D ONNELL SMITH

2-401st AFSB  ATTN: AMC ITT (FWD)  APO, AE 09366  +965-66053238  gustella44@yahoo.com

Professional Overview
• Accomplished Military and Private Physical Security Professional with over 20 years of experience
as a Manager, Supervisor, and Trainer.
• Proven success administering a variety of European Security Operations. Seasoned Instructor with
ability to build effective security teams.
• Diplomatic leader with superior interpersonal skills; communicates easily across organizational
structure. Strategic, tactical problem-solver with outstanding work ethic and adaptability to any
diverse environment.
• Fluent in German, technically proficient, and dedicated to professional development.

Professional Experience
SECURITY EXPERIENCE
• Supervised and maintained security of Military Installation and confinement facility.
• Responded to emergencies and coordinated camp activities.
• Utilized training in use of force, deadly force, chemical agents, and firearms.
SECURITY SKILLS
• ASP Riot Baton • Entry / Exit Procedures • Physical Apprehension
• Duress Codes • Sentry Surveillance • Patrol & Static Guard
• ID Codes • Vehicle Search Procedures • Weapons Safety
• First Aid • Anti-Terrorism Awareness • Radio Procedures
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
• Led 9-man Air Assault Infantry Weapon Squad handling training and maintaining health, welfare,
discipline, and morale of team.
• Oversaw preparedness of infantry for no-notice deployment worldwide to conduct offensive and
defensive operations.
MILITARY SKILLS
• Instructor & Range Officer • Individual Techniques & Tactics • Security & Intelligence
• Communication • Battalion Training Mgmt • Physical Security
• Land Navigation • Patrolling & Special Missions • Crime Prevention
• Combat Operations • Entry / Check Point Operations • Convoy Escort
TRAINING EXPERIENCE
• Trained professional guard forces in English and German adhering to U.S. Army Standard Operation
Procedures (SOP).
• Conducted various classes and handled advanced hands-on training sessions.

Career Chronology

• Operation Security Officer, ITT GMASS TO 1, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Oct. 2008 until Present

• MRAP Security Officer, ITT GMASS TO 2, LSA Balad, Iraq, June 2008 until Sept. 2008, (Short
Term Contract end on 29 September 2008).

• Operation Security Officer, ITT GMASS TO 1, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, 2006-2008

• Force Protection, ITT Industries, Group 4, Camp Monteith, Kosovo, 2005-2006

• Force Protection, ITT Industries, Grp 4, Tuzla, Bosnia-Herzegovina, 2002-2004
• Supervisor / Instructor / Range Officer, Pond’s Security, Stuttgart, Germany, 1997-2002
• Tire Specialist, Manfred Schmidt GmbH, Uhingen, Germany, 1995-1997
• Tire Specialist, REIFF GmbH, Reutlingen, Germany, 1993-1995
• Professional Security, Frankfurt Am-Main, Germany, 1990-1993
• Weapon Squad Leader, Infantry, U.S. Army, 1980-1990

Education

• CAREER DIPLOMA in PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC) REPAIR, Penn Foster, 2008

• PERSONAL COMPUTER SPECIALIST, Penn Foster, 2004

Specialized Training

• ARMED SECURITY OFFICER, Pond’s Security Company, Stuttgart, Germany, 1999

• SECURITY GUARD SUPERVISOR, Pond’s Security Company, Stuttgart, Germany, 1997

• INSTALLATION SECURITY GUARD, Pond’s Security Company, Stuttgart, Germany, 1997

• HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION, U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center, 1990

• SHARPSHOOTER, U.S. Army, 1980-1990

• AIR ASSAULT, 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army, 1987

• BASIC NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER COURSE (BNCOC), U.S. Army, 1985

• MASTER in SMALL ARMS WEAPONS and TACTICS, Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1983-1985

• PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR, U.S. Army, 1983

• PRIMARY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSE (PLDC), NCO Education, U.S. Army, 1982

Affiliations

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY REPRESENTATIVE, U.S. Army, 1989

• GERMAN HEAD START, Goeppingen & Stuttgart, Germany, 1985
• BASIC TRAINING COMMITTEE GROUP, 25th Infantry Division (Light), 1983-1985