Michael Baldridge
Summary
Apply my training, knowledge, and experience from the Special Operations Community, Civilian Government Services, and Executive Security Industry to operations in personal security, executive protection, and actions in support of operations abroad. Dedicated Security Supervisor skilled in providing exceptional security monitoring, knowledge of surveillance protocols and CCTV equipment. Focused and detail-oriented with proven history of mitigating risks and utilizing reasoned decision-making in high-pressure situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive security/ protection
Acushnet Global Holdings
10.2023 - Current
- Provide a safe and secure environment for the Scotty Cameron Putter Gallery and Scotty Cameron Studio
- Access and recommend physical security equipment and surveillance updates to remain secure in the ever-evolving environment of corporate security
- Provide expertise in electronic surveillance apparatus placement and equipment to include dedicated secure server selection, redundant back-up power sources, and adequate storage and monitoring services
- Maintain a safe and secure high end invitation consumer environment by recommending physical security features that blend in with the given retail environment without compromising security and loss prevention
- Conduct environment collection techniques to map and understand the competition retail/resale industry and its agents in order to provide the client adequate information driving strategic decision making.
Armed patrol supervisor
LYONS SECURITY SERVICES
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Work closely with Santa Ana Police Department and Santa Ana City outreach program, CitiNet to ensure the safety and security of all public parks within city limits
- Supervised a staff of five, armed patrol officers covering all city parks within Santa Ana
- Worked with city employees to aid persons without homes into sheltered living and eventually independent living
- Responded to calls related to crimes and injuries.
Project Manager
One Shield security services
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Manage multiple sites in San Diego California
- Provides contracted private security solutions to clients cover a wide range of applications including armed posts, armed patrols, executive protection, and operations control center monitoring
- Oversees 30 employees spanning 6 projects throughout San Diego County.
Cleared armed security officer
Allied universal
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Ensure the safe keeping of all classified materials and documents within the General Atomics Compound, while promoting a safe and secured work environment
- Assist the client with access to facilities, escorting to sensitive areas, the delivery of sensitive materials, and access verification of all employees, visitors, VIPs, and contracted personnel.
Assistant Operations Officer/ Adversary Force Planner GS-13
Department of the Navy, marine corps tactics and operations group
08.2019 - 08.2022
- The Assistant Operations Officer/ Adversary Force Planner is responsible for the planning, developing, coordinating, and executing the component large scale military exercises as a specific or generic adversary force
- Primarily responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and executing both Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group (MCTOG), exercises as well as Service Level Exercises for the USMC
- Through the execution of MCTOG and Service Level Training events the Commandant of the Marine Corps
- Ensures operational readiness and force capability for the force to conduct missions across the range of military operations and domains
- Responsible for the planning and execution of administration, intelligence, operations, logistics, and communication relating to USMC exercises both simulated and live within the training areas
- In the Operations Officer's absence, the assistant operations officer has directive authority, routinely tasks subordinate project managers, and briefs General Officers and below.
Adversary Corps Subject matter expert
Visual Awareness Technology & Consulting
11.2017 - 08.2019
- As the Adversary Cell Corps Subject Matter Expert at MCTOG provide multi-discipline expertise across all spectrums of adversary combat operations to include organic and external supporting arms, aviation fire support, Naval Gun Fire support, associated weapons capabilities, and enemy tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Responsible to integrate both lethal and non-lethal threat effects into planning processes and applicable scenario events
- In accordance with direction from the Exercise Support Scenario Developer, craft storylines and threads which create realistic adversaries for units undergoing training to respond
- Possess in-depth understanding of peer, conventional, and asymmetric threat processes, procedures, and capabilities as well as how these processes are designed to operate against U
- S
- And Allied forces in current and potential scenarios
- Oversee formal planning and problem-solving techniques and processes as it pertains to scenario development and implementation to best benefit the student and exercise participants
- Provide proactive technical advice to Information Management Officers, Exercise Control Cell, Modeling and Simulations, and Communication Divisions
- Host joint conferences and working groups and lead operational planning teams across multiple projects
- Assist in exercise product development utilizing realistic threat processes; perform as an Adversary response cell role ISO exercises
- Provide oversight to daily activities and act as a current and future operations liaison with adjacent departments and agencies.
Infantry Subject Matter Expert
KATMAI GOVERNMENT SERVICES
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Provides specific Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) related to small unit leadership training, and input into scenario designs to ensure key training and readiness events are included to train requirements decision making skills improving individual actions in combat simulated situations
- Subject matter expertise in exercise design, scenario development, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), and training and readiness (T&R) events for use in a live, virtual, and constructive training (LVC-TE)
- Provides supervision and support during the conduct of Infantry Immersion Training, assist unit assigned observer/controllers, and input for after actions reviews and identifying critical areas for remediation
- Recommends immediate corrective actions during rehearsals
- Ensures that the IIT facility and training systems are in good operating order through timely inspections and reporting for maintenance and upkeep.
