ANTHONY ROSS
Martinez,CA
Summary
Highly experienced leader currently serving as supervisor for ten canine teams at San Jose International Airport. Collaborative Lead Canine Training Instructor at San Francisco International Airport. Canine operations and training subject matter expert, Canine Explosive Detection Team Force Manager, overseeing all nine U.S. Coast Guard West Coast canine teams. Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, career growth-oriented to help mentor and establish relationships to assist personnel with career counseling and professional development. Front line supervisor with 25 years leadership experience. Aspire to utilize communication and collaboration skills to meet organizational goal. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist-K9
Transportation Security Administration, TSA
07.2024 - Current
- Worked professionally and courteously with six canine handler team to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making mission execution top a priority.
- Collaborated with security team leadership to establish strong relationships, increasing the effectiveness of joint responses to incidents.
- Identified processes for training and evaluating canines from initial through advanced levels of training.
- Performed regular audits of existing procedures, identifying areas for improvement and recommending changes accordingly.
- Plan and conduct quarterly assessments of canine handlers and canines of participating local, state and Federal Law enforcement agencies.
- Establish procedures and policies and provide guidance for all canine training assignments.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
Supervisory Canine Training Instructor
Transportation Security Administration
04.2021 - 08.2024
- Lead Canine Training Instructor at San Francisco International Airport responsible for the evaluation and training of 30 explosives detection canine teams in support of the National Explosive Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP).
- Successfully planned and conducted 50 canine handler evaluations and assessments per year in support of the National Explosive Detection Canine Team Program.
- Reviewed training practices and developing "best practices" for incorporation into curriculum.
- Lead development of objective based and technical training presentations through the evaluation of current methodologies and materials including instructor guides, student handouts, audio/visual aids, and other training criteria.
- Established procedures and policies and provided guidance for all canine training assignments.
Canine Explosive Detection Team - Program Manager
United States Coast Guard
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Supervised and coordinated work activities relating to mission requirements, ensuring operational readiness of over 300-member counter terrorism team, including nine canine explosive detection team
Operational Commander / Training and Development Director
United States Coast Guard
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Performed on scene leadership and command of U.S
- Training Officer responsible for Navy Fleet Ballistic Submarine escort teams
Law Enforcement Team Chief
United States Coast Guard
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Chief Maritime Law Enforcement technician that led 40-member team to conduct over 300 operations
Lead Explosive Detection Canine Handler
United States Coast Guard
07.2005 - 07.2010
- Served as the senior Explosives Detection Dog Handler
Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell Duty
United States Coast Guard
07.2002 - 07.2005
- Oversaw 5-member team responsible for the safe navigation of a 378 foot High Endurance Cutter
Coast Guard Station St. Claire Shores Duty
United States Coast Guard
11.2001 - 07.2002
- Utilized communication skills as the stations lead Communications Watch Stander
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO12.1998
Skills
- Active Listening
- Troubleshooting
- Customer service
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Policy Development
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Mentorship
- Critical Thinking
Affiliations
- California Narcotics Canine Association - Member
- National Registration of EMT's - EMT- Basic
- American Legion - Member
- US Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Association - Member
- US Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officers Association- Golden Gate Branch – President
Jobrelatedtraining
- US Customs Explosives Detection Canine Course
- Transportation Security Administration, Canine Training Instructor Course
- Auburn University Canine Recertification Course
- California P.O.S.T Canine Certification
- ATF NORT Certification
- Los Angeles County Sheriff EOD team- Counter - Improvised Explosives Device for Detection Dog Teams
- Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) First Responder
- HAZMAT Technical Responder
- NAVY Explosives Driver Course
- Explosives Custodian (USCG Explosive Training Aids)
- TSA Explosives Handling/Transportation Course SOP
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center MLEA Radiation Detection Level II
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center MLEA Basic Boarding Officer
- USCG Special Missions Training Center Tactical Boat Crew Course
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Canine Helicopter Delivery Instructor
Medalsandawards
- U.S. Coast Guard Commendation Medal (2)
- U.S. Coast Guard Achievement Medal (2)
- U.S. Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal (6)
- U.S. Coast Guard Letter of Commendation Ribbon (4)
- U.S. Coast Guard Meritorious Team Medal (14)
- U.S. Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation (1)
- U.S. Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon (1)
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Department of Transportation 911 Ribbon
- National Defense Service Medal
- U.S. Coast Guard Rifle Expert Medal
- U.S. Coast Guard Pistol Expert Medal
Trainingandeducation
- B.A. Environmental Studies, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1998
- Canine Training Instructor Course, TSA Canine Training Center, San Antonio, TX, 2021
- US Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Professional Development School, U.S Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT, 2017
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Long Beach, CA, 2016
- Command Drug and Alcohol Representative Course, San Diego, CA, 2016
- U.S. Coast Guard Team Leader Facilitator Course, San Pedro, CA, 2015
- US Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy, Petaluma, CA, 2014
- Critical Incident Stress Management Peer (CISM) Training, Long Beach, CA, 2011
- Sexual Assault Prevention Representative - Victim Advocate (VA) Course, Long Beach, CA, 2011
- Basic Explosive Detection Canine Handler Course, US Customs and Border Protection Canine Enforcement Training Center, Front Royal, VA, 2006
- USCG Basic Boarding Officer Course, USCG Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Charleston, SC, 2005
- Emergency Medical Technician School, TRACEN Petaluma, CA, 2003
- USCG Recruit Basic Training, USCG TRACEN Cape May, NJ, 2001
Timeline
Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist-K9
Transportation Security Administration, TSA
07.2024 - Current
Supervisory Canine Training Instructor
Transportation Security Administration
04.2021 - 08.2024
Canine Explosive Detection Team - Program Manager
United States Coast Guard
07.2019 - 04.2021
Operational Commander / Training and Development Director
United States Coast Guard
07.2017 - 07.2019
Law Enforcement Team Chief
United States Coast Guard
07.2015 - 07.2017
Lead Explosive Detection Canine Handler
United States Coast Guard
07.2005 - 07.2010
Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell Duty
United States Coast Guard
07.2002 - 07.2005
Coast Guard Station St. Claire Shores Duty
United States Coast Guard
11.2001 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
University of Colorado At Boulder