Rafael Rhodes
Millersville,MD
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher and leader with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Coordinator/Subject Matter Expert
ARMADA Ltd.
05.2024 - Current
- Create 20 cohesive lessons, ensuring consistency in training quality in tactical movements, law/security, and casualty care
- Evaluated and provided feedback to over 100 employees, resulting in improved performance over time with 100% pass rate
- Developed comprehensive training materials for over 20 courses, that resulted in higher knowledge retention among participants
- Increased trainee engagement by implementing variety of teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles
- Assisted in development of 10 job-specific training programs, increasing employee preparedness for new roles within organization
- Improved overall training outcomes by analyzing evaluation data and making necessary adjustments to course content and delivery methods
- Established clear objectives for over 20 sessions, setting expectations and measuring success, maintaining 100% pass rate
- Introduced standardized training for cohesive learning environments
- Created and oversaw 20 security, law enforcement operations, public safety, tactical operations, and casualty care, training programs
- Expanded training capabilities by maintaining local engagement with 15 law enforcement and government agencies.
Explosive Detection Canine Handler
Explosive Countermeasures International
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Directed quick response to multiple suspected incidents and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices
- Led regular and required canine team training exercises and events to keep canine 95% proficient and monitor increased proficiency
- Secured multi-functional government facilities by conducting 35 daily average vehicle, building, mail, and warehouse searches for explosive materials for nation's capital
- Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach within industry sector
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
- Coordinated multi-federal agency responses to emergency situations within national security areas of responsibility.
Police Officer
Clark County School District, CCSD
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Built 23 safety plans and provided guidance on updating plans
- Testified in court for 73 cases in response to subpoena as witness or reporting officer to crime
- Strategized and led interviews of victims, suspects, and witnesses to gather and provide relevant information
- Coordinated and managed 20 direct operations to achieve objectives within budgets
- Organized and oversaw teams and resources to optimize timely responses for 30 special events
- Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to 15 newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various department programs
- Guided 20 employees in handling difficult or complex problems
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community, students, and staff
- Supervised crowds for 20 busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction
- Served as advocate and ambassador for Clark County School District Board of Trustees by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission success.
Probation Officer
Nevada Department of Public Safety
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Worked in collaboration with 180 offenders to fully participate in rehabilitation planning, maintaining positive relationships and success
- Created, organized and maintained over 300 files, case notes and electronic databases
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by preparing offender reports for corrective action planning
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to 30 newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various programs
- Led multiple joint force operations with local and federal agencies which led to numerous arrests of violent and dangerous individuals.
Unit Training Manager
Blue Force Inc
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Developed 50 learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training flights to upper management
- Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness for 22 Pilots and 15 Air Battle Managers
- Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives
- Validated and revised programs and instruction and coordinated user feedback with career field managers
- Managed development of e-learning training materials and activities to enhance learning experiences.
Executive Protection Agent
MGM Resort International
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Diffused multiple tense situations by leveraging training in defensive tactics and non-lethal response techniques
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to over 300 employees, and 750 thousand visitors
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances, and critical incidents
- Identified client needs and worked closely with risk management personnel to ascertain appropriate solutions
- Worked successfully with diverse group of eight coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to products and services
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy when providing information to Security Management
- Analyzed system risk to identify and implement appropriate security countermeasures
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Protected former United States Senator and High Value CEO of multi billion dollar company.
Program Lead Instructor/K9 Trainer/Patrol Sergeant
United States Air Force Security Forces
01.2004 - 02.2017
- Composed 20 award packages, successfully recognizing individual accomplishments for subordinates
- Directly supervised 100 subordinates, creating successful workplace to achieve mission goals
- Evaluated and created performance reports, accurately communicating weaknesses and strengths of subordinates
- Created positive supervisor/employee relationships, enhancing 20 employees' goals to achieve promotion goals
- Audited operations and processes to enhance capability and manage compliance
- Prioritized tasks and managed 50 teams throughout multiple projects
- Organized team activities to build morale to drive vision of agency
- Facilitated training for over 1,000 students
- Implemented and created education plans and classes for four instructional courses
- Maintained accurate records to comply with required standards
- Exhibited highly effective communication skills, both written and oral to senior leaders, directly enhancing decision-making, training, and team leadership abilities
- Collaborated with functional managers to develop program resource plans and assign program resources for 30 courses
- Interpreted and explained work procedures and policies to brief staff of agency vision
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations, and potential threats for $1.1 Billion assets
- Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion for 55 cases
- Documented and organized security information accurately and efficiently
- Led regular and required canine team training exercises and events to keep canine at 95% proficient and monitor increased proficiency
- Utilized effective problem-solving skills to defuse and resolve canine behavioral issues in over 15 canines
- Coordinated protection detail of 20 personnel for nuclear and conventional weapons systems utilizing Tactical and Control skills
- Presented pertinent information during daily morning briefings to employees and senior leaders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice -
American Military University
Charles Town, WV04.2021
Associate's degree in Criminal Justice -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04.2008
Skills
- Leadership and Supervision
- Computer Skills (MS Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Google)
- Interagency Coordination (Networking and Risk Mitigation Partnership)
- Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Training & development (Team and Individual)
- Customer service
- Program and Budget Management
- Negotiation
- Performance Evaluation
- Schedule Management
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- TS/SCI With polygraph
- Top Secret Clearance
- Baton Permit
- BLS Certification
- Armed Security License
- Guard Card
- Peace Officer Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- JPME
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- DoD Basic Instructor Certification
- BLS Instructor Certification
- Secret Clearance
Military Service
United States Air Force, United States, E-6, 01/2004, 02/2017, Team Leader, Instructor, Program manager, Canine handler, Law enforcement, Security, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, Airman of the Year runner up
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Training Coordinator/Subject Matter Expert
ARMADA Ltd.
05.2024 - Current
Explosive Detection Canine Handler
Explosive Countermeasures International
07.2023 - 05.2024
Police Officer
Clark County School District, CCSD
06.2020 - 07.2023
Probation Officer
Nevada Department of Public Safety
01.2018 - 06.2020
Unit Training Manager
Blue Force Inc
08.2017 - 12.2017
Executive Protection Agent
MGM Resort International
04.2017 - 07.2017
Program Lead Instructor/K9 Trainer/Patrol Sergeant
United States Air Force Security Forces
01.2004 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice -
American Military University
Associate's degree in Criminal Justice -
Community College of The Air Force
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