Colin Progar
Del Rio
Summary
Military and law enforcement veteran with 12+ years of combined intelligence and ground-operations experience. Proven leader of intelligence and combat teams executing complex, time-sensitive missions. Analytical, mission-focused, and team-oriented—skilled in operational planning, resource prioritization, and risk management. Consistently delivers measurable outcomes that enhance departmental effectiveness, force readiness, and mission success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Enforcement Ranger
National Park Service
08.2025 - Current
- Hours per week: 40-50
- I conduct foot, vehicle, and maritime patrols of federal parks while operating/assisting with other state and federal agencies.
- I provide assistance to Border Patrol agents by apprising them of suspicious activity and patterns of life.
- I am responsible for investigating violations and criminal activities that have impacted federal structures, land, federal employees, park guests, and natural resources.
- I prepare detailed reports on incidents/crimes that occur and ensure the proper dissemination to the necessary personnel.
Team Chief, Staff Sergeant
US Army, 325th Tactical Psychological Operations
Nashville, TN
01.2021 - Current
- Hours per month: 48-96
- I create and provide detailed mission planning and ensure all equipment and personnel are trained and prepared for conducting operations.
- I supervise junior soldiers and evaluate their performance to ensure they are able to lead operations with minimal supervision.
- I provide detailed reports and recommendations built off other military intelligence assets as well as information gathered from individuals from that specific area.
Security Operations Center Technician
Troubadour I College Groove, TN
College Groove, TN
12.2022 - 08.2025
- Hours per week: 40-48
- I was responsible for utilizing over 150 cameras and aerial drones to monitor activity and provide detailed information that assisted with investigations with both law enforcement and senior management personnel.
- I ensured that accurate and detailed logs are kept daily and are able to be reviewed when requested.
- I assisted with the implementation of security policies for all personnel as well as the emergency procedures doctrine.
- I maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats in the area as well as [patterns of life to better prepare and assist with daily operations and special events.
Team Leader, Sergeant
US Army I FT Campbell, KY
FT Campbell, KY
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Hours per week: 50-70
- I led small teams in tactical operations under stressful conditions and executed patrol operations in diverse terrains to maintain area security.
- I demonstrated exceptional equipment knowledge in infantry employment of weaponry, communications, and educated junior infantrymen in said equipment.
- I provided in house intelligence briefs over emerging threats and other events that would impact my units operations.
Intelligence Specialist Third Class
US Navy I Kaneohe, HI
Kaneohe, HI
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Hours per week: 40-60
- I developed comprehensive assessments of potential threats, vulnerabilities, and provided timely briefings on mission critical intelligence to the necessary personnel.
- I assisted with establishing protocols for disseminating intelligence and information in a timely manner among appropriate parties and insured all feedback was acted upon to better assess the intelligence worth.
- I assisted in developing strategies for responding to emerging threats to our operations based on available intelligence and provided guidance and support to junior and senior personnel.
- I created detailed post mission products following all operations and ensured upon the proper desimmination to the required groups and individuals.
Education
Master of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
Charles Town, WV05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
American Military University
Charles Town, WV04-2024
Skills
- Analytical Thinker
- Operations Intelligence Analyst
- Risk Analysis
- Team Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Report Writing
- Team Orientated
Certification
- Clearance: TOP SECRET//SCI
- Part 107 FAA Drone Operators License
- DHS: NSI Training: Emergency Management
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC): Land Management Police Training
Timeline
Law Enforcement Ranger
National Park Service
08.2025 - Current
Security Operations Center Technician
Troubadour I College Groove, TN
12.2022 - 08.2025
Team Chief, Staff Sergeant
US Army, 325th Tactical Psychological Operations
01.2021 - Current
Team Leader, Sergeant
US Army I FT Campbell, KY
08.2017 - 07.2021
Intelligence Specialist Third Class
US Navy I Kaneohe, HI
08.2013 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
American Military University