Miguel Longoria
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
A solution-oriented and versatile professional offering solid strategic and technical experience. Possesses a unique ability to communicate with people from diverse professional, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Works well as a leader or member of cohesive, productive teams with proven success in fast-paced and high-risk environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
U.S. Coast Guard CBRN Course Chief
U.S. Coast Guard
2022.12 - Current
- Responsible for the management and delivery of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) across the United States Coast Guard
- Manages as team of Active Duty, Reserve, and Contract staff to meet critical mission readiness training requirements across the service.
- Provided data collection and analysis of end user requirements with emerging systems, capabilities, and training technologies.
- Provided guidance on broad spectrum of technical subjects related to the Coast Guard’s CBRN program.
- Offered liaison and communicated complex technical concepts in a manner that enabled non-CBRN trained leaders make informed decisions on unit readiness.
- Identified protection related deficiencies at installations/ through the Expeditionary Ready for Operations review process ensuring the protection of personnel and organizational assets.
U.S. Coast Guard Instructor
Special Missions Training Center (SMTC)
2013.10 - 2022.12
- Trained over 150 students annually ranging from lecture, weapons, and scenario-based force on force applications
- Primary Instructor for all CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) course material, responsible for classroom training and CS gas deployment evolutions.
- Rapidly developed CBRN course material for student use to include the currently used presentation package utilized at SMTC.
- Assisted in the review of USCG CBRN policy and TTP publications providing critical feedback prior to the promulgation of new U.S. Coast Guard doctrine.
United States Coast Guard Maritime Enforcement Specialist (PSU-305)
U.S. Coast Guard
2004.07 - 2013.09
- Deployed to JTF GITMO augmenting MSST San Diego in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
- Conduct port operations, security and defense in support of the Department of Homeland Security and DOD overseas as well as CONUS.
Small Arms Instructor
Lockheed Martin
2011.01 - 2011.09
- Supported and trained security and law enforcement personnel on the use and care of weapons to include qualification fire and re-qualification training
- Conducted live-fire weapons training in unit issued protective masks to include the M40 and M50.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Liaison Officer
Special Operation Consulting (SOC)
2010.04 - 2010.11
- Analyzed trends in violent actions against coalition forces to provide accurate and consistent threat assessments to the guard force on post to enhance security measures
- Fostered positive working relationships between SOC and various clients within the Baghdad area
- Clients included both the US military as well as local national and third-country national entities.
- Developed strong working relationships with external partners, strengthening collaboration on joint initiatives.
- Presented area command level briefings as a consultant for both interior and exterior security of Camp Liberty, Camp Steeler, and Log Base Seitz.
- Coordinated response elements during rocket/ mortar attacks, suspected VBIEDs, and attempted breaches of perimeter security.
- Developed a proactive training curriculum that took current lessons from the field and implemented them into a comprehensive training packet that enabled our security force to stay current in weapons, tactics, and threat reduction.
Supervisor, Area Defense Operations
SOC
2009.12 - 2010.04
- Performed armed security for SOC under the US Army's Contract on Camp Liberty Iraq
- Responsible for the security of Camp Liberty and all personnel which consist of over 5,000 US military and 2,000 US contractors and directly supervised four personnel.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Coordinated the camp Rapid Response Team during tactical planning and emergency events to maintain a high state of readiness for myself and the team.
- Initiated a smooth command and control environment to maintain force protection readiness in a continually fluctuating operational environment.
Security Specialist
ITT Services Corporation
2007.11 - 2008.11
- Provided armed force protection and installation security for troops deployed to Kosovo
- Performed armed escort duties in a classified environment
- Ensured Operational Security and Communications Security duties in a Classified Environment.
- Conduct daily operations with Multi-National NATO Forces in support of KFOR 10 and United Nations Mission in Kosovo.
- Effectively communicated with Host Country Nationals to maintain good relations and continue unimpeded operations within Camp Bondsteel.
Education
MA - Military History
Norwich University
Northfield, VT06.2024
BAAS - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
St. Leo, Fl12.2009
U.S. Army Chemical Corps School
Ft. Leonard Wood07.2018
U.S. Army Chemical Corps School
Ft. Leonard Wood 07.2018
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard
Advance CBRN Skills -
Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT)
11.2016
Coastal Carolina Community College
06.2016
Instructor Development -
USCG
01.2014
Leadership and Management -
USCG
04.2013
Boarding Team Member -
USCG
11.2011
Combat Skills -
USCG Special Missions Training Center
03.2006
M50 Protective Mask Train the Trainer -
NOB Norfolk, VA
06.2016
03.2011
11.2016
CBRN Defense -
US Army
12.2015
08.2007
Special Missions Training Center TUTA-FEP -
USCG
08.2007
03.2011
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Security Protocols
- Emergency Response
- Risk Assessment
- Security Needs Assessment
- Crisis Management Plans
Security Clearance & Passport
Title: Security Clearance: Secret (2008)/ Interim Top Secret/ SCI Nov 2011-May 2012, Current US Passport
Awards
- USCG Commendation Medal
- USCG Humanitarian Service Medal
- USCG Achievement Medal
- USCG Reserve Mobilization Medal
- USCG Meritorious Team Commendation
- USCG Good Conduct Medal
- Commandant's Commendation "Operational" Award 2007
- Hurricane Katrina Service ribbon
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
U.S. Coast Guard CBRN Course Chief
U.S. Coast Guard
2022.12 - Current
U.S. Coast Guard Instructor
Special Missions Training Center (SMTC)
2013.10 - 2022.12
Small Arms Instructor
Lockheed Martin
2011.01 - 2011.09
Liaison Officer
Special Operation Consulting (SOC)
2010.04 - 2010.11
Supervisor, Area Defense Operations
SOC
2009.12 - 2010.04
Security Specialist
ITT Services Corporation
2007.11 - 2008.11
United States Coast Guard Maritime Enforcement Specialist (PSU-305)
U.S. Coast Guard
2004.07 - 2013.09
MA - Military History
Norwich University
BAAS - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
U.S. Army Chemical Corps School
U.S. Army Chemical Corps School
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard
Advance CBRN Skills -
Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT)
Coastal Carolina Community College
Instructor Development -
USCG
Leadership and Management -
USCG
Boarding Team Member -
USCG
Combat Skills -
USCG Special Missions Training Center
M50 Protective Mask Train the Trainer -
NOB Norfolk, VA
CBRN Defense -
US Army
Special Missions Training Center TUTA-FEP -
USCG
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