Kyle D. Coughlin
Commerce City, CO 80022
Phone: 615-***-**** or 720-***-****
Email: ****.*.********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Security Expert – Operations Manager – Leader – Resource Manager – Civilian/Military Law Enforcement – Problem Solver
Leader and security expert with extensive domestic operations and management experience gained through security leadership positions and dedicated military service.
Deliver strategic solutions through effective problem-solving; able to manage diverse teams in high-stress contentious environments. Implement management and operational strategies through open communication and efficient workflow planning.
Proven ability to quickly assess, identify and mitigate risk, conduct timely and accurate threat assessments, while simultaneously acquiring resources and personnel necessary to accomplish any task. Expertly execute a vast range of physical surveillance and intelligence security operations.
Demonstrated track record of transforming and optimizing personnel and resources to increase productivity, manage change and achieve quantifiable results. Extraordinarily responsive, attentive and versatile communicator.
Skilled in evaluating reliability and credibility – able to gain confidence and cooperation, make positive decisions while distinguishing between conclusions, appearances, facts and law enforcement.
Veteran with over six years of military service
Active Secret Security Clearance
CORE COMPETENCIES
Leadership & Supervision / Law Enforcement / Homeland Security / Operation & Communication Security
Inspections/Investigations / Logistics/Strategic Planning / Operations Management
Threat & Risk Assessment / Expert Trainer, Instructor & Briefer / Change/Crisis Management
Quality Assurance & Control / Assessment / Physical Surveillance / Regulatory & Safety Compliance
Troubleshooting / Solution-Oriented / Safety Procedures
PROFESSIONAL CAREER EXPERIENCE and SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (USAF) April 2009 to Present
Availability Date: 20 April 2016
MILITARY WORKING DOG HANDLER (Front line Supervisor) Dec 2013 to Present
United States Air Force, Aurora, Colorado
Provided protection as a Military Working Dog Handler. Protecting vital assets which provide early warning data to the President of the United States and Senior Military leaders. Performed security operations to include: Performed installation circulation control /conduct inspections of vehicles entering and exiting the installation. Provided protection as a Military Working Dog Handler by performing security operations to include; conducting building, vehicle and area searches for suspects, drugs and contraband. Performed installation circulation control /conduct inspections of vehicles entering and exiting base.
Six Narcotic finds entering Buckley AFB - ensured safety of base populace by keeping several ounces of marijuana off the installation.
First responder to numerous medical emergencies – assisted emergency personnel with medical and transportation logistics.
Conducted multiple MWD demonstrations - enhanced civilian/military relations, which was lauded by civilian leadership.
Identified MWD facility shortfall; restructured and implemented Safety and Sanitation Guide; increased health and welfare of 10 Military Working Dogs.
FIRE TEAM LEADER/CONTINGECY RESPONSE TEAM MEMBER Aug 2010 to Dec 2013
United Stated Air Force, Valdosta, Georgia
Provided outside the wire support as part of a contingency response group. Trained on various squad based movements to include insertion via fixed and rotary wing aircraft as well as mounted and dismounted operations. Certified on multiple weapons systems as well as multiple communications systems. Performed training with Army Rangers and British security forces in joint coalition forces battle exercises.
Jump Program Manager for squadron – Planned and logged over forty five static line jumps in order to maintain our ability to insert via fixed wing aircraft.
Rappel Master certified – ensured squadron members were up to date on certifications and led training and safety courses to enhance mission capabilities.
Led pre-deployment training – taught numerous classes in the field and prepared nearly 200 members for deployment to Afghanistan.
EDUCATION and MILITARY TRAINING
Earned Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with a minor in Managerial Studies – graduated May 2007
Vanderbilt University
Air Force Survival School-- 2009
Military Police Academy –2010
Army Air Assault School – 2010
ESS Operator Course -- 2011
Army Airborne School – 2011
Army Pathfinder School – 2012
Army Jumpmaster School -- 2013
Military Working Dog Training – passing score of 97% & above –2013
Military Police Upgrade Course [upgraded course from journeyman to job specialist] – 2013
EQUIPMENT /SOFTWARE: Microsoft Office Suite, Explosives, Narcotics, Dog Training Equipment
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Front Range Explosive Detection training group (FRED)
Homeland Security and Transportation Security Agency
Jefferson County K9 Department
Denver Sheriff K9 Department
United States Marshals K9 Department
Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) K9
CERTIFICATIONS: Dog Handler/Trainer, Military Police Certified, ESS Operator Certified, Jumpmaster Certified, Speed Measuring Device Certified, Breathalyzer Certified, CPR Certified, Certified on Expandable Baton and Taser, and is a First Emergency Responder
References available upon request.