Mauricio Dornas Lima
COLORADO SPRINGS
Summary
Dynamic security and force protection professional with over 15 years of experience enhancing the safety and efficiency of military and business operations. Proven track record includes successfully identifying potential threats as a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security expert, maintaining zero casualties during combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq, and training over 100 military personnel and armed security specialists on critical policies and procedures. Multilingual capabilities combined with strong communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with management and colleagues, ensuring comprehensive awareness of security statuses through detailed briefings and reports. Ready to leverage extensive expertise in security management and identity vetting to support TSA in achieving operational objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Security Specialist
Transportation Security Administration
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2024 - Current
- Transportation Security Specialist (This is a federal job) Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills: Serves as a Vetting Operations Analyst for the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (OIA). Skills help with efforts in identifying possible threats to national security. Key to protecting the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. Provides the most effective transportation security in the most efficient way as a high-performing counterterrorism/intelligence analyst.- Performs complex transportation vetting and analysis in an effort to identify possible threats to national security.- Researches and interprets data, querying additional databases, both classified and unclassified, and resolving that information with vetting result data to determine the potential for a valid match.- Versed in intelligence research using sources such as Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), IShare, NLETS, State Department Consular Consolidated Database (CCD), Web Emergency Operations Center (WebEOC), and other open/restricted source databases to perform analysis in a Homeland Security context and to develop a comprehensive understanding of potential threats to transportation.- Provides input to Secure Flight leadership for the development of analytical and intelligence products.- Takes steps to negate invalid matches and refers valid matches to the TSA Office of Intelligence and Analysis (OIA) Supervisory Vetting Encounter Analysts and the Terrorist Screening Center for further action.- Produces analytically sound oral and written referral reports that describe the nature and significance of valid matches to terrorism watch lists.- Works closely with the Secure Flight Customer Support Agents to resolve individual cases of potential matches of passengers to terrorism watch-listed individuals.- Establishes methodology for problems which do not appear to be susceptible to treatment by generally accepted methods; presents findings and recommendations to superiors and policy-makers.- Reviews and evaluates incoming intelligence reports and information, including information from Automated Targeting System-Passenger (ATS-P) and Treasury Enforcement Communications System (TECS), to determine possible threats to the Homeland.- Uses judgment and ingenuity in the interpretation of data and adaptation of techniques, criteria, and methodologies.- Analyzes vetting system-produced results for possible matches of passengers to individuals on terrorism watch lists.
- Series: 1801 - Grade: G
- Series: 1801 Pay Plan: SV Grade: G
- Hours per week: 40
Security Assistant
Transportation Security Administration
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2022 - 07.2024
- TRANSPORTATION SECURITY: Execute security policies and procedures derived from regulations to preserve the continued safety of air passengers, air crews, and airport personnel. Interprets vetting match results produced by an automated vetting system engines for terrorists and immigration identities. Using critical thinking and solid decision making to confirm the identity of passengers attempting to travel without acceptable identification ensuring they are not a threat to the aviation section. Adapt to shifting security priorities throughout each shift.
- DATA ANALYSIS & PROBLEM-SOLVING: Interprets vetting match results produced by an automated vetting system utilizing classified and unclassified databases and computer-aided tools. Analyze records received from vetting analysts, gather information from airline agents, and prepare passenger interviews to verify passenger identity or approve/deny plane boarding. Conduct analysis, make determinations, and establish solutions in a time-constrained operating environment. Initiate and knowledgeable of the procedures for preparing and distributing standard security reports to internal and external government agencies. Reports reference subjects that may be match to security/terrorism databases.
- PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION: Communicate effectively orally and in writing, review records prepared by coworkers and provide corrective feedback. Mentor and coach team members on policies and procedures. Identify gaps in the needed information to complete assessments and reports. Evaluate the accuracy of data and information. Prepare reports to clearly document incidents.
- COMMUNICATION & CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Utilize various law enforcement IT systems, such as Lexis Nexis, Clear, WebEOC, CBP One , Us Visit, Security Flight Interface , to properly collaborate with other agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to exchange information related to transportation security. Contribute information to the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) database of lost and stolen passports. Resolve customer service and security inquiries. Establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS & KEY RESULTS: Completed initial training ahead of schedule, rapidly demonstrating mastery of key performance elements. Dependably supported last-minute coverage of shifts to ensure continuity of operations in a 24/7 operating environment. Identified system failure in recording interviews with air passengers who did not have identification. Promptly reported issue and the system was fixed, minimizing loss of data.
