Daniel Meilbeck
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced Protective Security Specialist and military veteran with expertise in high-threat security, CQB, protective operations, weapons training and tactics, and military operations. Proven ability to execute mobile and static security operations in dynamic, high-risk environments while prioritizing personnel protection, risk mitigation, and mission success through operational risk management initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Protective Security Specialist
Triple Canopy
Herndon, Virginia
05.2026 - Current
- Worldwide Protective Services III (WPSIII) Protective Security Specialist
- Provide personal security for U.S. Department of State Officials and Foreign Dignitaries in high threat environments
- Emergency Response Team/Quick Reaction Force
- Skilled in preparation and execution of mobile and static security operations and solutions
- Principal recovery and evacuation
Fitness and Nutrition Coach
Private Practice
San Diego, California
10.2021 - 05.2026
- Managed, Led, and Supported over 80+ clients to meet their fitness goals, often maintaining a client roster of more than 10 clients at a time.
- Designed custom exercise and nutrition programs to meet specific goals, and cater to clients needs
- Conducted weekly check-ins, and diligently tracked client progress to make necessary adjustments
- Highly skilled platform instructor and group leader
- Excellent communication skills, warm and encouraging presence.
Welder and Metal Fabricator
Basset Racing Wheels
Burlington , WI
10.2014 - 10.2021
- Certified welder and metal fabricator
- Proficient in GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, Oxy-Acetylene and Plasma
- Proficient in all positions up to and including 6G Pipe welding
- Metal fabrication to include blueprint reading, cutting, bending, joining, stamping, and all incorporated tooling necessary
- Fabricated wheels from raw sheet steel into full specification racing wheels for stock cars
Combat Instructor
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, California
11.2010 - 06.2014
- Specializes in Urban Leaders/Military Operations in Urban Terrain
- Expert in weapons systems, tactics, and employment
- Range Security Officer/Personnel Security Officer
- Delivered platform instruction with expertise to enhance trainee knowledge and skills
- Developed course materials and facilitated classroom instruction and practical application training for effective learning outcomes
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, California
09.2005 - 11.2010
- Planned, coordinated, and executed combat patrols in an evolving, kinetic, real-world environment
- Provided leadership, education and evaluation to develop and sustain proficiency, morale, physical fitness, mental fortitude, and team cohesiveness
- Led, trained, and supervised the operational efficacy and welfare of 12 Marines, assets and equipment in my charge over 300+ combat patrols
Education
High Risk Personal Protection
WPS III Protective Security Specialist
07-2026
Welding And Metal Fabrication
Gateway Technical College
Elkhorn04-2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA07-2026
Fitness And Nutrition Coach -
National Academy Sport Medicine
Skills
- Department of State Secret Clearance
- CQB/MOUT Expert and Instructor
- Critical Thinking and Risk Assessment
- Defensive and Evasive driving
- Emergency Response and Crisis Management
- Marksmanship
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- High level of situational awareness and attention to detail
- Knowledge of Emergency Medicine
- Lifelong physical fitness enthusiast
Timeline
Protective Security Specialist
Triple Canopy
05.2026 - Current
Fitness and Nutrition Coach
Private Practice
10.2021 - 05.2026
Welder and Metal Fabricator
Basset Racing Wheels
10.2014 - 10.2021
Combat Instructor
United States Marine Corps
11.2010 - 06.2014
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
09.2005 - 11.2010
High Risk Personal Protection
WPS III Protective Security Specialist
Welding And Metal Fabrication
Gateway Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
San Diego City College
Fitness And Nutrition Coach -
National Academy Sport Medicine