Timothy VanderVoord

*** **** ***** *** *******, TN 37865 Telephone: 616-***-**** E-Mail Address: acqr8x@r.postjobfree.com

DOD and DOS Secret Clearance with background checks

Objective: Challenging Career in the private sector

STRENGTHS:

Possess objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; capacity to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and capacity to "see the job through."

Leader, trainer, and team builder with extensive operational and administration experience, as well as, outstanding management, analytical and technical acumen

Committed to fostering a cohesive and productive workplace environment

Excellent interpersonal relations/oral and written communication skills

Versatility, adaptability, and willingness to tackle new responsibilities and multiple tasks; self-starter, assertive, positive “can do” attitude, and team player

Personally committed to the highest ethical standards

Proven history of achieving the highest levels of performance and productivity

Expert ability to perform work related to developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders in various levels of government, private industry, and federal, state, and local agencies/organizations

Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet goals and deadlines

Expert ability to mentor new employees

Expert ability to submit all required reports in a timely manner in an environment of frequent change and unexpected events

Expert ability to develop and deliver training

Team player with impeccable personal and professional integrity

Resilient, Strong enterprising spirit and character, Innovative thinker, Resourceful

Expert ability to provide technical direction and guidance to assigned team members

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

PSD Deputy Team Leader

Global Integrated Security – Kabul, Gartez, Afghanistan. February 2014- March 2014

Full-Time, 40+ Hrs. /Wk.

Armed security movements in up-armored vehicles with client to secured and unsecure locations inside Kabul and the outskirts.

Low profile PSD movements throughout Kabul City

VIP low profile movements from Kabul Airport to other venues

Provide Personal Security Detail (PSD) for US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in 5 Provinces Afghanistan; Ghazni, Paktiya, Paktika, Khost, & Logar.

Member of a 4-man Security Liaison Team (SLT), which consisted of 2 DTL, Team Leader, Medic

SLT Team mission to provide close protection security for USACE venues in hostile environments utilizing Helicopter, MRAP (all types), and B6 Up-armored Vehicles

Provide subject matter expertise on security, route reconnaissance/survey, extraction, intelligence gathering and client safety in a motorcade or PSD movement.

Cleared American Guard

Blue Hackle North America. – Bagram Airbase, Kabul, Afghanistan. August 2012-June 2013

Full-Time, 40+ Hrs. /Wk

Armed security with AK-47 for building project at Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan client is CH2MHILL and US Military

Hand held metal detector screening at a secured building with more than 200 personnel being processed.

Organized the 100% accountability SOP for operating hours.

Conducted perimeter checks of build site to ensure nothing was being smuggled without being cleared.

Trained and supervised new members of the security team.

Low profile PSD movements throughout Kabul City

VIP low profile movements from Kabul Airport to other venues

Tower over watch security for military base and over looking US. Embassy

CCTV Operation over watching around the Mosoud Circle and the US Embassy

SHIFT SUPERVISOR, OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR:

Triple Canopy, Inc.- Al Asad Air Base, Iraq – FOB Edge, Iraq, FOB Cobra, and COS Irbil March 2009-January 2012

Full-Time, 40+ Hrs. /Wk

Provided an excellent and professional service as a Shift Supervisor and Operations Supervisor in support of Multi-National Force Iraq (MNFI), US Army and US Marines.

Certified CLS (10 yrs.).

Serve as Supervisor / Trainer to Ugandan guard force members and Supervisor to American Site Leads.

Supervise entry control point, search lanes, perimeter towers overlooking entry control points, internal entry control points for Dining Facilities, PX/BX, MWR, gyms and base Headquarters, as well as the Badging office process for VIP’s, LN’s, and TCN’s.

Manage a security detail of Ugandan guards as well as all sensitive items within Tactical Operations Center, Base Defense Operations Center and address any deficiencies.

Collaborated with Military counterparts

Process special knowledge and skills to provide pre-hospital emergency care in the field and transportation of the sick and injured

Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures for Ugandan guard force at Base Defense Operations Center and Tactical Operations Center.

Qualified by Multi National Force Iraq (MNFI), on all US and Foreign weapons and trained Third Country Nationals (TCNs) to meet the qualification standards.

Daily periodic checks of perimeter and buildings as specified by the Base Force Protection Operations Center Commander.

