MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ

• As Part of an armed residential security team, I successfully followed and applied policies and procedures for a Fortune Five Hundred Internet CEO
• I cultivated a strong relationship with the principals, staff, vendors and co-workers
• I applied measures to ensure the safety of VIP’s and/or other visitors who may be exposed to elevated personal risks
• By helping implement standard operating procedures for a successful operation and being able to provide mobile and static surveillance that includes strategic placement of numerous residential security agents.
• Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance, delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Inventoried materials on weekly basis to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining highly accurate and current records.

• An Armed residential security agent, I was embedded with the team to control all access points on the property of a high profile client
• The securing of the property for deliveries, vendors and all guests
• We coordinated as a team to provide a trail vehicle to specific locations.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with all house staff members and law enforcement.

• As part of an armed residential security team, securing and providing access control to the property of a high profile Internet CEO
• Including invited and uninvited guests, deliveries and vendors while working with Executive Protection teams of each principal to provide vehicle support in the form of escape vehicles and/or trail vehicles when the principals are away from the residence
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Interacting daily with principle staff to deliver the highest level of security in a discreet manner
• Including but not limited to driving principals and staff to their destinations as well
• I also coordinated with other security teams to provide safe departures.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

• With Bureau of Land
• Management Tasked with combating wildfires and preventing future fires from starting.
• Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
• Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
• Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
• Assessed active fires and consulted with management to devise optimal approach and containment strategies.
• Trained fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.

• Executive protection/ personal protection to ensure the safety of VIPs or other individuals who may be exposed to elevated personal risk because of their employment, celebrity status, wealth, associations or geographical location.

• Assisted teachers in the overall education, guidance, and care of students with special needs
• Instructional Paraprofessionals are assigned to various instructional settings to navigate.

• Provide operational and professional support services for local, state, and federal government agencies
• Acted as a Role player to train with the U.S Army infantry tactical teams.

• Coordinating the loading of trucks within the appointment system, checking in drivers and assuring the loading sequence of product according to truck arrival, availability of product and time scheduled
• The creation of a final record of the shipping manifest.
• Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.

• 1st Battalion 4th Marines;
• Managed 3-4 students each year ensuring they left with the skills they would need to be successful in battle
• Taught courses in financial management, basic math, map reading, self-discipline, weapons maintenance, close combat training, proper dress and conduct in front of officers, and presentation skills
• Created physical training curriculum
• Oversaw physical training routine and schedule for students.

Deployment History:

Operation Iraqi Freedom II (05/04 - 02/05)

• Led team in An Najaf Cemetery Battle and Kufa Raid
• Implemented my platoon as a squad leader with a plan for providing security for Iraqi government officials
• Participated in special operations and perimeter security missions for high level government officials.

Operation Iraqi Freedom I (05/03 – 02/04)

• Managed Babylon Lyons City Clean-up Program.
  Gave 30 Iraqi civilians assignments ranging from painting a school to picking up garbage in the street.
• Ensured all assignments were completed timely and efficiently.
• Provided security for 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and Iraqi government officials.
• Partnered with Army units when appropriate for security purposes.
• Gave the platoon direction on maximizing protection and security, and organized the distribution of Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) as a Humanitarian mission.

• Led team in An Najaf Cemetery Battle and Kufa Raid
• Implemented my platoon as a squad leader with a plan for providing security for Iraqi government officials
• Participated in special operations and perimeter security missions for high level government officials.

• Managed Babylon Lyons City Clean-up Program
• Gave 30 Iraqi civilians assignments ranging from painting a school, picking up garbage in the street
• Ensured all assignments were completed timely and efficiently
• Provided security for 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and Iraqi government officials
• Partnered with Army units when appropriate for security purposes
• Gave the platoon direction on maximizing protection and security
• Organized the distribution of Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) as a Humanitarian mission.