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ANDRES SEPULVEDA

Columbus, Ohio | 412.918.9421 | [email protected]

PHYSICAL SECURITY, RISK MANAGEMENT, & ANTITERRORISM

INSPECTOR / TRAINER / CONSULTANT

Top-‐rated Military Police NCO Offering 15 Years of Leadership Experience, Extensive Training, and Secret Clearance

Decorated veteran—earned the Presidential Unit Citation for Valor and Army Bronze Star—exceptionally well qualified through experience and education in the areas of physical security, risk mitigation, and antiterrorism. Offer a combination of leadership, coordination, and execution experience with the proven ability to motivate and empower others to achieve results.

“Dedication to soldiers, mission, and the Army was above reproach.” “Instilled a spirit of pride in his subordinates…never made excuses…made the most of every situation.”

“…selflessly put the soldiers before himself…lived to train…always willing to share knowledge…pushed and motivated…” — Excerpts from performance reviews

CANDIDACY SNAPSHOT

� Served on active duty for 2 tours at launch of career, transitioning to work with the State of Connecticut Department of Public Safety as a Fugitive Recovery Agent, and with the U.S. Department of Justice as a Federal Officer at a U.S. Penitentiary.

� Re-‐enlisted with the Army Active Guard & Reserves following 9/11, and have spent the past 14+ years supporting high-‐profile security operations—statewide and during multiple deployments to Iraq—and the Global War on Terrorism.

� Completed extensive professional development with highlights including Antiterrorism Level II training, Counterintelligence Support to Antiterrorism Operations, and a Conventional Physical Security and Crime Prevention course.

Select Skills — Conflict Resolution Technology Orientation Communication Prowess Budget & Asset Management Bilingual in Spanish & English Project & Deadline Management Resource Readiness & Allocation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Army Active Guard & Reserves OPERATIONS NCO, 342ND MILITARY POLICE COMPANY, 2014-‐present

Recognized as “Best Operations Leader” in the Battalion, demonstrating “extensive knowledge of company operations,” and serving as a “vital asset to the successful mobilization, deployment, and demobilization of the unit.”

Deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)—Global War on Terrorism—serving as Chief of Operations, Antiterrorism / Force Protections Officer for the Joint Task Force in Guantanamo Bay (GTMO), Cuba. Once stateside, held full accountability for tracking and scheduling training requirements for 250+ soldiers, ensuring compliance, facilitating professional development initiatives, and reporting status to the Company Commander. Maintain an organized and complete administrative infrastructure, disseminate operation orders, and develop unit tasking based on resource availability.

� Leverage extensive training and security background to mitigate risks and company exposure, overseeing the delivery of physical security to designated individuals, installations, facilities, equipment, and assets.

� Plan, implement, and lead detachment plans involving tracking and facilitating day-‐to-‐day operations; monitoring company staff sections; and providing professional, tactical, and technical guidance to platoon and company leadership.

� Commended in review for fostering a climate of dignity and respect, showing resiliency and setting an example for peers, and consistently seeking out opportunities to mentor junior NCOs and soldiers in military police operations.

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SENIOR OPERATIONS NCO / PERSONAL SECURITY DETAIL SUPERVISOR / PROVOST MARSHALL, 2010-‐2014

Provided mission-‐critical transformational leadership to turn around failing physical security plans and deploy successful physical security, antiterrorism, and military police programs, being called “a true credit to the MP Corps.”

Oversaw the operation of a 200+-‐person Military Police company, managing logistics, transportation, and training to ensure the readiness of all company assets. Provided technical and tactical guidance and professional support to subordinate units and MPs in the Brigade. Planned, coordinated, and supervised all activities pertaining to military police and combat operations.

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SENIOR OPERATIONS NCO / PERSONAL SECURITY DETAIL SUPERVISOR / PROVOST MARSHALL, CONTINUED

� Served as Brigade Physical Security Officer for 8 companies with upwards of 1,400 soldiers, synchronizing operations, advising senior leadership, and reviewing and enforcing force protection and physical security measures.

� Maintained Physical Security program with zero deficiencies—undertaking a program with 150+ deficiencies during pre-‐inspection—and worked diligently to validate Antiterrorism Plan and Active Shooter and Bomb Threat SOPs.

� Facilitated advanced training—often during personal time—to ensure 100% of soldiers’ professional development needs and goals were met. Stressed safety during high-‐risk training events and maintained accountability for $300K in assets.

� Recognized a law enforcement equipment deficiency within a subordinate deploying MP unit and ordered $45K+ in equipment to prepare the unit as mission-‐ready, optimizing efforts and outcomes despite often-‐limited resources.

