Brian McNew

Military Service:

• Rank: Staff Sergeant

  Branch/Position: Army

  Period: September 2004 - July 2014

  Occupation: Infantryman - 11B

  Security Clearance: None

  Duties Description:

   § Deployments
  to Iraq & Afghanistan  

  § Managed and oversaw a 4–6-man Infantry/Sniper team, as well
  as Personal Security Detail Teams 

  § Logistics and Operations: constructed, planned, and executed
  combat mission plans 

  § Led teams to carry out high-priority objectives with minimal
  room for failure in high pressure situations including recon/counter sniper,
  counter IED missions 

  § Responsible for the complete safety and protection of
  assigned patrol posts, base security, checkpoints, and convoy security under
  limited supervision, in high pressure environments  

  Training courses:

  •  Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development  Primary Leadership Development  Combat Skills Training (Squad Designated Marksman School, Combat LifeSaver, Stryker OPNET School, Level Two Combative Instructor, Ranger, Airborne, and Sniper School)  Awards: Bronze Star w/”V” Device, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal (awarded twice), Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (awarded three times), Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge

Work history:

• Job Title: Senior Technician/Utility Locator

  Company: USIC

  Period: June 2022 - May 2025

  Role Description:

   · Performed utility locating and marking for various construction, and
  fiber optic install projects 

  · Utilized ground
  penetrating radar and electromagnetic locating equipment to accurately identify
  underground utilities 

  · Collaborated with
  construction teams to ensure the safe excavation of areas with underground
  utilities 

  · Provided detailed
  reports and documentation of located utilities for project records 

  · Responded to
  emergency requests for utility locating to support urgent construction or
  repair needs  

• Job Title: U.S. State Dept Contractor Personal Security Specialist (PSS)/PSD Team Lead /Emergency Response Team (ERT)

  Company: SOC LLC

  Period: September 2016 - January 2020

  Role Description:

   · Responsible
  for the personal security of foreign dignitaries, visitors, property, assets
  (includes personal security for U.S. Diplomats, Ambassador and CIA Staff) 

  · Provide
  protection and security for US Embassy and staff in high threat environments 

  · Perform
  day-to-day protective security functions as specified in daily post and details
  orders 

  · Manning
  the security post at principal’s residence or manning the Command Post, as
  required  

• Job Title: Personal Security Specialist (PSS)/Personal Security Detail (PSD)

  Company: Triple Canopy Inc.

  Period: September 2014 - February 2016

  Role Description:

   · Responsible
  for the personal security of foreign dignitaries, visitors, property, assets
  (includes personal security for U.S. Diplomats)  

  · Write detailed narrative reports, incidents, and
  daily activity reports and checklists 

  · Performed
  force protection duties, to include the use of deadly force to protect U.S.
  military personnel and resources 

  · Protected
  conventional weapons systems and other resources. Controlled and secured
  terrain inside and outside Camp Taji military installation 

  · Performed
  individual and team patrol movements both mounted and dismounted. Conducted
  tactical drills, battle procedures, anti-terrorism, and other special duties 

  · Operated
  communications equipment, intrusion detection equipment, crew-served weapons,
  and other special purpose equipment. Provided armed response and controlled
  entry 

  · Detected
  and reported presence of unauthorized personnel and activities. Implemented
  security reporting and alerting system Instructed
  ground weapons qualification training 

• Job Title: Infantryman

  Company: U.S. Army

  Period: August 2014 - July 2014

  Role Description:

   Rank E6/Staff
  Sergeant, Honorable Discharge 

  § Deployments
  to Iraq & Afghanistan  

  § Managed and oversaw a 4–6-man Infantry/Sniper team, as well
  as Personal Security Detail Teams 

  § Logistics and Operations: constructed, planned, and executed
  combat mission plans 

  § Led teams to carry out high-priority objectives with minimal
  room for failure in high pressure situations including recon/counter sniper,
  counter IED missions Responsible for the complete safety and
  protection of assigned patrol posts, base security, checkpoints, and convoy
  security under limited supervision, in high pressure environments