Kevin Williams
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
U.S Department Of State
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with department policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed the entire travel needs for all the supporting security elements required to provide a safe and secure environment to protect the Secretary of State during travel.
- Led division logistical operations and monitored annual budget expenditures while ensuring appropriate funding and resources are available to allow the Division to accomplish its protective mission.
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
U.S. Department Of State
08.2017 - 06.2022
- The Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of the Secretary’s Protective Detail Division (DS/P/SD) is responsible for the overall safety and security of the Secretary of State and designated family members.
- Supervised one section supervisor and 16 special agents.
- Provided leadership and professional development to SD personnel – including mentoring of junior agents.
- Maintained professional liaison with key State Department senior officials as well as other U.S. Government agencies to ensure a cooperative working relationship.
Regional Security Officer
U.S. Department Of State
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Senior law enforcement officer and security advisor to the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission.
- Primary responsibilities where the protection of Mission personnel, information and U.S. government property.
- Ensured the Embassy was adequately prepared for emergency situations.
- Managed a security team that consisted of a Deputy RSO, two Assistant RSO's, seven Marine Security Guards, residential security coordinator, three investigators, bodyguards and local guards.
Language Student
U.S. Department Of State
08.2014 - 05.2015
- 37 week program to learn the Albanian language for my onward assignment.
- Satisfied the requirements for speaking and reading Albanian.
Branch Chief for Domestic Training
U.S. Department Of State
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Chef of the Domestic Training Branch where I oversaw all Diplomatic Security domestic training for new and experienced DS Special agents and Security Protection Specialists.
- Managed programs for investigative and protection training programs for local, state and federal law enforcement to include DS specific training for foreign police officials under the auspices of the International Law Enforcement Academies (ILEA).
- Coordinated all DS training programs for U.S. based agents, including Basic Special Agent course, Security Protection Specialists, Special Agent and Protective Security in-service instruction, and ILEA protection and investigation courses.
Diplomatic Security Liaison Officer
U.S. Department Of State
09.2010 - 07.2012
- Was the senior Diplomatic Security Service liaison officer assigned to U.S. Southern Command.
- Maintained timely communications between SOUTHCOM, DSS and U.S. Embassies located in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility.
- Assisted in the planning and deployment of SOUTHCOM Personnel Recovery, Force Protection Detachments, Noncombatant Evacuation Operations and other components as necessary.
- Coordinated with Embassies on analysis and advice give to SOUTHCOM planners that assisted Embassy Emergency Action Committees in ensuring a safe evacuation of all post personnel.
Supervisory Special Agent
U.S. Department Of State
09.2009 - 09.2010
- Managed the Baghdad Embassy Security Force Office.
- Supervised 3 DS Special Agents and over 1,800 contract personnel.
- Responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of guard force operations for all U.S. Department of State properties in the city of Baghdad during the transition of the International Zone from U.S. to Iraqi control.
- Was the point of contact for security forces coordination with the Multi-National Forces-Iraq, Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq, and other U.S. government security agencies within the International Zone.
Education
Master of Science - National Security And Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College
Newport, RI05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeastern University
Boston, MA06.1983
Skills
- Logistics Oversight
- Financial Management
- Contract Administration
- Workforce Management
- Strategic Planning
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Received numerous Department awards during my tenure with Diplomatic Security.
- Earned a Masters in National Security and Strategic Studies.
- Three tours of duty in demanding countries such as Iraq, Pakistan and Kosovo.
Additional Information
- TS-SCI clearance
- Proficient with several weapon platforms
- Extensive experience with personnel and property protection
Timeline
Operations Manager
U.S Department Of State
07.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
U.S. Department Of State
08.2017 - 06.2022
Regional Security Officer
U.S. Department Of State
07.2015 - 07.2017
Language Student
U.S. Department Of State
08.2014 - 05.2015
Branch Chief for Domestic Training
U.S. Department Of State
08.2012 - 08.2014
Diplomatic Security Liaison Officer
U.S. Department Of State
09.2010 - 07.2012
Supervisory Special Agent
U.S. Department Of State
09.2009 - 09.2010
Master of Science - National Security And Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeastern University
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