Project Manager Training
Resume:
Resume of
Eric Mac Mackinzie
Southlake, Texas 76092
Email: ******@***.*** Cell: 817-***-****
RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced Instructor, Personal Protection Specialist, Security Manager and Project Manager with exceptional
organizational skills and leadership qualities. International and domestic experience on various protective security details
as a detail member and detail leader. Fluent level 3 Spanish speaker capable of reading, writing and instructing in Spanish.
Instructor experience training hundreds of personnel from various military, security and law enforcement agencies
worldwide.
Triple Canopy, Inc. (April 2009- Present)
Tactical Skills/ Protective Ops/Firearms Instructor, Operations Manager & Deputy Director of Training
Currently working on call as an instructor training candidates for deployment overseas. Instructing students in the proper
use of all contract required weapon systems and personal security detail procedures. Currently approved as a lead
firearms, tactical skills and protective operations instructor. Operations manager/Deputy Director of Training for over 75
instructors and 400 students to include training schedules, instructor schedules, timesheet approval, expense report
approval, contract compliance training, invoice tracking,
Triple Canopy, Inc. (Oct 2007- April 2009)
Guard Force Commander & Deputy Project Manager
Deputy Project Manager for the Regional Embassy Office at the Basra Air station in Basra, Iraq. Responsible for a staff of
American PSD teams, Guard Shift Supervisors, Third Country Nationals responsible for PSD operations and fixed site
security within the compound. Duties included overall management of all personnel and included but not limited to
personnel manning, personnel daily muster, daily reports, timesheets, incident reports, travel requests, PM monthly
workbooks, monthly performance reports, training schedules, compliance requests, EANS, employee counseling reviews,
project meetings, intelligence summaries, security meetings, recommendations, RSO briefs and DoS organizational charts.
Triple Canopy, Inc. (Nov 2006- Oct 2007)
Deputy Guard Force & Guard Force Commander
Guard Force commander for a staff of 155 Third Country Nationals and 22 American supervisors. Conducte d perimeter
and post inspections, evaluations, consultations, specialized training of local guard force and American staff members.
Responsibilities included base defense, perimeter security and access control were being followed accordingly for the
entire forward operating base and the U.S. Regional Embassy office compound in Basra, Iraq under strict Department of
State guidelines..
Triple Canopy, Inc. (Jan 2006 Nov 2006)
Range/CQB & Mobile Training Team Assistant Instructor
As an assistant instructor responsible for training American candidates for selection in the use of weapons, PSD tactics
and techniques for the U.S. Department of State standards. Supervising instructor with the Mobil Training Team which
supervised Third Country Nationals in weapons training and qualification for deployment to various sites in Iraq
Triple Canopy, Inc. (Feb 2005 Dec 2005)
Protective Security Specialist & Guard Shift Supervisor
Mr. Mackinzie performed duties to include high threat protective service detail member, security management and
instructor. As a detail member Mr. Mackinzie was responsible for ensuring motorcade safety on all primary and alternate
vehicle routes, site security for the principal s arrival and preparation for receipt of the principal prior to the motorcade's
arrival. Conducted perimeter and post inspections for required guard personnel on duty.
Tactical Firearms Training Team, Direct Action Group, (Nov 1994- Feb 2005)
Senior Instructor & Personal Security Specialist
Senior instructor, advisor, security detail member and detail supervisor. Duties included range set up, inventory and
course review. Instruction in the use of pistol, rifle, shotgun, close quarter battle, force on force, defensive edge and PSD
for military, law enforcement and security units worldwide. Heavy emphasize on fundamentals of shooting, tactics and
principles of safety. As a lead advance detail member for several security details Mr. Mackinzie arrived in advance to
review security precautions, verify hotel accommodations, car rental and dining arrangements for the client and the
security detail as needed. As detail supervisor Mr. Mackinzie was responsible for scheduling, hiring, training,
coordinating and supervising detail members for specific instructions as required by the client. Review protocols,
procedures and supervise as well as train all detail members periodically.
Immediate Response, Inc. (Aug 1991- Dec 1998)
Personal Security Specialist & Executive Security Director
While employed with Immediate Response, Inc Mr. Mackinzie held the position of patrol Sgt, security detail member,
Director of Operations and Executive Director of Security for the entire firm. Duties included personal protection,
motorcade movements and walking formations of the client during business hours. As Director of Operations and
Executive Director Mr. Mackinzie was responsible for overseeing staff scheduling, hiring, budgeting, payroll, contract
compliance, customer service, analysis, training, promotions, company policy and new business.
United States Marine Corps & Marine Corps Reserve (1988-1996)
Artillery Scout, Forward Observer & Logistics Operations Specialist
Specialized in air, artillery and naval gunfire missions in support of several joint military operations on a Fire
Control Team. Assisted in weapons marksmanship, close quarter combat, airborne operations and other military
training as required. Coordinated the movement of weapons, ammunition and related supplies to designated
operation sites. Served with 1st and 3rd ANGLICO in support of Operation Desert Storm & Desert Shield.
Specialized Training
Texas DPS CHL Instructor Certification, April 2011
WPPS DOS BFOC Train the Trainer Instructor Course Recertification, Triple Canopy, Inc Feb 2011
WPPS DOS DSTC Defensive Tactics and Room Entry Techniques, January 2010
WPPS DOS Certification Course, M-4, G-19, 870, M-240, M-249 & M203, Triple Canopy, Inc Nov 2006
WPPS DOS BFOC Train the Trainer Instructor Course, Triple Canopy, Inc May 2006
WPPS DOS Train the Trainer Instructor Certification Course, Triple Canopy, Inc, April 2006
WPPS DOS Personal Protective Services Certification Course, Triple Canopy, Inc, Aug 2005
Motorcade Defensive Driving Course, Bill Scott Racing, Aug 2005
California Carry Concealed Certification Course, Riverside County Sheriff, June 2005
Protective Specialist Security & Selection Course, Triple Canopy, Inc, February 2005
Defensive Driving Course, Beaver Run Racing School, February 2005
Level 4 Hand Gun & Advanced Weapons Skills, Direct Action Group, January 2005
Instructor Course for Immediate Contact, Force on Force, Direct Action Group, March 2004
Instructor Course for Overseas Operator, Direct Action Group, February 2004
High Risk Warrant, CQB & Entry Course, Tactical Explosive Entry School, March 1998
Instructor Development Weapons Course, Tactical Firearms Training Team, March 1995
Explosive Handlers & Entry Course, Tactical Explosive Entry School, March 1994
Firearms Initial Qualification Course, Bureau of Security Services, May 1994
PR 24 Baton Basic & Advanced Course, Bureau of Security Services, May 1994
Powers to Arrest & Lethal Use of Force, Bureau of Security Services, April 1994
Two Man Team Tactics, Tactical Firearms Training Team, March 1994
VIP Protection Course Level 1 & 2, Tactical Firearms Training Team, March 1994
Combat Shotgun & Optical Rifle, Tactical Firearms Training Team, May 1993
Advanced Weapons Skills & Tactical Rifle, Tactical Firearms Training Team, April 1993
Level 1,2,3 Handgun, Tactical Firearms Training Team, March 1993
Glock Armors School, Glock, Inc, December 1992
U.S. Army Airborne School, U.S. Army, February 1989
Logistics Operations School, Landing Force Training Pacific, December 1988
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