MATTHEW D. PICA
524 Edgewater Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 681-7026
picamatthew@icloud.com
QUALIFICATIONS
* Over seven years of successful work experience in Security and Operations at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
(SONGS).
* Over 11 years of combined supervisory experience; eight years of military supervisory experience in the United States
Marine Corps (USMC) and three years of nuclear supervisory experience.
* Qualified Fire Monitoring System response operator and functions as the Response Team Leader/Incident Commander with
the proven ability to respond promptly and effectively to safety and plant security related situations.
* Demonstrated knowledge of department policies, procedures, objectives, strategies and goals; experience ensuring industry,
government and regulatory objectives, standards, laws and requirements are met.
* Proven ability to effectively lead teams and motivate others to initiate change and reach corporate, department, workplace
and individual safety goals.
* Strong working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and SONGS Human Performance
and Industrial Safety policies and procedures; experience enforcing safety and injury policies/rules and coordinating
preliminary investigations and initiating corrective actions.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to staff and management;
experience consulting with customers, identifying needs, making recommendations, relaying technical information and
generating daily plant security related memos and reports.
* Proven ability to lead teams with minimal supervision; experience supervising employees and coordinating, maintaining
and tracking business activities, strategic objectives, productivity and equipment.
* Demonstrated ability to take initiative and maintain accountability for the accuracy of information and achieving results.
* Proven ability to communicate effectively and respond to customers and external agencies in a timely and professional
manner; experience working with vendors and suppliers to assess needs and ensure safety equipment and defense supply
levels are maintained.
* Ability to maintain positive relationships at all levels with experience interfacing and collaborating with management,
technical advisors, peers and internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrated experience developing strategies and tracking project schedules, reviewing records and reports and allocating
team resources to meet project timelines.
* Experience administering human resource policies, procedures, principles and laws, including discipline, training and
development.
* Highly motivated, goal oriented, and ethical, with the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous
learning.
* Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SCE mainframe applications including
Lotus Notes, SAP, T-2000 and Personal Access Data System (PADS).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)
February 2010 – Present
Emergency Services Officer, Operations
* Supervises on-shift Fire Watch teams and activities; conducts regular pre-job and turnover briefs and leads the teams with a
focus on safety using SONGS Human Performance and Industrial Safety and OSHA policies and procedures.
Accomplishments include interpreting, communicating and enforcing safety and injury policies and rules to foster a strong
Nuclear Safety Culture and Safety Conscious Work Environment.
* Supervises and monitors on-shift Fire Watch teams activities including individuals’ rounds to confirm inoperability of fire
impairment equipment are completed in a timely manner; ensuring individuals’ hourly roves are performed as scheduled
and validate records concerning the accuracy of times at the end of the shift.
* Maintains qualifications as the Fire Monitoring System operator and Response Team Leader/Incident Commander.
Accomplishments include consistently responding promptly and effectively to critical plant safety and security related
issues in accordance with Operations, Emergency Response and Fire Protection department policies and procedures,
objectives, goals and governmental and regulatory laws and requirements.
* Functions as the Fire Monitoring System operator by responding to and expediting response concerning emergency
medical, plant safety and plant security related issues with minimal supervision. Accomplishments include consulting with
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customers, identifying needs, determining the type of emergent response needed, relaying technical information and
generating memos and reports documenting emergency medical, plant safety and plant security related incidences for staff
and management.
* Remains calm and professional in high pressure situations. Accomplishments include assessing and responding to up to
Fire Monitoring System alarms 15 in a four hour period while supervising Fire Watch personnel activities.
* Coordinates and supervises the emergency response portion of the Fire Monitoring System alarm testing with Maintenance
and Operations Control Room Supervisors (CRS) and personnel.
* Generates written medical aid incident memos, reports and documents for customers and external agencies, communicates
and responds to nuclear/non-nuclear agencies including Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO), Camp Pendleton,
Orange County and San Diego County emergency services.
* Generates emergency incident reports and communicates results to staff and management. Accomplishments include
providing briefs to the plant Shift and Fire Technical Advisors, Shift Manager, Security Shift Commander and Work
Control Processing Center concerning natural disaster and alarm assessor reports.
* Provides status of SAP Corrective Action Program (CAP) Notifications and Work Orders on fire impairment equipment
and fire protection systems. Accomplishments include successfully communicating technical data to all levels of
employees, management, contractors and vendors.
* Performs daily walk-downs and inspections of Safe Shutdown plant equipment and components using Operations,
Emergency Response and Fire Protection procedures and determines whether the equipment has a License Control
Specification (LCS) and requires an impairment to conduct work.
* Collaborates with management, peers and internal and external vendors to close SAP CAP Notification assignments
concerning safety equipment, barrier inspections and ensure fire equipment repairs and replacements are completed within
24 hours.
* Demonstrates commitment and clear vision, values and standards that reflect nuclear safety as an organizational and
individual responsibility by promoting safety and continuing to work safely in the plant.
* Daily use of MS Office software (i.e., updated spreadsheets, produced letters, generated templates), Lotus Notes and SAP.
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)
September 2005 – February 2010
Nuclear Security Officer, Security Division
* Performed successfully as an on shift armed Nuclear Security Officer in accordance with SONGS Security, Safety and
Human Performance department policies and procedures and regulatory laws and requirements. Accomplishments include
developing a working knowledge of company, department and external agencies’ policies, procedures and guidelines
including Operator Actions During Security Events, Safeguards Contingency Plan (SCP) and Physical Security Plan (PSP),
Security Tactical Response Plan, Law Enforcement Response Plan (LERP), Human Performance, Industrial Safety and OSHA
procedures and guidelines; Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and
Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) guidelines, site implementing procedures, guidelines, objectives, business strategies and goals.
