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Several awards and citations for outstanding performance in daily operations and workforce managemen
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David Aldrich

Chesapeake,USA

Summary

Highly disciplined workforce specialist with over 25 years of combined civilian and military experience. 15 years in senior leadership roles mentoring junior officers and sailors. Expertise in personnel management, security solutions, risk assessments, and emergency response protocols for high-pressure situations. Proven track record in leading and coordinating operations at all levels to ensure safety and protection of personnel and goods through exceptional situational awareness, strategic thinking, and crisis management skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
15
15
Certification

Work History

Security Specialist

Patriot Enterprises LLC
12.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: The Facility J.E.C.C located within Naval Station Norfolk contains several SCIF's, access control, heightened security measures, background checks are completed on a daily basis.
  • Provide FSO duties and am responsible for the badges and the level of access granted to each individual entering.
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to establish strong relationships, increasing the effectiveness of joint responses to incidents.
  • Investigated reported incidents thoroughly, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence effectively.
  • Addressed identified vulnerabilities promptly by collaborating with cross-functional teams for prompt resolution of issues.

Maritime Security Officer

Equate2
03.2021 - 12.2023
  • Led maritime security operations and provided protection for vessels, crew, and cargo in high-risk areas, ensuring compliance with international maritime security regulations.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implemented proactive security measures to mitigate potential threats.
  • Developed and implemented emergency response plans and procedures, ensuring seamless coordination and effective crisis management in critical situations.
  • Conduct Anti-piracy and anti-terrorism operations in the Pacific theater on a classified X-band radar vessel in accordance with Missile Defense Agency, Navy, Coast Guard and Military Sealift Command guidance and instructions. This position requires a 3 month rotation. During the three months on duty MSO's stay on ship 24/7 for a minimum of 90 days.
  • Other duties include maintaining and updating a C-CURE 9000 Monitoring Station computer log and monitoring an extensive security video camera system. We provide access control for restricted spaces while conducting 24 hour patrols to ensure vessel and crew safety. The MSO's are responsible for enacting an in-port security plan during any pier side evolutions. Weapons qualifications are conducted quarterly on several platforms from 9mm to .50 caliber heavy machinegun operations, LRAD and DRAKE anti drone systems, courses of fire, operation and maintenance.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.

Senior Management Operations Officer

Department of Defense US Navy
10.1999 - 11.2019
  • Supervised, lead and Managed 170 personnel in all aspects of Antiterrorism, Force Protection and counterrorism operations.
  • Updated and published standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with Higher Headquarter directives, Secretary of the Defense, Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operation guidance resulting in a streamlined and safe execution of operations.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Coordinated and led meetings to inform management and stakeholders of operational challenges and suggested improvements.
  • Managed cross-functional and joint operational teams for the successful completion of projects within budget and timeline constraints.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.

Chief Auxiliary Security Force Coordinator

United States Navy
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Naval Station Norfolk Auxiliary Security Force Leading Chief Petty Officer.
  • Program management for the augmentation of active-duty service members into Naval Security Forces, (NSF), to assist with heightened contingencies, natural disasters, civil disturbances and special events.
  • Reconstructed and reorganized a perfunctory program previously not given the depth of consideration needed to operate at an effective level.
  • Revised the existing ASF instruction to reflect the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Chief Naval Installation Command (CNIC), Chief Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA), Installation Commanding Officer and the Installation Anti-Terrorism Officer's (ATO), guidance for effective use.
  • Ensured the coordination of 33 Tenant Command representatives were on point with the requirements and current qualifications of the standard NSF member. ASF requires additional Sailors from the Tennant commands at all times in order to meet Naval Station Norfolk's security forces guidelines.
  • This rotation is dynamic in nature due to the schools and training involved to bring a non-security designated Sailors up to par with Security Forces.
  • Monthly sustainment training and practical drills were a requirement for the new program. Upon completion, the new ASF program reflected current leadership and mission requirements while ensuring no Sailor was not left behind/not rotated.
  • 2018-19 CART 1 inspections yielded top scores in the Navy for this program.

