Job Announcement Number: SPI-F09-P001

 

Core Competencies

Unarmed/Armed Security Certified; Military Professional (11 years); Transportation Security; Physical Security; Homeland Security; International/Global Security; Protective Services; Screening; Physical Searches; Intelligence Gathering; Information Gathering; Intelligence Analysis; Inspection; Hazardous Materials Management; Risk Management; Emergency Response; Instruction; Training; Team Leadership; Interpersonal Relations; Verbal Communications; Public Speaking; Written Communications; Security Technology; Emergency Communications Technology; Computer Technology; Quality Assurance; Martial Arts

 

Experience

 

2007- Present                                                                                                            

United States Army/Illinois National Guard
Kankakee, IL

Hours per Week: 50

Salary:

Contact: SSGT Robinzine; Phone xxx-xxx-xxxx ; May Contact

Infantry Team Leader/Staff Sergeant

Deployed to Afghanistan for 1 year as Infantry Force Protection and Personal Security Detail (PSD) as part of Kapisa Parwan Provencal Reconstruction Team; held Operational Secret Security Clearance.  In support of Operational Enduring Freedom, contributed security expertise as well as dynamic leadership skills as Security Forces Convoy Truck Commander and Convoy Commander.

Entrusted with escorting U.S. civilian and military personnel as well as Department of State VIPs, Heads of State, dignitaries, etc.  Have spearheaded critical meetings with Governors, Mayors and Afghan leaders focused on effective transfer of security from U.S. Military to local government.   Consistently facilitated compliance with operational security protocol and high standards.

Strategically coordinated security with local foreign governments ensuring optimal distribution and delivery of $1M+ USD in services to foreign contractors. Achieved 100% accountability in managing $6.4M in team equipment assets during 100 mounted combat patrols.   

 

 

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Theodore Durden                                                                                                                   Page 2 of 3

 

1996-1998                                                                                                                              

Youth Services International/CSC Co.

Mohawk, MI

Hours per Week:

Salary:

Contact:   ; Phone:  ; May Contact

Group Leader

In recognition of strong leadership abilities, promoted from Youth Counselor to Group Leader responsible for direct care of adjudicated youth.  Delivered quality Youth Counselor training in areas ranging from de-escalation and threat awareness to post intervention counseling. Effectively coordinated and supervised staff.  Directed full-scope group living and related operations, including on-/off-campus vocational study programs.  Efficiently developed and maintained complex shift change, incident, behavioral, and educational progress reports.

Facilitated access and exit visitor, contractor and employee searches. Proficiently monitored, responded to and relayed all emergency communications using phone, two-way radio and public address system. Conducted comprehensive fire and safety inspections as well as actively participated in fire, evacuation, hostage, bomb threat, and related emergency drills.

 

1995-2003                                                                                                                               

United States Marine Corps

Marine Wing Support Group 47

Selfridge ANGB, MI

Hours per Week:

Salary:

Contact:   ; Phone:  ; May Contact

Inspector-Instructor

Provided exceptional Officer and Senior enlisted guidance in training standards, budget maintenance needs, safety, and hazardous materials use, storage and disposal. Served as key Advisor to Senior enlisted personnel on vehicle storage yard enhancement and expansion compliance. Trained over 120 marines in the safe and proper management of hazardous materials/waste.  Instructed 200+ marines in martial arts, playing solid role in qualifying personnel for promotions and VIP personal security assignments. Responsible for occupational health and safety of over 120+ marines as well as $19M in supporting equipment assets.  

Strategically allocated and administered $40K maintenance budget to maximize use of resources and control costs while meeting operational objectives. Spearheaded technical inspections and maintenance cost estimates for 130+ principle end items.  Charged with coordination and movement of $38M+ in equipment in support of Operation Desert Shield.  Promoted 6 times over course of military career.

 

Awards/Achievements

 

Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal

Armed Forces Reserve Medal

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (3x)

Meritorious Unit Commendation

Army Commendation Medal

Certificate of Appreciation, Macomb County Michigan Commission (2x)

Letter of Appreciation, various community leaders (5x)

 

Theodore Durden                                                                                                                   Page 3 of 3

 

Education

Joliet Junior College/Chicago State University (transferring to CSU, September 2010)

Dates

Degree: N/A

Major:

GPA:

Credit Hours Earned:

 

Prior Undergraduate Studies (details available on request): Finlandia University (1993-1995); Michigan Technological University (1996); Cornerstone University (1997); Joliet Junior College (1995/2004-2005) 

                                                                       

Professional Development/Credentials

 

Unarmed/Armed Security Certified; 2010     

 

Technical Proficiencies

 

Windows 95/98/2K/XP/Vista; MAC; UNIX; Microsoft Office 2000/2003/2007; Internet                               

Community Service/Affiliations

 

Professional Motivational Speaker

Marine Corps Color Guard, Detroit Lions/NFL games

Fallen Soldier Honor Guard

Public Speaker, Toys for Tots