Overview
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Felix M Simon V

New Braunfels,TX

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Manager

Retama Park
Selma, TX
11.2023 - Current
  • Directed the development, implementation, and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Recruited and managed competent personnel to handle security needs and maintain adequate coverage.
  • Delivered in depth training on safety protocols and company standards to newly hired security officers.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of company's security landscape and proposed effective strategies to mitigate risks.
  • Achieved improved resource planning and allocation by streamlining security and administrative programs, business management operations, and inventory control.
  • Organized and led various training sessions to educate personnel on crisis management, workplace violence prevention, and terrorism awareness.

Security Quality Assurance Manager/Trainer

Chameleon Associates
San Antonio, TX
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Evaluated client processes and monitored employee performance and training progress to determine areas requiring further training.
  • Leveraged simulations, team exercises and group discussions to increase training program engagement.
  • Identified concerns through reviewing security officer interactions and activity reports, ensuring prompt attention.
  • Conducted a thorough assessment of standards and policies to ensure effectiveness.
  • Crafted and executed training frameworks that encompassed all necessary concepts, employing innovative teaching techniques for optimal knowledge retention.
  • Organized and managed training schedules by coordinating resources such as classrooms, equipment, and officers.
  • Created reports detailing results from inspections, tests, investigations., that were used by senior management for decision making purposes.

Census Field Supervisor

U.S. Census Bureau
Leander, TX
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Led a highly motivated team of 45 field enumerators.
  • Oversaw the training of enumerators to ensure adherence to data collection procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Conducted thorough interviews to gather data pertaining to the 2020 Decennial Census for the Austin-San Antonio area of operations.
  • Maintained confidentiality when addressing sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
  • Successfully coordinated recruitment and screening efforts for over 500 individuals.
  • Maintained adherence to timelines, orchestrated order of operations and oversaw field schedules.

Police Sergeant

7th Security Forces Squadron
Dyess AFB, TX
07.2018 - 09.2019
  • Safeguarded over 33K personnel and $15 billion in aircraft and facilities through effective management of daily base-wide Law Enforcement and Security Operations.
  • Led and supervised a team consisting of 47 subordinates.
  • Maximized efficiency by providing guidance and training on Law Enforcement/Security procedures to safeguard personnel and assets.
  • Managed regular evaluations alongside local, state, and federal regulatory bodies.
  • Offered oversight and assistance to commanders in executing DoD Anti Terrorism programs.
  • Supervised team by developing objectives, assessing performance, managing leaves and enforcing discipline in the workplace.
  • Analyzed crime trends within their jurisdiction to identify areas needing additional resources or attention.

Curriculum Development/Standards and Evaluation

736 Security Forces/Squadron Commando Warrior RTC
Andersen AFB, GU
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Designed curriculum and provided hands-on instruction to over 20 instructors to instruct pre-deployment courses.
  • Offered subject matter expertise on curriculum design, selection and purchasing.
  • Developed, deployed and managed robust training programs accomplishing Air Force wide goals.
  • Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
  • Evaluated and guided instructor performance.
  • Performed planned and unannounced classroom visits to check on instructors and students.
  • Authored 52 deployment training program courses to meet validated DOD/USAF requirements.
  • Team lead for POTUS security detail in the Philippines; partnered with multiple agencies to secure $3 billion in Presidential assets.
  • Supervised 60 Instructor Certification courses.
  • Revised certification process to keep up with high operations tempo.
  • Inspected unit armory; scrutinized 100 checklist items and 400 documents. Identified critical security and safety flaws. Salvaged $3.5M program.

Instructor Team Lead

736 Security Forces Squadron/Commando Warrior RTC
Andersen AFB, GU
09.2015 - 03.2016
  • Supervised and mentored five instructors on designated class tracks.
  • Delivered exceptional training and support to more than 300 students, to include sister service members/foreign national members each quarter.
  • Managed parking plan for annual air show. Designed and implemented parking plan and security procedures for 12K patrons.
  • Developed and led mobile training team; ultimately delivered over 1000 hrs of instruction to 200 students, while certifying 100 instructors. Saved the AF over $950K in travel expenses over a three year span.
  • Redesigned destroyed training facilities; researched and collaborated with numerous local contractors which resulted in the successful bid for the project valued at $ 4 million.
  • Partnered with base safety and civil engineering departments for typhoon relief effort that resulted in over $3.7 million in irreparable damages to training facilities.
  • Managed $300K contract to transport two vehicle egress simulators.
  • Facility Manager for nine buildings; responsible for the daily upkeep and safety standards. Identified numerous safety concerns and accomplished over 20 work orders resulting in $500 K in much needed repairs.