Anti-terrorism Officer, (ATO)

UNITED STATES NAVY (USN)
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Installation Anti-terrorism Officer GS 0080 Equivalent GS 12; provided supervision and administrative management for a staff of 55 personnel (E1/GS-4 to GS-12), work week: Mon-Fri 0730 a 1700.
  • Delivered a wide range of qualitative and quantitative antiterrorism methods for the assessment and improvement of this program's effectiveness, while providing organizational oversight to the installations Commanding Officer and Executive Officer of Personnel Management, Police Services, Emergency Management, Physical Security, Personal Security, Information Security Management, Antiterrorism and Force Protection Training.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in the management of the following five programs: Anti-terrorism and Force Protection (AT/FP), Operational Security (OPSEC), Personnel Security (PS), Physical Security (PHYSEC), and Informational Security, (IS).
  • Act as an advocate in the Commanding Officer in NSNPT's best interests. Worked under broad delegated authority for independently planning, scheduling, coordinating, carrying out, and monitoring the effectiveness of the operation of the security program.
  • As the Trusted Adviser to the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer, provide needed analytical and evaluative skills in conducting operational administrative program management with the primary responsibility to establish, evaluate, implement, and ensure compliance with all Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Navy (DON), Bureau of Medicine (BUMED), and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) instructions and regulations.
  • Rewrote the Operational Ordinance 3300.1, a guideline for protecting the base in most any situation, used by the Commanding Officer and the Tennant Commands at Newport Rhode Island. NSNPT successfully Passed the Cart 1 assessment in 2017 after a lower than passing grade was issued in 2016.

Security Operations Officer

NSA Souda Bay
05.2014 - 10.2015
  • Company Overview: NSA Souda Bay Crete Greece is one of the few U.S foreign military bases operating with joint military forces conducting Access Control.
  • Operations Officer directly supervised and managed Security Law Enforcement operations, Harbor Security Units, Command Investigators, Physical Security, Military Working Dog Kennel and Flight Line access and most importantly Training Division.
  • As a 12-month duty station it is a fast paced, dynamic heavy workload. Administrative and extensive Microsoft Office skills are a must due to the amount transfer paperwork required per Sailor.
  • Periodic and Transfer Evaluations outlining subordinate progress, accomplishments and overall effectiveness on and off duty must be completed for progression and continuity. Evaluations are followed by an award for actions deemed above and beyond the call of duty.
  • 160+ Military, Civilian and foreign national personnel were lead during this time.
  • Completed several successful extensive Higher Headquarters, (HHQ), Inspections: Joint Security Integrated Vulnerability Assessments, (JSIVA) Navy Criminal Investigation Service - Security Training Assistance and Assessment Team, (NCIS STAAT), Military Working Dog, (MWD), inspections.
  • Monthly and quarterly drills and scenarios were completed with a pass / fail rating. Pre-CART Assessment.
  • NSA Souda Bay Crete Greece is one of the few U.S foreign military bases operating with joint military forces conducting Access Control.

Harbor Patrol Unit Leading Chief Petty Officer

US Navy
12.2013 - 05.2014
  • Hand selected due to hands on experience to lead and manage the Security Harbor Patrol Unit in Crete, Greece.
  • Responsible for the safety and welfare of 35 Personnel, four RHIB Patrol Units, each valued at $300,000. Each outfitted with one .50 caliber machine gun and two M240 medium machine guns the harbor was patrolled 24/7/365 in conjunction with the Hellenic Navy.
  • One major obstacle was we were no longer the only authority on the water, we had to adopt and practice host nation maritime laws and conduct, not to mention the changes in the Rules of the road.
  • We were responsible for the safeguarding of moored foreign and domestic military vessels. During the Pre CART assessment, we received some of the highest scores for proficiency and readiness.

Leading Chief Petty Officer

US Navy
08.2012 - 10.2013
  • Responsible for 40 personnel, 3 Harbor Security Moose Boats, (34' dual Catamaran style inboard turbo Diesel vessels), We ensured the security and safety of the U.S Atlantic Fleet while in port 24/7/365.
  • Patrolled over 7 nautical miles of shoreline and had zero security breaches. Boats were equipped with a Coxswain and two crew members, two M240 medium machine guns, two M4's, one M500 and three M9's.
  • My department was responsible for assisting and saving more than 6 civilian and Military personnel from drowning due to personnel craft issues or at sea collisions. My HPU Department again passed all assessments.