- Series: 1801 - Grade: F
- Hours per week: 40
Sales Manager
Rocky Mountain Brewery
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2018 - 08.2021
- LEADERSHIP & TEAM BUILDING: Planned and organized work to synchronize operations of a 12-person sales team, consistently meeting aggressive sales goals and guiding growth initiatives. Conducted on-the-job training of the sales team, ensuring mastery of customer engagement techniques, sales transaction processing, and order fulfillment . Guided team members in solving technical issues relating to brewing, canning, and packing machinery. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring sales and production objectives were consistently met. Prevented incidents and accidents by ensuring safety procedures were strictly enforced and team members were sufficiently trained.
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING: Gathered data from multiple sources to prepare sales and performance reports. Developed strategic growth plans based on data that included increasing production and expanding off-premises sales partners. Reviewed multisource data for accuracy, completeness, consistency, reporting issues, and trends. Analyzed problems to identify significant factors researching potential accounts to develop risk-based assessments for increased production. Prepared daily reports that included sales goals, supply requirements, and revenue projections.
- SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS & KEY RESULTS: Meticulously reviewed production cost reports, identifying and correcting errors to set product pricing that optimized revenue. Assembled a successful team of 12 sales representatives, led strategic growth initiatives that increased sales and production by more than 350%. Formulated projects to create a new product and deliver 2.4K units against a one-month deadline.
- Hours per week: 48
Transportation Security Officer SV-D
Transportation Security Administration
Denver, CO
06.2017 - 10.2017
- TRANSPORTATION SECURITY: Performed a wide range of airport security operations in strict accordance with regulatory standards. Employed tools and techniques to discern fraudulent identification documents, locate prohibited or dangerous objects, and identify potential threats to the safety of airport travelers and personnel. Controlled terminal entry and exit points. Applied knowledge of transportation security issues, threats, and challenges to minimize security threats on a daily basis. Responded to passenger inquiries and requests for directions. Interacted with law enforcement members in pursuit of strong transportation security and safety objectives.
- SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS & KEY RESULTS: Excelled in a fast-paced environment, seamlessly transitioning between wide range of security functions that included checking passenger identification documents, inspecting and screening luggage, and performing pat-down procedures. Demonstrated unwavering focus in a high-stress and distracting environment, consistently preserving the ability to rapidly identify life-threatening devices and to quickly respond to security threats. Handled customer inquiries, requests, and directions in an organized and timely manner.
- Grade: D
- Hours per week: 40
General Manager
Novo Brazil Brewing Co.
Chula Vista, CA
06.2016 - 12.2016
- PEOPLE MANAGMENT: Planned and organized work continuously strove to develop staff to improve productivity. Ensured all Tap Room, production workers, and management team members to have the necessary tools to perform daily duties. Achieved company objectives in sales, service, quality, the appearance of the facility, sanitation, and cleanliness through training of employees and by creating a positive and productive working environment.
- Made employment and termination decisions across departments. Oversaw and ensured that the brewery policies on employee performance appraisals were followed and completed on a timely basis. Communicated effectively orally and in writing all aspects of weekly operations by leading weekly team management meetings. Served as an example of how a worker at Novo Brazil Brewing should conduct themselves both in and out of the building.
- ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Analyzed problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solution. Assisted in developing, planning, and executing the Tap room marketing, advertising, and promotional activities and campaigns. Forecasted and implemented plans for management development, and continuing education. Designed and implemented company policy and standards.
- OPERATIONAL DUTIES: Upheld and conformed to all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs, including steps of service and hospitality standards. Ensured that all products are consistently prepared and served according to the Masters Brewer's recipes, portioning, brewing, and serving standards. Controlled cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with Brewery policies and procedures. Filled in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations are always meeting guest expectations. Prepared all required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner. Putting the infrastructure and systems in place that are required to operate the front of the Brewery.
