Timothy A. Cook

760-***-****

abhz59@r.postjobfree.com

Permanent Address:

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Quakertown, Pa 18951

Current Security Clearance

Secret Clearance - Active (Department of State)

Education

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY; West Long Branch, New Jersey

Bachelor's of Arts, Criminal Justice May 1999

Career Highlights

Eight years experience working with small teams to accomplish goals within

specified guidelines and procedures.

Accustomed to working and living in adverse climates and conditions.

Demonstrated proficiency in the safe usage and handling of various assault/

small arms weapons.

Trained in the use of apprehension techniques from non-lethal to deadly

force.

Experienced in urban and rural tactical operations; including room

clearing, hostage rescue, disarming personnel and anti-terrorism awareness

and counteraction.

Exceptional performance under pressure and always cooperative during times

of stress.

Work Experience

Diplomatic Security

3/2006-Present

Agent in Charge Regional Embassy Office Kirkuk, Iraq

Served as Agent in Charge (AIC) for the primary Kirkuk security team in

support of the State Department Diplomatic Mission in Iraq.

Responsible for security and well being of State Department personnel

during official meetings and interactions with local government

dignitaries.

Maintained principal's daily schedule and coordinated movement to ensure

all appointments were attended according to the timeline.

Facilitated constant communication with the outside protective detail to

reaffirm the correct position and activities of principle.

Provided detailed mission information, as well as intelligence reports

pertaining to the location, to security detail during classified operation

orders.

Outlined all security protocols and emergency evacuation procedures to the

principle and the security detail.

Personal Protection Specialist U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq

Functioned as Follow Vehicle Driver in tactical motorcades, consisting of

several up-armored vehicles, responsible for the safe transportation of

State Department officials.

Ensured the safe travel of the principle's limousine by conducting numerous

precision movements to include screens, blocks, and other tactical

maneuvers.

Handled pre-mission communications checks, global positioning equipment

(Blue Force Tracker) functions, and overall vehicle readiness.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

2002- 2006 Honorable Discharge

11/2004-08/2005 Fallujah, Iraq

3rd Battalion, 4th Marines Personal Security Detail/Assistant Convoy

Commander

Provided close personal security for the Battalion Commanding Officer

(BNCO) and Battalion Executive Officer (BNXO), as well as other VIP's.

Conducted daily convoy patrols throughout the city of Fallujah.

Managed a team of Marines and maintained responsibilities for all tactical

details of operations pertaining to BNCO's convoy.

Handled security for entry control points leading into the city of

Fallujah.

Performed in numerous combat missions as well as several close quarters

combat (CQB) operations.

Cultivated and maintained successful intercultural relationships with

tribal leaders, fostering alliances on behalf of the United States.

Assisted in the training of the new Iraqi Army and Public Order Battalion.

11/2003-04/2004 U. S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq

06/2004-10/2004 U. S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq

1st Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) Anti-terrorism Operative

Responsible for protection of the highly access-restricted, multi-million

dollar U.S. Embassy, including screening, searches and identification

verification of embassy employees and visitors.

Provided close personal protection and transportation for international

ambassadors and high ranking government officials.

Conducted random anti-terrorism measures (RAM's) to ensure occupants of

embassy where adhering to established security protocols.

Performed perimeter vehicle patrols for suspicious activities and potential

infractions of the law.

Maintained crowd control and supervised security response teams when

necessary.

Specialized Training/ certifications

Pennsylvania ACT 235 Permit (#42397)

Pennsylvania Concealed Carry Permit (#09-10011084)

Advanced Urban Combat and Close Quarters Combat

Military Operations on Urban Terrain

EMT- Basic Course

Non-Lethal Weapons, Escalation of Force and Riot Control

Weapons Proficiencies

M16/M4, M9 Pistol, GLOCK 19

M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, M240 Gulf

Combat Shotguns

Military Awards & Honors

Combat Action Ribbon

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary & Service Medals.

Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal.

Certificate of Commendation from former US Ambassador to Iraq L. Paul

Bremer for development and operation of physical security measures

protecting US Embassy in Baghdad. (Ambassador Bremer personally requested

"FAST" unit due to its outstanding reputation.)

Letter of Appreciation from FAST Platoon Commanding Officer, for assisting

other FAST Platoons in operational readiness exercises before overseas

deployments.

Other Relevant Work Experience Includes

Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2002 INVESTIGATIVE OPTIONS; Melville, NY

Surveillance Technician

Aug. 1999 - Dec. 2000 ARMOR TRANSPORT SYSTEMS; Blackwood, NJ

Driver/Armed Guard

Jan. - May 1999 W. LONG BRANCH POLICE DEPT.; W. Long Branch, NJ

Internship

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