Law Enforcement

ASHLEY BIDON

*** ****** *****, **********, *** Jersey 08759

732-***-**** (Cell)

**********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly accomplished and quality-focused Military Working Dog Handler with proven combat experience and ability to perform multiple assignments simultaneously within fast-paced environments. Demonstrate keen enthusiasm to continuously develop acquired skills through training and experience. Reliable and consistent professional with strong commitment in exceeding standards. Articulate communicator, equipped with superior interpersonal and solid leadership skills. Adept at working with professionals at all levels and of diverse cultures. Strong work ethic with proficiency in translating general instructions and policies to determine specific course of action to be implemented.

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Safety Procedures and Maintenance

- Equipment and Facility Inspections

- Regulatory Compliance

- Security Administration

- Leadership and Team Building

- Law Enforcement and Compliance

Technical Skills: Proficient in Windows 7 / XP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Internet Explorer

Familiar with various computer securities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NAES Lakehurst, Lakehurst, NJ

MILITARY WORKING DOG KENNEL SUPERVISOR DEC 2008-PRESENT

Demonstrate exceptional performance in executing military operation leadership roles. Serve as Navy E5 (MA2) Master-at-Arms and Petty Officer 2nd Class in charge of overseeing four military working dogs worth $60 thousand each. Provide strategic leadership to the entire MWD Division programs and operations. Facilitate and implement proficiency training of assigned MWD and three subordinates. Direct full spectrum of physical security and law enforcement functions, encompassing inspections and maintenance of building and vehicles to ensure safety. Utilize expertise in ASP baton, 9mm pistol, 12ga shotgun, M16 rifle, EVOC, OC / CS, and explosive detection and patrol with MWD. Coordinate and provide assistance in the 24-hour on-call MWD support for NAES Lakehurst, NWS Earle, McGuire AFB, Fort Dix, and local police departments.

Highlights:

- Recognized for outstanding performance in completing all assigned tasks; ranked #3 out of 12 outstanding early promotion sailors

- Consistently regarded as the Top Kennel in the East Coast Navy region for two consecutive years by the STAAT Certified NAES Lakehurst Kennels

- Acknowledged by the chain of command and selected to actively participate in the K9 school to further develop skills and knowledge; acquired substantial knowledge and skills in the administration of AT / FP security of NAES Lakehurst to ensure proper care and maintenance

- Played a pivotal role in supporting the United States Secret Service (USSS) and ensured K9 security for foreign delegates in New York City

- Assumed full responsibility in rendering K9 support to the USSS / President of the United States (POTUS), First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS), and the first family during the first vacation to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts

- Provided security for the VPOTUS (Joe Biden) and more than 200 hours for naval specific missions such as the commissioning of DDG Wayne E Meyer and Fleet week

MND-North Iraq, FOB Summeral

NAVY MILITARY WORKING DOG HANDLER MAR-DEC 2008

Provided extensive support to U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division and the 101st Airborne Division (AASLT) at FOB Summerall in Iraq. Utilized outstanding combat and leadership expertise to effectively direct 200 combat and force protection missions, which resulted in the discovery of more than 700 lbs of homemade explosives. Issued mission orders to MWD handlers to support the 1st AD.

Highlights:

- Awarded by commander as Hero of the Battle for delivering consistent and quality service

- Efficiently performed duties as a supervisor accountable for overseeing three MWD handlers

- Coordinated efforts to plan, design, and implement training procedure concerning proper maintenance

NAES Lakehurst, Lakehurst, NJ

NAVY MILITARY WORKING DOG HANDLER (NEC 2005) MAR 2007-MAR 2008

Designated and served as the Master-at-Arms 2nd Class E-5, responsible for directing, planning, and executing sustainable training procedures to assigned MWD. Spearheaded and oversaw all facets of various military operations, including physical security and law enforcement functions, as well as inspection of facilities and various vehicles.

