Training Security
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MARK PRESTON
Grayson, GA *****
Email: ********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
A strong leader with the ability to direct and evaluate missions,
integrate and develop priorities, allocate resources and meet established
goals. Served in a leadership capacity with responsibility for planning,
organizing, and training infantry personnel for worldwide deployments on
missions of national security. Experience in planning, coordinating, and
executing training management programs, intelligence collection,
reconnaissance, urban combat, civil actions and operations.
Security Clearance Security Team Leadership
Security Patrol and Movement Control Survival Skills Training
Weapons Qualified; Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun Instructor / Trainer/Supervisor
Site Surveillance and Security Operations 3rd National Monitoring / Safety
Detainee / Security Escort / Bomb Search Equal Opportunity Representative
Support
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PSGI, J.R. Gettier & Assoc, Inc., AFIMAC GLOBAL, Special Response
Corporation 10/2011 -12/2014 TACTICAL SECURITY
OFFICER/VIDEOGRAPHER/LIEUTENANT/EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN/EXECUTIVE-RESIDENTIAL
PROTECTION/COMMAND POST OPERATIONS
Labor strike security team has these key responsibilities: Facility
perimeter protection during the dispute, provide labor dispute
management/law enforcement liaison, videotaping picket line activities to
gather evidence for injunctive relief, security threat
assessment/executive protection, maintaining the strike logs, and
escorting employees and vehicles safely in and out of your labor strike
site. 24-hours perimeter protection-Ensures the safety and security of
your physical plant and other property. Picket line surveillance using
state-of-the art equipment to gather evidence for injunctions and also
provide affidavits and are available to testify in court as needed.
Security escorts for management-provides personal protection for key
management targets as needed, either to and from work, around the clock,
or anything in between. "Safe Passage" patrols, including nail sweeps of
roadways and parking lots-Ensure non-striking employees, raw materials,
finished goods vendors and customers are able to move freely into and out
of your facility without fear or consequence.
Triple Canopy, Baghdad Embassy Security Force, Baghdad, Iraq
04/2010 - 02/2011
SITE MANAGER
Responsible for the leading Peruvian and Ugandan Guard Force;
monitor personnel and ensure guards are in
address and resolve issues to avoid developing into potential security
problems while supporting contingency operations and continuity of
Embassy business operations. Maintain a high level of situational
awareness; proven ability to adapt and respond to changing conditions,
new information, and unexpected situations. Apply strong communication
skills in providing comprehensive presentation of tasks and expectations
of Guard Force. Manage the security education, skill development, and
awareness for personnel. Effectively establish cohesiveness in order to
accomplish duties and directly support the missions of the BESF. Perform
duties and assignments with the highest moral standards and integrity.
US Military September 1987 to 10/2009
1st Battalion Infantry, 310th Regiment, Ft. Bragg, NC
OBSERVER CONTROLLER/TRAINER 07/2007 - 10/2009
Responsible for training, observing, and evaluating squad, platoon and
company performances during training exercises; instructed over 2,000
students in numerous ground assault convoy tactics. Provided tactical and
technical guidance to students to ensure physical, tactical, and mental
preparedness. Document and analyze information to provide feedback
utilizing After Action Review process. Successfully coach and mentor
units through doctrine, techniques and procedures to ensure preparation
for real world combat missions. Accounted for over $50,000 dollars worth
of equipment with no damage or loss.
HHC, 1/36th Infantry Brigade, Friedberg, Germany
REAR DETACHMENT SUPERVISOR 09/2004 - 06/2007
Supervisor of a rear detachment company of a deployed Infantry Battalion
of over 80 personnel and their families. Oversaw medical recuperation or
ensured proper separation from the Army; planned and coordinated daily
hospital runs
Mark Preston
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care during recovery. Planned and conducted 10 memorial ceremonies for
fallen Soldiers. Managed the security and accountability for eight
facilities and Left behind Equipment (LBE) and Installation Property Book
Office (IPBO) items values over $40 million dollars; coordinated the
refurbishment of barracks to increase living standards and environment
for over 500 incoming personnel. Trained and deployed over 90 replacement
personnel and prepared them for physical and mental challenges of combat
and its effects. Recognized for outstanding leadership ability to
personnel and their families during deployments; provided training,
counseling, and mentorship. Selected as Unit Victim Advocate; provide
comprehensible briefings on safety to include suicide and stress classes
prior to deployments.
