Fabrizio Gastello
Paso Robles,United States
Summary
Experienced Executive Protection Agent with proven track record of leading high-performing teams and driving strategic initiatives. Successfully managed large-scale projects and implemented innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Protection Detail Lead & Manager
BCSS Group Corp
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023 - 01.2026
- Directed operational strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity across multiple departments.
- Developed and implemented performance metrics to assess team effectiveness and achieve organizational goals.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining communication channels and improving response times.
- Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
University of Cali. Irvine Army ROTC Instructor
U.S. Army Active Duty
Irvine, CA
11.2022 - 01.2026
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance leadership skills among cadets.
- Mentored students in military protocols and discipline, fostering personal growth and accountability.
- Conducted evaluations of cadet performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Coordinated logistics for field training exercises, ensuring optimal resource allocation and safety compliance.
- Facilitated workshops on teamwork, communication, and problem-solving to prepare cadets for real-world scenarios.
- Increased cadet physical fitness levels with tailored exercise programs and consistent monitoring of progress.
- Analyzed training outcomes to refine instructional methodologies and improve overall effectiveness of programs.
Protective Service Agent
United States Army
Camp Humphreys, South Korea
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Serves on the U.S. Army Protective Service Detail in the Republic of Korea for the Senior U.S. Ranking Official on the Korean Peninsula.
- Achievements/Tasks
- Personal Security Officer (PSO) for the past and current 4 Star Commanding General Officer
- Trusted Executive Driver (Heavy Armored Vehicles/Soft Vehicles)
- Team Certified Detail Lead (Teams ranging from 4-12 Agents)
- Lead Advance Agent (Teams ranging from 2-6 Agents)
- Chase Vehicle Driver (Heavy Armored Vehicles/Soft Vehicles)
- Team Supply NCOIC (Responsible for upwards of $1,000,000 worth of equipment/vehicles)
- Lead and organized joint missions with Protective Security Details from the Highest U.S. Department of Defense Officials and from Republic of Korea Senior Cabinet Officials
- Conducted numerous route recons and site surveys in the ROK for no fail missions
- Conducted and performed successful missions in austere environments
- Experience adapting to new principles and their security preferences
Patrol Supervisor/School Resource Officer/Squad & Team Leader
United States Army
West Point, New York
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Completed and inducted into the West Point Audie Murphy Club as a Junior Non-Commissioned Officer
- Experienced Patrol Supervisor in Search and Seizures, Criminal Investigations, Suspect Interviewing, Base Security, Fingerprinting and Processing
- Selected to be the School Resource Officer by the West Point Directorate of Emergency Services Sergeant Major. Attended the New York State School Resource Officer Course
- Experienced School Resource Officer, responsible for the safety of Pre-School to 8th grade Students at the West Point Community Elementary and Middle School
- Achievements/Tasks
- Lead the D.A.R.E Program at the West Point Elementary School and taught a ten week course to 4th grade students
- Assisted in multiple investigations by Military Police Investigators (MPI)
- Assisted and escorted Department of Defense Officials and celebrities during visits to the West Point Military Academy
- Trained quarterly with Orange County Special Operations Group on Active Shooter response
- Participated as Lead Patrol in Joint Agency Post Training Exercise
- Served as Squad and Team Leader, managing and accountable for 2-12 Soldiers
- United States Army Garrison West Point Military Police Company, responsible for the safety of 5,000 Cadets, Service Members, Staff members, and families.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anchor Point Christian School
Gilroy, CABachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Forensic Psychology
Purdue University Global
Indianapolis, IN01-2025
Skills
- Joint Agency Operational Experience
- Report and After Action Review Writing
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Experience working under extreme pressure
- Integrity
- High Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem resolution
- Risk management
Certification
- Small Unit Ranger Tactics: (03/2024) Program serves as a progressive physical and tactical program designed to prepare Soldiers to be successful during the Ranger School Assessments.
- Individual Terrorism Awareness Course: (04/22) Specialized training in threat avoidance, surveillance detection, tactical driving, and firearms to enhance security awareness for individuals and teams.
- Anti-Terrorism Officer Basic Course: (06/2021) Conducting a risk assessment, preparing a local threat assessment, conducting a criticality assessment, conducting a vulnerability assessment, and active shooter/insider threats.
- U.S. Army Protective Services Training (08/2020 - 09/2020) Emphasis is placed on the full spectrum of protective operations including Doctrine and Terminology, Coordination and Mission Planning, Protective Services in a Hostile Fire Zone, Special Weapons Training, Evasive Driving and Motorcade Operations.
- School Resource Officers Course (08/2018 - 08/2018) Instruction designed for law enforcement officers and school safety professionals working in an educational environment and with school administrators.
- Connecticut State Police D.A.R.E Instructor Training (08/2019 - 08/2019) The D.A.R.E. Instructor Training Class teaches law enforcement officers how to lead classes in drug abuse, bullying, and gang resistance to students in local schools.
- Sabalauski Air Assault School (06/2018 - 06/2018) Trained on the missions performed by rotary wing aircraft, aircraft safety, aero-medical evacuation procedures, pathfinder operations, principles and techniques of combat assaults, rappelling techniques, and sling-load operations.
- Active Shooter Response Level 1 Course (10/2017 - 10/2017) The course covers shooting and moving, threshold evaluation, concepts and principles of team movement, setting up for and room entry techniques, approach and breaching the crisis site, secondary responder tactics, improvised explosive devices, and post engagement priorities of work.
- Combat Lifesaver Course (09/2017 - 09/2017) Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training, specialty medical equipment familiarization, and local evacuation techniques training.
- United State Army Garrison Directorate of Emergency Services Law Enforcement Certification Program (09/2017 - 09/2017)Instruction on Military Police Law Enforcement functions in Garrison Environment.
Timeline
Executive Protection Detail Lead & Manager
BCSS Group Corp
06.2023 - 01.2026
University of Cali. Irvine Army ROTC Instructor
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2022 - 01.2026
Protective Service Agent
United States Army
10.2020 - 11.2022
Patrol Supervisor/School Resource Officer/Squad & Team Leader
United States Army
08.2017 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Anchor Point Christian School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Forensic Psychology
Purdue University Global