Adam Barnes
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Training and Development Manager with 17+ years of leadership in security and military instruction, directing large-scale training programs and improving unit readiness by 20%. Designs compliance-focused safety and emergency response curricula, mentors staff to certification, and manages surveillance and access control operations. Aims to advance organizational training standards and measurable operational readiness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer 3
SpaceX
11.2025 - Current
- Enforced access controls at facility entrances, maintaining safety protocols and reducing entry breaches by 15%
- Patrolled grounds and parking lots regularly to deter unauthorized activity and maintain visible security presence
- Coordinated alarm and incident responses with emergency services to contain events and restore operations
- Collaborated with law enforcement on investigations, providing reports and on-site support
- Trained 3 new security staff on procedures and emergency response, improving team readiness
- Verified guest identities through photo ID and ticket checks to prevent 20% of unauthorized admissions
- Escorted visitors across facility for safety and directional support, maintaining controlled movement
- Recorded daily activities, incidents, and inspections to support compliance and audit readiness
National Service Officer, Supervisor
Disabled American Veterans
02.2014 - 01.2025
- Conducted interviews with over 300 veterans monthly, identifying benefits and ensuring compliance with government regulations.
- Collaborated with management to resolve issues, improving service delivery and enhancing customer experience.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new hires, achieving a 94% annual test pass rate, exceeding national averages.
Artillery Training School Lead Instructor
United States Marines
11.2009 - 02.2014
- Designed and delivered training and evaluation programs on new weapon systems, resulting in a 20% increase in performance and readiness across 15 subordinate units.
- Taught and mentored over 250 junior leaders to become certified Cannon and Rocket Section Chiefs and Platoon Sergeants.
- Developed training materials and delivered hands-on instruction for over 1,000 students, tailoring content to meet diverse learning needs.
- Supervised training seminars and conducted performance reviews to ensure alignment with military objectives and standards.
Combat Advisor
United States Marines
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Trained and mentored Afghanistan National Army on operational procedures and cannon systems, significantly improving combat readiness and effectiveness.
- Developed standardized maintenance trackers for Afghan artillery systems, achieving 85% combat readiness rate from virtually zero.
- Advised USMC Military Instructor-Trainer Team, planning and leading pre-deployment training for deployment to Afghanistan.
- Promoted adoption of new technologies and methodologies within advisory team, cultivating a culture of innovation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
El Camino College
Torrance, CA10-2014
Some College (No Degree) - undefined
El Camino College
Torrance, CASkills
- Surveillance system oversight
- Safety training expertise
- Emergency response coordination
- Effective technical communication
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
- Analytical problem solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Consumer relationship approaches
- Leadership development
- Curriculum development skills
- Technical systems operation
- Detail-oriented
Certification
- CPR Certification
- 5 Steps to an Employee Training and Engagement Plane
- California Guard Card
Courses
- Curriculum Development, Formal Instructor training
- Recruiters School
- Lean Process and Six Sigma, AI, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution
- Various
Timeline
Security Officer 3
SpaceX
11.2025 - Current
National Service Officer, Supervisor
Disabled American Veterans
02.2014 - 01.2025
Combat Advisor
United States Marines
09.2011 - 04.2012
Artillery Training School Lead Instructor
United States Marines
11.2009 - 02.2014
Some College (No Degree) - undefined
El Camino College
Some College (No Degree) -
El Camino College