VADIM DARSON
Miami,FL
Summary
U.S. Army Veteran leveraging 4+ years of proven experience in Team Work and Leadership. Adept at leading teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in operational planning, cross-functional leadership, hazardous material transportation and storage, quality control, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for vehicles, personnel security, risk mitigation, and contingency planning. Skilled in office administrative duties, including database management; workflow administration; records management for hiring, terminations, vacations, transfers, and promotions; financial resource management; supply procurement; inventory control; and basic bookkeeping. Reputation for building and motivating teams, integrity, attention to detail, and meeting deadlines. Career supported by years of military training.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Response Team Member
GardaWorld
Baghdad, Iraq
08.2023 - Current
- Trained extensively in high-risk tactical operations, including hostage rescues, counterterrorism missions, and site security, preparing for critical response in support of U.S. and allied personnel in complex and hostile environments.
- Engaged in advanced tactical drills simulating dynamic emergency response scenarios.
- Coordinated rapid-response security operations to ensure the safety of high-value assets.
- Operated advanced equipment and weapon systems during tactical training exercises, maintaining operational readiness.
- Led training sessions to enhance team capability in advanced tactics, firearms precision, and situational awareness.
- Facilitated coordination between military and law enforcement for joint training exercises.
- Engaged in detailed threat assessments and risk analysis during training scenarios.
- Uphold discipline, professionalism, and operational integrity in high-pressure environments.
Infantryman
Florida Army National Guard
Miami, FL
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Managed security protocols in diverse settings, focusing on operational safety.
- Supported law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and correctional officers in fulfilling civil duties during crises.
- Facilitated teamwork among units of 4-6 members by employing advanced organizational strategies.
- Ensured compliance and maintained operational effectiveness by adhering to established guidelines.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols while handling weapons.
- Exhibited outstanding fitness by consistently managing and moving large pieces of equipment.
- Optimized team readiness by contributing to wellness-oriented fitness training plans.
Fixed Mobile Guard
Triple Canopy
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Effectively managed security tasks in high-risk areas, contributing to safety initiatives overseas.
- Strengthened access points at Camp Arifjan through strategic security measures.
- Executed tasks effectively in various military base operations.
- Executed vigilant observation around base areas to safeguard public safety.
- Executed comprehensive oversight of base boundary protection measures.
- Relaying any potential dangers to superiors and peers in use of phonetic alphabet protocols through sensitive handheld messaging equipment
- Performing tower static security armed with crew serve weaponry
Armorer
U. S. Army
Ft. Riley, KS
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Designed and implemented risk management plans from concept to completion in complex and austere environments, and formulated detailed lessons learned reports that enabled the effective sustainment of implemented risk management controls; resulted in a reduction of risk-related attrition by ~90%
- Supervised and led a team of heavy weapons specialists, educating and applying hands-on training for them to succeed in the team's operations and tasks
- Conducted wide-scale reconnaissance and surveillance operations, and provided intelligence to the commander; worked as a member in a Team both on the ground and in-vehicle operations
- Devised and implemented a Standard Operations Procedure using Microsoft Word that was adopted throughout the organization; developed a training plan for military team drills and physical fitness exercises
- Completed tasks requiring physical exertion; working as a team; overcoming challenging problems; high-stress situations
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL01.2024
Skills
- Policy Development
- Change Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Metrics Development
- Strategic Thinking
- Project Manager
- Performance Management
- Data Analysis
- Research
- Leadership
Operating Credentials
- Licensed Kickboxing coach (ISSA)
- Possesses Secret Clearance
- AED/CPR Trained
Technical Competencies
Microsoft Office Suite 365, Google Docs, SharePoint, Mac, Microsoft Windows
References:
-Emmanuel Brooks (Team Lead Garda)
+1 (720) 417‑6153
-Seargent. Pedro Gudino
(Soldier) +1 (786) 886-9402
-Staff Sergeant. Timothy Michaels (Soldier)
+1 (321) 431-4829
-John Fara (Supervisor Triple Canopy)
+1 (602) 737-9340
Timeline
Emergency Response Team Member
GardaWorld
08.2023 - Current
Fixed Mobile Guard
Triple Canopy
11.2022 - 05.2023
Infantryman
Florida Army National Guard
01.2021 - 01.2025
Armorer
U. S. Army
01.2018 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Miami Dade College