� Led by example and empowered junior leaders to excel, fostering a learning environment with robust training events, and earned recognition for motivating soldiers and preparing junior NCOs to achieve a 100% graduation rate.

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TRAINING & PLATOON SERGEANT / BCC NCO / CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAM, 2004-‐2010

TEAM / SQUAD LEADER, 2001-‐2004

Developed and formed the first Critical Response and Crisis Management Unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom, taking the lead in preparing for diverse attacks, and gathering intelligence to inform law enforcement operations and actions.

“Called” back to the U.S. Army as a reservist following the attacks of September 11, 2001, returning in support of Homeland Security initiatives, coordinating disaster response, and supporting high-‐profile Military Police operations and activities. Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as Chief of Detainee Operations and Antiterrorism / Force Protections Officer for Vigilance – Southern Iraq. Monitored and maintained operational compliance and readiness of the Hostage Rescue Team.

� Designated as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and instructed Convoy Survivability, Counter Improvised Explosive Device, and Laser Marksmanship courses; personally completed EOD/IED Instruction and Vehicle Assault Tactics courses.

� Focused on serving as a quick reactionary force specializing in hostage rescue and personnel recovery, fulfilling operational and risk mitigation missions during 3 deployments in Iraq—36 months total—and 4+ months in Egypt.

� Recognized for volunteering and sacrificing personal time to accomplish the mission of the squad, serving on a Homeland Security Task Force, coordinating Military Police activities, and responding effectively to disturbances.

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U.S. Department of Justice

FEDERAL OFFICER, 2001-‐present

Supported the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Federal Correctional Officer, performing role in strict compliance with standard operating procedures in order to maximize the safety of inmates and staff in a high-‐security facility.

Supervised inmates in a United States Penitentiary—a high-‐security federal prison for male inmates in Coleman, Florida—holding accountability for inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative and punitive measures. Patrolled quarters, work areas, and perimeters to mitigate risks. Transported individuals in the custody of the Federal Government.

� Minimized exposure, personnel risks, and safety threats through diligent oversight of 300-‐400 general population inmates or 100-‐200 high-‐level-‐security inmates.

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State of Connecticut, Department of Public Safety

FUGITIVE RECOVERY AGENT, PAROLE DIVISION, 1994-‐2001

Worked closely with law enforcement teams to capture wanted fugitives as part of the state’s commitment to the safety of the public in the community, utilizing a combination of techniques to apprehend noncompliant parolees.

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Foundational experience serving two tours of duty with the U.S. Army, engaging as an Ammo Team Chief on the Special Weapons Team (1986-‐1990) and as a Cross-‐Level Forward Observer (1990-‐1994), supporting Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

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AWARDS & HONORS

Army Commendation Medal & 3 Oak Leaf Clusters | Army Commendation Medal & 4 Oak Leaf Clusters Army Good Conduct Medal 2nd Award | National Defense Medal | Overseas Service Bars 5th Awards Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars | War on Terror Service & Expeditionary Medal

Army Bronze Star | Army Meritorious Service Medal | Presidential Unit Citation for Valor Saudi Arabian – Kuwait Liberation Medal | Coast Guard Special Operations Service Medal

Combat Action, Airborne, Driver, Expert Marksman, & Expert Pistol Badges EDUCATION & TRAINING U.S. Army Basic Combat Military Police Airborne School Physical Security Cannon Crewman Course Leadership Development Senior Leadership Course Basic Noncommissioned Officer Mitigation of Civil Disturbances Counter Terrorism & Illegal Smuggling Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings Improvised Explosive Device Familiarization Counter Intelligence in Support to Anti-‐Terrorism Conventional Physical Security & Crime Prevention

U.S. Army Hazmat Handling Convoy Survivability Laser Marksmanship Crowd & Riot Control Anti-‐Terrorist Level II Battle Staff Phases I & II Suicide Bomber Recognition Hazardous Material Handling Defense Marking for Shipment Enemy POW / Civilian Internee Special Military Police Operations Arab & Muslim Cultural Awareness Counter Improvised Explosive Devices

Department of Homeland Security Hazardous Material Introduction to Mitigation Radiological Emergency Response Anti-‐Terrorism & Crisis Management Radiological Emergency Management

Department of Public Safety Control & Arrest Tactics Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Security Protective Officer Handgun Course Explosive Ordinance Disposal & IED Familiarization

FEMA Incident Command Systems Emergency Response to Terrorism Emergency Response Preparedness Role of the Emergency Operations Center Hazardous Material for Medical Personnel Animals in Disaster Awareness & Preparedness Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergent Management

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) Correctional Techniques Fayetteville Technical Institute Law Enforcement Certificate Department of Justice Prisoner Transport

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