Manager Project

Michael D. Zink

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281-***-**** (USA Cell) 864-***-**** (Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan)

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Career Highlights

16 years USAF, Law Enforcement and Criminal Investigation

13 years Regional Manager, Site Manager, Project Manager, and Supervisor

12 years of experience in detailed job functions such as analytical,

Counterintelligence and HUMINT

12 years of experience in loss prevention, physical security, safety

awareness

10 years managing multinational employees including: US citizens, host and

other country nationals.

Experienced in presentations to: senior military, government officials and

various dignitaries

Plan, develop and coordinate various leadership, security and safety

programs

Thorough knowledge of cultural, economic, geopolitical, and military issues

of SW Asia/Middle East

Communicate clearly and concisely (written and oral)

US Secret or Top Secret with polygraph since August 1994

Veteran United States Air Force/ Honorable Discharge

Possess a Driver's License and USA passport that expires in 2023

Employment History

Exelis Personnel Services/KBR FPSC, Afghanistan (September 2006- Present)

Lead Investigator, Coordinator, Security Supervisor and Regional Manager

(acting):

Regional Manager duties include daily interaction with the Deputy and

Project Managers, Contracts, Base Commanders at various bases, prime

contracts, prime managers and CENTCOM senior staff. The allocation or

reallocation of staff to provide mission support. Interaction with Task

Force Biometrics (TBCA) for the placement or upgrading of BATS and CENTRIX

systems. Weekly discussions with Exelis headquarters regarding cost

analysis, contract projections, departmental staffing goals and vetting of

applicants.

Manage the operational, training (Safety and Security) and administrative

functions of a department in charge of processing applicants that require:

biometric collection/enrollments and investigations. Investigations consist

of but are not limited to standard intelligence collections similar to:

HUMINT, CI and other similar Federal and DOD agencies. Investigations

include the gathering of all pertinent data and focus on Counter Terrorism

in South West Asia, Asia and Eastern Europe. Data is collected, analyzed,

corroborated and briefed to military oversight. Information is then passed

on to appropriate DOD, DOS and Federal agencies.

Collect, evaluate, and disseminate intelligence information for

CENTCOM/USFOR-A: Investigate activities of collaborationists, sympathizers

or other specified personnel known or suspected to have knowledge or record

of intelligence information. Interview suspects, informants, and witnesses

while conducting investigations to obtain information pertaining to

activities, such as actual, attempted, sedition, subversion, espionage, and

sabotage. Conduct security surveys and inspections of installation,

activities, and personnel. Evaluate information obtained and recommend

remedial action. Conduct security briefings for senior base personnel. Plan

and coordinate activities with local counterintelligence agencies and

teams.

American-Iraqi Solutions Group, Iraq (July 2004 to August 2006)

Senior logistics Coordinator/Business and Development: Developed, proposed

and managed construction, life support, satellite internet, and security

business opportunities. Reported directly to the Vice President on the

development, planning and implementation of various projects that included:

life support (LSS) for Mosul Iraqi Police (MPSA) training academy, LSS BIAP

Area 4 (Special Forces Training Center), LSS and Convoy Support East Camp

Fallujah. Estimated gross value of these projects was 5.2 million monthly.

I conducted site surveys for various business opportunities throughout

Iraq. Surveys included: installation and security assessment, SOW/SOP

discussions with site managers and contractors office representative (COR)

and other mission specific tasks as required.

Security Manager and Analyst: Managed and created various facets of

security operations for the company and its outlying employees working at

various Iraqi, Kurdish and US Forces installations. Directed by Senior Vice

President to create, bid and install the headquarters Security Operations

Center (SOC). SOC gathered, analyzed and produced reports local and

national threat postures and monitored all outside the wire movements.

Routinely coordinated with various battle space commands in the Iraqi

theater. HUMINT gathering was conducted in the field and used to build a

real time and long term scope of local and regional threats to US, Iraqi

and company resources. Prepared and briefed intelligence reports and

SIGACTS for senior camp managers, senior military staff, base commanders

and President of the company. Wrote, proposed and instituted the base

access control policies for the company compound and MPSA Mosul, Iraq.

Identified the security/base access deficiencies and created the first

badge installation access identification system for MPSA Mosul and the

Kurdish outpost.

Utilized information gathered from SOC as well as other various independent

open source means to screen over 1500 of the companies HCN/TCN requesting

employment and access to various installations in Baghdad and Mosul during

the initial stand-up of the locations. Positions screened for included:

DFAC, logistics, linguistics, labor, security, carpentry, water, and

electrical services.

PSD and Convoy Commander: Baghdad, Fallujah, Mosul and Kingdom of Jordan.

In charge of various missions that provided high-threat close protection

security for high-profile (VIP) clients, supply distribution and site

surveys.

United States Air Force/Air Force Reserve (5/1994 - Present)

Security Forces NCO: Managed, supervised and performed force protection

duties, including use of deadly force to protect personnel and resources.

Protected nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other resources.

Performed air base defense functions contributing to the force protection

mission. Controlled and secured terrain inside and outside military

installations. Operated in various field environments, team patrol

movements, both mounted and dismounted, tactical drills, battle procedures,

convoys, military operations, antiterrorism duties, and other special

duties as required. Operated communications equipment, vehicles, intrusion

detection equipment, crew-served weapons, and other special purpose

equipment.

OSI and Security Police Academy questioning/interrogating, field interviews

and statement writing/recording. HUMINT gathering techniques and CI

interview procedures. Investigated motor vehicle accidents, minor and major

crimes and incidents. Apprehended and detained suspects. Searched persons

and property. Secured crime and incident scenes. Collected, seized,

preserved and analyzed evidence. Conducted interviews of witnesses and

suspects. Obtained statements and testified in official judicial

proceedings.

Developed plans, policies, procedures, and detailed instructions for

various SF programs. Provided oversight, guidance, and assistance to

commanders with the application of information, personnel, and industrial

security programs. Supervised and trained SF augmentees. Provided on-scene

supervision for security forces. Analyzed reports and statistics.

Education/Training/Skills

Associates Degree Program in Law Enforcement and Security

Administration/Management

Professional Coursework: Non-Western Cultures, early religions, Dynamics of

International Terrorism, Hostage Negotiations, Interrogations

Military Coursework: Law Enforcement and Security Craftsman (1994,1996

2003); Security Forces NCO Ground Combat Skills(1994); NCO Preparatory

Course (1998), US Air Force Investigation School, OSI crime scene

investigation course and field interview courses, Combat Life Saver Course,

First Responder, Blood and Air Borne Pathogens

Skills:

. Communicate clearly and concisely (written and oral)

. Detail oriented for both daily tasks as well as technical procedures and

goals

. Problem-solving skills

. Flexibility to work various situations including extended/various hours

. Ability to follow verbal, nonverbal and written directions including

manuals and guidelines

. Accountable to various safety programs practices, guidelines, policies

and procedures

. Experienced in conducting compliance audits- (self, adjoining department

and regional)

. Managed a safe, clean and organized work environment

. I maintain regular attendance and punctuality and challenge my team to

do the same

. Regional trainer and coach to team members including SOP, safety,

deliverables etc.

. Supports process and business changes- look for improvements to increase

productivity and morale

. Employ various team-building techniques-Leadership, Train the Trainer

. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor others

Honors and Awards

U.S. Air Force: National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Air

Force Achievement Medal (2), Unit Commendation Medal with device, Overseas

Short Tour Service Ribbon (2), Good Conduct Medal

Honorable Discharge

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