Francesco Romano

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Poc: 346-***-**** act462@r.postjobfree.com

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My 17 years of military service has given me a uniquely broad experience. Now I’m ready to begin the next chapter of my life. Currently, I am in a staff position as Intelligence analyst. My military background includes personal protection team, security and intelligence; however, my experiences have been training, mentoring and leading enlisted Soldiers. I’ve thrived in an operations management environment. Served on multiple combat and hostile fire overseas tours to Kosovo, Macedonia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Strategic, judicious, and meticulous with exceptional managerial and production expertise.

Highlights

Exceptionally organized Strategic planning

Strong attention to detail Excellent team-builder

Analytical Management

Security documentation High security clearance Accomplishments

Army Commendation Medal for service in Kosovo, Macedonia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Army Commendation Medal for service in Homeland security service. Certificates of Appreciation

US Army Achievement Medal

Deutsches Sportabzeichen by German Army

Experience

Intelligence analyst & security advisor

Italian Army July 2010 - Feb 2016 (5 years 6 months) Served as intelligence analyst were I was primarily responsible for the analysis, processing and distribution of strategic and tactical intelligence, in particularly concerning North Africa environment. In addition:

- Prepare all-source intelligence products to support the combat commander

- Assess the significance and reliability of incoming information with current intelligence

- Establish and maintain systematic, cross reference intelligence records and files

- Identify and extract essential information from intelligence products and investigations, analyze the data, and synthesize the information into reports that can be disseminated.

- Develop specific expertise, discern patterns of complex behavior, and provide an accurate understanding of present and future threats.

- Apply highly developed inductive reasoning skills to provide a proactive approach to potential threats.

- Navigate a variety of records, reports, miscellaneous communications, case files, and other sources to support research and analysis.

Served as security NCO in charge for Force Protection and Physical Security FP/PS Programs. Provides program guidance and sets goals and objectives for the Force Protection. In particular:

- Identify security initiatives and standards and implement video surveillance as needed in order to ensure security is maintained and updated.

- Conduct information or decision briefs on FP/PS functions or events.

- Conduct audits and tests to find holes in security platform.

- Develop procedures to ensure physical safety of employees and visitors.

- Develop emergency procedures and incident responses.

- Manage the development and implementation of global security policy, standards, procedures and support the oversee network of vendors and directors who implement the force protection.

- Maintain relationships with local and state law enforcement.

- Prepare threat assessments, security consideration summaries and corporate intelligence communications.

- Risk Management experience.

- Knowledge and experience with security CCTV and access control systems J2 OPS / Targeting / Database Manager

NATO ISAF March 2011 - October 2011 (8 months)

Served as J2 NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer OR-9) OPS and J2 NCO Targeting preparing all-source intelligence products to support the combat commander. Assisted in establishing and maintaining systematic, Page2 cross-referenced intelligence records and files. Received and processed incoming reports and messages. Assisted in determining significance and reliability of incoming information. Assisted in integrating incoming information with current intelligence holdings and prepared and maintained the situation map. Assisted in the analysis and evaluation of intelligence holdings to determine changes in enemy capabilities, vulnerabilities, and probable courses of action. Assisted in the preparation of Order of Battle records using information from all sources and in the preparation of strength estimated of enemy units. Assembled and proofread intelligence reports and assisted in consolidating them into military intelligence. Prepared Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield / Environment (IPB-IPOE) products. Analyzed current intelligence holdings to identify gaps, and subsequent intelligence collection requirement.

Platoon Leader

July 2001 to July 2010

187th para regt Folgore – Livorno, Italy

Platoon Leader of a 30-man Airborne Rifle Platoon, comprised of three Airborne Rifle Squads and a Weapons Squad. Responsible for planning and conducting joint special operations and conventional infantry operations in support of Italian and international policies and objectives; employment and maintenance of five special operations vehicles in training and combat; maintaining combat readiness for immediate worldwide deployment.

Responsible for managing and maintaining over $2 million in equipment, training, administration, discipline, and health and welfare of the unit.

In 2008 responsible for initial training of Paratrooper students in Unconventional Warfare (UW) through Fundaments of UW, also responsible for student initial and performance counseling. J3 OPS

ISAF March 2009 - October 2009 (8 months)

Served as J3 OPS NCO in ISAF RC West TOC (Tactical Operational Center) with the following tasks:

- Collects, analyses and maintains all incoming security and operational reports/information from different sources within mission area.

- Prepares situation summaries for the mission in their areas of responsibility.

- Reviews incoming messages, determines urgency and alerts the relevant mission elements and responsible staff members.

- Prepares updating briefing.

- Update the higher level concerning the current situation.

- Coordinates and synchronizes the Forces on the ground with Air Forces and local Forces from the TOC.

- Alerts and informs key security personnel and senior management of important developments.

- Ensures proper information flow within the TOC.

- Updating units’ statuses on maps and charts.

- Supervising the publication of orders and graphics.

- Contribute to lessons identification.

Personal Security Detail NATO COM

March 2007 to November 2007

NATO – Baghdad, Iraq

As Commander: commanding a security team of 6 men- Protecting NATO COM General and his staff - This includes CP Protection of clients at static venues and within the red zone areas- As FCO: body guarding and accompanying clients on business and social visits - Planning and carrying out secure and safe movements around Baghdad, - Running a training matrix for In-country PSD Teams- Delivering client briefings, carrying out threat analyses. Responsible for the training, administration, discipline, and health and welfare of the unit. Education

NCO Military Academy 1998 - 2001

University of Tuscia - Viterbo Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Organization and Management, Business Administration and Management, General, 1998 – 2001 Qualifications

Critical Thinking Course

Operational Intelligence

COIN Intelligence Preparation of the Operating Environment (IPOE) Course

Army Intelligence e Security course

Joint Intelligent Course

NCO Database Manager

Airborne Course

NATO Specialist Recognition Course

Close Quarters Combat

Airborne Reconnaissance course

Airborne Reconnaissance Leader course

Patrolling Leader Course

Patrolling Leader Instructor Course

Specialist Recognition Course

Military Physical Training Instructor

Media Training Course

Basic Life Support course

Lifeguard Systems: Rapid Deployment Search and Rescue/Recovery Additional skill

Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database systems

Proficient with OSINT (Open sources Intelligence)

Charismatic and confident public speaker

Bilingual – Fluent in Italian and English and some Spanish

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