Warren Shepherd (Sappony)

Experience

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  Marine Corps Recruiting

  Oct 1983 - Nov 1988

  Corporal
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  North Carolina Department of Public Safety

  Nov 1988 - Jun 2004

  Master Trooper (Ret.)
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  North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

  Sept 2001 - Dec 2013

  Hunters Safety Education Instructor

  Firearms and hunting safety, specialty hunting, tree stand safety, hunter responsibilities, personal preparedness, wildlife conservation and firearms handling training.

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  Blackwater USA

  Jun 2004 - Jun 2016

  Protective Security Specialist/Shift Leader/Unit Support Coordinator

  As a Unit Support Coordinator (USC) for the Embassy Protection Detail in Kabul, Afghanistan my primary duties include assisting the Deputy Program Manager in day-to-day operations, managing, supervising protection teams to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and guidelines of the Task Order are met. Providing oversight and conducting logistical audits of personnel issued gear and team equipment to ensure accountability. Investigate any and all incidents involving personnel and completing reports. Working with the Training Manager and Protective Security Operations Chief to ensure personnel are trained, equipped, briefed and assigned missions to maximize the effectiveness of personnel and the protection teams capabilities. Assist corporate headquarters with manning of personnel replacements, supervising Shift Leaders, conducting evaluations of Shift Leaders and development counseling as needed.Served as a Shift Leader for the Embassy Protective Detail (EPD) U.S. Department of State, Protective Operations in Kabul, Afghanistan. Provided daily close protection security during several United States Congressional Delegation and Distinguished Visitor visits to the Afghanistan Area of Responsibility. My duties included the responsibility for equipment, training and deployment of a highly skilled fly away advance 14 man team capable of conducting protective security operations in a critical high threat environment in support of the U.S. Embassy Mission in Afghanistan on a moment’s notice; provided command and control of the team during all phases of the operations; responsible for planning routes for daily operation, venue security supervisor, assisted in training and supervising 14 team members, conducted coordination with client and all supporting elements in accordance with team standard Show less

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  Warren D. Shepherd

  Jan 2010 - now

  NRA Certified Pistol Instructor

  Firearms safety, handling and marksmanship training.

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  Leatherneck Shooters, LLC

  May 2014 - now

  Our mission is to encourage shooting activities and the safe responsible ownership of firearms among citizens of the United States; by teaching the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a firearm.To support sportsmen while preserving, protecting, and defending the rights under the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. And to ensure that no person shall be forced to compromise those rights.Instructor for Missouri Concealed Carry Course, NRA firearms courses and a variety of other firearms training. Show less

  • Owner/CEO

    May 2014 - now

  • Missouri Concealed Carry Instructor

    May 2014 - now
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  KeyPoint Government Solutions

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2018

  Investigator

  As a contract investigator my primary duties included scheduling and conducting interviews for individuals being investigated, references, collecting law enforcement records, court records, employment records and interviewing co-workers. Wrote detailed reports to submit to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on my findings for their determination of an individual’s eligibility to obtain and or maintain a security clearance if such clearance was being reviewed.

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  Temple 57 Missouri, LLC

  Jun 2018 - now

  Co-Owner

  In charge of the daily operations of the business to include license compliance, scheduling, advertising, instructing, hiring, security assessments and contracts. Serve as a security consultant and provide personal protection upon request from clients.

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  Quapaw Casino

  Nov 2019 - now

  Security Manager

  As the Security Manager, oversee all aspects of the Security Department, ensuring that the department is effective in maintaining security for the gaming operation and all special events. It is the responsibility of the Security Manager to protect casino assets and to ensure that the department is running efficiently and safely within the guidelines of the Quapaw Casino’s policies and procedures, and objectives. Directs and manages the Security Department and personnel to protect the entire gaming operation and its assets. Develops and reviews the security department’s policies, procedures, and oversight of internal controls and ensures that all subordinate employees abide by all internal controls and procedures during all shifts and that the Security Department is operating efficiently to ensure protection of assets, employees, and guest. Oversees effective recruiting, hiring, training, recognition, coaching, terminations, and other personnel related issues. Ensure that security personnel have the necessary equipment and tools to successfully accomplish their assigned duties. Evaluates personnel training needs. Communicates regularly with managers and supervisors and assist them with department and personnel issues. Reviews schedules to ensure weekends and critical time periods are adequately staffed and overtime is kept at a minimum. Responsible for ensuring the department adheres to the Purchasing and Human Resource policies. Show less