Oversaw start up operations of Base Force Protection assets.

FOB Edge Senior Shift Leader

Active Guard and Reserve (AGR):

Michigan National Guard - Grand Rapids, Michigan December 2002-Febuary 2009

Full-Time, 40+ Hrs. /Wk

Instructor on the M16A2 Rifle, M4 Carbine, M203 Grenade Launcher, M9 Pistol, M249 Squad Auto Weapon, M240B Machine Gun, M2 Heavy Machine Gun, MK 19 40mm Machine Gun to soldiers deploying to areas of the Middle East.

Acted in the role as Civilian on the Battlefield during urban terrain combat training.

Instructor for prisoner handling and urban terrain tactics.

Instructed military units in Security Check Point, Convoy Security and Entry Control Point (ECP) Operations.

PSD Missions protecting VIPs in Iraq while on the roads of Iraq and at building throughout the country

DOD weapons Qualified on U.S. and foreign weapons and explosives/pyrotechnic devises.

Sub-Contractor/Supervisor:

Devries Builders Inc. - West Olive, Michigan June 2002-January 2007

Full-Time, 40+ Hrs. /Wk

Received incoming shipments of building materials.

Separated and distributed material to appropriate building sites.

Used forklifts and hand trucks to handle material.

Evaluated construction methods and determined cost-effectiveness of plans.

Inspected and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes and other regulations.

Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.

Selected, contracted, and oversaw workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as doors, electrical, drywall, painting; laid flagstones and floor tiles.

Conferred with personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as, work procedures, complaints, and contracting problems.

Determine labor requirements and dispatch construction crews to work site.

Force Protection Specialist:

Grand Rapids Parking Services - Grand Rapids, Michigan December 2000- December 2002

Full-Time, 40+ Hrs. /Wk

Maintained progressive professional growth and gained expertise as a Qualified CCTV Operator.

Secured the installation perimeter and confines and reduced risk of threat by operating the Intrusion Detection System; provided security roving patrols.

Held accountable for radios, and all over gear.

Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of visitors and other persons to installation as monitor of control points.

Conducted foot and vehicle patrols, static guard posts.

Infantry:

United States Army, Ft Benning, Georgia August 1998-August 2000

Full-Time, 40+ Hrs. /Wk

Instructor at Infantry Officers Basic Course (IOBC), teaching officers the basic fundamentals of soldiering.

Taught urban tactics, prisoner-handling techniques, Law of Land Warfare, Code of Conduct and Geneva Convention.

Instructed in the maintenance and employment of small arms, explosives and pyrotechnics.

Taught the basic fundamentals of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical defense skills and operated the protective mask confidence chamber exercise.

Instructed officer candidates in techniques of forward observer/call for fire, reconnaissance and surveillance.

Effectively made unit level repairs to M16A2, M249, M240B, M2, MK-19, and M9 pistol resulting in the unit able to remain 100 percent combat ready.

Conducted training with officer candidates utilizing the- 10 levels TM on basic preventive Maintenance on the M16A2, M249, M240B, M2, MK-19, and M9 pistol resulting in fewer repairs having to be conducted on the weapons.

RELEVANT WORK HISTORY

Security Supervisor/Operations Supervisor/GTS:

Triple Canopy Inc. - Al-Asad, Iraq; FOB Edge Senior shift Leader, FOB Cobra, COS Irbil June 2009-Feb 2012

Full-Time, 40+ Hrs. /Wk

Infantry, Instructor:

United States Army – Various Locations

August 1998-August 2000/January 2007-Feburary 2009

Full-Time, 40+ Hrs. /Wk

COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Proficient in use of most major computer systems, information systems, spreadsheet applications, graphic and presentation applications, and word processing applications

HONORS, AWARDS AND SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Army Good Conduct Medal

Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal 2nd Award

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star

Army Service Ribbon

Overseas Service Ribbon 2nd Award

Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ m/ device 2nd Award

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

QRF Team 2004

Qualified to operate Intrusion Detection Systems - 2000

Qualified CCTV Operator 2000

Certified Combat Lifesaver - 2002

Certified Opposing Force Cadre Training - 2007

DOD Weapons Qualified on M9, M4, M16, M60, M249, M2, AK47, RPK, and PKM 1998/2009

