Cory L. Holiday
Greater Washington D.C. Area,MD
Summary
Executive Leader with demonstrated successful record of working in the military and law enforcement industry coupled with extensive operational experience. Skilled in Law Enforcement, Crisis Management, Intelligence Analysis, Counterterrorism, Emergency Management, Incident Management, and Operational Risk. Scrutinizes details, masterful in reading people, and leverages creative problem-solving abilities with strong follow-through and an analytical approach. Proficient in following predefined regulations, operational procedures, and predefined guidelines. Proven track record of executing process improvements coupled with an enthusiasm to take responsibility and services to the next level. Expertise in public communication, strategic planning, event planning, protocol, logistical support, and staff training to improve overall efficiency and productivity. Capacity to translate analytical findings into actionable ideas and recommendations, including risk assessment strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Office of Policy, Department of Homeland Security
03.2023 - Current
- Serves as an Executive Assistant and Personal Confidant to the Under Secretary and Deputy for Strategy, Policy, and Plan, with special emphasis on providing managerial leadership to the management of the office.
- Serves as the principal point of contact for senior Mission Support managers and staff to resolve issues/obtain concurrences for planned actions, receive guidance on choosing appropriate courses of policy/programmatic or administrative actions.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Provost Marshal/Police Chief (Supervisory)
Marine Air Ground Combat Center
05.2017 - 06.2020
- Skillfully trained, managed, and supervised 200+ Military police officers, GS-13 civilian police officer/and below, and contracted employees assigned to Provost Marshal's Office (PMO) with an area of 1,100+ square miles, 100 miles of roadway, 30K+ registered vehicles, and population of 25K+ personnel.
- Managed a $600K budget to support police equipment and security operations.
- Trained over 600 Marines on Non-Lethal Weapons Civil Disturbance tactics.
Mission Assurance Officer (Supervisory)/ Law Enforcement Integration Officer
Marine Corps Forces Europe/Africa
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Served as the Principal advisor/Subject Matter Expert to the Commanding Officer on matters of Information and Personnel Security, Physical Security, Antiterrorism/Force Protection (Counter Terrorism), Federal Law Enforcement Procedures, and disaster preparedness/emergency management in Europe and Africa.
- Lead a team of four GS-13 Project Officers and three Marines in the areas of Law Enforcement (LE), Physical Security (PS), Joint Non-Lethal Weapons, Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense (CBRN), Operational Security (OPSEC), and Force Protection.
- Manned, trained and equipped Marine Corps detachments of Criminal Investigators and Military Policeman in Europe to execute law enforcement operations and bilateral training in Europe and Africa.
Mission Assurance Officer/ Law Enforcement Integration Officer
31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
05.2010 - 09.2015
- Manned trained and equipped 250 Military Police Officers, to perform law Enforcement duties across Asia.
- Known for successfully planning and conducting 10 international training exercises across 6 countries per year for two years ranging from CJCS led, Marine Force exercises; exercises include PHIBLEX, TALISMAN SABRE, COBRA COLD, MEBEX, KITP, MEUEX.
- Facilitated bilateral training operations with foreign military and law enforcement partners across Asia, focusing on live-fire exercises, patrol tactic, civil disturbance response, and law enforcement operations. Promoted interoperability and tactical proficiency through joint mission planning, field instruction, and scenario-based training.
- Planned and executed emergency management response support during operation TOMDACHI after the Tsunami in Japan.
Instructor (Supervisory)
The Basic School
10.2007 - 04.2010
- Trained and mentored 2000 newly commissioned officers in high standards of professional knowledge, esprit de corps, and leadership.
- Instructed students in Emergency Management, Antiterrorism Force Protection (ATFP), Detainee Handling and interior guard curriculum by creating student handouts and study materials, superintending practical application exercises, and updating course instructions.
- Extended instructional support for operational exercises, field live-fire exercises, discussion groups, tactical decision games, and sand table exercises.
- Counseled and remediated officer students to evaluate leadership abilities and give constructive feedback.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice, Political Science
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL01.2003
Skills
- Defensive tactics
- Crisis management
- Firearms proficiency
- Community policing
- Confidentiality
- Office equipment
- Team development
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Schedule management
Websites
Training Courses Professional Leadership Development
- FBI Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Course
- DoD Chief Executive Law Enforcement Leadership Course
- Joint Non Lethal Weapons Instructor Course
- Police Commanders Course
- High Risk Personnel Course Concealed Carry Course
- U.S. Army Military Police Officer Basic Course Class 503-04
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Office of Policy, Department of Homeland Security
03.2023 - Current
Provost Marshal/Police Chief (Supervisory)
Marine Air Ground Combat Center
05.2017 - 06.2020
Mission Assurance Officer (Supervisory)/ Law Enforcement Integration Officer
Marine Corps Forces Europe/Africa
10.2015 - 05.2017
Mission Assurance Officer/ Law Enforcement Integration Officer
31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
05.2010 - 09.2015
Instructor (Supervisory)
The Basic School
10.2007 - 04.2010
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice, Political Science
Florida A&M University