Special Operations Instructor, Course Director
Resume:
Bill N. McDonald
Gloucester, Va. 23061
****@*************.***
Mobile: 408-***-****
SUMMARY: Special Operations Instructor & security specialist for the DOD, former OCONUS security manager, Medical Operations Officer, former Special Forces Medical and Engineer Sergeant with 31 years operational experience during peace time and combat operations both domestically and internationally. Bill possesses strong oral and written communication and presentation skills with the proven ability to solve complex problems and navigate challenges and take decisive action. Bill has also been instrumental with course curriculum & program development, course & training review & evaluation for both military and government programs. Bill has also held positions as a government contractor with several agencies to include the U.S. State Department as Co-Director of the Afghan Presidential Protective Service, a member of the PRS for the Karzai protection detail, as Senior Advisor/trainer for the CTSOF (Counter-Terrorism Special Operations Facility) in Iraq and more recently as an instructor for an OGA in the areas of TCCC, Weapons Tactics, Overseas Protection and Defensive Driving & leadership training.
GOVERNMENT/CONTRACTING EXPERIENCE:
Position Held:
Special Operations Instructor (Security, Leadership, Medical, Driving, defensive Tactics, Land Navigation, M4 and Glock)
DOD, Camp Peary (Armed Forces Expeditionary Training Activity)
Williamsburg, VA - AUG 2015 -JUN 2023
Course Curriculum creation, review and evaluation.
CULEX Lane Walker/Evaluator
Paramilitary Leadership
Small Unit Tactics
Instructor training Federal Civilian Employees deploying overseas in the following courses:
Instructor of Evasive, Tactical and Defensive Driving
Overseas Personnel Security Course
Glock Firearms Course,
Advanced Trauma Responder Course, Trauma Casualty Care Course Instructor
Land Navigation
Defensive Tactics
Mid Level Tactics regarding employment of M4 and Glock 19
Basic CQB tactics and principles
Urban movement techniques
Vehicle Bailout TTPs
Trauma medic on range, conducting vehicle extractions in emergency situations.
Position Held: Director of Operations
Feb 06-Jun 07 Provided Contract Medical Service to the Army Corps of Engineers in Iraq & developed and implemented multi-layered security plans for FOBs (Forward Operating Bases)
Position Held: Senior Instructor/Advisor
Mar 05-Nov 05 Chief of Base Security & Senior Instructor for Dignitary Protection, Firearms Training and Counter Terrorism Tactics for CTSOF (Counter-Terrorism Special Operations Facility). Developed & implemented base security plan.
Position Held: Co-Director for the Afghan Presidential Protective Service
Jul 04-Feb 05 Appointed Co-Director of the Afghan Presidential Service by the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service
Position Held: PRS Member—Karzai Protection Detail
Oct 03-Jun 04 Member of the Close Protection Team for the Afghan President, Hamid Karzai as a contractor for the U.S Department of Diplomatic Security Services
CIVILIAN EXPERIENCE:
Position Held: Public Speaker and Performance Coach
Jul 15-Present Help “C-Suite” executive men globally, learn how to overcome obstacles, wargame challenges and step into their greatness. Help to Hone Their Leadership skills.
Position Held: Health/Fitness/Performance Consultant
Apr 07-Apr 15 Trainer of Tactical Athletes, Corporate Professionals, Competitive Athletes
MILITARY EXPERIENCE:
Position Held: 38A (Civil Affairs Officer) AOC: 38A
May 13-Jan 22 Civil Affairs Team Leader/ BN. Plans Officer/
BN.Training Officer
Position Held: 70H (Medical Operations and Intelligence Officer) AOC: 70B
Dec 09-Mar 13 Squadron (Battalion) & Brigade
Position Held: 19D MS1 and MS 2 ROTC Instructor/ ROTC Recruiter MOS: 19D40
Mar 09-Sep 09 San Diego State
Position Held: 19D (Calvary Scout Platoon Sergeant) MOS: 19D40
Feb 07-Nov 09 Calvary Scout Platoon Sergeant
Break in Service:
Jan 06-Feb 07
Position Held: 18C (Senior Special Forces Engineer Sergeant) MOS: 18C/D4P
Jan 02-Jan 06 Senior Special Forces Engineer Sergeant and Junior Medical Sergeant
Developed and implemented FOB security plans & operations
Position Held: 18D (Special Forces Medical Sergeant) MOS: 18D3P
Jan 96-Jan 02 Special Forces Medical Sergeant and Assistant Operations Sergeant
EDUCATION: Master’s In Human Performance (In progress)
Officer Basic Course for 70 B, Health Care Administration Specialist
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences
Paramedic School
Multiple Certifications in Human performance, Health, Nutrition, Fitness and Exercise
MILITARY TRAINING: Captain’s Career Course Phases 1-4
PRT/SERE Level 3
Instructor Trainer Development Course
Master Resilience Trainer
Special Forces Engineer Sergeant Course
Bill Scott School of Racing
Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance Target Exploitation Course (SFARTEC)
Special Forces Medical Sergeant Course
SERE Level 3
Additional training is listed on military bio
MORE education upon request
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Available upon Request
REFERRALS: Available upon request CLEARANCE: Active DOD TS/SCI
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