Matthew Cuccia

Experience

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  US Army

  Apr 2004 - Oct 2012

  I have a high level of knowledge in the United States Army recruitment policies and procedures; This has led me to be selected as the Recruiting Station Assistant Commander. I provide leadership, instruction and supervision to five Army Sergeants and, to date, over 50 newly enlisted soldiers. I have conducted over 150 interviews to determine if an individual is mentally, morally and physically eligible to enlist into the U.S Army. In order to check if applicants have any law violations I have conducted several law enforcement background checks and am familiar in using the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. I am also trained and have operated the Live Scan System to submit fingerprints through the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM). In the period of Two years I have recruited and successfully enlisted over 30 qualified men and women into the United States Army in both active duty and reserve status. I administrate weekly Recruiting Station training, increasing the awareness of Active Army and Army Reserve enlistment programs. I generate daily reports to be submitted to company level Commanders and First Sergeants. I create, maintain, and protect information and documents and carry out all my duties in accordance with Federal Regulations and guidelines. As a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Army I enforce Federal laws and regulations daily to maintain good order and discipline and dispense military justice through the use of the Manual for Courts Martial, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Army Regulations, General Orders, and Standard Operating Procedures. Show less I had been personally accountable for high value and sensitive item equipment worth approximately two-million dollars for a period of 15 months, during combat operations in Iraq, with no loss or damage to any government property. I had planned and supervised over 100 American and Multinational Force dismounted missions, conducting raids and dismounted foot patrols, which successfully maneuvered on objectives and gathered intelligence on terrorist forces. I had identified and cataloged evidence collected during raids, completed incident reports, and gathered statements to be used in the prosecution of suspected Terrorists and Anti-Iraqi Forces which further protected property owned and occupied by Federal government forces during combat operations in Iraq. I later was appointed by my Company Commander to be a Sniper Team Leader. I was responsible for the organizing, planning and execution of my Unit’s sniper missions. I had successfully transported detainees and evidence to detention centers and evidence collection points In Iraq with no detainees being harmed and no damage or loss of evidence collected. During combat operations in Iraq I had executed over 300 reconnaissance and combat missions over a period of 15 months, and had also organized and directed 29 Specialized missions with a team of six personnel. The outcome of these missions led to the arrest of three high value targets and further gathering of intelligence on new targets with no injuries or loss of life of any personnel. I had conducted training for over 200 Iraqi soldiers in areas of dismounted operations (foot patrols), room clearing procedures, and basic and advanced rifle marksmanship techniques. I also conducted personnel and vehicle searches, while carrying firearms, at tactical checkpoints and entry control points (gate entrances) for the purposes of denying unauthorized entry, theft or damage to facility grounds and structures and protection of persons and property. Show less I had executed over 200 reconnaissance and combat missions over a period of 12 months during combat operations in Iraq. I was selected ahead of my peers and received early promotion for my advanced knowledge of mission essential skills and leadership abilities. I had established the standard operating procedure for vehicle load plans for a Company with a personnel count of 130 individuals, which allowed for quicker access of mission essential items during motor patrols and times of extreme stress. I had assisted in the grading process during a company level Bradley Gunnery firing range qualification at the rank of Private First Class; this task is usually assigned to those of the rank of Staff Sergeant or higher. I had operated telephone and radio networks and monitored, recorded and responded to radio transmissions during combat operations. I had coordinated and communicated with Unit Commanders and adjacent elements of the locations and activities of other Units conducting Combat operations in area’s covering over 1,000 square miles ensuring safe operation of friendly forces and no loss of persons or property. Show less

  • Recruiter

    Aug 2009 - Oct 2012

  • Cavalry Scout (19D)

    Jul 2006 - Aug 2009

  • Cavalry Scout (19D)

    Apr 2004 - Jun 2006
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  Salient Federal Solutions

  Oct 2012 - Jul 2013

  C-RAM Operator

  Operate C-RAM (Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar) System in different U.S. military installations in Afghanistan. Used system to determine if there were rocket, artillery, or mortar attacks to provide a warning to all personnel on the installation. Generated reports when an attack occurred. Remained in constant contact with installation commanders to know location of units on patrols and areas of interests (AOI).

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  Speed Wire/Mastec

  Jul 2013 - Nov 2014

  Technician/Team Lead

  Install the Digital Life Home Automation Security System in residential homes. Promoted to Team Lead in May 2014. Supervise 22 technicians and assist technicians in troubleshooting issues with system. Perform random inspections to ensure techs are installing all equipment properly and educating customers. Supervise inventory counts to ensure technicians have all assigned equipment and correct amounts on their assigned vehicles. Conduct on the spot training to enhance knowledge of the system and different installation techniques. Report issues to AT&T Field Managers and work with them to address issues that need to be fixed by engineers for a solution. Show less

