Travis Mitchell
Fort worth,TX
Summary
Strategic military leader with 14 years of U.S. Navy experience in law enforcement, security operations, and personnel management. Currently coordinates force protection for 12 Navy installations, optimizing security programs and training for over 300 personnel. Skilled in team leadership, risk assessment, resource allocation, and operational readiness. Aiming to apply operational expertise to advance knowledge in organizational strategy and management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Force Protection Program Manager / Trainer
U.S Navy
Fort worth, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Support force protection program management across 12 Navy installations, coordinating security, readiness, training, and operational requirements affecting 300+ personnel.
- Manage and monitor approximately $180,000 in annual security equipment and operational resources, ensuring funding and resources are aligned with mission requirements and organizational priorities.
- Coordinate with senior leadership, installation personnel, training teams, and regional stakeholders to identify operational requirements, resolve readiness gaps, and execute force protection initiatives.
- Analyzed installation security requirements and recommended resource priorities based on operational risk, mission requirements, and available funding, optimizing resource allocation.
- Developed and delivered professional security and force protection training for military and civilian personnel, translating policy and operational requirements into actionable training programs, improving personnel readiness.
- Developed courses of action and provided recommendations to senior leadership on security operations, training, resource allocation, readiness, and program effectiveness, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Maintain program tracking systems used to monitor training, qualifications, readiness, recurring requirements, and compliance across supported installations.
Security Watch Commander / Military Police Leader
U.S Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
02.2020 - 08.2024
- Led military police and security personnel responsible for protecting personnel, facilities, equipment, and mission-critical resources in complex operational environments.
- Made time-sensitive operational decisions involving risk, personnel safety, competing priorities, and incomplete information.
- Supervised security teams, coordinated daily operations, personnel assignments, and training to meet mission priorities.
- Coordinated with departments and leadership to resolve security incidents and operational challenges effectively.
- Acted as a senior enlisted leader, communicating command priorities, enforcing standards, developing personnel, and maintaining organizational accountability.
- Trained and mentored junior personnel, fostering accountability and promoting professional development and leadership growth.
- Applied organizational policies and procedures while exercising independent judgment to address complex operational situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA12-2025
Skills
- Operational security
- Risk assessment
- Project management
- Operational planning
- Incident response planning
- Team leadership
- Curriculum design
Timeline
Force Protection Program Manager / Trainer
U.S Navy
09.2024 - Current
Security Watch Commander / Military Police Leader
U.S Navy
02.2020 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
ECPI University