Manager Security
Resume:
Donald Gater
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** ******* *****
City: Plano
State: TX
Zip: 75023
Country: USA
Phone: 214-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: 40
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
DONALD J GATER
3520 Enclave Trail, Plano, TX 75074
Cell: 214-***-****
E-mail: *********@********.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Internationally Experienced Business Management Skills Leadership Skills
Computer Literate Team Player Self-Motivated
General Manager, KAR Security & Safety Company, Erbil, Iraq (July 2010- Sep 2012)
- Responsible for managing an annual company budget of $1.5 million spread over 10 projects
- Liaised and coordinates directly with clients on contractual requirements & modifications
- Prepared business proposals in response to Request for Proposals (RFPas)
- Responsible for the continuous Business Development Process
Managing Director (Security), IQP-GROUP, Erbil, Iraq (Mar 2006- July 2010)
- Responsible for managing an annual company budget of $ .5 million spread over 2 projects
- Liaised and coordinated directly with clients on contractual requirements & modifications
- Prepared business proposals in response to Request for Proposals (RFPas)
- Responsible for the continuous Business Development Process
Security Consultant (PSD/Static), Various Security Contractors, Iraq (May 2004- Mar 2006)
- Conducted PSD and Static security operations, convoys, and emergency movements
- Liaised and coordinated with outside agencies
- Prepared and coordinated plans and instructions
- Integrated appropriate operations, logistics, and communications information
Operations Manager, Research Triangle Institute International (RTI), Iraq (Dec 2003- May 2004)
Responsible for all aspects of operations, logistics, and planning concerning security, safety, and
sustainment of the Local Governance Project Team to include:
- Supervision and Conduct of operations, convoys, and emergency movements
- Liaising and coordinating with outside agencies
- Integrating appropriate operations, logistics, and communications information
- Preparing and Coordinating plans & instructions
Sector Commander, Joint Military Commission, Nuba Mountains, Sudan (2003)
- Responsible for all sector operational and logistical matters
- Monitored and reported on disengagement and redeployment of combatants
- Ensured the cease-fire was maintained in accordance with the Cease-Fire Agreement
- Investigated any alleged violations of the Cease-Fire Agreement
Military Sales & Demonstration Representative, Heckler & Koch, Inc., Sterling, VA (2002-2003)
- Responsible for all aspects of the sales and demonstration process
- Customer liaison on all product and administrative issues
- Prepared quotations and proposals in response to customer requests
- Developed and wrote company technical manuals for distribution with product
Security Captain, The Wackenhut Corporation, Sarasota, FL (2001-2002)
- Supervised all aspects of a multi-site security team
- Corporate / Client liaison on all operational and administrative issues
- Responsible for training and assessing security officers
General Manager / Co-Owner, Mail Boxes Etc., Aberdeen, Scotland (1998-2001)
- Responsible for all business management and administrative functions
- Managed, supervised, and counseled center personnel
- Developed and implemented center training programs
Program Manager / Senior Instructor, U.A.E. Special Forces, U.A.E (1994-1998)
- Managed U.A.E. Special Forces Weapons program
- Developed and implemented various training programs
- Tested and reported on various types of equipment for procurement
Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, 5th SFG (A), Fort Campbell, KY (1987-1994 & 1983-1986)
- Supervised and trained personnel from a wide variety of countries
- Advised senior personnel on small unit tactics and techniques
- Directed all administrative functions for an operational detachment
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Civilian:
Course Description Date Qualification
Security Industry Training Organization (SITO)
a Advance Training Skills Course 2001 Certificate
a Train the Trainers Course 2001 Certificate
Florida State Security Officer Training Course 2001 Certificate
Judgment Under Stress Course 2001 Certificate
Introduction to Data Processing 1990 A-grade
Introduction to Personal Computing 1990 A-grade
Business Skills 1990 A-grade
FLETC BOP Intro to Correctional Techniques 1987 Certificate
Military:
Course Description Date Qualification
Sniper Sustainment Training Course 1993 Certificate
Special Forces Arabic Language Course 1992 Diploma
Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course (18B) 1991 Diploma
Special Forces Weapons Sergeant Course (18B) 1991 Diploma
US Army Airborne Course 1991 Diploma
Rappel Master Course 1990 Certificate
Special Forces Assessment & Selection Course 1990 Certificate
Opposing Forces Weapons Course 1990 Certificate
US Army Air Assault Course 1989 Certificate
Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course (11B) 1989 Diploma
US Army Ranger Course 1989 Diploma
Primary Leadership Development Course 1989 Diploma
US Army Sniper Course 1988 Diploma
US Army Jungle Operations Course 1988 Certificate
US Army Combat Infantryman Course (11B) 1987 Certificate
US Army Field Sanitation Team Course 1984 Certificate
US Marine Corps NCO Communications Course 1983 Certificate
Tactical Wire Operations Specialist Course (36K) 1983 Diploma
US Army Basic Training Course 1983 Certificate
AWARDS & DECORATIONS
Good Conduct Medal (x3) Qatar Parachute Badge
Army Achievement Medal (x2) Air Assault Badge
Southwest Asia Service Medal (x2) Special Forces Tab
United Nations Medal Ranger Tab
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Expert M16 Badge
National Defense Service Medal Overseas Ribbon (x2)
Joint Meritorious Unit Award NCO Development Ribbon (x2)
Combat Infantry Badge (Somalia) Army Service Ribbon
Parachute Badge
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