Neil Mendez
Protective Security Specialist
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Experienced with securing high-profile individuals and sensitive locations. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of risk management and crisis response to maintain safety and security. Track record of effective surveillance, threat assessment, and team collaboration in dynamic environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Protective Security Specialist (PSS/PSD)
Triple Canopy/Constellis Worldwide Protective Services (WPS III)
05.2023 - Current
- Personal day-to-day personal protective security functions
- Drive lead vehicle, principal's vehicle, follow-vehicle and/or act as a response agent whenever required in motorcade or similar operations
- Carry and operate weapons, MK 18 M4A1, Glock 19, 249 SAW as specified in daily post and detail orders, or upon orders from USC, or SL.
- Man the assigned security post at Principal's residence, command post or other static post as required
- Serve as a member of the Quick Reaction Force (Q.R.F), Motorcade Counter Assault Team (C.A.T), Motorcade Advance Team
- Employment location: US Baghdad Embassy Compound (BEC)- Baghdad, Iraq
Expedite Driver (owner/operator)
Little Truck Solutions (LTS)
Concord , NC
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Responsibilities are to haul freight Nationwide whose shipping, must be expedited
- Cargo is sometimes perishable, or sensitive to heat or light and needing to be shipped quickly, while other times cargo may include time-sensitive material that needs to be delivered before a deadline
- Typically do not have a predetermined route; Instead, take jobs or contracts as they appear, when a client needs to expedite freight. In addition to delivery duties, maintain vehicle, log hours, and electronically verify delivery and location.
- Employment Location: Nationwide
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Reduced fuel consumption through strategic route planning and efficient driving techniques.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
Expedite Driver (owner/operator)
Bolt Express
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Responsibilities are to haul freight Nationwide whose shipping, must be expedited
- Cargo is sometimes perishable, or sensitive to heat or light and needing to be shipped quickly, while other times cargo may include time-sensitive material that needs to be delivered before a deadline
- Typically do not have a predetermined route; Instead, take jobs or contracts as they appear, when a client needs to expedite freight. In addition to delivery duties, maintain vehicle, log hours, and electronically verify delivery and location.
- Employment Location: Nationwide
Protective Security Specialist (PSS/PSD)
SOC LLC Day & Zimmermann
Chantilly, Virginia
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Personal day-to-day personal protective security functions
- Drive lead vehicle, principal's vehicle, follow-vehicle and/or act as a response agent whenever required in motorcade or similar operations
- Carry and operate weapons, MK 18 M4A1, Glock 19, 249 S.A.W as specified in daily post and detail orders, or upon orders from USC, or SL.
- Man, the assigned security post at Principal's residence, command post or other static post as required
- Serve as a member of the Quick Reaction Force (Q.R.F), Emergency Response Unit (E.R.U) Mobile Team
- Employment location: Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC)- Baghdad, Iraq
Team Leader
United States Army
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Conducted numerous Airborne operations during JOAX and JRTC training missions, which resulted in full mission readiness.
- Performing dismounted patrols, reporting information on terrain and OP4, and performing navigation during JRTC.
- Constructed Observation and listening post, preparing ammunition, and Communications for scout vehicles.
- Employment Location: 82nd Airborne Division 5th Squadron 73rd Calvary Regiment
Team Leader
United States Army
01.2010 - 06.2014
- Conducted numerous Team missions during JMRC training missions, which resulted in full mission readiness prior to deployment.
- Performing dismounted patrols, reporting information on terrain and OP4, and performing navigation during JMRC
- Responsible for maintenance and mission readiness of assigned equipment, vehicles and all sub-systems valued in excess of $2,000,000 dollars.
- Employment Location: 4th Squadron 2nd Calvary Regiment, Vilseck, Germany
Team Leader
U.S. Army - Deployment
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Assisted leaders in planning and executing over 100 Dismounted patrols in Afghanistan, which resulted in the dismantling of terrorist networks in southern Afghanistan
- Supervised vital checkpoints on Pakistan border to prevent foreign weapons, drugs and explosives from entering Afghanistan, while using the latest Biometric and Identity detection equipment
- Planned and executed PSD route movements for high ranking USG officials who were visiting overseas
- Location: 4th Squadron 2nd Calvary Regiment, Afghanistan, RC South
Education
G.E.D -
Burlington County College
Ft.Dix, New Jersey04.1996
Some College (No Degree) -
Middlesex County College
Middlesex, New JerseySkills
Executive protection
undefinedCertification
Smith System Defensive Driving Course 6/2023
Additional Training
- 05/2023 World Wide Protective Services Training III (WPS) | KASOTC, Amman Jorden
- 06/2018 World Wide Protective Services Training II (WPS) | O'Gara LLC, Montross, VA
- 03/2013 Basic Airborne Training | Ft. Benning, GA
- 10/2012 Ranger School | Ft. Benning, GA
- 07/2012 Pre-Ranger Course | Ft. Benning, GA
Areas of Strength
- Security Secured the personal safety, training and performance of a team of 4 U.S Army soldiers; Ability to work under pressure proved by the endurance and dedication by remaining of sound mind and proving to be a leader during challenging times on Deployments and team missions. Use this skill to adhere to the safe delivery of freight in current position as an owner/operator
- Operations and Administration Organized and participated in missions’ schedules with enhanced time efficiency; Rapid resolution of crisis situations while maintaining security of property and personnel. This is a skill utilized daily for organizational load haul and delivery success
- Time Management Successfully conducted missions that we high priority and time sensitive. Continue to use this skill as I maintain delivery of Freight to destinations within time of pickup/drop-off order request
Other
- DOS Secret Security Clearance
- References and Cover Letter available at request
Timeline
Protective Security Specialist (PSS/PSD)
Triple Canopy/Constellis Worldwide Protective Services (WPS III)
05.2023 - Current
Expedite Driver (owner/operator)
Little Truck Solutions (LTS)
04.2022 - 05.2023
Expedite Driver (owner/operator)
Bolt Express
12.2021 - 04.2022
Protective Security Specialist (PSS/PSD)
SOC LLC Day & Zimmermann
10.2018 - 08.2021
Team Leader
United States Army
06.2014 - 06.2017
Team Leader
U.S. Army - Deployment
06.2010 - 06.2011
Team Leader
United States Army
01.2010 - 06.2014
G.E.D -
Burlington County College
Some College (No Degree) -
Middlesex County College