Instructor

736 Security Forces Squadron/Commando Warrior RTC
Andersen AFB, GU
05.2014 - 09.2015
  • Delivered 32 pre-deployment training program courses to meet validated DOD/Air Force requirements.
  • Team lead for POTUS security detail in Burma; partnered with multiple agencies to secure 12 hotels and $3 billion in Presidential assets.
  • Typhoon preparation team lead, safeguarded $50 million in property and vehicles. Minimized damage during two typhoons.

Squad Leader

822nd Base Defense Squadron
Moody AFB, GA
09.2013 - 04.2014
  • Commanded 21 Airmen in combat operations and tactical guidance to ensure optimal productivity.
  • Evaluated rapidly changing conditions and provided decisive leadership to cultivate effective and well-planned team movements.
  • Developed top talent by leading training initiatives for combat preparation.
  • Spearheaded 4 fire teams during live fire battle drills, close combat training and urban tactics exercises at various locations.
  • Applied critical thinking and analysis skills to evaluate intelligence data and other variables to plan course of action.

Assistant Squad Leader

822nd Base Defense Squadron
Moody AFB, GA
01.2012 - 08.2013
  • Guided squad of 21 Airmen in combat operations, to include providing tactical guidance while conducting over 300 combat patrols on foot and vehicles.
  • Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on infantry-related training.
  • Prepared operation plans and orders to support security operations and combat patrols.
  • Managed over 200 training exercises and battle drills.
  • Processed prisoners of war and captured documents.
  • Demonstrated exceptional equipment knowledge in infantry employment of weaponry, including marksman teams, rifles and K-9.
  • Evaluated rapidly changing conditions and provided decisive leadership to cultivate effective and well-planned team movements.
  • Deployed to Bagram Airfield and conducted over 300 combat/Counter IED/patrols.

Fire Team Leader

822nd Base Defense Squadron
Moody, GA
10.2008 - 01.2012
  • Managed 4 member team during training exercises and battle drills.
  • Led team of 4 Airmen in combat operations, to include providing tactical guidance.
  • Deployed to Camp Bucca as a vehicle commander in support of route security and Counter IED.
  • Deployed to Joint Base Balad as a team leader/RTO during 300 hours of combat/Counter IED patrols.
  • Accountable for $1.2 M of Communication Equipment.

Fire Team Member

822nd Base Defense Squadron
Moody AFB, GA
03.2008 - 09.2008
  • Applied extensive training in law enforcement and combat tactics to protect state side and international bases.
  • Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments.
  • Trained in combat, life savings techniques and conducting physical exams.
  • Deployed to Camp Bucca as vehicle driver/gunner in support of route clearance/detainee security.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
2017

Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Skills

  • Fifteen years of supervisory experience
  • Proven leadership and team building abilities
  • Endorsed trainer for over 500 students on various subjects spanning military tactics to civilian law enforcement
  • Strategic planning skills utilized to maximize departmental productivity

Timeline

Security Manager

Retama Park
11.2023 - Current

Security Quality Assurance Manager/Trainer

Chameleon Associates
08.2020 - 08.2021

Census Field Supervisor

U.S. Census Bureau
02.2020 - 08.2020

Police Sergeant

7th Security Forces Squadron
07.2018 - 09.2019

Curriculum Development/Standards and Evaluation

736 Security Forces/Squadron Commando Warrior RTC
06.2016 - 06.2018

Instructor Team Lead

736 Security Forces Squadron/Commando Warrior RTC
09.2015 - 03.2016

Instructor

736 Security Forces Squadron/Commando Warrior RTC
05.2014 - 09.2015

Squad Leader

822nd Base Defense Squadron
09.2013 - 04.2014

Assistant Squad Leader

822nd Base Defense Squadron
01.2012 - 08.2013

Fire Team Leader

822nd Base Defense Squadron
10.2008 - 01.2012

Fire Team Member

822nd Base Defense Squadron
03.2008 - 09.2008

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Community College of The Air Force

Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security

Liberty University
Felix M Simon V