James Michael Dengler

Experience

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  US Army

  Feb 1991 - Jul 1993

  Record Data Telecommunication Center Operator

  •Conducted training exercises for Mid and High level Officials with outstanding performances, responsiveness, dedication, professionalism and service as a team member of the 4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne)•Worked with AM, FM, Satellite radio, Microwave radio, Antennas, a wide range of voice communications systems and Transmitted Secure and Encrypted Intelligence Oversight Data to appropriate personnel in military organizations•Working knowledge of Cards, Encryption, COMSEC Policy series AFL 33-201, generators, alarms and access systemsSupply & Logistics Technician / Communications Technician–•Worked at installing and shipping base mounts, Sincgar Radios and Tactical Radios in Military Support Vehicle’s for Operation Desert Storm Deployments •Tool Room experience, operated and performed calibration and minor repair of general purpose test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) and unit and direct support and general support level maintenance on calibration standards and calibration accessories; operated and performed preventive maintenance checks and services on vehicles and power generators•Loaded & Unloaded, packed & unpacked, palletized supplies and vehicles, segregated and provided visual inspections and counts for COMSEC supply and equipment for overseas shipment•Perform authorized stock list (ASL), prescribed load list (PLL) and shop stock list (SLL) duties for supply applications.•Knowledge of Army COMSEC regulatory guidance, governing supply systems and programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals and guidelines for Military groups •Established and maintained stock records biweekly and monthly for visual inspections and inventory, site surveys, counts and material control, accounting and supply records•Provided a variety of tasks such as ordering, replenishing, issuing, and dispatching of unserviceable items Show less

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  Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

  Sept 1998 - Jul 2010

  Financial / Accounting / Management: 11 years of Experience •Annual budgeting, balancing and reporting of financial data•Managed $1,000,000.00 in Program and Project Development•Internal Management of civilian pay issues, petty cash, bank activities, annual financial donor reporting and tracking of program budgets•Analysis of financial data for executive purposes and program planning of several accounts in the U.S. and OverseasAdministration and Logistics Director: 10 years of Experience•Director of Ordering, Dispensing and Receipt of Shipping Containers and Supply Operations for SOUTH Honduras Mission •Worked with Lawyers and Officials from Gutierrez Cargo and freight shipping Company•Managed Bills of Lading, contracts and purchase requests and shipping documents •Managed Commercial invoices, inventory shipping requirements and shipping cost for Overseas shipping•Knowledge of Immigration and Customs Shipping Clearance•Specialist at unloading, unpacking, segregating and storing supplies•Administrative Skills at applying analytical, evaluative methods of discernment for personnel, supply operations, procedures and policies to define problems and resolutionsInternational Development WorkHonduras-Worked with USAID funded Projects, United Nations, NGO & INGO, Child Springs International, Helping Hands Honduras, Catholic Relief Service, Operations Smiles, West Virginia Medical Center, Light of the World International, Food for the Poor and World Food Programme Show less Honduran Security and Protection / Human Rights Analysis / Program Director of Vulnerable groups: 11 years of Experience•Knowledge of Diplomatic protocol and Diplomatic Liaison for the CFR mission and US Embassy, Guatemala Embassy, INGO, UN Agencies and Military Personnel at JTF-Bravo on Soto Cano Airbase, Honduras. •Developed construction plans and procedures for the building of 3 Police Stations in high-crime neighborhoods for the Physical Protection and Security of the community against Local Gang Violence in Comayagua.•Coordinated with foreign governments and the local Honduran Police on information security and physical security in assessing and defining community vulnerabilities and direct threats.•Supervised both American and Honduran personnel to achieve multiple security objectives and integrate a security program such as physical security, security presence, increased police and military personnel for various Honduran communities at high risk for delinquent behavior. •Managed Safety and Security orientations and training of physical security guidance to Volunteers, Medical Doctors and Financial Benefactors throughout the Region of Honduras: Lempira, Comayagua, Yoro, Olancho, Choluteca, La Paz y Mosquitia.•Director of Education and Development in Comayagua Provided Educational Scholarships for at risk children to increase their prospect for employment. Directed Alternative Education, Spiritual Development and Educational Development for at risk children and youth. •Support Director of Medical and Health MissionsConstructed a $800,000 State of the Art Medical Clinic in Comayagua with 5 Surgery rooms, 15 rooms for patients and 2 Dental Clinics. Provided and Coordinated Health Care, Free Consults, Free Medicine, Free Surgeries and Emergency Services for the Honduran people at the Medical Clinic and remote mountain villages. Provided the Honduran people with 6 Surgical Missions a year Show less

  • Local Vice President

    Jul 2005 - Jul 2010

  • Local Vice President

    Sept 1998 - Jul 2005
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  U.S. Department of State

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Consular Assistant / American Citizens Service

  •Assisted American Citizens and Families to help resolve a broad variety of difficulties, including Immigration, Repatriation, Federal Benefits for SSA, VA, and Treasury Department, OCS trust loans, tax issues, Selective Service, voting and other needs•Developed and Executed policies proper to procedures for handling security incidents with US Embassy Regional Security Office (RSO), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE and International Immigration Authorities.•Assisted in Processing Welfare and Whereabouts, Passports, Child Custody, Child trafficking and abduction, Medical Emergencies and Citizens Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) for American families living abroad•I initiated security preventive measures for ESS equipment and maintained and stored on a daily bases Highly Sensitive Controlled Items. •Drafted Cables, Warren Messages, Letters and Correspondence both in English and Spanish and works with ACS Officers and ACS Supervisors to coordinate directly with host country officials and Honduran Immigration officials•Excellent understanding of Immigration laws and regulations pertaining to acquisition of nationality and able to detect frequent attempts to fraudulently document Foreign Nationals as U.S. Citizens•Processed Reports of Death for American Citizens by assistance with inventory of personal items and conducts telephone inquiries regarding circumstances surrounding the death of an American Citizen•High degree of daily public contact and service to individuals and families. Ability to work quickly and accurately under substantial pressure. Ability to use internet and intranet resources. Show less

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  Diplomatic Security

  Dec 2012 - now

  Diplomatic Security Investigator / Independent Contractor

  • I brief and debrief personnel and conduct background Investigations on applicants for their five year Periodic Reinvestigations (PR) for employment, incumbent employees and selected contractors on behalf of Regional Security Officers (RSO), the Office of Personnel Security & Suitability (PSS) and other federal agencies such as DIA, DOD, DOS, Joint Operations, Army, Navy and other commands and government agencies.• Investigate and verify a person’s statements of educational achievement, individual’s claims of employment, conduct interviews with the person, their references and former employers, perform record checks and prepare final reports on findings to the Office of Personnel Security & Suitability Program (PSS) and Central Adjudication Facility (CAF).• Attention to details: I verify, investigate, gather, maintain, send, receive and process required Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) qualifications and data for assessment of the character, loyalty, and reliability of applicants, employees and contractors.• I obtain data from FBI, DEA, ICE, DHS, RSO, GSO and from appropriate official records and other documentary sources which contain personal data for confirming the identity and history of the individual for re-instatement, renewal, updates and for any derogatory or adverse reported information.• I coordinate with technical experts and intelligence experts on the electronic security system (ESS) to ensure that appropriate, consistent and sound information is being reported accurately for determination and assessment of security personnel and suitability.• I conduct personal interviews with the individual, conduct neighborhood inquires, and search records of credit agencies, police and other law enforcement, regulatory agencies and federal government agencies. Show less