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TRANSPORTATION SECURITY OFFICER
Summary

Established and experienced canine handler initiated with both an education and work history in the Department of Homeland Security. The product of a dedicated, well rounded and synchronized Master's Degree curriculum focused on management procedures tempered with a balance to the behavior and social sciences. A long standing large-breed canine specialist for the State of Maryland (P.G. County) with extensive training in behavior recognition, modification, correction and rehabilitation. Determined and self-challenging individual whom remains fully dedicated to the mission.   

Highlights
  • Masters Degree - Homeland Security Management (Dean's List)
  • Bachelors Degree - Geography (Dean's List)
  • 7+ Years as an Animal Care Technician (MD) Canine Specialist
  • Completed TSI K9 Shadowing/Mentoring course (TSA Dulles)
  • Experience with Explosive Handling
  • 2+ years as a Transportation Security Officer (TSA)
  • State certifications in Animal Handling and Caretaking 
  • Study Abroad - International Perspectives in Terrorism
  • HazMat and BioMat training
  • Completed TSS:E Explosive exposure course (TSA)
  • Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Illustrator(adobe), Photoshop(adobe), Open Office(Sun Microsystems) and
  • Internet Research capable
  • Experienced with both Windows and Mac platforms
Experience
10/2012 to Current
Transportation Security Officer Transportation Security Administration (TSA) － Dulles, VA
  • Hours per week: 40 
  • Federal job pertaining to the daily maintenance of airport security, operation of screening equipment to identify dangerous/ prohibited items located in baggage or on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported into the secure areas of the airport.
  • Wide range of job functions, including but not limited to performing a variety of searches, to include hand-wand and pat-down searches, screening of people and property, controlling terminal entry and exit points and the flow of people through them.
  • Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries. Serving as a primary liaison between the public, airport stakeholders and members of the security environment.
  • Maintaining fit for duty status..
  • Fortifying situational awareness, maintaining focus and awareness while working in an oftentimes stressful environment.
  • Preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective decisions in times of both crisis and calm.
  • Management of co-workers and dependent parties when placed in a managerial role.
  • Upkeep of consistent training regimen, both online and physical.
  • Current Supervisor: STSO Kristen Peaverly (540)273-3391
  • Former Supervisor: STSO Ziakeya Haggerty (804)901-5409
  • Former Supervisor: STSO Gail Fletcher (703)662-2394
10/2009 to Current
Animal Care Technician (Prince Georges County MD)Department of Enviornmental Management (DEM) － Upper Marlboro, MD
  • To serve in any way necessary dedicated to the care of the animal inhabitants of the Prince Georges County animal shelter and the upkeep of its State owned facilities, including but not limited to: Primary domain in the handling and behavioral assessment of large breed canines.
  • Extensive on-the-job experience with engaging and controlling large canines within both open expanses and confined corridors in close contact with public - including interaction with children, foreigners and quite often other animals.
  • Experienced with multitude of species, however chief priority was the handling of Canine breeds that carried the potential to exceed 45 pounds.
  • Job description included the overall training, behavioral modification and assurance of dogs that entered the facility.
  • Training and behavioral analysis and assessment of a wide range of canine breeds. Administered first line calculations on the physical and mental state of animals entering facility.
  • Served as primary liaison to public sector and other agencies interested in rehabilitation, rescue, euthanasia or adoption services.
  • experience in micromanaging the logistics of facility, equipment and supplies Geophysical domain referencing, logging of spacial data of incident and lost reports. Coordinating responses between the state and law enforcement endeavors.
  • Paperwork completion and filing - Both in the digital medium and physical 
  • Extensive training and certifications in Animal Health management, Bio-hazard Management and Hazardous Material Management  (Identification/Quarantine/Remediation/Sanitation/Disposal)
  • Extensive training and certification on medical care-taking, particularly on the needs a wide array of canine breeds. Including but not limited t; medication, vaccination, diet, fitness, mental stimulation and euthination.
  • Supervisor: Mrs. Rosemary (301)780-7200
03/2015 to 05/2015
Transportation Security Specialist: Explosives – Explosives Exposure Course Transportation Security Administration － Dulles , VA
  • Coursework designed to render the concept behind our jobs within TSA.
  • Taught in several phases between the TSS:E's of Dulles Airport and a handful of DHS and Military personnel at Quanitco Marine Base (VA)
  • Presentation focused on teaching TSO's the components of many of the different types of explosives we may encounter on the checkpoint, ranging from historically significant examples to future threats.
  • Fieldwork included time at the Demo range, where we were able to witness explosive ordinance detonation first hand and get a defined grasp at the power of the involved specimens.
