Training Engineer
Resume:
Colorado Springs, CO *****
Marc D. Padgett, Jr.
*********@*****.***
SECURITY CLEARANCE: ACTIVE DOD SECRET
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION15+ years’ experience in leadership, management, and security force protection.Effectively communicate and resolve problems; train, supervise, mentor, and counsel assigned personnel/customer.Trained the new Iraqi Army on close quarter combat marksmanship and weapons.4+ years’ experience in supervision, management, and enforcement of safety rules and regulations of an inmate population.Instructed and trained personnel on vehicle searches and force protection procedures to deter terrorist activities.
WORK EXPERIENCE
06/11 to 06/12 L-3 MPRI, Persistent Ground Surveillance System (PGSS), Afghanistan
Flight Operations TechnicianProvided assigned Army unit with continuous surveillance utilizing an unmanned aerial vehicle; exploited enemy threats using imagery intelligence, giving the warfighter an extreme actionable/accurate advantage, ultimately saving lives while helping to maintain infrastructure.Performed duties as a Flight Engineer; responsible for ensuring all electronics, avionics and navigational equipment were operational, before, during, and after flight operations; monitored weather equipment during missions, providing the BSO (Battle Space Owner), with constant weather updates, recommendations, and interpretations, which could cause damage to the Aerostat or delay any mission support.Performed duties as a Payload Operator; operated multiple sensors onboard the Aerostat; Located, identified, and accurately provided locations of enemy compounds, combatants, and possible VBIED’s (Vehicle Born Improvised Explosive Devices), while persistently scanning routes of interest in search of IEDs.Subject matter expert in the repair, maintenance, deployment and operation of both the TCOM, TIF Aerostat systems and MX15i camera system; experience with fiber optics, networking, and vehicle aeronautical function in all weather conditions, while operating in a hostile environment.
03/09 to 05/11 Northrop Grumman Corporation, Ft. Carson, Colorado
Military Trainer / Facilitator / InstructorInstructor using Army Gaming systems, Virtual Battle Simulation II (VBS-II);
Conducting Virtual/Constructive training for BCTC.Planned, developed, and coordinated a Program of Instruction utilizing Commercial off the Shelf, Department of the Army gaming systems, (VBS-II).Provided specialized expertise in planning and executing some or all phases of military training exercises, including doctrinal development, scenario development, and after action review and analysis.Provided consulting expertise to military (junior officers and NCOs), or defense clients in the development and evaluation of military training and doctrine.Integrated Force XXI ABCS systems, Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS) and Tactical Intelligence Ground Reporting (TIGR) systems to enhance training. Created training packages developed to address individual, collective and unit level Tactics, Techniques and Procedures as well as language and cultural training.Duties included installation of hardware/software and network administration as well as development of a POI that resulted in scenario based lesson plans IAW DA regulations.
03/08 to 01/09 L-3 MPRI, Mobile Training Team II, Iraq
Tactical Trainer / Facilitator / InstructorProvided technical and tactical training to Iraqi officers, NCOs, and unit trainers on M16/M4 weapons marksmanship in support of Iraqi Army Expansion Plan.Assisted in the development and implementation of the Team’s technical and tactical training curriculum.Facilitated Iraqi Army leadership in successfully training Iraqi soldiers on basic and advanced marksmanship skills.Assisted Site Leader in drafting the Team’s Range Standard Operational Procedures, Iraqi Army Qualification Standards for Marksmanship, and Range preparation courses consisting of fire, range safety, and the maintenance of all ranges, targets, and training aids prior to firing.
04/04 to 03/08 Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Florence, Colorado
Federal Law Enforcement Officer / CorrectionsCorrectional Officer for 150 inmates in low, medium, and high security prisons.Applied crime prevention measures; searched buildings, vehicles, or materials; secured evidence of crimes, violations, and weapons; ensured safe and orderly operations of the institution.Subject matter expert in the rules and regulations of assigned posts; ensured security measures were in place; brought violations and institutional security risks to the attention of immediate supervisors.Maintained armed/unarmed self-defense techniques; determined when to use necessary force including deadly force to restrain and control uncooperative subjects.Transported and delivered inmates to and from designated airfields; worked closely with the U.S. Marshalls Service.Maintained control of inmates during transportation to and from local hospitals.Trained on and implemented ion scanner to test for any drug presence.Interrogated inmates extensively over a period of weeks to discovery of contraband and narcotics, recover evidence, and resolve conflicts between gangs.
12/03 to 04/04 Loomis Fargo Inc., Colorado Springs, Colorado
ATM Technician / Guard / DriverReplenished daily pre-designated bank ATM machines.Coordinated with Federal Reserve Officers to ensure the security of multimillion dollar transactions and the smooth running of deliveries and pickups.Trained fellow coworkers on ATM procedures; mentored them during their routes to ensure instructions were implemented and standard procedures were met.
04/94 to 12/03 United States Army, various locations around the world
Non-Commissioned Officer / Infantryman (11B) / Mechanized Infantryman (11M)Conducted leadership and counseling; oversaw the health, welfare, morale, and physical fitness for an Infantry Squad in peacetime and combat environments.Led Infantrymen through Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, with no loss of life or equipment earning the Combat Infantryman’s Badge.Taught and implemented dynamic entry techniques used while in combat and in pursuit of the enemy.Conducted vehicle and building searches in Iraq; confiscated unauthorized weapons and contraband.Earned Combat Infantryman and Expert Infantryman badges in harsh desert terrain.Set the example by earning the coveted Expert Infantryman’s badge and having 90% of my Squad receive the honor as well.Accounted for, operated, and maintained multimillion dollars’ worth of equipment in numerous regions.Extensive training on ODS BFV; crew member for Bradley Fighting Vehicle.Trained in tactical driving and maintenance of armored vehicles.Brigade Rear Detachment Commander [NCOIC] for Unit’s deployment to Kosovo; duties included coordinating supplies, personnel, equipment, FSG Liaison, NEO NCO, Training NCO, Supply NCO, and Unit Armorer.
SPECIALIZED TRAININGGraduate Federal Law Enforcement Training AcademyPrimary Leadership Development Force XXI ABCS system (FBCB2) Tactical Intelligence Ground Reporting (TIGR) Virtual Terrain Building Course
EDUCATION Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colorado
4.0 GPA; Criminal Justice degree (AAS);
Presidents Honor Roll
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