Patrol Officer Diver
Resume:
Neil Shelton El
Multi-faceted professional currently pursuing PhD in educational leadership,
offering substantial aptitude for streamlining institutional operations, including development, implementation, and upgradation of policies / procedures combined with strong advisory and administrative capacity.
Chicago, Il 60707
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EXPERIENCE
DePaul University, Chicago, Il
PhD, ABD Educational Leadership 2019-2022
Acquired multidisciplinary knowledge balanced with practice-based learning regarding improvement of institutional operations. Polished leadership skills through team collaboration and project work.
• Gained understanding of key fields such as education reforms, organizational change & innovation, and implementation of efficacious leadership strategies for schooling systems.
• Developed expertise for bringing forth enhancements in learners' outcomes by establishing learning conditions and practices to improve classroom practices and learning.
City of Chicago Police Department
Marine & Helicopter Unit 2014-PRESENT
Served as Search, Rescue, and Recovery Diver, operated as Maritime First Responder. Conducted end-to-end strategic planning and response for Homeland Security and law enforcement along Chicago’s extensive lakefront, river and harbor systems. Facilitated the preservation of life by adapting problem-solving and conflict resolution in varying and diverse contexts. Mentored and trained junior team members, encouraging inclusion, collaboration and teamwork resulting in quantifiable improvements in morale, performance and productivity. SWAT 2007-2014
Certified SWAT Operator, patiently responding to critical incidents of high risk. Demonstrated growth mindset and facilitated goal setting while conducting Tactical Training, High Risk Search Warrants, Dignitary Protection, and resolution of HBT events.
Special Operations Section 2005-2007
Tactical Officer 007 District 2003-2005
Patrol Officer 011th District 2002-2003
John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, Il
Volunteer Marine Mammal Diver 2004-2014
Nicor Technologies, Naperville, Il
Corrosion Technician 1999-2002
Inspect, maintain, and design cathodic protection systems/equipment for corrosion control ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Monitor natural gas pipelines and related infrastructure. United States Army 5/502 Infantry- Berlin, Germany 1989-1991 EDUCATION
DePaul University, Chicago
PhD, ABD Educational
Leadership
2019 - 2022
St. Xavier University, Chicago
MBA-Business Management
2011 - 2015
University of Illinois at
Chicago BS-Earth &
Environmental Sciences
1994-1999
Divers Academy of the
Eastern Seaboard, New Jersey
ANSI/ACDE 01-2009
Commercial Diver Certification
1991 - 1992
SPECIALIZED FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING
Chicago Fire Department: Confined Spaces/Clandestine Lab Chicago Police Department: SWAT School
Chicago Police Department: Terrorism Awareness and Response Academy Chicago Police Department/SWAT: Dignitary Protection Course Department of Homeland Security: WMD Standard Awareness FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot License
FEMA: WMD Law Enforcement Protective Measures Course FEMA: WMD Law Enforcement Response Actions Course
FEMA: WMD Hands-On Training Course
FBI: Basic SWAT School
FBI/HRT: Maritime Tactical Operations Exercise
Fulcrum Tactical: Advanced Hostage Rescue
Global Assets Integrated: Counter Suicide Bomber
Global Assets Integrated: Stress Reflex and Behavioral Pattern Indicators. HSTI: Homeland Security training institute 40-hour drone pilot training course Illinois Department of Health, Certified First Responder LSU: Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts
LSU: WMD Tactical Commander Management and Planning LSU: WMD Basic Tactical Operations
LSU: WMD Advanced Tactical Operations
MCTC: Clandestine Laboratory Safety Certification
New Mexico Tech: Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing Awareness New Mexico Tech: Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing New Mexico Tech: Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing New Mexico Tech: Explosive Breaching Tactical Operations NES: First Responder Meth Lab Awareness
Response: Hazardous Materials Operations
Respiratory Protection Program
State of Illinois: Basic SWAT Course
The Illinois Fire Service Institute University of Illinois, Statewide WMD (weapons of mass destruction) SCUBA TRAINING
Master Scuba Diver, Lake County Divers Supply, 2016 Boat Diver, Lake County Divers Supply, 2016
Rescue Diver, Lake County Divers Supply, 2016
Advanced Scuba Diver, Lake County Divers Supply, 2016 Night-Limited Visibility Diver, Lake County Divers Supply, 2016 Ice Diver, Lake County Divers Supply, 2016
Dry Suit Diver, Lake County Divers Supply, 2015
SDI Full Face Mask Diver, Lake County Divers Supply, 2015 SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, Lake County Divers Supply, 2015 PADI Dive Master recertification Northbrook, IL, 2014 PADI Dive Master, Koh Tao, Thailand, 1992
DAN NDT Magnetic Particle and Level 1 Ultrasound certification DAN Oxygen Provider Card
HAZWOPER 40-hour Hazardous Site Worker Training
American Petroleum Institute RP2D Rigger Qualification 40 hours of topside and underwater welding training
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