Irregular warfare instructor
Marine Special Operations school (MARSOC)
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Completed the Marine Special Operations School Instructor Qualification Course
- Trained and mentored Marines in a wide spectrum of asymmetrical warfare, including guerrilla warfare, sabotage, surveillance, electronic surveillance, reconnaissance, direct action raids and shaping the general populace through information operations
- Responsible for training schedules and support requests, as part of internal and external coordination for the culmination exercise for Marine Critical Skills Operators Course and Marine Team Commanders Course, known as Derna Bridge
- Part of the Instructor Team in four Realistic Military Training (RMT) exercises across two states at a cost exceeding $1.6 million dollars
- Managed Memorandum of Agreements and Understandings with all local law enforcement, government and federal agencies and local support citizenry.
Team Element Leader
Marine Special Operations (MARSOC)
03.2010 - 09.2015
- Employed a five-man element of critical skills operators as part of a team in support of Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force Afghanistan in Helmand Province, Afghanistan
- Village stabilization operations working directly with and through the Afghan National Army Special Forces, Afghan Uniformed Police, local police, and government officials
- Processed field intelligence to produce multiple targeting options
- Worked as a special operations liaison officer at the special operations task force level
- Employed a five-man element of critical skills operators as part of a team in the South Pacific in support of anti-piracy, maritime terrorism, hostage rescue and the training of the Philippines Special Operations
- Detachment Interagency Liaison, working with Host Nation Military/Law enforcement agencies, private security forces and US government agency leads
- Liaison with U.S
- Embassy personnel to include special operations liaison and station chief
- Force Protection Director managing detachment annual training in Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection, establishing security and emergency plans
- Created Threat Vulnerability Assessments and disseminated results over appropriate channels
- Keen understanding and experience in dealing with cultural sensitivities, language barriers, interpreters, and security issues in an overseas environment
- Team Communications Officer responsible for all tactical wave and data communication systems
- Maintained the security of classified code fills and configurations in a combat environment
- Ensured effective communication with higher command, partner nation force, local policing force, and adjacent units.
Education
marsoc instructor qualification course
10.2015
Marine Staff NCO Career course
11.2014
Marine Sergeants course
11.2013
Marsoc network operators course
10.2011
Marsoc field intelligence course
09.2010
Marsoc individual training course
02.2010
San Jose State University
12.2002
Skills
- Seasoned professional with 20 years of work experience in leadership, management, and operations 10-years active military service Served eight years in Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) as a Critical Skills Operator (0372) Team communications officer with experience in wave, satellite communication and data interface systems Outstanding work ethic and professionalism; can be counted on to get the job done efficiently and effectively Specialize in operations and project management, inter-agency and cross department liaison and collaboration, professional course of action development, problem solving techniques in line with government project management Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, inactive top-secret security clearance/SCI, bachelor's degree from San Jose State University
- Security Resource Management
- Safety and Security
- Security Officer Training
- Passenger Screening
Leadership Experience
Acquired extensive knowledge and experience in the United States and abroad. Conducted operations in both civilian settings as well as within a special cell and as a Special Operations Detachment. Outstanding ability navigating human terrain and working with multiple agencies to create a positive, results-based environment. Experienced tactical and unconventional communication officer at the SOCOM level. Operations Officer/ Adversary Force Planner at MCTOG managing a team of six Adversary Subject Matter Experts and managing emerging and current products related to USMC force employment. Planning at the strategic and operational level in conjunction with threat force doctrine and capabilities. Define needs, evaluate options and alternatives, and propose the most effective course of action in line with current global operational readiness.
Certification
- Guard Card-BSIS-Current
- Firearms Permit-BSIS-Current 9mm, 40S/W, 45ACP
- Baton Permit-BSIS-Current
- Tear Gas/ OC-BSIS-Current
Timeline
Executive security/ protection
Acushnet Global Holdings
10.2023 - Current
Armed patrol supervisor
LYONS SECURITY SERVICES
01.2023 - 10.2023
Project Manager
One Shield security services
11.2022 - 01.2023
Cleared armed security officer
Allied universal
08.2022 - 10.2022
Assistant Operations Officer/ Adversary Force Planner GS-13
Department of the Navy, marine corps tactics and operations group
08.2019 - 08.2022
Adversary Corps Subject matter expert
Visual Awareness Technology & Consulting
11.2017 - 08.2019
Infantry Subject Matter Expert
KATMAI GOVERNMENT SERVICES
09.2017 - 11.2017
Irregular warfare instructor
Marine Special Operations school (MARSOC)
09.2015 - 09.2017
Team Element Leader
Marine Special Operations (MARSOC)
03.2010 - 09.2015
marsoc instructor qualification course
Marine Staff NCO Career course
Marine Sergeants course
Marsoc network operators course
Marsoc field intelligence course
Marsoc individual training course
San Jose State University