Christopher Leon

Christopher Leon

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Combat Veteran | IT Professional-in-Training | Aspiring Cybersecurity Specialist | Driven by Discipline, Family, and a Mission to Build Secure Systems and Long-Term Wealth

  • Education

    • Keiser University

      2022 - 2023
      Associate of Arts - AA Paralegal A (4.0GPA)
    • Miami Dade College

      2015 - 2016
      Associate of Arts - AA Pre-Law Studies
    • University of Central Florida

      2024 - 2027
      Bachelor of Science Information Technology

      UG Certificate in Cyber Operations

    • Florida International University

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Political Science
  • Experience

    • United States Army

      Mar 2005 - Aug 2014

      • Supervised and coordinated the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.• Supervised 11 police patrols that included a combination of military and civilian law enforcement.• Overall responsible for 5 out of 10 military bases which have a population of 50,000 to 60,000 service members and retirees, dependents and civilians which includes Fort Derussy Military Recreation which is in Waikiki Beach. • Ensured that all paperwork for my shift, to include case work, patrol reports, legal documentation when obtaining incriminating evidence and statements, and citations were filled out completely and were inputted into the national database online. • Newly assigned supervisors and my co-workers would often come to me for assistance with their assigned duties of the police desk such as reviewing case work to ensure their completeness and the narrative statement was succinct. • Conferred with my supervisors in developing new Standard Operating Procedures and new, updated daily reporting paperwork which was approved and implemented into the daily patrol routines with 0 discrepancies. • Coordinated with the military unit commanders of the soldiers in which were apprehended for a plethora of regulations, state and federal laws that were infringed. • Contacted various magistrate to opine the cases that were handled throughout my shift and due to my diligence and meticulousness in ensuring thorough police work during an incident, I could successfully receive opine and charge the subjects of the case every time. Show less • Received many accolades from my superiors, my highest honor was received from the Military Police Regiment commander, Lieutenant General Mark S. Inch for outstanding performance, sound leadership and judgment.• Recorded progress of investigations, maintain informational files on suspects and submitted reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.• Supervised two subordinate traffic investigators and ensured that they remained up-to-date on all departmental policies and procedures keeping them as the subject matter expert.• Questioned individuals or observe persons and establishments to confirm information given to patrol officers.• Attended an advanced leadership course in which I graduated with 88% and was recognized by the instructors as having “sound leadership traits” and “an enthusiastic speaker” which merited me being apart of the After Action Review Committee to evaluate the course and the thoughts of the other attendees.• Responded to approximately 60 traffic accidents and issued oer 150 citations over the period of my time assigned to the section with successful processing of the reports. • Repsonded to 2 major traffic accidents which spanned over 600 meters each with multiple vehicle. Coordinated successfully the scene to ensure no one entered or left the scene without my knowledge and process all evidence with 0 errors. • Coordinated with Honolulu Police Department on several cases to ensure their cooperation during my investigation so that I may interview all witnesses that were present during one of my major accident cases which allowed me to complete my investiation with the right person found at fault. • Operated and maintained access to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) systems to verify all personnel apprehended, driving information for all traffic violations, and any active warrants on any of the subjects that we are dealing with. Show less • Lead and supervised Military Police teams and sections in support of battlefield operations, to include area security and force protection patrol operations.• Performed duties as Military Police Patrol officer.• Provided technical and tactical guidance to subordinate personnel. • Responsible for the health, welfare, morale and training of two soldiers, and the maintenance and security of over $300,000 worth of vehicle and equipment.• Successfully trained and mentored two subordinate soldiers to win Soldier of the Month and become promoted to Sergeant.• Primary trainer for 34 classes during the unit’s law enforcement certification program resulting in 100% certification of over 80 soldiers.• Conducted Pre-Mission Inspections for 5 weapon systems which resulted in 100% qualification of my team. • Crossed trained my team on every weapon system.• Coached and mentored 2 soldiers resulting in one of them representing the battalion in the 2011 Military Police Corps Warfighter Competition. • Emphasized on precise execution of duties amongst my team to provide timely and accurate law enforcement reports in which my team received many accolades from high ranking Department of Emergency Services officers.• Attended a leadership course which I graduated in the top 10% of the class of 200 plus soldiers having attended. Show less • Lead and supervised Military Police teams and sections in support of battlefield operations, to include area security and force protection patrol operations.• Provided technical and tactical guidance to subordinate personnel. • Responsible for the health, welfare, morale and training of two soldiers, and the maintenance and security of over $300,000 worth of vehicle and equipment.• Provided essential logistical support to all the Military Police training events. • Primary point of contact in coordinating and packing 10 large shipping containers that transported 42 soldiers’ equipment to Iraq. • Assisted in the training of the Military Police platoon in preparation for the law enforcement commitment and supervised the patrols in verifying that all paperwork was properly completed and written. • Served in 1 combat deployment to Iraq working at the Base Defense Operation Cell, responsible for the safety of all soldiers living within the compound. • Operated and maintained 2 Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment (RAID) cameras and 8 Wide-Angled Surveillance Thermal Imagery (WSTI) cameras valued at approximately $2.5 Million with 0 incidents. • Highly regarded as going above and beyond the basic operating knowledge of the surveillance equipment by all supervisors and Field Service Representatives from Lockheed Martin Show less • Performed duties as Military Police Patrol officer.• Served in 1 combat deployment to Iraq working as a gunner, operating a heavy machine gun as the lead truck during combat missions with 0 incidents due to the vigilance and attention to detail and surroundings. • Chosen to work for the Drug Suppression Team (DST) as an undercover investigator. • After my time at the DST, I was back on police patrol duties and always regarded as a knowledgeable soldier and used as a roaming patrol who would patrol between the sectors of jurisdiction within the military base and often called upon to assist in highly sensitive cases. 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      • Police Desk Sergeant

        Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
      • Weapons Storage Facility Supervisor

        Mar 2013 - Jul 2013
      • Traffic Accident Investigator

        Jun 2012 - Mar 2013
      • Military Police Team Leader

        Mar 2011 - Jun 2012
      • Military Police Team Leader

        Sept 2008 - Mar 2011
      • Military Police Officer

        Nov 2005 - Sept 2008
      • Military Police (Reserves)

        Aug 2005 - Nov 2005
      • Military Police Recruit

        Mar 2005 - Aug 2005
    • Best Buy

      Oct 2014 - Mar 2016
      Wireless Sales Consultant

      • Received numerous recognitions within the first six months for providing quality service.• Supervised and trained all the new employees.

    • LoKation® Real Estate

      Jun 2018 - now
      Realtor
    • CVS Health

      Dec 2019 - Apr 2021
      Shift Supervisor

      Supervised the store’s crew through assigning, directing, and following up of all activities.• Handled all customer relations issues in accordance with company policy and promote a positive shopping experience for all.

    • Walmart

      Apr 2021 - Oct 2021
      Front End Supervisor

      • Accurately performed all opening and closing duties along with the financial procedures.• Supervised a team of 20 employees operating the manned registers, self check-out, customer service, and cart pushers.

    • Keiser University

      Oct 2021 - Jan 2024
      Admissions Counselor

      Counsel students on what their needs are and how best to accomplish their educational and career goals.• Coordinate applicant approval process with various educational departments as needed.• Proficient user of Anthology and am tasked to help train all counselors in my office on how to use the software.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Foundations Data, Data, Everywhere

      Coursera
      Jul 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Real Estate Broker Associate

      Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
      Jun 2018
      View certificate certificate