- Hours per week: 60
Armed Security Specialist
Baker and King Security Services
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2015 - 05.2016
- SECURITY LEADERSHIP: Delivered expert security support to the City of Colorado Springs as a contracted Private Security Officer. Provided private protection and security services to a diverse population of clients across multiple sites, including high-profile individuals. Interacted with law enforcement members in pursuit of strong public security and safety objectives. Applied an advanced understanding of law enforcement and security management laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Performed site surveys and implemented multisource data to develop daily operational plans. Trained new hires on all standard operating procedures. Inspected team members' equipment and provided corrective feedback to ensure established standards were met or exceeded.
- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Reviewed staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage across multiple locations. Prepared comprehensive end-of-day reports that clearly detailed all incidents. Used multiple web-based platforms to perform background checks on new hires. Reviewed and interpreted threat reports, monitoring fluctuating threat levels and briefing the security team on findings to optimize the ability to protect clients.
- COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION: Collaborated with the local police department to execute security operations and remand suspects into police custody. Worked effectively with teams of up to 20 nonarmed and 9 armed security personnel. Employed Spanish-language communication skills to forge trusted relationships with community members. Conveyed knowledge gained in the military to security personnel, instructing them on weapons systems, route surveillance, mission planning, and conflict de-escalation.
- SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS & KEY RESULTS: Partnered with the local police department to rectify delays in receiving threat reports, ensuring the team had accurate and current knowledge of emerging threats on a daily basis. Ensured team members were trained in current best practices for responding to an active shooter scenario. Entrusted to patrol high-risk areas that encompassed six nightclubs. Reliably covered shifts when other team members were unavailable, ensuring continuity of security coverage.
- Hours per week: 12
Contract Security Specialist
Palco Producoes LTDA
Nova Lima, MG, Brazil
06.2014 - 07.2014
- SECURITY OPERATIONS: Planned and organized work over the activities of a 10-man security team performing security for 30 clients. Provided security to protect people and property from criminal activities, such as vandalism, theft, and fire, monitoring specific areas at all hours of the day and reporting on any incidents that may take place. Remained on the watch for anyone or anything suspicious in area of responsibility by monitoring video cameras, scanning crowds, inspecting property, and supervising activities. Provided executive/VIP protection in Brazil during the 2014 World Soccer Cup event. Protect group of 20 British Nationals, during the World Cup, Leading team with 9 members. Protected clients all day, during convoy to soccer games, finding best options to access the stadium, and exit strategy, insuring their safety. Transported and escorted them to local tourist attractions, local markets, and back to the hotel.
- SECURITY PROCESSES: Regularly checked all windows, gates, and doors on the property to ensure they were secure. Conducted regular patrols of security perimeter working, providing security to clients as suspicious activities or disruptions occurring on the property. Provided escort to individuals to ensure safe arrival at destination. Drove security vehicles to transport clients and valuables items. Used personal weapon (Glock G-30) and radio communications.
- SECURITY ENFORCEMENT: Detained individuals suspected of a crime unauthorized to be on the property until law enforcement arrived. Escorted unauthorized people off the property and issued warning of prosecution if they returned. Responded to disturbances with physical force and used weapons, including firearms, batons, and pepper spray, to control the situation. Interacted with law enforcement members in pursuit of strong public security and safety objectives.
- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Kept track of each day's activities, maintained information on investigations and crimes. Prepared and distributed standard security reports. Recorded security incidents or suspicious people for review by security managers. Remained on call to testify in court hearings.
- Hours per week: 60
Infantry Team Leader
United States Army
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2010 - 12.2012
- OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP & POLICY COMPLIANCE: Prepared teams of up to 20 personnel for missions that varied in scope and complexity, ensuring all operations were aligned with regulatory standards. Reviewed and analyzed intelligence to develop multiple contingency plans to carry out high-risk missions. Confirmed accuracy of intelligence through the execution of scouting and reconnaissance missions. Employed military database as well as fingerprinting and facial-recognition equipment to identify potential threats at access control points. Confirmed identity of local personnel as well as their eligibility to access U.S. military installations in combat areas. Responsible for the maintenance and operation of vehicles, weapons, and equipment valued at more than $1M.
- TRAINING & GUIDANCE: Identified individual and team training gaps. Introduced training to correct deficiencies and improve overall team performance. Modeled ethical behavior, professionalism, and technical expertise. Motivated cohesive team performance by cultivating a collaborative culture with a focus on creative problem-solving. Trained Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police in combat operations and improvised explosive device (IED) identification and neutralization measures.
- COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION: Partnered with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) personnel in Afghanistan to locate and destroy Taliban poppy fields. Led and participated in daily meetings that outlined the day's schedule, training needs, mission objectives, and inspection requirements.
- SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS & KEY RESULTS: Ensured ongoing safety of the team, maintaining zero team casualties throughout a deployment to Afghanistan that encompassed more than 200 combat patrols. Earned expert marksmanship status across all assigned weapons systems, including the M4 rifle, M9 pistol, and M203 grenade launcher.
- Hours per week: 60
Infantry Specialist/Grenadier
United States Army
Baumholder, RP Germany
01.2007 - 01.2010
- LEADERSHIP AND GUIDANCE: Served as a key member of security and enforcement team ensuring team support and training to prepare team for immediate deployment to locations around the world. Led up to 20 team members performing security and enforcement operations. Enforced orders, security directives, and safety regulations; provided assistance to the team; and ensured individual and team training. Led the tactical employment and control of the team. Accounted for and ensured the maintenance and operation of team vehicles, weapons, and equipment.
- SECURITY AND FORCE PROTECTION: Led security operations and tactical operations and provided security support for facilities and personnel. Performed base defense and entry control to defend personnel, equipment, and resources from hostile forces. Led team patrols, taking appropriate action to protect the team according to the rules of engagement. Mastered and employed a variety of weapons, including M4 rifle, Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), M9 pistol, and M203 grenade launcher, for offensive and defensive ground combat.
- IRAQ DEPLOYMENT: Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2008-2009), serving as a Rifleman and M249 SAW Gunner during operations in Sadr City, Iraq. Conducted dismounted and mounted patrols and cordon and searches throughout the city. Maintained watch over major supply routes and convoys and initiated actions to impede the enemy's ability to emplace explosive devices.
- SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS & KEY RESULTS: Recognized for Valor in Combat as rifleman during operations in Sadr City, Iraq. Conducted more than 300 dismounted and mounted patrols and 10 cordon and searches throughout Sadr City, Iraq, as the unit's M249 SAW Gunner.
- Hours per week: 60
Education
Bachelor's degree - Terrorism and Counter terrorism
Henley-Putnam University
Rapid City, SD04.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook), WebEOC, SFUI, Clear, LexisNexis, CBP One, OBIN SIT
- Access control
- Professionalism
- Incident response
- InfoSec
- Physical security
Certification
- Transportation Security Officer Basic Training Program, TSA, 2017
- Composite Risk Management, U.S. Army, 2012
- Customs Border Clearance Agent Training, CBP, 2010
- Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Escape (SERE) Level A Code of Conduct Training, U.S. Army, 2010
- Combat Lifesaver Training, U.S. Army, 2008
- Modern Army Combative Training, U.S. Army, 2007
Language skills
Spanish Spoken: Advanced | Written: Intermediate | Read: Advanced
Portuguese Spoken: Advanced | Written: Advanced | Read: Advanced
Timeline
Transportation Security Specialist
Transportation Security Administration
07.2024 - Current
Security Assistant
Transportation Security Administration
04.2022 - 07.2024
Sales Manager
Rocky Mountain Brewery
03.2018 - 08.2021
Transportation Security Officer SV-D
Transportation Security Administration
06.2017 - 10.2017
General Manager
Novo Brazil Brewing Co.
06.2016 - 12.2016
Armed Security Specialist
Baker and King Security Services
04.2015 - 05.2016
Contract Security Specialist
Palco Producoes LTDA
06.2014 - 07.2014
Infantry Team Leader
United States Army
10.2010 - 12.2012
Infantry Specialist/Grenadier
United States Army
01.2007 - 01.2010
Bachelor's degree - Terrorism and Counter terrorism
Henley-Putnam University
Awards
AWARDS: Army Commendation Medal with Valor; Army Commendation Medal (2); Army Achievement Medal; NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Medal from ISAF (International Security Assistance Force); Valorous Unit Award; Certificate of Achievement; Army Good Conduct Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 2 Campaign Stars; Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 Campaign Stars; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon (3); Combat Infantryman Badge; Combat Infantry Driver Badge., MILITARY EXPERIENCE: United States Army, 08/24/2006 to 12/18/2013, SGT, E5, Honorable Discharge.