BRYAN S. BOWDEN

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Buford, GA 30518 acbsbr@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Active DOD Secret Security Clearance

Dedicated, results-driven management professional with more than six years of combined experience in law

enforcement and commendable support to the U.S. Military. Excellent motivator with exemplary leadership skills and

the ability to drive teams towards achieving operational goals. Demonstrated success in:

Leading and executing assignments in support of our nation’s national security mission.

Completed four deployments which consisted of mission critical duties in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. Includes

Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn where working in hazardous environments and austere

conditions is necessary for success.

Experience is augmented by several years of training with the Gwinnett County Police Department and leading

defense contractors. Proven record of success as a Senior deputy Sheriff.

Six Sigma Green Belt certified with the ability to lead teams through entire scope of complex projects, while

developing and implementing process improvement plans.

Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with advanced computer skills. Includes IT networking, troubleshooting

and security.

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

● Surveillance Protection Systems ● Operations Support ● Strategic Planning

● Aerostats ● Certified Fiber Optics Tech ● Class A CDL License

● RAID ● CAT5 and CAT 6 Cabling ● Systems Maintenance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Navmar Applied Science Corporation, Navmar, Afghanistan Oct. 2011 – Dec. 2012

Flight Engineer/Payload Operator

• Deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on a USSOCOM special Surveillance Program

providing real time Tactical and Operational Intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance. (PGSS)

• Launched / Recovered / Operated 22m aerostat equipped with MX-15i camera while forward deployed in

conjunction with the British Army in Afghanistan.

• Preformed helium calculations to ensure safe flight pressures of aerostat while maintaining a fine balance purity,

achieving maximum flight time.

• Completed and planned corrective and preventive maintenance using signal flow diagrams, technical manuals, and

schematics.

• Collected imagery intelligence to correlate with geo-spacial analysis of the operating area using the MX-15i

camera’s electro-optical wide, narrow, and infrared lenses.

• Responsible for the inventory and 100% Accountability of 5 million dollars of equipment.

• Delivered, installed and operated advanced Force Protection technology.

• Located and tracked Insurgents utilizing ICOM (insurgents communications) on numerous occasions.

ManTech International Corporation, Bagdad, Iraq Feb. 2011-

Oct. 2011

Field Engineering

• Served as system operator of the BETSS-C Surveillance Protection systems that scan areas for potential threats of

up to eight miles.

• Provided on-site field support to customers which included installations, security checks, operation and maintenance

of all sensor systems assigned to BETSS and RAID at the company level or higher.

• Successfully investigated and resolved any related issues with hardware installations, repairs or maintenance.

Supported customers with administrative and technical aspects for assigned projects.

• Ensured full operability by performing preventative maintenance checks and services on each system and its

components on a regular basis.

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Special Operation Consulting, Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq Dec. 2009 – Feb. 2011

Operations Supervisor

• Served as a subject matter expert and oversaw Base Defense Operations to the U.S. Military base consisting of 29

square miles and 69,000 personnel, DOD civilians and contractors.

• Advised U.S. Army personnel on potential danger areas that could result in threats to daily mission.

• Supported Corporate Crisis Management Program by maintaining daily logs and reporting all serious incidents and

emergencies to the Battalion Tactical Operation Center. Deployed personnel as needed.

• Ensured 100% manning with an unparalleled commitment to safety and vigilance.

• Operated all sensor systems for the BETSS-C and RAID and worked directly with Unit Commander to ensure all

system requirements were met.

• Conducted ongoing investigations and ensured employee security program operated as directed.

• Developed and implemented highly effective force protection strategies at the project level.

Combat Support Associates, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait Sept. 2008 – Oct. 2009

ASG-Kuwait Police

• Provided law enforcement support for the U.S. Military installations which included performing high risk operations

duties such as: media and personnel access authorization, traffic, mobile and foot patrol.

• Reduced the number of unauthorized materials entering the U.S. by conducting vehicle searches for explosive

devices, contraband, weapons and other illegal items.

• Maintained regular communication and submitted reports to the Sergeant and Director of the Central Intelligence

Directive.

Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department, Lawrenceville, GA Feb. 2005 – Oct. 2008

Senior Deputy Sheriff

• Served and protected one of the fastest growing counties in the nation by immediately responding to citizen calls and

apprehending suspects involved in various crimes throughout the district.

• Conducted searches for contraband and ensured proper handling of evidence. Served civil processes, court orders

and testified in a number of cases.

• Managed a wide scope of administrative duties including paperwork for affidavits, reports, warrants and documents

to be served, in addition to daily logs of shift activity.

• Analyzed reports, evidence and intelligence related to investigations of crimes and incidents.

• Played a key role in a number of high-profile cases such as the Brian Nichols courtroom shooting incident and the

Runaway Bride. Supported associates by being ready to respond at a moment’s notice.

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts: Airport Management, 2009

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, Flushing, NY

Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration, 2004

Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC

High School Diploma 1996

Brooklyn Comprehensive Night HS, Brooklyn, NY

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Gwinnett County Police:

Persistent Ground Surveillance System

Crisis Intervention

Suicide Bombers

CPR/First Aid

First Responder

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