Colin Robertson
Poulsbo,WA
Summary
Experienced Instructor and Operational Leader with a successful record of driving process improvement; improving efficiencies; and managing complex logistics and security compliance exercises while demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills with a very strong mechanical aptitude.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Instructor/Operational Team Lead/Small Arms & Breaching SME
Core Vision Training
Bremerton, WA
02.2022 - Current
- Managed projects to ensure safety and effectiveness in training curriculum development.
- Conducted high-risk courses including live fire, night vision, breaching, and close quarters tactics for a diverse group of Military, Federal & Local Law Enforcement, and US Citizens.
- Evaluated and tested products while collaborating with manufacturers on feedback regarding equipment performance.
- Oversaw on-site merchandise store operations, maintaining inventory accuracy and shipping efficiency.
Guard II
American Eagle Protective Services
Bremerton, WA
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Provided armed physical security and access control for Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor and tenant commands.
- Conducted safe instruction and qualification training for new hires on small arms usage.
- Facilitated semi-annual sustainment training for current employees in proper small arms employment.
Operations Manager/Platoon Sergeant/Senior Instructor for Recapture Tactics Team
US Navy
Silverdale, WA
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Managed operational readiness and served as the Senior Instructor to 50 highly specialized personnel in executive protection delivering 100% fulfilled quota of physical protection and risk management to high-profile vendors, clients, and nuclear assets.
- Fulfilled all duties and responsibilities of the Senior Team Leader/Platoon Commander and Team Supervisor/Platoon Sergeant of the Recapture Tactics Team (RTT) during high turnover and role gaps including attending meetings and panels; impacting strategies, policies, and regulations; and liaising with regional and local officials, Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Navy (DON), Marine Corps (MC), and local agencies to positively impact and professionally execute highly-specialized mission directives impacting national strategic asset security in Strategic Weapons Facility/Pacific (SWFPAC).
- Operations Manager/Lead Assault Breaching & Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Instructor: Planned, coordinated, and executed 30+ extreme high-risk live fire ranges for more than 100 Marines and Sailors across the Battalion resulting in a significant increase in proficiency in Close Quarters Tactics, Advanced Marksmanship, and Assault Breaching capabilities using arms, ammunition, and explosives.
- Demonstrated instructor-level proficiency, mechanical aptitude, problem solving, and employment of various manual, mechanical, thermal, and explosive means to solve complex entry exercises.
- Proactively researched, analyzed, tested, and implemented multiple projects and operational policies, to include the Battalion's Shoot House Standard Operating Procedure, revamping the instruction manual in accordance with the latest DOD and local instructions, rules, policies, procedural disciplines, and program requirements ensuring that all training is conducted safely and efficiently within program requirements.
- Platoon Sergeant, Recapture Tactics Team (RTT) Leader: AA&E SME (Subject Matter Expert) for RTT responsible for safely managing all logistics for arms, ammunition, and explosives required to plan, coordinate, and manage all training to support strategic asset security and Operational readiness.
- Coordinated and created MOUs with multiple partner agencies to include 2/75 Ranger Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Washington State Patrol SWAT, Kitsap County (WA) SWAT, Pierce County (WA) SWAT, FBI Seattle Division SRT, Department of Homeland Security Aviation Division, and Washington State Patrol Aviation Division entities, allowing the joint training of multiple partner agencies in support of Strategic Weapons Accident/Incident response resulting in a 50% improvement of interoperability between the Battalion and its law enforcement and agency partners.
Weapon Inventory Team Lead/Armory Leading Petty Officer
US Navy
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2015 - 12.2019
- Directly supervised 20 Sailors in the day-to-day Task Group-Level Armory operations; ensured that all Arms, Ammunition, & Explosives (AA&E) were stored, maintained, disassembled/assembled, repaired, and issued in accordance with all AA&E publications, regulations, and standards to protect critical national strategic assets, aircrew, and aircraft.
- Conducted monthly inventory audits and security surveys of three Magazines, two Ready for Issue (RFI) Storage sites, and one Armory with direct responsibility for more than 500 weapons, 155,000 rounds of ammunition, and $1.08M of serialized equipment protecting 16 national critical assets across four commands and two operational squadrons.
- Followed all AA&E standards, rules, regulations, and publications to conduct, manage, inventory, demilitarize, dispose, and allocate all arms and ammunition for the Combined Task Group armories.
- Followed T&E (Test & Evaluate) standards and complied with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to research, evaluate, and order all optics, lights, lasers, and night vision for weapons resulting in the increased capabilities and effectiveness of the security forces.
