Raymond Sherwood
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Dedicated and disciplined martial artist with 15+ years of experience. Specializes in Muay Thai striking, high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappling and Division 1 wrestling with a proven ability to execute complex fight strategies, techniques and instructions. With many high level achievements from regional to national awards. Possess high-level knowledge and development from the combat sports world while avidly training with some of the best fighters in the world. Passionate about providing leadership and positive reinforcement while implementing my knowledge and skills from prior experience and hand to hand combat.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deportation Officer
Department of Homeland Security
11.2025 - Current
- Executed comprehensive evaluations of immigration cases to ascertain eligibility for relief or removal.
- Compiled comprehensive reports detailing case progression and outcomes, ensuring adherence to legal standards.
- Established best practices for case management to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure accurate documentation.
- Assisted senior officers in compiling case files, legal documents, and reports for removal proceedings.
- Conducted interviews with subjects and witnesses to collect critical information for ongoing investigations.
- Oversaw record maintenance and updated law enforcement databases with case activity and outcomes.
- Assisted experienced officers in field operations, ensuring safety and compliance during arrests and detainee transport.
- Collaborated with ice personnel and law enforcement agencies to execute enforcement actions.
- Executed warrants and risk assessment procedures through observation and hands-on learning.
- Acquired foundational knowledge of immigration laws, regulations, and ICE policies through structured on-the-job training and mentorship.
- Maintain safe and secure custody of detainees during processing and transport.
FLETC Team Lead
Department of Homeland Security
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement protocols.
- Streamlined reporting processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Mentored team members, creating professional development and collaboration.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
Vice President
Shield Link International
08.2021 - Current
- Maintain proper safety for clients (mostly celebrity/athlete VIP clientele)
- Handle private protection overseeing US clientele
- Handle safety and protection procedures
- Control and ensure safe environment
- Clients come first with needs to create a healthy relationship
- Ensure clients satisfaction is met beyond standards
- Clean and maintain vehicle
Owner and CEO
Grit Fit Café
06.2020 - Current
- Run and operate business
- Organize and manage operation
- Excel in supreme customer service
- Oversee staff
Doorman
Geronimo
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Managing the flow of guest traffic
- Checking verification of IDs of all guests
- Provide excellent customer service
- Guest tracking
- Control and maintain safe environment
- Interact with guests to create memorable experience
Intern
Bridgeport Police Department
09.2015 - 05.2017
- (Full Time)
- Worked in Detective Bureau
- Case work and studies
- Private investigations
- Assisted in financial crimes unit
Security Officer
CSC Security
07.2012 - 09.2012
- (Part Time)
- Maintain safety
- Protect and provide security for singers/actors
- Keep order among the public
Education
MBA - undefined
American International College
Springfield, MA01.2019
Bachelor Degree of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT01.2017
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Marvelwood Prep School
01.2013
Skills
- Time management
- Mentor and coaching
- Fast learner
- Adobe Understanding
- Eligibility rules
- Superb sales professional
- Nutrition supplement familiarity
- High-energy attitude
- Personable and friendly
- Personnel training and development
- Relationship Building (6 years)
- Dependable and reliable
- Sports fundamentals
- Strong communication skills
- Strategic networking
- MS Office proficient
- Content generation and asset management
- Effective team player
- Online marketing and advertising
- Flexible scheduling
- Goal setting
- Employee scheduling
- Start-up background
- Superior organization skills
- Coaching experience
- Excellent multi-task
- Strong work ethic
- Promotional support
- Data-driven approaches
- Intelligence reports
- Psychological assessments understanding
- Secret government clearance
- Search and seizure warrants
- Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT)
- Drug laws enforcements
- Law enforcement
- Felony laws knowledge
- Excel and PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- PPC Campaign Management
Certification
First Aid Certification
Additional Information
- 2x IBJJF champion
- MMA combat Expert
- 15 years plus of MMA experience
- Wrestling team captain
- Wrestling All-state, All New England, All American honorable mention
- D1 Athlete
- Sacred Heart Athletic Scholarship
- Sacred Heart wrestling leader
- EIWA conference place winner Sacred Heart wrestling
- 10+ years wrestling experience
- All Academic Leader
- Autism Awareness Treasurer
- Premier FC Heavyweight MMA Champion
Timeline
FLETC Team Lead
Department of Homeland Security
02.2026 - 03.2026
Deportation Officer
Department of Homeland Security
11.2025 - Current
Vice President
Shield Link International
08.2021 - Current
Owner and CEO
Grit Fit Café
06.2020 - Current
Doorman
Geronimo
06.2018 - 05.2020
Intern
Bridgeport Police Department
09.2015 - 05.2017
Security Officer
CSC Security
07.2012 - 09.2012
MBA - undefined
American International College
Bachelor Degree of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Sacred Heart University
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Marvelwood Prep School