Anders Birkland
13736 Autumn Vale Court, Chantilly,VA
Summary
Seasoned Executive Protection Agent with proven experience in personal security management and preventive threat assessment. Strengths include strategic planning, risk mitigation, and emergency response coordination to ensure client safety at all times. Significant contributions were made in previous roles by successfully safeguarding ultra-high net worth (UHNWI) individuals from potential threats while maintaining the utmost discretion and professionalism.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Protection Agent
Gavin de Becker & Associates
Washington D.C., DC
04.2022 - Current
- Executed Secure Transportation Operations (STO) for principals, ensuring safety and efficiency through meticulous route planning, counter-surveillance measures, and vehicle readiness.
- Proficient in STO protocols, vehicle dynamics, and defensive driving techniques to mitigate risks during client transit in varied environments.
- Liaised daily with client executive assistants, family office staff, and household personnel to seamlessly coordinate schedules, travel itineraries, and security requirements, ensuring minimal disruption to principal activities.
- Risk Assessment: Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to clients, enhancing security protocols.
- Crisis management: Developed and implemented crisis management plans, ensuring a swift and effective response to potential emergencies.
- Surveillance and Counter-Surveillance: Utilized advanced surveillance techniques to monitor environments and detect suspicious activity, maintaining situational awareness, and operational security.
- Coordination with Law Enforcement: Collaborated with local and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure comprehensive protection and incident response.
- Security Planning: Designed and executed detailed security plans for events, including route planning, venue security, and team coordination.
- Discretion and Professionalism: Ensured client confidentiality and maintained a professional demeanor while managing high-stress situations.
- Physical Fitness: Maintained a high level of physical fitness and tactical proficiency to respond effectively to potential medical incidents or potential threats.
Satellite Operations Specialist
United States Air National Guard
Rome, NY
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with over 30 partner and allied nations in joint exercises to increase spatial interoperability and joint commercial operations.
- Attended Airman Leadership School (ALS) to learn how to lead and supervise Air Force work teams in the employment of air, space, and cyberspace capabilities.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Chantilly, USA
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Ensured compliance with security protocols to ensure proper access to SCIFs
- Prevent unauthorized removal of classified materials
- Immediately responded to any security issues within the facility and resolved them in accordance with procedures
- Conduct proper personnel screening to ensure only authorized persons were granted access to buildings/SCIFs
- Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
Combat Medic
United States Army National Guard
Winchester, USA
11.2013 - 11.2020
- Required to provide care and maintain well-being soldiers during operational deployments and combat training exercises
- Maintain all required physical and digital medical records for the service members
- Maintain Battalion Aid Station readiness and cleanliness
- Developed leadership skills through professional development courses, training and activity duty rotations
- Undergo Rigorous Army stress and trauma medical training
- Deployed for 9 months on a Security Forces mission to Qatar. One of 6 medics that provided comprehensive medical coverage to a post of 160 plus soldiers and contractors on a classified installation.
- Deployed for 9 months to Kuwait and Bahrain with a medical platoon responsible for providing comprehensive medical coverage to a post of several thousand soldiers and contractors during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Deployed on a humanitarian mission to the Virgin Islands and provided medical care to locals and 60 plus soldiers for over a 2 month period.
Health and Safety Technician
Amphibious Medics
Fairfax, USA
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Provide comprehensive medical coverage to construction sites throughout Washington D.C. and Virginia
- Go on site walks to make sure all OSHA rules are followed and workers are utilizing proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
- Maintain digital records on injured workers
Education
Associates Degree - Social Science
Northern Virginia Community College
Loudoun, VA04.2021
68W Combat Medic School -
Fort Sam Houston, TX02.2015
Basic Combat Training -
Fort Sill, OK10.2014
High School -
W.T. Woodson High School
Fairfax, VA06.2014
Skills
- Licensed driver in Virginia
- OSHA-10 Certified
- Qualified to US Army standards on the M4 and M9 weapon systems
- Completed National Reconnaissance Office Emergency Response Team Training
- Law Enforcement First Responder Certified
- American Heart Association CPR Certified
- Taser and Pepper Spray Certified
- DC Special Police Officer Certified
Current Security Clearance
SECRET
Languages
German
Professional
Japanese
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Satellite Operations Specialist
United States Air National Guard
05.2022 - 05.2025
Executive Protection Agent
Gavin de Becker & Associates
04.2022 - Current
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
05.2019 - 04.2022
Health and Safety Technician
Amphibious Medics
06.2017 - 10.2019
Combat Medic
United States Army National Guard
11.2013 - 11.2020
Associates Degree - Social Science
Northern Virginia Community College
68W Combat Medic School -
Basic Combat Training -
High School -
W.T. Woodson High School
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