  • Chance to have hands on with different explosive models and the components that go into making an IED.
12/2014 to 12/2014
TSI-K9 Shadowing/Mentoring Course Transportation Security Administration － Dulles , VA
  • Coursework which provides TSO's the opportunity to experience the Transportation Security Inspector - Canine Handler position first hand and also provide a background into the headquarters end of the spectrum in order to quantify and provide valuable insight into how the entire operation is run, financed and marshaled.
  • Chance to sit down with John Randle (Chief of Performance Measurements) Whom was able to provide a presentation and elaborate in great detail as to where the program was coming from and where it hopes to go in the future.
  • I was allowed to shadow Mrs. Adrienne Gardner and witness some of the inner workings of the TSA compliance compartment.
  • I was introduced to the logging systems utilized by TSI-K9 handlers. The daily hours regimen and the report procedures.
  • Got the chance to meet and speak with many of the K9 Handlers on staff. Learned quite a bit about the science behind the methodology in the craft, was came out reassured that I will be able to fall back on much of my previous training as a boon.
  • Allowed to serve as a decoy for an explosive dog unit.
Education
2013
Master of Science: Homeland Security Management University of Maryland University College － Adelphi, MD, United States
  • GPA : 3.5 (Dean's List)
  • Extensive coursework designed to encompass classes that identify and mitigate current and future threats to the homeland, combined with a concentration on management principles and leadership expectations.
  • Classes presented include but not limited to; Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, Security Policy and Ethics in a Legal Environment, Intercultural Communication Leadership, Organizational Theory, Strategic Management, Physical Security, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Statistical Managerial Decision Making, Financial Decision Making.
  • Study Abroad: Australia: Australian and Pacific Rim Perspectives on Terrorism and Counterterrorism (START Program). Graduate course taught by Australian intelligence and security officials on the global threat of terrorism and some of the unique challenges faced by their hemisphere.   
2010
Bachelor of Science: Geography University of Maryland College Park － College Park, MD, United States
  • GPA: 3.5 (Dean's List)
  • Behavioral and Social Science degree focusing on the human element and how people physically and mentally interact with their space.
  • Focus on Political Science
  • Coursework included but not limited to; Political Psychology, Human Geography, Geographic Imagining Systems (GIS), Physical Geography and Psychology. 
2015
Canine Handling Animal Handling Accreditation(s) － Upper Marlboro / Bethesda, MD, United States
  • Canine Handling (2009)
  • Caretaking (2009)
  • Medication/Vaccination (2010)
  • Breed Evaluation (2010)
  • Behavioral Evaluation (2010)
  • Bio-Hazard and Zoological Disease mitigation (2010)
  • Bloodwork and Sampling (2010)
2006
Explosive Handling and Controlled DetonationAFJROTC Rocket Club － Springdale , MD, United States
  • AFJROTC Rocket Club Commander 2002-2006
  • received extensive explosives handling and transportation training
  • Taught via Air Force munitions experts in the proper mechanics of handling, transporting and controlled detonation of hazardous substances.
2006
Ground School Pilots licence Tuskegee Ground School － College Park , MD, United States
  • Inaugural program dedicated to High School namesake
  • Provided exceptional students with the opportunity to take lessons from Tuskegee Airman, as we completed the ground school portion of our piloting license
  • Spent time in wind tunnels, learning about aerodynamics and how fluid motion interacts in a space.
  • Lessons ranged from navigation to flight plans, and also provided a lengthy insight into how the FAA manages small aircraft.
Accomplishments
  • Currently rated as a perfect 5-star employee across the board in most recent TSA performance review
  • Awarded many commendations by TSA for my work ethic, exceptional performance(s), and attendance under adverse conditions.
  • NCAA Student Athlete
  • Exceptional track record of reforming the most difficult canine cases.
Interests
  • Young warriors for Christ - Youth leader / minister
  • Volunteer work at local Animal Shelter
  • Automobile Mechanics
  • Digital engineering
Skills
  • Microsoft Work, Access, Excel, Office and Powerpoint certified
  • Illustrator and Photoshop platform certified 
  • Information Systems management
  • Intermediate Spanish comprehension
  • Windows and Mac ready
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
  • Department of Enviornmental Management (DEM)
  • Transportation Security Administration

School Attended

  • University of Maryland University College
  • University of Maryland College Park
  • Animal Handling Accreditation(s)
  • AFJROTC Rocket Club
  • Tuskegee Ground School

Job Titles Held:

  • Transportation Security Officer
  • Animal Care Technician (Prince Georges County MD)
  • Transportation Security Specialist: Explosives – Explosives Exposure Course
  • TSI-K9 Shadowing/Mentoring Course

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Homeland Security Management
    Bachelor of Science : Geography
    Canine Handling
    Explosive Handling and Controlled Detonation
    Ground School Pilots licence

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