Michael Urdea

Experience

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  US Army

  Aug 2000 - Aug 2003

  82nd Airborne Division 3-4 Air Defense Artillery

  • Led team members and managed $1M in equipment.• Oversaw preparation and operation of portable air defense weapons systems. • Apply infrared techniques to detect and engage targets.• Completed a seven-month deployment across multiple provinces in Afghanistan. • Displayed stellar leadership skills while serving as Truck Commander on 50+ missions in Afghanistan.

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  Colorado Belle Hotel Casino

  May 2004 - Jun 2006

  Security Assistant Shift Supervisor

  • Managed all security operations for the property to ensure the safety of casino employees and customers.• Led protective security for VIPs, including celebrities.• Oversaw all emergency situations, including safe evacuations of personnel.• Detailed suspects until the arrival of local law enforcement.• Monitored the safe transport of cash throughout the facility.

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  Nevada Army National Guard

  Apr 2008 - Apr 2014

  Sergeant, 1/221 Cavalry India Troop

  • Specialized in security, reconnaissance, and weapons training while managing $2M in equipment.• Led and trained team in light infantry tactics, dismount procedures, and raids, as well as reacting to contact mounted or dismounted and near and far ambushes.• Completed one-year deployment in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, serving as Team Leader.• Managed personnel in Afghanistan while operating mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP).• Completed dozens of successful missions, including conducting reconnoitering and developing routes for infiltration and exfiltration as well as establishing site security and assisting with inner/outer cordon. Show less

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  Triple Canopy (A Constellis Company)

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  Camp Bastion/Leatherneck, Helmand Province Afghanistan

  • Performed mobile and static, base perimeter security, and surveillance while protecting personnel and property. • Controlled entry/exit points and performed searches of personnel and vehicles.• Distributed communication over encrypted radios (PRC 119 and PRC 117).• Operated 12+ cameras, including Tilt Pan Zoom (TPZ)-FLIR medium range thermal imager and CCTV.

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  Triple Canopy (A Constellis Company)

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

  Armed Security Relief Shift Supervisor

  • Managed and trained a Security Team at the entry control point.• Educated team members on all tactics, techniques, and procedures according to SOPs.• Collaborated with U.S. Army personnel to ensure all persons had the proper authorization.• Performed inner and outer perimeter patrols.• Led escorts of civilian and military personnel.

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  Triple Canopy (A Constellis Company)

  Aug 2016 - now

  Shift Lead/Protective Security Specialist

  • Lead a diverse team of 20 personnel as well security assets, including equipment and vehicles.• Ensure the safety of visiting ambassadors, deputy chief of missions, and other high-ranking dignitaries.• Analyze the area in which meetings will take place prior to arrival.• Coordinate the safe movement of the motorcade to designated sites. • Participate in daily intelligence briefings and educate colleagues of findings.• Trained 30+ team members on standard operating procedures (SOPs). Show less