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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