Daniel Held
Rochester,NY
Summary
Infantryman and military veteran with a secret clearance and six years of proven experience in the United States Army. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of nine in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possesses a comprehensive background in property management and leadership derived from conducting domestic and global operations including in Afghanistan and the Middle East. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and sensitive equipment while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in security, teaching, leadership, and management. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance, professionalism, conduct, and valor in and out of combat. Also worked at VMD Corp as a security screener, operating x-ray and CT technology to screen for threats. Currently attending RIT with a 3.8 GPA in Software Engineering.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Security Officer/Coach
VMD CORP
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the screening of passengers and luggage at the Frederick Douglass International Airport and training new Officers
- Operated the X-ray, Advanced Imaging Technology body screener, and Explosive Trace Detection screener, among others
- Trained new Transportation Security Officers through level one and level two training as well as creating and maintaining all pertinent documents.
Team Leader
UNITED STATES ARMY
Various Locations
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Led, mentored, and trained a team conducting security and protection patrols in support of global operations while assigned to Ft Benning, GA; Ft Carson, CO; and while deployed to Kabul and Kandahar, Afghanistan; Buehring, Kuwait; Mosul, Iraq; and MERF, Syria
- Directed employment of weapons systems and maintained 100% accountability and serviceability of all assigned equipment
- Led over 100 security operations in Afghanistan, participated in over 200
- Managed a four-man team working in a tight, cohesive group
- Assumed leadership roles above my position when the situation demanded it
- Developed, trained, and educated soldiers for success both inside and outside the Army
- Awarded medals for valor in combat as well as for outstanding performance and going above and beyond the call of duty
- Took control of a headquarters platoon in the middle of a deployment, re-tasked, organized soldiers, and fixed property books, educated said soldiers in how to do their job independently and efficiently.
Education
Software Engineering -
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
03.2024
Skills
- Training and development
- Policy implementation
- Creating Courses of Action
- C/C, Python, Java
- Hazardous items understanding
- Firearm handling
- Stress Tolerance
- Crisis Response
- Threat Assessment
- Emergency Preparedness
- Passport checks
- Physical Fitness
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Team Development
- Operations Management
- Radio communication
- Surveillance monitoring
Certification
- Master SUAS trainer
- Combat Lifesaver
- Ammunition Handler
- Unit Armorer
Career Experiences
- Leadership
- Data analysis
- Operating in adverse conditions for extended periods
- Small unit cohesion
Timeline
Transportation Security Officer/Coach
VMD CORP
01.2021 - 01.2022
Team Leader
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.2015 - 01.2021
Software Engineering -
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Master SUAS trainer
- Combat Lifesaver
- Ammunition Handler
- Unit Armorer
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