JOHN SHANK

High-performance, results-driven Security Management Professional with extensive domestic and international experience in military security operations, including physical, personnel, information, and operational security, as well as force protection and anti-terrorism. Specialized in safeguarding critical infrastructure and ensuring mission success in high-threat environments. Proven Program Manager with a decisive approach to complex decision-making in high-tension situations. Demonstrated ability to excel in dynamic, culturally diverse settings, consistently delivering effective security solutions. Self-motivated and confident leader, advisor, and trainer, with a track record of optimizing personnel and resources to drive productivity, manage change, and achieve measurable results. Active Secret Security Clearance.

• Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Level II
• Desert Defender Regional Pre-Deployment Training
• Survival Escape Resistance Evasion (SERE) SV88
• Ground Combat Skills Training
• IED Identification Training
• SWAT Level 1 and 2
• Basic and Advanced SWAT - Texas A&M University
• Urban Sniper
• ASP Instructor
• US Army Protective Security Detail School
• Combat Lifesaver
• Bomb Threat Analysis and Explosive Recognition Countermeasures
• Domestic Extremist Groups
• Basic Criminal Investigations
• Street Crimes
• Introduction to the Incident Command
• DEA Narcotics Investigation
• MS 13 Gang Awareness
• Eyes for Lies Training (Deception Detection)
• Interviewing and Interrogation for Deception Detection
• Undercover Drug Enforcement Techniques
• Advanced Passenger Vehicle, Criminal, and Terrorist Identification and Apprehension
• Surveillance and Detection for Law Enforcement Personnel

• Leadership & Supervision
• Anti-terrorism Analysis
• Risk & Threat Assessments
• Weapons Expertise
• Program Management
• OPSEC/COMSEC
• Strategic Planning
• Instruction/Training/Briefing
• Tracking Systems
• Homeland Security
• Investigations/Debriefings
• Change/Crisis Management
• Quality Control/Policy

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• SIPRNET (Secure Internet Protocol Router Network)
• Adobe Photoshop 7.0

• Security Site Evaluations: Conducted comprehensive security site evaluations for the 99th ARCOM Command, providing actionable recommendations that significantly enhanced installation security.
• Training and Mentorship: Delivered a range of training programs to soldiers and airmen from diverse backgrounds, ensuring peak performance in both peacetime and combat. Successfully mentored and led personnel, resulting in no loss of life or injuries during operations.
• Drug Investigations: Led numerous drug investigations in state and federal courts, successfully arresting several mid- to high-level drug traffickers. These efforts contributed to a measurable reduction in drug-related crimes within the community.
• Reporting Program Initiation: Established and managed a reporting program for drug-related crimes in collaboration with EPIC. Inputting critical data resulted in West Virginia's ranking improving from 5th to 20th nationwide, which enhanced eligibility for additional federal grant funding.

• Air Force Commendation Medal (2x)
• Air Force Good Conduct Medal
• Army Good Conduct Medal
• National Defense Service Medal (2x)
• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
• Army Commendation Medal (2x)
• Army Achievement Medal (5x)
• Joint Commendation Medal
• Joint Achievement Medal
• Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal
• Afghanistan Service Medal
• Humanitarian Service Medal
• Army Combat Action Badge