Iako Kalili

Experience

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  US Army

  Apr 1996 - Jul 2011

  Trained Brigade and Division Master Combatives Trainers; developed and conducted training for the Basic Combatives Course (40 Hour), Tactical Combatives Course (80 Hours), Basic Combatives Instructors Course (160 Hours), Tactical Combatives Instructor Course (160 Hours), Infantry School Advanced Leaders Course (ALC), Officer Candidate School (OCS), Infantry Officer Basic Course (IOBC), and the Maneuver Captain Career Course (MCCC).▪ Selected as the USACS Quality Assurance and Quality Control NCOIC▪ Led a staff of 31 NCO Combatives Instructors responsible for training over 2,000 Soldiers annually▪ Trained over 2,800 OCS and ALC students in Land Navigation operations Show less Responsible for the health, morale, welfare, and training of a nine-man Airborne Rifle Squad capable of deploying worldwide within 18 hours to conduct offensive operations which include parachute assault, airfield seizure, ambush and other military operations to achieve the goals, policies, and objectives of the United States.▪ Led his squad on 75 successful combat patrols which denied the enemy sanctuary, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom▪ Selected as the min effort for 5 of 6 company level assault missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom Show less

  • Cheif Trainer, US Army Combatives School

    Feb 2005 - Jul 2011

  • Infantry Rifle Squad Leader

    Apr 1996 - Feb 2005
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  Deathsquad MMA

  Feb 2006 - now

  Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach

  • Trained top-tier MMA fighters like UFC's Raquel Pennington and Tecia Torres, enhancing their skills and performance.• Developed personalized training programs to optimize fighters' strengths and improve their techniques.• Implemented innovative coaching strategies to help fighters achieve success in the competitive MMA industry.

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  US Army

  Oct 2011 - Sept 2017

  Responsible for the morale, health, and training of 46 Soldiers. Responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and effective utilization of all platoon vehicles, weapons, and associated equipment worth over $25,000,000. Plans, manages, and monitors platoon motor transport operations, including platoon area of the unit motor pool. Counsels, disciplines, and develops soldiers and NCOs into competent leaders. Maintains the highest state of combat readiness regardless of conditions and personnel changes.▪ Responsible for providing fuel, ammunition, and cargo support of 5 Infantry companies Show less Served as the Group Combatives Program manager responsible for the training and safety of the Special Forces and support Soldiers. Also responsible for the planning and execution of movement logistics for the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course, Sniper Course, mountaineering, maritime and, canine operations.▪ Trained and mentored The 10th Special Forces Combatives Team to placing 3rd in the US Army Combatives Championships▪ Created the 10th Special Forces Group Functional Fitness Program increasing the Group's overall fighting efficiency Show less

  • Combatives Master Trainer

    Jan 2004 - Sept 2017

  • Foward Support Company Distribution Platoon Sergeant

    Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

  • Truckmaster and Headquarters Platoon Sergeant

    Nov 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Special Forces Combatives Master Trainer

    Oct 2011 - Nov 2012
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  Five Finger Death Punch

  Oct 2015 - now

  Head of Security

  Artist\Talent Security for Hard Rock\Heavy Metal band 5 Finger Death Punch.Coordinates security operations at local venues with 40,000+ attendees.

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  Summit Tactical Group, LLC

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2021

  Security Officer
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  Billie Eilish

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Director Of Security

  Provide personal and executive security for pop star, Billie Eilish and her family. Also coordinated venue and stage security in worldwide venues to include Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Coachella and the Ellen Show.

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  Sheepdog Response

  Mar 2021 - now

  • Director of Training

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Training and Program Coordinator

    Mar 2021 - Jul 2022