) 850-***-**** | *****@**.***.***

Professional Summary

Exceptional leader talented at understanding and explaining the interworking’s of the United States government, and the structure of

business in corporate America, both past and present. Encompasses outstanding relationship building, training and presentation

skills. Both mentors new associate's as well as thoroughly enjoys the role of protégé and possesses the ability to learn and apply it

in a mentor role as well. Confident in his abilities and will bring a fresh set of skills and a work ethic second to none with

CommScope.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Spreadsheet, PowerPoint, Entourage, AutoCAD, Social networks i.e. Twitter,

Facebook, LinkedIn.

Powerful negotiator

Team leadership traits, and the ability to follow

Quickly acquires new skills to include: languages, tech, and culture

Extremely dependable worker everyday of the week

Wide range of knowledge across multiple areas of expertise gained through multiple career fields, college and

independent research methods.

Work History

Security Operator Full time, 64 hours per week 05/2008 to 11/2012

U.S. Department of State – Washington, D C (Secret Clearance DOS)

Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions to include: Inventories, secure disposal of classified

documents, security assessments, personnel evaluations, and weekly planning

Performed both site and personnel security in often hostile and austere environments routinely for 10 14 hours per day,

seven days per week

Qualified in weapons marksmanship with multiple weapons

Advanced knowledge of radio and communications procedures via secure networks using encrypted messaging

Annual vetting course every 24 months consisting of highly advanced training in weapons marksmanship, hand to

hand combat, simulation training, driving, rigorous physical testing and both offensive and defensive security

techniques; CPR/AED and First Aid certification included

Work environment encouraged cross training amongst the special operations community as operators come from various

paramilitary type backgrounds

Work seven days per week and 10 16 hours days

Deployed seven times with DOS to often austere and hostile environments

Deployment durations lasted 35 to 100 days each, and seven day workweeks consisting of 10 14 hour days

Corporal Full time, 80 hours per week 11/2002 to 11/2006

United States Marine Corps – Washington, D C (Secret Clearance DOD)

Served from 2002 2006 ACTIVE DUTY, served 2006 2007 Reserve, 2007 2010 inactive ready reserve (IRR)

Marine basic training at Paris Island, SC in 2002

Infantry school at Camp Lejeune, NC in 2003

Security Force school in Chesapeake, VA in 2003

Navy Trident Submarine base training in Kings Bay, GA in 2004

Military police basic intro course in 2005

Placed on Navy’s Personal Reliability program (PRP) from 2003 thru 2005

Frequent use of encrypted radios and communications devices, developed ability to sync company radios quickly

Served as Team leader in Security Forces at Strategic Nuclear Navy Submarine base from 2004 2005

Transferred to 1st Battalion 7th Marines, Suicide Charley Company in 29 Palms, CA in 2005

Promoted to NCO rank of Corporal and assigned as an infantry squad leader of 12 15 combat ready marines

Served three separate temporary assignments recruiting new marines throughout 2002 2004, responsible for enlisting four marine

candidates in that time

Deployed to North Western Iraq for seven months in 2006

Awarded Navy & Marine Corps Achievement medal with combat Valor device for actions in combat while in a leadership position

Sergeant Part time, 40 hours per month

U.S. Marine Reserve – Tallahassee, FL 07/2007 to 02/2008

Promoted to rank of Sergeant (E 5)

Assigned as a squad leader of 12 15 marines in newly formed Anti terrorism Battalion, former tank battalion

Responsible for training tank marines the skillsets used in combat warfare in Iraq & Afghanistan

Sales Experience

New Car Sales & Leasing Agent 11/2006 to 04/2007

Coral Cadillac & Hummer – Lighthouse Point, FL

Achieved and exceeded monthly sales quotas 4 out of 5 months

Successfully completed 12 week sales course through General Motors

Qualified to evaluate trades, complete contracts, and deliver vehicles to clients

Left position to complete college education

Sales Supervisor 04/2001 to 05/200

Magazine Services of America (MSA)

Responsible for cold calling perspective and past clients in regards to magazine subsciptions

Highest Sales person four consecutive months, received multiple raises during tenure of 13 months

Promoted to supervisor role after six months in regular sales role

Education

The Florida State University Tallahassee, FL

Bachelor of Science: Political Science, August 2012

Emphasis in Foreign Policy & Government structure

Minor degree in Business

Focus in Economics both Macro and Micro, Real Estate, and personal finance

Dean's List, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2011

Coursework in Speech and Communication to include public speaking and multiple courses in the Spanish

language

Accomplishments

Awarded Navy & Marine Corps Achievement medal with combat valor in 2006 for actions as a team leader in Iraq

(June, 2006)

Proud member of Florida State Veterans Association 2009 2012 Proud

member of Sigma Phi Epsilon at Florida State University

Submitted application for a U.S. patent in March of 2011 for Alcohol smartphone safety device that was approved

through March of 2012

Awarded for superior service while working abroad for the Department of State in 2008, 2009, and 2010 Awarded for

completing over 200 client runs with Mike's limousine services without error from 2008 thru 2012

Ran Marine Corps marathon (13.1 miles) in 2005, Jacksonville, FL

USGA golf handicap index of 0.8 in 2012 while taking golf class at Florida State University

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