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Christian Picado
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Professional with a strong background in communication and security management. Expertise in developing and implementing security policies, enhancing compliance, and improving training programs. Committed to driving organizational success and optimizing team performance through strategic initiatives and effective solutions.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Specialist
NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Virginia Beach, USA
05.2022 - Current
- Analyzed and resolved complex security issues related to access and accessibility of foreign nationals in U.S. secure facilities by identifying relevant U.S. security policies and practices.
- Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and enhance facility security.
- Oversaw Insider Threat program, providing updates on training and policy changes to enhance command awareness and compliance.
- Supported the NSWDG security directorate for physical, personnel and/or information security.
- Manage personnel in the National Background Investigative Service (NBIS) application, validate eligibility, and ensure appropriate national security clearance is held.
- Ensures classified material is properly marked, accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, and safeguarded.
- Point of contact and the subject matter expert for CNSL in the areas of Department of the Navy - Personnel Security Program Regulations, the proper management of NATO holdings, and Security Management issues.
Observer, Coach, Trainer
UNITED STATES ARMY
Fort Stewart, USA
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Reviewed and validated the quality of assigned courses and course ware through staff assistance visits to training sites, review of evaluation questionnaires, and analysis of available data.
- Ensured training was performance-oriented and responsive to the needs of the operational force.
- Provided in-service training and mentorship to military and civilian staff instructors, enhancing instructional quality and effectiveness.
- Developed strategic initiatives for future training operations, utilizing policy and planning methods to inform current operational effectiveness.
- Designed instructional courses and materials for complete full-length course.
- Validated training data to ensure an accurate audit trail for training documentation.
- Reviewed and integrated training proposals to develop an innovative generating force that seamlessly aligns with operational needs, enhancing Army learning and adaptation.
- Provided technical assistance to course supervisors on documentation requirements for changes and updates.
- Planning, writing, and conducting proposals and briefs.
Ground Liaison Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, USA
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Functioned as an OS, OPSEC, and Signature Management specialist to contracting officer representatives (CORs) and assisted with drafting and concurrence of all SOWs, PWs, and other documents for unclassified and classified activities.
- Conducted post-mission survey debriefs to support intelligence, counterintelligence, and other command functions that correlate to the core capabilities of OS, OPSEC, and SRA.
- Served as a liaison between the Government and Industrial security officials, overseeing collateral and higher access and badge procedures.
- Cultivated communication and collaboration between two organizations and their top-ranking officials to enhance operational alignment.
- Overseeing communications, while monitoring and coordinating the strategic objectives of the mission.
- Resolving complex problems through coordination of actions, including de-conflicting operations between military entities to support seamless operations.
- Provided in-service training, coaching, and mentorship to military and civilian staff.
- Compiled and analyzed data while conducting research to create a historical account of actions that eliminated repeated efforts and potential malfunctions in operations.
- Collaborated with staff to identify and analyze emerging issues, providing insights for proactive resolution.
Senior Military Instructor
UNITED STATES ARMY
Fort Benning, USA
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Reviewed and validated quality of assigned courses through staff assistance visits, evaluation questionnaire reviews, and data analysis, enhancing training effectiveness.
- Ensured training is performance-oriented and responsive to the needs of the operational force.
- Designed instructional courses and materials for complete full-length course.
- Provided in-service training to military and civilian instructor staff, improving instructional capabilities and development.
- Managed daily taskers and supported multiple projects to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Maintained accountability of all assigned projects and briefed supervisory leadership.
- Extracting and compiling information to create weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
- Developed and utilized a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) which directly aids in the safety of all operations and schoolhouse functions.
- Ensured classified material is properly marked, accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, and safeguarded.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Lineman
North West Lineman College
Oroville, CA05-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Commercial Drivers Licence
Idaho CDL School
Oroville, CA05-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Leadership, technical, and tactical skills, knowledge, and experience needed to lead and train personnel
Senior Leader Course
Basic Instructor Course - Group dynamics, learning theory, counseling theory, instructional methods, multimedia, student measurement, ISD, questioning techniques, communicative process, lesson plan development, and delivering presentations
Advanced Leaders Course - Enhanced leadership/technical skills and gained the tactical expertise and experience needed to lead an upward of 25 personnel
Skills
- Professionalism
- Customer service
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Complex Problem-solving
- Documentation and reporting
- Time management
- Electrical safety
- Line construction
- Problem solving
- Climbing techniques
- Crossarm assembly
- Traffic control
- First aid training
Certification
- CPR/EMT-B
- Master Resiliency Trainer Course
- Naval Special Warfare Guard Academy
- Annual NSW Qualification on Pistol/Rifle
- Observer Coach/Trainer Course
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course
- Close Quarters/Non-Lethal Takedown Course
- Class A CDL
- North West Lineman school
Timeline
Security Specialist
NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
05.2022 - Current
Observer, Coach, Trainer
UNITED STATES ARMY
05.2018 - 11.2019
Ground Liaison Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY
06.2016 - 05.2018
Senior Military Instructor
UNITED STATES ARMY
05.2013 - 05.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Lineman
North West Lineman College
Some College (No Degree) - Commercial Drivers Licence
Idaho CDL School
Some College (No Degree) - Leadership, technical, and tactical skills, knowledge, and experience needed to lead and train personnel
Senior Leader Course
Basic Instructor Course - Group dynamics, learning theory, counseling theory, instructional methods, multimedia, student measurement, ISD, questioning techniques, communicative process, lesson plan development, and delivering presentations
Advanced Leaders Course - Enhanced leadership/technical skills and gained the tactical expertise and experience needed to lead an upward of 25 personnel
Languages
Spanish Speaking
Clearance Level
TS/SCI (Current)
References
References available upon request