- Hazardous Cargo Movement Coordinator: Responsible for the training, task management, and supervision of Sailors in the critical role of Fly Away Security Team (FAST) armorers in direct support of nuclear command and control with zero incident.
- Ensured the rapid deployment, safe transportation, and correct establishment of field RFIs in accordance with all publications necessary to ensure proper and safe execution of duties.
- Directly responsible for ensuring that FAST missions abided by Defense Transportation Regulations for transporting explosive/hazardous material on ground convoys and DoD/civilian aircraft.
- Antiterrorism Training Team Member: Directly contributed to the initial standup of the Antiterrorism Training Team (ATTT) for Combined Task Group 114.2 supporting the training and execution of 14 security drills and two base exercises significantly increasing mission readiness. Integral contributor to rewriting and updating the command's Standard Operation Procedures, Pre-Planned Responses, and Post Orders in direct support of US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) missions.
Shift Supervisor/Watch Commander/Section Leader
US Navy
Kings Bay, GA
06.2012 - 12.2015
- Expertly supervised 60+ Sailors in every facet of Marine Corps Security Force Battalion (MCSFBn) security operations in the Strategic Weapons Facility/Atlantic (SWFLANT) Waterfront Restricted Area (WRA), a Level III Restricted Area, responsible for training, tracking, qualification, and career progression of all subordinates; directly responsible for ensuring compliance with battalion policies, records management, armory operations procedures, and all applicable public law, DOD, and Naval regulations.
- Demonstrated initiative, strong leadership skills, and commitment to maintain tactical control of 70+ Marines and Sailors in the execution of arduous, highly complex security operations in a Level III Restricted Area safeguarding strategic assets to ensure mission readiness of Nuclear Deterrence units.
- NCOIC: Hand selected by the Battalion Commander as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) to lead 39 Marines and Sailors in the 2015 MARSOC Raven Partner Nation Force Exercise.
- Directly responsible for the safe and successful issue, receiving, transport, and logistics, as well as the tactical control, of all personnel and over $150,000 of equipment (small arms, rifle optics, night vision goggles, etc.) required for the 86-day advanced combat training exercise.
- Assistant Command Fitness Leader: Conducted the weekly Physical Fitness Readiness sessions resulting in a 100% pass rate for Charlie Section during the 2014 Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) cycle.
Education
Method Of Entry (Assault Breacher)
Quantico, VA03-2021
Close Quarter Battle School (MOS 8154)
Chesapeake03-2020
Security Forces
Master At Arms A-School
San Antonio, TX05-2012
US Navy Basic Training
Chicago, IL03-2012
High School Diploma -
College Park High School
The Woodlands, TX01.2010
Skills
- Written and Oral Communication
- Computing & Administrative Proficiency
- Professional Presentations & Reporting
- Training
- Time Management
- Multi-tasking
- Strategic Thinking
- Implementation
- Quality Assurance
- Logistics
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Troubleshooting
- Arms & Ordnance
- Machinery
- Mechanical Systems
- Inventory Management
- Curriculum development
- Risk management
- Tactical instruction
- Compliance
- Mentor
References
Available upon request.
Additional Information
TS/SCI, 10+ Years PRP, National Eagle Scout Association (NESA)
Awards And Qualifications
- Meritorious Award, AEPS, 01/01/23, Silverdale, WA
- Naval Achievement Medal (3rd award), US Navy - MCSFBn-Bangor, 12/31/22, Silverdale, WA
- Naval Achievement Award (2nd award), US Navy - SCW-1, 12/31/19, Oklahoma City, OK
- Naval Achievement Medal, US Navy - MCSFBn-Kings Bay, 12/31/15, Kings Bay, GA
- CPR
- Combat Life Saver/Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- Basic & Wilderness First Aid
Timeline
Guard II
American Eagle Protective Services
09.2023 - 06.2025
Primary Instructor/Operational Team Lead/Small Arms & Breaching SME
Core Vision Training
02.2022 - Current
Operations Manager/Platoon Sergeant/Senior Instructor for Recapture Tactics Team
US Navy
12.2019 - 11.2022
Weapon Inventory Team Lead/Armory Leading Petty Officer
US Navy
12.2015 - 12.2019
Shift Supervisor/Watch Commander/Section Leader
US Navy
06.2012 - 12.2015
Method Of Entry (Assault Breacher)
Close Quarter Battle School (MOS 8154)
Security Forces
Master At Arms A-School
US Navy Basic Training
High School Diploma -
College Park High School