Nicholas Woolridge
Land O' Lakes,FL
Summary
Results-driven leader with 20 years of military and training experience, including 15 years in operations management and team coordination. Increased training output significantly and managed security for large-scale events. Skilled in coordinating with multiple agencies and overseeing high-value assets to enhance organizational performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Master, NCOIC
6th Security Forces Squadron
Tampa, FL
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Oversaw training and readiness for 11 MWD teams, maintaining accountability for $2.5M in equipment.
- Managed deployment of 148 K9 teams across 7 contingency operations, enhancing operational readiness in 21 countries.
- Directed operations for 11-dog kennel, advising command staff to ensure effective execution of MWD program.
- Liaised with U.S. Secret Service, State Department, and federal and local agencies to enhance inter-agency collaboration.
- Facilitated 60+ missions for Presidential and VIP protection, ensuring security during dignitary engagements.
- Coordinated security for the Tampa AirFest 2024 in partnership with 15 agencies, ensuring the safety of 300,000+ attendees.
Intern
Unmanned Systems and Solutions (USaS)
Tampa
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with commercial and governmental clients to assess mission requirements and execute deployments using the company's TUAS (tethered unmanned aerial system).
- Coordinated client engagements to identify research and development initiatives aligned with mission objectives and TUAS program goals.
- Constructed, repaired, and tested TUAS systems, ensuring seamless operations for clients.
- Executed mounting, dismounting, operation, and troubleshooting of various client payloads to maintain operational readiness.
- Assisted project lead engineers in product development and conducted field testing to ensure readiness for client presentations.
- Acquired full operational capability in mission planning, preparation, execution, follow-up, and final processing for TUAS systems.
Flight Leader
6th Security Forces Squadron
Tampa
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided safety and security for 2,500 USSOCOM personnel, ensuring a secure environment for mission readiness.
- Executed command and control for insider threat management at United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), enhancing threat response protocols.
- Oversaw investigation resulting in seizure of 2 unregistered firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and narcotics, enhancing operational safety.
- Managed daily security and law enforcement operations on MacDill AFB, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational readiness.
- Supervised 55 Active Duty, Reserve, and Department of the Air Force civilian officers.
- Oversaw administration of local, state, and federal criminal and traffic laws, facilitating legal adherence and operational integrity.
- Implemented administrative duties and training objectives, ensuring accuracy and coordination of reports and correspondence.
Lead Instructor, MWD Handlers Course
341st Training Squadron
San Antonio
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Lead instructor for 440hr/11-week Department of Defense (DoD) Military Working Dog Handlers Course.
- Supervised 192 DoD students, designed and implemented lesson plans and training scenarios, assigned MWDs, mentored students, and conducted evaluations resulting in awarding of DoD accredited job skill codes.
- Managed training and records for 300 personnel and 1,000 students annually, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and enhancing training efficiency.
- Presented training material to ensure understanding of DoD/USAF requirements, enhancing overall training effectiveness.
- Surpassed previous unit status by ensuring a 90% completion rate ahead of benchmark date, with 100% completion ahead of fiscal year due date.
- Coordinated evacuation procedures for personnel and equipment during emergencies. and relocation of 850 MWDs during Winter Storm Uri.
- Executed restructuring of 5 buildings to house displaced dogs, returning them to mission ready status and staging for future evacuations within 48 hours after storm.
- Acted as squadron sexual assault and prevention representative, facilitating training and awareness programs.
Section Leader, Patrol/Detection Block Training
341st Training Squadron
San Antonio
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Revamped DoD Military Working Dog Train-the-Trainer program to enhance trainer effectiveness and consistency.
- Established 29 new training procedures, mentoring trainers to identify deficiencies and implement corrective measures.
- Developed and maintained training plans/timelines to ensure certification deadlines were met.
- Supervised initial integration of new trainers for the Military Working Dog Course.
- Increased production by 284% while decreasing the average number of training days by 20%.
- Led team to consecutive record setting years of output.
- Spearheaded renovation of 341 Training Squadron breeding program kennel to enhance facility functionality.
- Reduced construction time but 75% and increased housing capacity by 180% by maximizing building footprint.
- Earned Joint Service accolades from Ft Leonard Wood Military Police Battalion Commander, awarded Team of the Quarter, mentored Group Junior Enlisted Member of the Quarter.
Education
MA - Organizational Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
01.2024
BA - Homeland Security & Emergency Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
01.2023
AAS - Instructor of Technology & Military Science
CCAF
01.2022
AAS - Criminal Justice
CCAF
01.2017
Skills
- Security operations
- Joint operations
- Emergency management
- Curriculum design
- Joint Environment Operations
- Personnel development
- Goal planning
- Behavior shaping
- Interagency coordination
- Change management
- Managing change
- Change management
- Team leadership
- Strategy & Goal Planning
- Human Performance & Behavior Shaping
- Interagency coordination
- Interagency coordination
Timeline
Intern
Unmanned Systems and Solutions (USaS)
07.2025 - 09.2025
Kennel Master, NCOIC
6th Security Forces Squadron
08.2023 - 11.2025
Flight Leader
6th Security Forces Squadron
08.2021 - 08.2023
Lead Instructor, MWD Handlers Course
341st Training Squadron
08.2019 - 08.2021
Section Leader, Patrol/Detection Block Training
341st Training Squadron
08.2017 - 08.2019
MA - Organizational Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
BA - Homeland Security & Emergency Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
AAS - Instructor of Technology & Military Science
CCAF
AAS - Criminal Justice
CCAF