Roland Contreras Jr.
CWMD/HAZMAT/DOMEX SME
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in CWMD training planning at Valiant Integrated Services. Proven track record in enhancing safety standards and operational workflows through strategic partnership development and data analysis. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and implementing effective training programs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOCOM Exercise Planner (DTRA)
Valiant Integrated Services
Fort Belvoir
10.2023 - Current
- Planned CWMD training programs aligning with USSOCOM and DTRA objectives to improve unit readiness and response.
- Coordinated unit training with JELC standards, increasing exercise effectiveness and interoperability.
- Directed exercise control and reporting to identify gaps and drive targeted counter-WMD improvements.
- Developed CBRNE curricula and led cross-functional teams to standardize training and share best practices.
- Evaluated exercise data to uncover trends, facilitating informed strategic adjustments that enhanced overall operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated training initiatives with JELC objectives, strengthening inter-agency partnerships and optimizing collaborative results.
- Spearheaded cross-functional CBRNE curricula development, ensuring alignment with JELC standards and fostering knowledge sharing across teams.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment, encouraging continuous improvement and enhancing team cohesion during training efforts.
Hazardous Materials Subject Matter Expert
USPIS
Washington
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Led USPS compliance investigations, reducing violations and enhancing safety standards.
- Collaborated internationally to improve HAZMAT compliance and safety metrics.
- Developed training programs, increasing staff expertise in hazardous materials handling.
- Streamlined penalty assessments, achieving measurable improvements in postal safety.
- Fostered partnerships with federal and international bodies, strengthening shipping safety protocols.
- Implemented rigorous HAZMAT compliance audits, leading to noticeable gains in safety adherence and reduced incident reports.
- Analyzed safety data trends to identify risk factors, enabling targeted interventions that significantly improved compliance rates.
- Orchestrated cross-agency workshops focused on hazardous materials, enhancing communication and strengthening compliance strategies.
- Mentored junior staff on hazardous materials regulations, fostering a culture of safety and teamwork within the organization.
CBRN Tools Instructor (DTRA)
Tech62
Fairfax
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Led CBRNE modeling, providing data insights for strategic defense enhancements.
- Managed defense software, improving acquisition accuracy and strategic decision-making.
- Authored instructional materials, boosting team proficiency in defense protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical requirements were met.
- Streamlined modeling processes, delivering critical insights into national defense decisions.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of training materials, ensuring compliance with CBRNE protocols and fostering continuous skill enhancement among trainees.
Operations Supervisor
USO
Ft. Sam Houston
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Supervised center operations, improving safety and engagement for military families.
- Built local business partnerships, enhancing resources for community programs.
- Implemented financial strategies, optimizing resource allocation and oversight.
- Led volunteer training, boosting skills and retention, improving service delivery.
- Optimized inventory, increasing accuracy and reducing waste, enhancing efficiency.
- Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere for military families, enhancing community ties and encouraging active participation in programs.
Lab Evidence Manager
PAE
Falls Church
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw lab operations, ensuring precise evidence analysis and accurate reporting.
- Directed logistics for global teams, optimizing resource use and reducing costs.
- Maintained $3M+ in equipment accountability using advanced tracking systems.
- Enhanced lab efficiency by implementing automated tracking systems, resulting in measurable improvements in evidence processing times.
- Analyzed operational workflows to identify bottlenecks, leading to optimized resource allocation and reduced turnaround times.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of lab workflows, identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions that led to substantial improvements in processing times.
- Managed lab operations to ensure precise evidence analysis, achieving marked gains in reporting accuracy and compliance adherence.
CBRN/CWMD Operator
United States Army
Fort Bragg
08.1999 - 09.2019
- Led global CBRNE teams, ensuring international safety compliance and readiness.
- Managed $1.5M in equipment, boosting team efficiency and operational readiness.
- Coordinated crisis responses, refining incident management for improved outcomes.
- Implemented forensic protocols, enhancing intelligence accuracy and decision-making.
- Directed data operations for timely intelligence dissemination, improving response times.
- Streamlined crisis response protocols, leading to marked gains in incident management effectiveness and operational readiness.
- Developed new training modules for CBRNE operations, significantly improving team skills and readiness for diverse scenarios.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, refining strategies that enhanced response times and increased mission success rates.
- Oversaw compliance with international safety standards during CBRNE operations, ensuring mission success and safeguarding personnel.
- Fostered a culture of teamwork and resilience within CBRNE teams, enhancing morale and collaboration during high-pressure missions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12-2019
Skills
- CWMD training planning
- HAZMAT compliance auditing
- CBRNE curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Strategic partnership development and cultivation
- Safety standards enhancement
- Operational workflow analysis
- Problem solving
- Leadership development
- Training program implementation
- Plan development
- Design management
- Risk mitigation
- Communications management
- Interpersonal skills
- Operations management
Certification
- Top Secret SC/I
- Cellebrite Certified Operator/Analyst (CCO/CCA)
- XRY Certified Analyst
- CompTIA Security+
- EC Counsel Certified Ethical Hacker
- CompTIA Network+ 007
- EC Counsel Certified Network Defender
- Small-Scaled Chemical, Biological Weapons Production
- Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Chemical
- Exploitation Analysis Center-Organic
- Intermediate Search
- Tactical Site Exploitation
- Confined Space & Rope Rescue Technician
- Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense NCO
- Environmental Sampling
- Hazardous Materials Technician & Emergency Response
- USSOCOM Exercise Designers Course
- Hazard Predication and Assessment Capabilities 1 & Nuclear (HPAC)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
- Nuclear Weapons Orientation Course (NWOC)
- CWMD Radiological Nuclear Operational Seminal CRNOS)
- Joint CWMD Planning Course (JCPC)
- Basic Intermediate Rad Nuclear Training BIRNT-CWMD [BIRNT-CWMD]
- Nuclear Weapons Incident Response Training, Domestic Basic [NWIRT]
Personal Information
Age: 45
Timeline
SOCOM Exercise Planner (DTRA)
Valiant Integrated Services
10.2023 - Current
Hazardous Materials Subject Matter Expert
USPIS
03.2023 - 09.2023
CBRN Tools Instructor (DTRA)
Tech62
02.2022 - 02.2023
Operations Supervisor
USO
08.2021 - 02.2022
Lab Evidence Manager
PAE
09.2019 - 01.2021
CBRN/CWMD Operator
United States Army
08.1999 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University