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Training Officer

Location:
Fort Knox, KY
Posted:
July 12, 2019

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Michael R. Herakovic 502-***-**** ac9s75@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Surveillance and security experience with record of success protecting personnel and assets through the successful use of surveillance equipment and techniques. Keen observation skills which allow for efficient situational awareness and evaluation, response and resolution. Experience in developing small teams for overall security operations in a kinetic environment. Strong written and oral communication skills with experience synthesizing large amounts of information and documenting critical information in reports and briefings. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Kentucky Army National Guard 2011– Present

Liaison Officer, Reserve Component Directorate, United States Army Cadet Command (2017-2019)

· Responsible for oversight of 50+ Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs covering the east coast.

· Ensured the compliance of ROTC programs regarding regulations concerning accessions into the Army reserve components.

· Coordinate for the awarding of ROTC scholarships within programs located on the east coast for participants desiring to commission as officers into the Army reserve components.

· Liaised between ROTC programs and sixteen State National Guard headquarters. Area Security/Force Protection Officer, 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (2018-Present)

· Responsible for oversight of anti-terrorism and force protection measures within the brigade.

· Assisted in the tracking of all trends of criminal activity within the area of operations in order to develop protection strategies for all soldiers within the command. Law & Order Operations Officer, 198th Military Police Battalion, 149th MEB (2017 – 2018)

· Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, supervising, training, coordinating, and reporting activities for 5 military police companies. Company Commander, 223rd Military Police Company (CS), 198th Military Police Battalion, 149th MEB (2016 – 2017)

· Manages over $38 million of equipment and material assets used in training and development.

· Developed and implemented all training plans for over 160 soldiers to ensure the Army standard was met and facilitate the overall success of the Kentucky Army National Guard mission.

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· Prepared quarterly written briefings to the Battalion Commander on the readiness of the force directly affecting the overall preparedness of the Battalion for any and all missions.

· Conducted performance evaluation of fifteen soldiers (staff and junior officers). Communications Officer, (S6), 201ST Engineering Battalion, 149TH MEB, Ashland, KY (2014 – 2016)

· Oversaw $3M of signal assets across the 201st

Engineering Battalion.

· Advised the Battalion Commander of available signal assets for use during training and deployment and implemented the use of equipment during various training events.

· Developed all communications plans and training plans for signal assets that assisted in the successful training of over 400 Battalion personnel.

· Planned for dispersal of signal assets for Battalion training and deployment.

· Supervised all fourteen signal personnel across the Battalion.

· Served as Officer in Command (OIC) of the emergency response to the 2015 Johnson County Floods.

Platoon Leader, 149TH Signal Company, 149TH MEB, Louisville, KY (2013 – 2014)

· Oversaw $5M of communications assets.

· Developed and supervised the training of 25 soldiers in the use of communications assets in order to support the Brigade in its assigned missions.

· Evaluated training plans developed by junior staff for the Range Extension Platoon.

· Planned for dispersal of signal assets in support of Company- and Brigade- level training and deployment.

Detainee Review Boards, Joint Legal Center, TF 435, Bagram Airfield, Bagram, Afghanistan (2012 – 2013)

· Evaluated detainees and analyzed detainee intelligence packets and advised Review Board members on courses of action for continued internment based on threat levels.

· Conducted over 1,200 face to face interviews with detainees and completed over 250 Detainee Review Boards.

· Reviewed over 250,000 pages of documents including Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information.

Battle Captain, Base Defense Operations Center, 198TH Military Police Battalion, 149TH MEB, COS Taji, Iraq

(2011)

· Responsible for the safety and security of over 10,000 persons living at Camp Taji, Iraq.

· Directly supervised a team of eight associates on the day-to-day defense and safety of the base.

· Coordinated with multiple organizations and security units to devise strategic response plans for various scenarios.

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· Advised the Officer in Charge of all safety and security issues relevant to the post while directing appropriate base assets to remedy issues.

· Developed materials for the briefings of the Battalion Commander and his presentations to the Brigade Commander.

· Experience with video surveillance equipment for the monitoring of area of operations. TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teacher/Coach, South Oldham High School, Crestwood, KY, 2003 – 2016 Teacher/Coach/Athletic Director, Bonn International School, Bonn, Germany, 1996 – 2003

· Developed health and physical education course curricula in accordance with state, national and International Baccalaureate Organization standards.

· Developed innovative presentation techniques to increase student engagement and learning.

· Guided students in producing full fitness plans incorporating anatomy and kinesiology; evaluated work and student progress in achieving goals.

· Communicated effectively with school leadership, parents, and students.

· Coordinated up to ten sports teams and served as Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Basketball Coach; evaluated staff and player development.

· Developed and managed $80K departmental budget to ensure the overall success of the program and athletes.

· Led game plan development and administration.

· Developed the overall extra-curricular sport program prior to the school’s opening year.

· Coordinated travel throughout Europe for competitions and school trips.

· Hired and conducted performance appraisals for all coaches in the program.

· Led annual presentation of program to the school’s Board of Directors, as Athletic Director. Education and Training

Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, Grace College, Winona Lake, IN, 1994 Military Police Officer Transition Course, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, August 2016 Signal Captain’s Career Course, Ft. Gordon, GA, October & December 2014 Signal - Basic Officer Leader Course, Ft. Gordon, GA, November 2010 - March 2011 Officer Candidate School, Kentucky Military Academy, Greenville, KY/Ft. McClellan, AL, Feb. 2009 – Aug. 2010

· Commissioned Kentucky Army National Guard, August 2010 Basic Training, Ft. Sill, OK, June - August 2008

· Honor Graduate

Additional Certifications

· Certified Concealed Carry Instructor in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

· NRA Certified Pistol Instructor

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