Dylan Vanko

• Performed risk assessment prior to initiating any operation involving explosives or WMDs.
• Investigated incidents involving explosives, hazardous materials.
• Kept team responsive to emergency situations through scheduled drills and training.
• Monitored trends in explosives technology to identify new threats or vulnerabilities.
• Delivered first-rate training on and procedures to military and civilian audiences.
• Evaluated individual performance of team members, providing feedback as needed.
• Organized, planned and coordinated numerous training exercises for the EOD team members.
• Facilitated communications between various departments involved in an incident response effort.
• Collaborated closely with local law enforcement agencies regarding the handling of explosive incidents.
• Advised senior officers on best practices for responding to hazardous situations involving explosives or weapons of mass destruction.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
• Maintained a comprehensive database of past missions and results for future reference.
• Developed and implemented safety protocols for EOD team operations.
• Analyzed intelligence data to assess threats associated with potential explosive devices or hazardous materials.
• Managed daily operations within budget constraints while maintaining quality standards.
• Provided technical support and expertise when requested from other organizations or agencies.
• Determined optimal plans for effective removal or destruction of ordnances after assessing nature of devices and explosives present.
• Provided leadership and guidance to subordinate personnel in the performance of their duties.
• Participated in regular drills designed to test readiness levels in responding to explosive events.
• Managed unit training schedule and kept current records of training courses.
• Assisted in formulating mission plans, operational strategies and tactical objectives.

• Coordinated and provided security for upwards of 150 United States and friendly foreign nationals during a country-wide evacuation during COVID-19 response operations.
• Managed access control points, verifying identification and granting access to authorized individuals.
• Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
• Responded to emergency calls for service in a timely manner.
• Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
• Compiled and submitted daily security reports, documenting incidents and activities during shifts.
• Participated in security exercises to prepare for potential threats and emergencies.
• Interacted professionally with guests, staff members, and other personnel while on duty.
• Coordinated with local law enforcement and other agencies to enhance security measures and share relevant information.
• Activated and deactivated security systems, monitored intrusion detection systems and protected items from fire, theft, sabotage, loss, damage and destruction.
• Trained new security forces members, imparting knowledge of procedures, regulations, and tactics.
• Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
• Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
• Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
• Organized, processed and disseminated information via two-way radio.
• Operated security equipment such as metal detectors and X-ray machines to screen individuals and prevent unauthorized entry.
• Monitored surveillance systems to detect suspicious activities and ensure comprehensive coverage of the area.
• Managed and maintained security equipment, ensuring operational readiness at all times.
• Supervised and taught multiple range details resulting in highly trained unit, conducted security inspections to safeguard classified material and protected military staff and civilians.
• Prepared detailed incident reports following any security breach or violation.
• Answered non-emergency and emergency calls for assistance.
• Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
• Demonstrated proficiency at weapons handling, manipulation and employment as well as small unit tactics and leadership.
• Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.

- As a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), ensuring the safe execution of all screenings, inspections, maintenance actions performed on the aircraft.

- Prioritize and direct required maintenance for aircraft undergoing a phase inspection.

- Inform the Maintenance Controllers and MMCO of overall workload progress and material situation and advise them on all matters pertaining to the maintenance and completion of the phase inspection for the aircraft undergoing a phase inspection.

- Maintain a working relationship with Quality Assurance to ensure directed maintenance is performed safely and in compliance with the most up to date technical publications and directives.

- Provide safe and mission capable aircraft for the squadron by completing the assigned phase aircraft inspections in a safe and timely matter.

- As the Phase Work Center Airframes NCOIC and Collateral Duty Inspector, oversaw the safe and successful completion of 188 maintenance actions accounting for 819.6 mishap free maintenance hours.

- Oversaw the mentorship and training of 6 junior Marines, along with training 2 new Collateral Duty Inspectors.

- Successfully managed the Phase work center through 3 phase-level inspections resulting in the safe and timely completion of 3 phase-level inspections.