TRAVIS CENA
Instructor/Mentor
Austin,TX
Summary
Military, Law Enforcement, and Force Protection experience. Trained Instructor in personal safety, self defense, firearms usage, sports, martial arts, fitness, and personal development with multi-national teams in domestic and foreign environments. Experience developing SOP's to protect both employee/volunteers and attendees.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Drawbridge Imagery Analyst
Texas Dept. Of Public Safety/Texas Military Dept.
04.2023 - Current
- Support of operational security and confidentiality while facilitating appropriate access and communication with State and Federal agencies.
- Coordination and communication regarding relevant and urgent response to dynamic situations individuals in need, narcotics, smuggling, and human trafficking.
- Intelligence gathering and dispatch assistance across a statewide network of devices.
- Assistance in development and implementation of imagery collection programs & applications.
- Contribute to ongoing reports for intelligence coordination and policy development.
- 3d Printing design, adaptation, and development to support problem-solving and field technician implementation.
- Apr-Aug 2023 = Force Protection, McAllen, TX
Owner | Chief Instructor
Prime Martial Arts & Safety
07.2017 - Current
- Instruction in martial arts, self-defense, and personal safety to ages 4 years to adult
- Administrative, financial, and marketing functions
- Constructed novice-friendly self-defense curriculum to equip untrained individuals with fundamentals to assess and respond to various dynamic scenarios
- Mentor and train students to develop self-discipline, respect, mindfulness, and good character
- Provided continuous and strategic attention, feedback, correction, and encouragement to ensure competency and integration of techniques
Safety Team Leadership (Volunteer)
Bethel Austin
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Supporting overall church safety and emergency preparedness utilizing an all-volunteer team
- Contributing to development of evacuation plan and overall standard practices and policies
- Assisting in training development for volunteers
- Receiving and assessing ongoing feedback from fellow volunteers, the congregation, and church leadership to support continuous improvement and growth
- Addressing current and upcoming equipment needs
Front Desk Assistant
Newchip
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintenance of break room food stocks and cleanliness
- Assisting event and equipment related needs and issues
- Assisting CEO with in-office projects
- Monitoring, updating, and modifying employee badge entry security system and database
Partner/Office Manager
Equity Home Improvement
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Partnering with owner to create mentorship-based, excellence-focused company culture.
- Supporting owner in administrative, sales, and scheduling tasks
- Hiring and employee development
- Initial and ongoing customer contact to ensure consistent, meaningful and effective communication with potential and current clients
Class Instructor
Kidstrong
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Implementation of monthly evolving curriculum for multiple age groups from 18 months to 11yrs old
- Integration of curriculum & values with the individual needs, learning styles, and capabilities of each child in a fast-paced group environment
- Maintaining room energy and student engagement throughout integrated class sessions
- Maintaining cleanliness, safety, and personal connection throughout the pandemic - to ensure a welcoming environment for families and children often starved for social interaction and under increased stress.
Range Safety Officer
The Range
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Supported environment of safety, professionalism, and proper conduct regarding firearms
- Supported RSO-based armed security and emergency/first-aid response
- Basic guidance & instruction 1-on-1 for inexperienced shooters, as well as group packages of up to 15 people with multiple semi-automatic and/or automatic firearms
- Various retail, rental, and customer services.
- Maintained fundamental expertise in diverse firearms and ammunition
Assistant Chief Instructor
Prime Martial Arts
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Assisted chief instructor in training students in martial arts and self-defense
- Solo taught beginner-level classes of various age groups, providing instruction on proper techniques, combinations, and sparring
- Evaluated student readiness to test for higher belts and tournament competition
Safety Response Officer
Bethel Safety & Security Response
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Safety response in large scale conference, concert, and university style environments
- Rapid response of first responder medical care to stabilize patients until Emergency Medical Services arrived
- Thorough understanding and faithful adherence to policies, procedures, and training
- Fulfilled training and certification requirements of First Responder First-Aid, Powers to Arrest, Mass Casualty Scenarios, Active Shooters, Hazardous Materials, Deescalation, and others according to Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
Owner/Operator
Vissimotion Training & Parkour
01.2012 - 01.2015
Fleet Operations Manager
U Of N Kona Campus
01.2011 - 07.2011
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Operation of military vehicle in a professional manner in diverse, dynamic, and high stress situations in a variety of terrain, weather, and levels of hostility
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Law Enforcement Officer
Glendale Police Department
06.2005 - 03.2006
- Comprehensive training courses in firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, first aid response, crisis management, among others for professional growth as a law enforcement officer.
- Promoted a positive image of law enforcement officers among community through conduct and thoughtful communication.
- Streamlined paperwork processing through accurate documentation of incidents, arrests, and case files.
- Served as a dedicated public servant by upholding the law and protecting citizens, fostering a sense of safety and security within the community.
Education
FEMA Course Certifications - Disaster And Mass Casualty Response
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
11.2022 - 12.2022
Mass Casualty & Disaster Response
American Red Cross
12.2022 - 12.2022
Adult, Child And Baby First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross
07.2021 - 07.2021
Political Science
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA 05.2002 - 05.2005
Skills
Training & Development
undefinedAccomplishments
- 2nd Dan Black Belt – Taekwondo
- International non-profit work. Led multi-national teams in remote locations.
Timeline
Drawbridge Imagery Analyst
Texas Dept. Of Public Safety/Texas Military Dept.
04.2023 - Current
Mass Casualty & Disaster Response
American Red Cross
12.2022 - 12.2022
FEMA Course Certifications - Disaster And Mass Casualty Response
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
11.2022 - 12.2022
Front Desk Assistant
Newchip
06.2022 - 12.2022
Safety Team Leadership (Volunteer)
Bethel Austin
05.2022 - 03.2023
Class Instructor
Kidstrong
07.2021 - 02.2022
Adult, Child And Baby First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross
07.2021 - 07.2021
Partner/Office Manager
Equity Home Improvement
10.2020 - 03.2022
Range Safety Officer
The Range
09.2019 - 10.2021
Owner | Chief Instructor
Prime Martial Arts & Safety
07.2017 - Current
Assistant Chief Instructor
Prime Martial Arts
05.2015 - 07.2017
Safety Response Officer
Bethel Safety & Security Response
09.2014 - 05.2017
Owner/Operator
Vissimotion Training & Parkour
01.2012 - 01.2015
Fleet Operations Manager
U Of N Kona Campus
01.2011 - 07.2011
Law Enforcement Officer
Glendale Police Department
06.2005 - 03.2006
Political Science
Pasadena City College
05.2002 - 05.2005
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
01.2001 - 01.2007
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