Served as Organization's Retention Supervisor for 12 months (09/2004 to
08/2005); successfully reenlisted 139 soldiers.
C Co., 1/50th Infantry, Infantry Training Battalion, Ft. Benning, GA
OPERATIONS SERGEANT 12/2003 - 08/2004
Managed training of an Infantry Training Battalion; provided input to the
Commander on all operations and training issues. Coordinated current and
future training programs and coordinate land, ammunition, transportation,
equipment, and dining facility schedules for five separate organizations.
Identified long term training issues and resolutions through effective
evaluation and communication. Successfully maintained and accounted for
over $5 million in equipment and supplies.
SENIOR DRILL SERGEANT 09/2001 - 11/2003
Supervised and initiated instructions for personnel in all subjects to
complete basic combat training. Provided discipline, morale, fitness,
logistics and administrative support for over 224 soldiers annually.
Fully trained on the Seven Army Values, Basic Rifle Marksmanship,
Soldierization, and Situational Training. Responsible for professional
development and supervision of two Drill Sergeants and over $150,000
dollars of equipment.
H Co., 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Calvary Division, Ft. Irwin, CA
PLATOON SERGEANT 06/2000 - 03/2001
Responsible for the overall health and welfare of a 13 man Headquarters
Platoon. Maintained and accounted for 5 wheeled vehicles, 1 OPFOR
Surrogate Vehicle (OSV), and 1 M3A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Selected
as First Sergeant during unit leaves, accomplished all assigned tasks
and responsibilities necessary. Provided training on the Soviet Doctrine
as well as US Doctrine and tactical training programs; ensured personnel
were well trained and qualified on weapons and established a very
enthusiastic and strong physical training program for the platoon.
Enforced safety policies and procedures. Coordinated transportation,
communication, supply and supply requisitions. Recognized for leadership
style and training capabilities. Served as the Company Equal Opportunity
and Suicide Prevention Advocate.
SQUAD LEADER 06/1998 - 05/2000
Assigned to a high priority Mechanized Infantry Squad; responsible for
nine personnel and the maintenance and accountability for three tracked
vehicles, weapons, and auxiliary equipment. Effective leader; motivated
marginal personnel to succeed in assignments and training programs,
maintained operational readiness of 2 BMP's, a 2.5 ton truck, a 5 ton
truck, and M3 Cavalry Fighting Vehicle.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
J.R. Gettier & Associates, Inc.
09/2012
OC Spray Training
ASP/Handcuffing/Tactical Baton courses of instruction
MARSEC Training
AFIMAC
01/2012
Tactical Security Officer Course
Technical Evidence Collection Specialist
Triple Canopy, Department of State Certified 04/2010
Baghdad Embassy Security Force Basic and Supervisory Course (BESF)
Carbine Steel Standards Course of Fire
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DoD Information Assurance Awareness Drill Sergeant Course, 08/2001
Training, 08/2008 Windows 95, 07/2000
Observer Controller Trainer Academy (80
hours), 08/2007 Unit Equal Opportunity Representative
Course (80 hours), 11/1999
Senior NCO Safety Orientation Course, Small Group Instructor Training,
(SNSOC), 08/2006 10/1999
Equal Opportunity Overview & Posh Senior Track Commander
Briefing, 03/2006
Rear Detachment Commanders Course (40
hours), 09/2005
Total Army Retention (40 hours), 01/2005
Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course,
09/2002
AWARDS
Received numerous awards for achievements and professional development;
Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award Army Commendation Medal (7th
Award Army Achievement Medal (6th Award Good Conduct Medal (7th
Award)
National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal... Armed Forces Service Medal (2nd Award Noncommissioned
Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3rd Award
Army Service Ribbon... Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award United
Nations Medal... NATO Medal
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