Education

BA - Criminal Justice and Business Technology

Saint Leo University
Chesapeake, VA
07.2025

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Management
  • Military Experience
  • Teaching
  • Program Management
  • Change Management
  • Proficient in Desktop and Laptop computers
  • Overhead projectors
  • Office suite software
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Graphics
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Presentation software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Word processing software
  • Microsoft Word
  • Coral
  • Word Perfect
  • Adobe Flash Player
  • Time accounting software
  • Microsoft Money
  • Outlook
  • OSX
  • Woodworking
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Public Speaking
  • Conflict management
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Animal Care
  • Budgeting
  • Warehouse management system
  • DoD Experience
  • Quality Assurance
  • Personal Assistant Experience
  • Electrical Experience
  • Facilities Management
  • Senior Leadership
  • Supervising experience
  • Strategic Planning
  • Electrical experience
  • Surveillance
  • Military
  • Risk Management
  • Kennel Experience
  • Construction
  • Emergency Management
  • Security
  • Landscape Maintenance
  • Information Security
  • Communication skills
  • Warehouse management
  • Sensitive information handling
  • Identity verification
  • Documentation skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Access control management
  • Background checks
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Report writing
  • Incident response planning

Additional Information

I believe there is a lot to be said of a person by their on and off duty interests. On the job: Instructing, public speaking, team leader, team member, solo work, completing the job, success, setting the standard and breaking out from the norm, celebrating victories. Leisure activities include: INCONUS/OCONUS travel, visiting remote areas, hiking, camping, target shooting.

Certification

  • SIMBBC, 2012-09-01, Present
  • Certificate in Homeland Security Level 4, 2012-03-01, Present
  • USMAP Security Specialist DoL, 2011-08-01, Present
  • Department of Homeland Security Level 1-3, 2009-06-01, Present
  • Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI), 2006-08-01, Present
  • FEMA is800, 2005-08-01, Present
  • FEMA is300, 2005-07-01, Present
  • FEMA IS200, 2005-06-01, Present
  • FEMA is100, 2005-05-01, Present
  • Tactical Supervisor / Operation Enduring Freedom, 2004-10-01, Present
  • Navy Leader Development Program, 2002-07-01, Present
  • Search and Rescue Swimmer (SAR Swimmer), 2001-02-01, Present
  • First Aid Certification, Basic Life Saving, CPR to include the operation of AED and Defibrillators and Basic First Aide.
  • Human Resource for Management, 2016-04-01, 2019-10-31
  • Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Instructor (EVOC), 2007-08-01, 2012-08-31

Timeline

Security Specialist

Patriot Enterprises LLC
12.2024 - Current

Maritime Security Officer

Equate2
03.2021 - 12.2023

Chief Auxiliary Security Force Coordinator

United States Navy
01.2018 - 10.2018

Anti-terrorism Officer, (ATO)

UNITED STATES NAVY (USN)
01.2017 - 01.2018

Security Operations Officer

NSA Souda Bay
05.2014 - 10.2015

Harbor Patrol Unit Leading Chief Petty Officer

US Navy
12.2013 - 05.2014

Leading Chief Petty Officer

US Navy
08.2012 - 10.2013

Senior Management Operations Officer

Department of Defense US Navy
10.1999 - 11.2019

BA - Criminal Justice and Business Technology

Saint Leo University

Security Clearance

Secret - Recent investigation completed December 2024

Willing To Relocate

  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Suffolk, VA

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  • Availability: Willing to relocate to: Elizabeth City, NC - Virginia Beach, VA - Suffolk, VA, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
  • Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Several awards and citations for outstanding performance in daily operations and workforce managemen

s1 Navy Commendation medal, 2 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medals, Iraq Freedom Medal, Global War on Terrorism, Several Good Conduct  medals and 2 Flag Letters of Commendation for actions above and beyond the call of duty and several medals for above average performance. I believe in putting 100% effort into whatever I have been tasked with or I engage in. More importantly I have written hundreds of award submissions for my subordinates to recognize their sacrifices and acts of bravery.

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