MICHAEL A. BRIALES
Hope Mills, NC *****
*********@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-briales-59ab4618
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Security Professional and Instructor with a Secret Security Clearance and over 26 years of proven tactical and technical experience. Possesses a comprehensive background in security operations, strategic planning, risk management, and critical thinking derived from conducting domestic and global operations in North America, Asia, and the Middle East. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Army. Career supported by current pursuit of a Bachelor of Counter Terrorism Studies, pending 2018
Operations Management
Leadership/Mentorship
Personnel Management
Physical/Industrial Security
Safety/Risk Management
Customer Service
Training/Evaluation
Software/Hardware Support
Microsoft Office Suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US Army Installation Management Command – Fort Bragg, NC 2016 – Present
Security and Safety Officer
Controls access and security for U.S. military facilities. Manages and maintains area of responsibility, ensuring compliance with all security, fire, and occupational health and safety standards. Maintains log of authorized visitors and checks to insure visitors are authorized entry. Uses tact and diplomacy to deal with public and inform patrons of scheduled events and activities.
KD Analytical Consulting – Korea
Support Technician 2014 – 2015
Managed preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration programs for chemical, biological, nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRN-E) defense equipment and consumables for a U.S. Army CBRN-E Battalion.
CSC – Fort Bragg, NC 2013 – 2014
Software Support / Unit Liaison
Supported operational military units in the implementation and management of human resources software (DefenseReady) to track their total workforce and ensure mission readiness, providing a common operational picture for leaders within the unit and all service branches and components.
Provided administrative technical support for DefenseReady software; installed, troubleshot, serviced, and repaired related hardware, software, and networks
Performed unique software configurations and assisted end users on the consolidation of applications and aggregation/visualization of data, giving personnel within the unit visibility over their data, taskings, and assignments
DynCorp International – Afghanistan 2011 – 2012
Senior Trainer
Advised, trained, and mentored 150 Afghan Officers, Managers, and junior personnel in the daily operation of an Afghan Military Detention Facility housing national security threat detainees.
Reed Inc. – Afghanistan 2011
Security Officer
Responsible for the security and safety of all Military and Civilian Personnel on a secure Military Compound, Camp Phoenix, in (Kabul) Afghanistan.
United States Army – Various Global Locations 1989 – 2011
Operations Manager
Senior enlisted assistant to the First Sergeant (Base Commandant) of a Special Forces Headquarters Support Company.
Directed, supervised, and coordinated the day-to-day operations of base guards and defense personnel
Utilized intelligence assets and other planning factors to forecast force protection and base defense requirements
Mentored and trained company intelligence support cells in order to support base security efforts
Coordinated the planning and scheduling of the guard shifts of the detainment of over twenty high value targets and individuals warranted for terrorism
Security Manager
Conducted over 100 convoy security escort missions for military and civilian personnel conducting logistical and construction equipment deliveries
Served as communications system operator, and weapons and defense systems instructor for junior personnel
Trained and evaluated convoy security personnel in close quarters tactics, marksmen, convoy security, static security, target engagement from moving platform, small arms employment, counter-IED, and other tactical areas
Conducted over 20 traffic control point missions, and mounted/dismounted integrated patrols through urban areas
Instructor / Advisor
Instructed over 30 Iraqi Civil Defense Guards in the operation of Entry Control Points
Conducted 20 mounted security operations with the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps in Balad, Iraq
Coordinated with a 30-man Iraqi Civil Defense Corps platoon to conduct cordon knock/searches which resulted in the capture of 10 High Value Targets; assisted in the capture of 5 insurgent cell leaders rendering those cells ineffective
Conducted numerous joint surveillance and direct action tactical missions with the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps
Trained a 40-person platoon in military operations in an urban environment, including mounted and dismounted patrols through urban areas, room clearing techniques, negotiating various obstacles, and clearing of restricted spaces
Conducted and supervised over 40 classes on convoy operations, mounted security patrols, react to near/far ambushes, blocked ambushes, and vehicle check points
Mastered and effectively delivered over 25 blocks of instruction on multiple weapon and defense systems
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist
Instructed and trained over 60 Special Operations soldiers to conduct special military operations in a chemical/biological contaminated environment
Conducted biological agent sample packaging and evacuation procedures
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Counter Terrorism Studies, Henley Putnam University – Pending 2018
Specialized Military Training:
Primary Leadership Development Course
Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course
High Desert Special Operations Pre-Deployment Course
Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Transportation Course
Biological Integrated Detection Course
Chemical Defense Training Certificate
Environmental Compliance Course
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint
Microsoft Dynamics CRM