Manager Operator

ROLAND CONTRERAS, JR.

850-***-**** ****************@*****.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dynamic and resourceful Manager, currently holding an active Secret Security Clearance, with a strong technical background, excellent record of achievements, and a broad range of proven skills that include the ability to:

• Function as a Project Manager and orchestrate the activities of a multidisciplined team, create and manage budgets and timelines, and provide the management and technical guidance that ensure meeting timelines and budgets.

• Provide oversight of forensic evidence collection and processing.

• Manage training for operations involving forensic evidence and hazardous materials collection/processing, and situations requiring strict adherence to safety/regulatory policies and procedures.

• Create a positive work environment that encourages team members to take ownership of their responsibilities and remain committed to achieving performance goals.

• Utilize effective problem solving and process improvement skills to develop and implement operational changes that optimize the use of human and capital resources.

• Conduct formal presentations to mid- and senior-level management in areas related to security, safety, morale, and retention.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

PAE LAB EVIDENCE MANAGER (October 2019 – December 2020) Held general tasks of a Forensic Lab Evidence Manager including collecting evidence, assisting in analyzing collected evidence in a laboratory setting and writing reports summarizing the results of this analysis. Lab Evidence Managers are SME for types of evidence, including fingerprinting, biochemistry, ballistics or handwriting analysis.

• Maintained accountability for over $3,000,000 worth of equipment through state-of-the-art accounting technologies.

• Functioned as Project Manager for the logistics planning and relocation of personnel and equipment to worldwide locations.

• Supervised operations associated with data collection and report generation

• Identified as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for forensic analysis of combat operations in numerous Area of Operations (AOR).

• Certified Cellebrite Operator/Analyst (CCO/CCA) Expires 2022 UNITED STATES ARMY (August 1999 – September 2019)

Maintained a Secret Security Clearance and retired after 20 years of service with an Honorable Discharge. Incurred Maintained an excellent record of performance that is highlighted by progressive advancement to positions of increased challenges and responsibilities that included: OPERATIONS MANAGER (2014 – 2019) Handpicked for this corporate-level position and managed data collection operations for a specially trained team that provided support for seven downline organizations with over 700 personnel.

• Functioned as Project Manager for the logistics planning and relocation of personnel and equipment to worldwide locations.

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• Supervised 24/7 operations associated with data collection and report generation associated with information used for military operations.

• Prepared detailed reports for multiple internal and external stakeholders and conducted formal presentations to senior staff.

• Developed and implemented comprehensive training program that trained new team members on computer applications and procedures.

• Identified as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for forensic analysis of combat operations while on deployment to Afghanistan.

• Flawlessly maintained accountability for over $10 million worth of equipment. TEAM LEADER (2009 – 2014) – Managed a five-person team of specialists who were trained in advanced exploitation activities and forensic evidence collection/analysis techniques, in support of the full range of Special Operation Forces (SOF) activities.

• Responsible for management of sensitive site exploitation (SSE) operations, overall forensic evidence collection/analysis, and transfer or evidence in accordance proper chain of custody procedures.

• Maintained accurate evidence inventory lists for a mobile laboratory (the exploitation analysis center) including logistical requirements.

• Directly responsible for conducting biometric, document and media exploitation

(DOMEX), cell-phone exploitation, and homemade explosive (HME) exploitation.

• Considered one of the best Master Fitness Trainers during military career. Insured all personnel were in top physical conditions to handle the constant physical demands of all SOF missions.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS MANAGER (2000 – 2009) – Directed day-to-day functions for a team of four who provided administrative support for an organization with over 4,000 personnel.

• Established priorities, coordinated dissemination, and performed quality assurance of all outgoing reports and correspondence.

• Oversaw all data input of personnel actions that included awards, promotions, demotions, and separations.

• Developed and implemented effective scheduling for recurring and advanced training for personnel that achieved a 96% compliance.

• Functioned as Project Manager for the organization’s equipment maintenance operations and developed and managed preventive and routine maintenance for the organization’s $1.5 million fleet.

EDUCATION

Candidate for a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from University of Texas at San Antonio completion: December 2021.

Professional Development:

• US Army Master Fitness Trainers

• Graduate of the United States Army Supervisor and Mid-level Manager’s Schools

• Completed Instructor Training

• Special Operation Forces (SOF) Technical Exploitation Course

• Special Operation Forces (SOF) Operator Advanced Course

• Special Operation Forces (SOF) Exploitation Analysis Center Course ROLAND CONTRERAS, JR. PAGE 3

• Confined Space and Rope Rescue Technician Course

• Small Scale Chemical Biological Weapons Production

• Technical Escort Course

• Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense NCO Course

• Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Chemical

• Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-yield Explosives Course

• Instructor Training Course

• Hazardous Materials Technician and Emergency Response Course

• Environmental Sampling Course

• CBRN Advanced Leaders Course (Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course)

• Exploitation Analysis Center-Organic

• Intermediate Search / Tactical Site Exploitation

• Computer Forensics I with EnCase Digital Forensics Software

• Dismounted Recon Course

• Special Operations Sensitive Site Exploitation Course

• Airborne School

• Drill Sergeant Course

• Master Resiliency Course

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Computer proficiency includes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio), Google Earth, Cellebrite Certified Operator/Analyst (CCO/CCA), XRY Certified Analyst, SEEK Biometrics, and Encase Forensics program, and Foundation of Digital Forensics (Encase) Certified.

• A Seasonal Business Traveler.

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