MARK A. BALLOU
Bettendorf, IA
HM 816-***-****
ALT 563-***-****
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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Served 14 years in the U.S. Military with 9 years experience in law enforcement.
- Skilled in analyzing, coaching; instructing and supervising individuals.
- Security Clearance: DOD Secret (S) - January 2009.
- Firearms experience as an instructor: M9 9mm pistol, M4 Carbine, 12 gauge shotguns, M203
grenade launcher, M249 SAW, .50 cal machine gun, AT4, .40mm Glock and pistol.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs
- A self-motivated person who can work as an independent individual or with a team to complete
the mission successfully no matter what the circumstances.
WORK HISTORY
1999 – Present: United States Army
CARGO SQUAD LEADER- 2000-2003: HHC 2/2 Infantry; Vilseck, Germany
Responsible for the health, welfare, and training of seven Soldiers; responsible for the
maintenance and combat readiness of two five ton trucks, four HEMTT cargo trucks, and one
HMMWV; supervises and trains subordinates on how to operate, load, unload and transport all
classes of supplies, and the handling of hazardous and sensitive cargo.
MILITARY POLICE PATROL SUPERVISOR- 2004- 2006; U.S. Army, 3rd MP Battalion,
Fort Stewart, GA
Managed over 17 patrols whose duties included maintaining Law and
Order, highway patrol, and area security for over 56,000 Soldiers, Civilians and Family
Members; covering over 200 miles; conducted and supervised multiple D.U.I checkpoints, click
it or ticket checkpoints and crime scene investigations.
DESK SERGEANT 2006- 2008: U.S. Army Garrison; Grafenwoehr and Vilseck, Germany
Worked for the Provost Marshal Office serving a community of over 9,000 Soldiers, family
members, and civilian and support personnel; provided supervision for and technical guidance
for 3 MP patrol shifts; reviewed all patrol reports, blotters, journals and MP reports; identified
serious incidents and initiated reporting requirements for higher headquarters; monitored 74
intrusion detection alarms; coordinated activities between military and host nation emergency
response elements.
FOREIGN LIASON/ MENTOR/ OPERATIONS MANAGER- 2008- 2009: Afghanistan
Conduit for 15 Afghanistan and Pakistan Liaison Officers; instituted and organized
communications between Afghanistan and Pakistan forces; trained and mentors all foreign
officers in joint operations planning and procedures. Facilitated weekly Border Subcommittee
MARK A. BALLOU
1119 Brown St.
Bettendorf, IA
HM 816-***-****
ALT 563-***-****
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and Tri-Partite Commission meetings. The meetings included the NATO Secretary General and
numerous General officers. Received and disseminated time sensitive incident reports throughout
Regional Command-East.
OPERATIONS MANAGER- 2009- 2012: Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Managed and supervises unit arms room, supply, and administrative section consisting of six
personnel; maintained man-hours utilization report in support of garrison missions; publishes
unit training schedules, long, short, and near term training plans; monitor unit weapons
qualifications percentages and coordinate range certifications; records and report company and
battalion status on mandated training guidance.
ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER- 2012-2013: 55th MP Company; Camp Casey,
South Korea
Ensured that all communication and detailed information was disseminated to the battalion to
enure mission accomplishment; assists the Senior Operations Manager in monitoring production
indicators and statistic; supervises administrative, morale and medical waivers processing.
Analyzes regulatory guidance and prepares staff recommendations.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
2001 Transport/ Storage HAZMAT – US Army
2003 Warrior Leaders Course – US Army
2005 Army Recruiter – US Army
2007 Advanced Leaders Course – US Army
2010 Combat Life Saver – US Army
2010 Child Abuse Prevention Investigation – US Army
2010 Unit Prevention Leader – US Army
2011 Conventional Physical Security/ Crime Prevention – US Army
2012 Mobile Retention Training – US Army
EDUCATION
108 credit hours Homeland Security and Defense
American Military University
References Available Upon Request