PATROLMAN / DISPATCHER OCT 2006-MAR 2007

Played a significant role in operating and maintaining overall efficiency of emergency vehicles. Conducted preliminary investigations in accordance with Uniform Code of Military Justice and Base Regulations. Assumed full responsibility in managing vehicular traffic and facilitating accident investigations. Employed in-depth knowledge of using ASP baton, 9mm, 12ga shotgun, M16 rifle, EVOCC, and OC / CS spray.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA

LEAD TRAINING OFFICER FOR MOBILE SECURITY DET 21 JUNE 2003-OCT 2006

Organized and maintained 82 individual training records for all members of MSD 21 and five individual training team members. Promoted to Petty Officer 2nd Class E5 in May 2003; worked efficiently to support a wide variety of operations, from Iraqi Freedom to Iraq / Kuwait 2005, Operation Vigilant Mariner 2005-2006, Red Star Training Operation Security Support Egypt 2005, and numerous security missions across the East Coast and South America.

Highlights:

- Successfully recognized as the first female in Mobile Security to complete RHIB Coxswain School, 2nd Class RHIB Coxswain School and recipient of boat captain pin

- Demonstrated exceptional performance to maintain qualifications on 26ft SAFE gunboat, ASP baton, .50cal, 240G, MK19 Grenade launcher, 9mm, M16, Brig escort, and OC / CS

SECURITY FORCE MEMBER OF MOBILE SECURITY DET 21, MASTER AT ARMS E-3 JULY 2002-JUNE 2003

Served as key contributor in the Vieques Security Operation and deployed to support the Operation Iraqi Freedom. Authored and implemented standard operating procedures for mobile security deployment box and load out. Performed a wide variety of duties, including scheduling meetings, maintaining inventory, and distributing individual team deployment boxes for mobile security.

Highlight:

- Played a key role in maintaining safety and security for the relocation of more than 75 prisoners of war from the USNS Comfort to EPW Camp Freddy in Iraq

EDUCATION

SPECIALIST IN LAW ENFORCEMENT COURSE (A-830-0025)

United States Navy Local Training Authority, Virginia Beach, VA | Completed with certificate and 0000 Navy NEC in 2002

CERTIFIED MILITARY WORKING DOG HANDLER - L8ALR3P031A-0H1A

USAF Technical Training School, Lackland Air Force Base, TX | Completed with certificate and 2005 Navy NEC in 2007

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Naval Motor Vehicle and Railcar Inspection Ammo 51 (A-4E-3007. 02RP): 2009

Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC), Department of Defense Police: 2007

12-Hour Explosive Motor Vehicle Operators Course, Department of the Navy: 2007

Work Center Supervisor Leadership Course (CIN A-500-0102) | Certificate from Commanding Officer Center for Naval Leadership: 2006

Transportable Port Security Boat Level II Coxswain Course A-062-0050, Center for Anti-Terrorism and Naval Security Forces: 2005

ASP Tactical Police Baton | Certificate of Training from Armament Systems and Procedures, INC: 2003

RHIB Coxswain K-062-0625A Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic: 2002

Aerosol Chemical Weapons (facial), Freeze Plus P (OC/CS blend): 2002

PR SF Squad Operations Course HQ Air Mobility Command, Air Mobility Warfare Center: 2002

Shipboard Security Engagement Weapons (CIN: K-830-2223), Blackwater Training Center: 2002

Force Protection Fundamental Training (CIN: A-830-2214, CDP: 740P), Blackwater Training Center: 2002

Armed Sentry Course (CIN: A830-0033, CDP 7372), Blackwater Training Center: 2002

AWARDS AND HONORS

Navy Expert Pistol Medal | Navy Expert Rifle Medal | Two Navy Good Conduct Medals

Navy Meritorious Unit Command Citation Medal | National Defense Service Medal | Two Iraq Campaign Medals

Navy Sea Service Medal | Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal | Army Commendation Medal

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal | Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

ACTIVITIES

Member and Volunteer for K9 Soldiers (K9soldiers.org)

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