BRENTON UNDERWOOD

*** ******* ***** *****, ******-Varina, NC 27526

Home/Cell: 919-***-****

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SUMMARY

Skilled investigator with more than 22 years in law enforcement, counterintelligence and security. Works well independently and as part of a team. Specialized experience in counterintelligence, the insider threat, espionage, and other national security operations. Extensive experience and training in Executive Protection operations for various high- ranking DoD officials, including the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of the Air Force, Joint Chief of Staff and other flag officers. Highly effective in team management with a track record of excelling in cross-functional environments in the U.S. and abroad. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. HIGHLIGHTS

Broad knowledge and specialized experience in CI Experience working within the National Industrial operations and investigations involving foreign Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) as it relates threats to US interests. to CI operations and investigations. Established and managed the RED DART program, Extensive work within the Department of Defense, a national coalition of Federal agents. establishing and improving research and technology Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom protections for DoD acquisition programs. and Operation Enduring Freedom. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Power Point, Founded, developed, produced and published a and SharePoint. monthly newsletter distributed to thousands of DoD Detail-oriented, results driven and has superb time contractors and DoD employees. management skills

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2017 NCMS National Award for Industrial Security

2016/2012/2010 – Counterintelligence Special Agent of the Year for NCIS Carolinas Field Office. 2012 Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive (ONCIX) Award for Excellence (Industrial Security). 2011 ONCIX Award for Excellence (Investigation)

2011 DIA HUMINT Enterprise Award (Insider Threat)

2010 ONCIX Award for Excellence (Insider Threat)

2008 USAF Exemplary Civilian Service Award

2005 Joint Civilian Commendation Award

2005 Deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in support of the Strategic CI Directorate 2005 AFOSI Region 3 Junior Civilian Special Agent of the Year EXPERIENCE

NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE

Cary, NC

Counterintelligence Special Agent 10/2008 to 07/2018 Current duties involve the protection of U.S. Navy and Department of Defense technologies within the state of North Carolina as a member of the FBI Raleigh CI squad. Conducted CI awareness briefings for over 10,000 cleared contractors. Expertly conduct National Security investigations and operations. Conducted agent-applicant investigations as needed. Initiated and directed a regional program to improve communication and de-confliction among federal agencies. Advanced the program to a national-level initiative with 15 locations nationwide. AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS

Arlington, VA and Hurlburt Field, FL

Special Agent 12/2002 to 10/2008

Assigned to the Office of Special Projects (PJ) and served as the Executive CI agent for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program. Provided guidance and subject matter expertise relating to foreign threats to the F-35 program to the program director and his subordinates. Team leader on numerous protective service operations supporting USAF general officers and DoD appointees. Conducted agent-applicant investigations as needed. KILL DEVIL HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Detective 02/2001 to 12/2002

Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration. Conducted stationary and mobile surveillance on individuals being investigated. Analyzed and evaluated information to determine the appropriate course of criminal prosecution. Maintained organized records of all information and material pertinent to open investigations.

APPALCHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Boone, NC

Narcotics Officer 12/1999 to 02/2001

While completing requirements for graduate school, I was employed as a task force officer for a multi-agency drug task force. Conducted multi-jurisdictional investigations to identify and prosecute drug dealers in the surrounding counties. KITTY HAWK POLICE DEPARTMENT

Kitty Hawk, NC

Patrol Officer 08/1996 to 12/1999

Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes. Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities. Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as a witness.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARTS: POLITICAL SCIENCE 2001

Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, USA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE 1996

Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC, USA Graduated cum laude.

Four-year letterman (baseball).

TRAINING

2016/2017 – Completed required DSS e-learning courses for Non-Possessing Facilities 2014 – CI Surveillance Course - Joint CI Training Academy 2013 – CI Investigations - JCITA

2012 – CI Support to Research, Development, and Acquisition – JCITA 2011 – National Collaboration Course (NCC)

2010 – Counterintelligence and Espionage Investigations – JCITA 2010 – PRC Intelligence and CI Collection Methodologies – CI Centre 2009 – CI Fundamentals (CIFC) – JCITA

2009 – NCIS Protective Service Operations Course

2006 – Diplomatic Security Service High Threat Protective Service Course (3 months) 2006 – BSR International High Threat Protective Service Course 2004 – AFOSI High Threat Protective Service Operations Course 2004 – Blackwater High Threat Protective Service Course 2002 – AFOSI Protective Service Operations Course

1996 – Graduate – Coastal Plains Law Enforcement Training Center Wilson, NC

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