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  Triple Canopy

  Nov 2014 - May 2016

  Tactical Recruiter

  As a Recruiter, I recruited for support and security positions for DOS WPS/WPSII contracts. I used a variety of software platforms including HR Smart, Polaris, and social media to source candidates for various positions. I conducted phone interviews with candidates to determine if they would meet contract position requirements. I reviewed all documents submitted by candidates to determine if they met the position requirements and were valid documents that would support the candidate’s experience. I provided training to new and current recruiters on operating systems and numerous recruiting techniques. I also coordinated with outside agencies, such as CASY (Corporate America Supports You), Veteran’s employment departments in the government, and military transition offices, and other agency to negotiate relationships to enhance recruiting efforts. I developed and updated numerous recruiting standard operating procedures (SOP) to enhance Triple Canopy’s Recruiting Department. Show less

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  Triple Canopy (A Constellis Company)

  May 2016 - Jun 2018

  Business Operations Analyst

  As a Business Operations Analyst for the DOS (Department of State) WPS (Worldwide Protective Service) and WPSII programs, I support the LPMO (Local Program Management Office) and Task Order (TO) Project Managers for two WPS TO located in Iraq and three WPSII TOs located in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa. I receive reports from each TO to track daily manning, attrition, mission counts, incident reports, and inventories. I generate reports for the LPMO to track current and historical manning and attrition percentages to support the WPS and WPSII contracts. I review invoices and approve various invoices prior to submitting them for payment through company-designated personnel and logistics systems. I maintain an accurate record of every invoice from each of the TOs using company-designated systems and Microsoft Excel to ensure proper reporting and status of each invoice. I monitor contract value for Firm-Fixed Price and Cost-Reimbursable CLINs to ensure not to exceed contract ceiling value. I review each muster (staffing report) at the end of the muster period to ensure accuracy of the report. I review and collect monthly deliverables to ensure accuracy and on-time submission to the client. I conducted negotiations with various language training organizations and created Triple Canopy’s first Arabic Language Training Program for WPS/WPSII employees. I work closely with Triple Canopy’s Billing, Project Control, and Contracts Departments on various contract requirements. Show less

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  PACEM SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL LLC.

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  As the Director of Business Operations for PACEM Solutions, I reviewed all business opportunities to ensure they were within the organization’s portfolio and forward suggestions to the Executive Management Team for final approval. I directly managing four departments to include Human Resources, Procurement, Finance, and Business Development. I conducted discussions with insurance brokers to evaluate and select medical benefits for the organization. I worked with the ADP Implementation Team in the setup and training of ADP Workforce Now for the organization. I acted as the organization 401K Administrator completing all Department of Labor requirements on reporting. Show less As the Business Operations Manager for PACEM Solutions, I provided support for the organization in all business matters. I reviewed all invoices and expense reports to ensure their accuracy and forwarded all approved invoices to the Chief Financial Officer to be processed. I assisted in the drafting of proposals and developing of pricing. I also acted as the Human Resource Representative. I managed each of the employee profiles to ensure all required data was inputted and all required documents were uploaded. I managed the organization’s applicant tracking system by posting and removing job postings. I reviewed candidates that applied and forwarded those that meet qualification to the hiring manager for final approval or denial. I processed reviewed timesheets and processed the payroll for 80 employees. Show less

  • Director Of Business Operations

    Dec 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Business Operations Manager

    Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
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  Sallyport Global

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2020

  As a Program Manager, I am assigned to the Construction Security Management contract for Department of State (DOS). I manage over 30 personnel at five different OCONUS embassy locations performing security and construction security related tasks. I prepare and submit daily and weekly deliverables to DOS. I review, approve, and submit purchase requests and invoices per contract requirements. I coordinate with Sallyport’s Security Department to ensure VAR (Visitor Authorization Request) and eCC (Electronic Country Clearance) requests are processed and updated as needed. I assist Sallyport’s Security Department in verifying clearance status of candidates through JPAS. I conduct regular safety and hazard assessment with site leads due to COVID-19 and ensure that each team is following company safety procedures and the safety procedures for the countries they are operating in. I respond to all request from DOS personnel regarding any matters associated with each site and contract changes. I coordinate with Project Controls and Contract Manager to ensure that proper funding is allocated for the contract and contract modifications are submitted as needed. Show less As a Deputy Program Manager, I am assigned to the Construction Security Management contract for Department of State (DOS). I manage over 30 personnel at five different OCONUS embassy locations performing security and construction security related tasks. I prepare and submit daily and weekly deliverables to DOS. I review, approve, and submit purchase requests and invoices per contract requirements. I coordinate with Sallyport’s Security Department to ensure VAR and eCC requests are processed and updated as needed. I assist Sallyport’s Security Department in verifying clearance status of candidates through JPAS. Show less As a Talent Acquisition Specialists, I recruit for various government contracts for Sallyport Global. I use the company applicant tracking system (ATS) as well as social media platforms to identify candidates to fill positions. I collect required documentation per contract and company requirements from candidates. I extend offer letters to candidates that have met contract requirements and approval from Hiring Managers. I coordinate with Sallyport Global’s Security Department to verify and process security clearances and Deployment Department to schedule training and deployment to contract locations. Show less

  • Program Manager

    Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Deputy Program Manager

    Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist

    Jun 2019 - Feb 2020
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  Department of State

  Dec 2020 - now

  Security Program Officer