GIANCARLO RICCI
Castaic
Summary
Highly accomplished leadership development professional with over 20 years of experience in high-stakes operations, instructional design, and team management. Seeking to leverage a proven track record in leading large-scale training programs, de-escalating complex organizational challenges, and developing leadership pipelines to ensure strong team environment.
(Moving to the Orlando, Florida area Summer/ Fall of 2026)
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer III / Lead Instructor
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
2005.06 - Current
- Strategy & Implementation: Lead the full lifecycle of leadership and tactical content, instructing over 1080 recruits on complex operational procedures, resulting in a 98% success rate.
- Strategic Consultation: Serve as a subject matter expert for Department Review Boards and civil litigation, leveraging performance data to influence department-wide training and safety decisions.
- One-on-One Mentorship: Conduct intensive 6-month developmental evaluations for trainees, identifying capability gaps and implementing personalized "learning journeys" to ensure leadership skill transfer.
- Content Design: Developed specialized training for over 1500 recruits on department policies and high-stakes technical applications, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Successfully secured and maintained $800,000 worth of critical equipment.
Course Manager / Platoon Sergeant
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
1998.01 - 2018.07
- Operations Leadership: Managed and evaluated over 500 student soldiers in complex tactics, overseeing annual performance evaluations and personal development for a team of 15 direct reports.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance: Spearheaded quality assurance inspections for the Military Police School, ensuring that all policies and instructional materials met federal and organizational standards.
- Resource Management: Successfully secured and maintained $100,000 worth of critical equipment and communication devices while managing a 10-year Secret Clearance for sensitive investigations.
- Curriculum Management: Directed the delivery of innovative learning experiences that prepared personnel to lead teams in high-stress, real-world scenarios, fostering a mindset of readiness and excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security and Disaster Management
National University
San Diego, CA02.2027
Skills
- Training Tools: Articulate Storyline, Taser Technology Expert, Stress Management Models
- Professional Writing: Technical Report Writing, Policy Development, Court Testimony, Storyboarding
- Leadership: Conflict Resolution, Disaster and Critical Management, Small Group Leadership
Timeline
Police Officer III / Lead Instructor
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
2005.06 - Current
Course Manager / Platoon Sergeant
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
1998.01 - 2018.07
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security and Disaster Management
National University
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Instructional Design & Delivery: Expert in creating and evaluating curricula for high-pressure environments, achieving a 98% pass rate on practical assessments for over 1080 trainees.
- Leadership Development: Extensive experience in managing, evaluating, and mentoring over 1500 personnel in tactical and operational settings.
- Strategic Consultation: Trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, providing expert testimony and performance insights to influence organizational policy and safety standards.
- Project Management: Proven ability to manage $800,000 in critical assets and lead complex, multi-year training initiatives while maintaining strict quality assurance.
- Adult Learning Principles: Specialist in stress management training and experiential learning, ensuring sustained behavior change in critical operations.