William Ward

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Mar 2009 - Nov 2012

  Mortarman/ Gun Leader, Team Leader

  • Led an infantry team in combat operations, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both superiors and subordinates in the accomplishment of their duties• Received and implemented combat orders, directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive, and retro grade operations• Monitored the well-being of both Marines and their equipment in training and in combat• Gathered Intel on enemy movement and location• Manned all positions on 81mm mortar system• Participated on over 250 security foot patrols Show less

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  Kahwa Coffee Roasting

  Aug 2013 - Mar 2018

  Manager

  • Hired and trained new staff, retaining 80% and promoting 75%• Made work schedule and decreased store spending by 15%• Improved sales of store by 30% in three months• Organized events outside of shop to get involved with local community

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  Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.

  Apr 2018 - Sept 2018

  Armed Guard

  • Provided diplomatic security at the Harry S Truman Building• Conducted access control at fixed and roving posts• As an armed guard protected persons, property and classified material, observed and reported• Maintained and filled out detailed reports

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  Falken Industries, LLC

  Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

  Security Officer

  • Conduct interior and exterior patrols of assigned government buildings• Secure or respond to SCIFs alarms• Utilize handwritten and computer reports

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  Colorado Security Agency

  Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  Elite Armed Guard

  • Provided interior and exterior protection for RNC in Washington DC• Provided executive protection for events in the DC area• Served as head of security for 2020 campaign headquarters• Manned both roving and stationary posts for up to 12 hours at a time

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  Janus Global Operations LLC

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  Protective security specialist

  • Operated on advance team as both driver and was responsible for obtaining all relevant information for site surveys prior to principle movement• Acted as TC in motorcade, responsible for route planning, communicating with TOC and base, conducting vehicle screening and blocking maneuvers• Developed new comms SOP for compound which resulted in more efficient response time• Was Quick Reaction Force responsible for responding to threats on consulate• Underwent and graduated WPS II course• Operated on detail security, emergency response team, and quick reaction force while in austere environment• Operated as lead and follow driver in motorcades on movement teams• Maintained physical standards and weapons proficiencies required by Department of State Show less

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  X-Force Body

  Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

  Personal Trainer

  • Counseled clients about fitness, exercise, and injury management• Developed and implemented personalized exercise and diet programs to assist individual clients• Instructed clients how to use equipment and ensure all equipment is well maintained

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  SOC LLC

  Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

  Protective Security Specialist

  -Coordinated with multiple units both military and civilian to ensure embassy security-Utilized OSINT to determine any viable threats to embassy safety-Was Quick Reaction Force responsible for responding to threats on consulate-Ensured security of facilities and infrastructure in the assigned area-Operated on detail security, emergency response team, and quick reaction force while in austere environment-Operated as lead and follow driver in motorcades on movement teams

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  Carnival Cruise Line

  Apr 2023 - now

  Security Operations Director

  -Coordinate between corporate and the fleet to develop and implement training curriculum for security officers across the company-Conduct internal security audits to ensure compliance with company policy, federal, and international laws-Travel ship to ship to train security officers in proper use of force, de-escalation, crowd management and report -Evaluate ship security posture and address vulnerabilities and concerns-Coordinate with port authorities to conduct port security assessments-Compose and submit reports detailing security findings, ship observations, and suggestions to improve security posture and training Show less