Proficient in the maintenance and employment of small arms 1998

Army Pre Leader Course- 2006

Valid Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit- 2017

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND TRAINING

High Desert Special Operations Course – 2009

QRF (Quick Reaction Force) - 2004

Convoy Escort Training 2008

Army PSD Training Course - 2008

Civilian on the Battlefield Training – 2007

Opposing Force Cadre in Urban Terrain Tactics – 2007

MAST SOLUTIONS Train the Trainer Course – 2010

TAC-ONE Consulting- Active Shooter Instructors Course- 2011

TAC-ONE Consulting- Lone Wolf Active Shooter Response- 2011

TAC-ONE Consulting- Basic SWAT- 2012

WPPS II PSS High Threat Protection Operations Course USTC 2012

Lone Wolf/Active Shooter

Basic SWAT

Theater Wide Internal Security Services Course

Detaining and Arrest Training

Firearms Training and Evasive Driving

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS

Planning, directing, coordinating and controlling the work of the security program, and all related security positions/staff.

Formulating, interpreting and implementing security policy, procedures, systems and programs for the office.

Determining security clearances for employees or other persons to have access to sensitive information, resources, material or work sites.

Reviewing designs and inspecting facilities of secure and sensitive information.

Ensuring the proper classification of secure and sensitive information.

Preparing and presenting oral and written briefings/presentations to management regarding the program.

Responsible for the full range of personnel functions of the local program which may include: personnel, physical, information, and industrial security.

Skilled in processing background/security related investigations; providing oral security briefings; reviewing records and information on investigations; advising on methods to handle, store, and destroy classified information; and ensuring the safety and integrity of all facilities, equipment, and personnel

Expert ability to ensure the enforcement of Federal statues in the physical protection of all personnel and property, the protection of civil rights of all persons, and the preservation of a safe, secure, and peaceful environment while providing guidance to management officials in all aspects of security and law enforcement

Expert ability to provide support to specific activities and programs

Expert ability to interpret and develop policy direction for application of security requirements or countermeasures

Expert ability to serve as an technical expert on security policies, regulations, procedures, and to conduct reviews of the effectiveness of security programs and practices

Expert ability to operate or monitor the use of the Security ID Badging system and/or smartcard issuance stations

Expert ability to provide briefings to new employees, either singularly or in groups

Expert ability to develop, implement, and maintain procedural and technical methods to enhance physical protection

Expert ability to conduct vulnerability assessments of field locations by identifying and arranging for the appropriate liaison from personnel, physical, and information specialist to address and correct security inadequacies

Expert ability to prepare incident reports and follow up on matters requiring additional investigation

Expert ability to maintain a liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement officials as related to security inquiries

Expert ability to participate in the planning and recommendation of security systems which may involve access control, alarm systems, security forces, surveillance activities, photographic identification, and other security measures; and conduct surveys throughout to identify and correct possible security weaknesses or plan improvements

Expert ability to develop budgetary analysis of operating expenses related to security operations at federal facilities

Expert ability to provide technical direction and guidance to assigned team members

Expert ability to plan, organize, and ensure that law enforcement and security operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Expert ability to exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities, as needed

Expert knowledge of security programs to administer a top notch administrative security program for

Excellent Strategist - Provide solutions that boost productivity and efficiency across the organization. Quickly identify problem areas and implement effective solutions to meet goals.

Exceptional organizational skills - Consistently recognized for exceptional talents in needs analysis and problem resolution in fast-paced environments.

Strong sense of responsibility - Solid professional standards; excellent track record of dependability. Maintain focus on achieving results while implementing solutions to meet a diversity of needs.

Administration and Management - Knowledgeable of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.

EDUCATION

COLLEGE, City, State

Major:

Grad. Date, Year

REFERENCES

Scott Hartley-Site Manager

COS Irbil, Iraq

832-***-****

scottiraq0 acqr8x@r.postjobfree.com

Sgt. Christopher Wright

Grand Haven Police Department

525 Washington Ave.

Grand Haven, Mi. 49417

616-***-****

acqr8x@r.postjobfree.com

Omar Badr- TWISS Site Medic

7 Cross Creek Ct

Pooler, Ga. 31322

917-***-****

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