KIRK KOCHTE GMCS

Charged with maintaining the security and safety of industrial and retail sites Responsible for Safety and Security of Retail and Industrial sites

• Meet with client representative on weekly basis to ensure staff up to date on current status of location
• Interact with clientele and staff to ensure security protocols are conducted to provide minimal disruption to daily routine of site

• Design and implementation of customized workout plans to aid clients in achieving fitness goals

Charged with maintaining security and safety of Bloomberg Data Center while supervising 49 Silverseal Officers who provide concierge-style corporate security

• Routinely met with client representatives to ensure client concerns were addressed expeditiously with continual feedback and transparency
• Developed Training Curriculum for new hire officers, to include: Professional Qualification System - ensured new officers receive proper and consistent training
• Evaluation System - provide constant feedback to officers for professional development Mentor System - acted as guide and information source for new officers.

Responsible for daily front office operation and back-office administration of 5600 square foot Indoor/outdoor fitness training facility with 350 recurring members

• Planned and operated annual nationally recognized Pro-level Natural Bodybuilding competition with average attendance of 30 competitors and 400 attendees
• Instructed multiple fitness classes and self defense courses

Owned and operated 1400 square foot personal training facility

• Concierge style one-on-one training
• Budgeting, financial management, scheduling, sales and marketing

Responsible for safe operation of ranges during live fire training

• Conducted Night Fire Pistol and Rifle Qualification Courses or deploying US troops
• Improved the Night Fire Pistol Qualification procedure which resulted in a reduction of On Range time for the training units from an average of 6 hours to less than 3 hours and an improvement of qualifications from a 78% passing rate to an average of 93% passing rate for the units training

Retired as a Gunners Mate Senior Chief (E-8).

• Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Officer, USS Halyburton (2000-2004)
  Leading Divisional Chief responsible for 13-18 personnel, and the maintenance and operation of shipboard weapons systems
  ○ Leading Departmental Chief responsible for 38-50 personnel assigned to the Combat Systems Department
  ○ VBSS Team Leader and Senior Training officer for 26 team members
  ○ Duty Section Leader for 25-30 Navy personnel
  ○ Conduct security training for sailors while onboard
  ○ Oversee the Physical Fitness training and testing for sailors while onboard
  ○ Oversee the Force Protection training of approx. 227 sailors while onboard
  ○ Small arms maintenance, scheduling, tracking, and training of all personnel aboard
  ○ Watchbill coordinator for Duty Sections covering the Safety, Security, and Watchstanding
  while importing
  ● Company Chief/Weapons Officer, U.S. Naval Academy (1997-2000)
  ○ Advise, mentor, and counsel 149 Midshipmen.
  ○ Manage the annual weapons training for 4,300 Midshipmen.
  ○ Investigate disciplinary, security, and safety violations for the U.S. Naval Academy.
  ○ Head Coach of the Women’s International Pistol Team.
  ○ Assistant Coach of the Men’s International Pistol Team.
  ○ Assistant Coach of USNA Powerlifting club.
  ○ Company Officer for Summer School Program.
  ● Physical Security and Anti-Terrorism Officer, USS Samuel B. Roberts (1993-1997)
  ○ Leading Divisional Chief responsible for 13-18 personnel, and the maintenance and operation of shipboard weapons systems.
  ○ Visit, Board, Search and Seize (VBSS) Team Leader and Senior Training officer for 26 team members
  ○ Instructor of Close Quarter Combat Course for boarding teams
  ○ Duty Section Leader for 25-30 Navy personnel
  ○ Conduct security training for sailors while onboard
  ○ Oversee the Physical Fitness training and testing for sailors while onboard
  ○ Small arms maintenance, scheduling, tracking, and training of all personnel aboard
  ○ Watchbill coordinator for Duty Sections covering the Safety, Security, and Watchstanding
  while importing
  ● Law Enforcement Specialist and Weapons Instructor, NAWC Lakehurst (1990-1993)
  ○ Physical Security Specialist and Patrol Shift Supervisor for approximately 20-25 personnel
  ○ Schedule, track, and train 130-140 security personnel and 180-200 Auxiliary Security Force Personnel for Weapons and Self Defense qualifications
  ● Physical Security Specialist and Patrol Supervisor, NAS Keflavik (1988-1990)
  ○ Physical Security Specialist and Patrol Shift Supervisor for approximately 20-25 personnel
  ● Rapid Response Security Team Leader, USS Sphinx (1986-1988)
  ○ Small arms maintenance, scheduling, tracking, and training of all personnel
  ○ Conduct security training for sailors while onboard
  ○ Oversee the Physical Fitness training and testing for sailors while onboard
  ● Rapid Response Security Team Member, USS El Paso (1985-1986)
  ○ Conduct security training for sailors while onboard