* Trained in the prevention of radiological sabotage and protection of vital nuclear components by performing tactical
responder duties such as controlling vehicle access, conducting searches, assessing alarms and monitoring, maintaining,
and documenting access to the Owner Controlled Area (OCA), Protected Area (PA) and Vital Area (VA).
Accomplishments include interfacing and collaborated with all levels of management, peers, internal and external
stakeholders to complete work.
* Maintained compensatory measures for degraded security equipment, exclusion zone encroachments and work activities.
* Verified employee, vendor and contractor plant access status using T2000 and Personal Access Data System (PADS).
* Delivered confidential Safeguards Information (SGI) and technical information across all levels of management.
* Participated in the 2005 and 2008 SONGS Triennial Force-on-Force (FOF) Exercise Inspections and annual drills.
Accomplishments include demonstrating knowledge of the SONGS Security Plan including defender positions during the
FOF drills and exercises.
* Achieved the Security Division’s safest and fastest time qualification for the Tactical Course of Fire; 3rd Place Rifle
Marksmanship Award.
* Demonstrated commitment and clear vision, values and standards that reflect nuclear safety as an organizational and
individual responsibility by promoting safety and continuing to work safely in the plant.
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
July 2003 – August 2005
Chief Scout Sniper and Team Leader
* Selected by senior management as the Chief Scout, led and supervised six Scout Snipers and sniper teams with over 30
personnel; set and tracked teams activities and productivity levels, training and operations project schedules, reviewed
reports and allocated team resources to meet project timelines.
*Familiar with all phases and facets of intelligence operations. Typical duties of intelligence specialists involve the
collection, recording, analysis, processing, and dissemination of information/ intelligence.
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* Supervised sniper teams and activities in field preparations, field craft and marksmanship, collecting and reporting field
intelligence, desert training, Vehicle Board Search and Seizures. Accomplishments include achieving results through
others by prioritizing activities, delegating and monitoring the progress of assignments and holding employees
accountable for results.
* Conducted regular pre-job and turnover briefs and lead sniper teams with a focus on human performance and safety in
accordance with government policies, procedures, strategies and goals. Accomplishments include interpreting,
communicating and enforcing government safety and injury policies/rules and regulations.
* Motivated, coordinated and led sniper teams to support USMC Infantry units in overseas combat operations.
Accomplishments include effectively leading teams and initiating action while maintaining the welfare of each team
member supporting combat operations for two tours to Iraq.
* Conducted quarterly performance evaluations with sniper team leads and team members to discuss productivity and areas
for improvement while reinforcing safety and injury policies. Accomplishments include performing preliminary personnel
investigations and initiated corrective actions utilizing Human Resource policies/rules and regulations to provide fair and
ethical counseling, discipline, training and development.
* Generated detailed written reports, memos and other communication to staff and management concerning training and
operations project schedules, security and intelligence information and personnel performance.
* Interfaced with all levels of management, vendors, contractors and external agencies to purchase tactical gear and
equipment, training supplies and materials and coordinate training areas and live fire ranges for the year while maintaining
the platoon’s annual budget.
* Successfully managed and maintained all aspects of sniper team training and education.
* Applied team building skills, mentored marines and played an instrumental role in achieving meritorious promotions.
* Honorably discharged as a Sergeant and successfully completed two combat tours to Iraq.
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
July 2001 – July 2003
Primary Combat Training Instructor
* Primary Combat Training Instructor responsible for supervising 125-marine platoon students per course in classroom and
field weapons and tactics training; designed training content and training project schedules, set and tracked training
activities and productivity levels, generated reports and allocated resources to meet project timelines. Accomplishments
include training and supervising students in courses including patrolling, Military Operations in Urban Terrain, small
arms weapon training, weapons handling and maintenance of the M16A2 Service Rifle, M203 Grenade Launcher, M136
Light Anti-Armor Weapon, Ground Pyrotechnic Signals, Machine Guns and Marine Corps Martial Arts.
* Conducted regular pre-job and turnover briefs for training students with a focus on human performance and safety in
accordance with government policies, procedures, strategies and goals. Accomplishments include interpreting,
communicating and enforcing government safety and injury policies/rules and regulations.
* Motivated, coordinated and led students in preparation to support USMC Infantry units in overseas combat operations.
Accomplishments include effectively training and achieving results through others by prioritizing activities, monitoring the
progress of assignments and holding students accountable for results.
* Conducted monthly performance evaluations with students to discuss productivity and areas for improvement while
reinforcing safety and injury policies. Accomplishments include performing preliminary personnel investigations and
initiated corrective actions utilizing training and Human Resource policies/rules and regulations to provide fair and
ethical counseling, training and development.
* Administered and supervised the final classroom and field testing for multiple 500-marine companies. Accomplishments
include effectively leading students in training and initiating action while maintaining the welfare of each student in
preparation for Marine Combat Training graduation.
* Generated detailed written reports, memos and other communication to staff and management concerning training
schedules, mock security and intelligence information and student performance.
* Interfaced with management, vendors and external agencies to purchase tactical gear and equipment, training supplies and
materials and coordinate training areas and live fire ranges for the year while maintaining the platoon’s annual budget.
* Applied team building skills, mentored marines and played an instrumental role in achieving meritorious promotions.
* Regular use of MS Office software (i.e., updated spreadsheets, produced letters, generated presentations).
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
June 1997 – July 2001
Infantry Team Leader
* Supervised an infantry marine squad of 12 and tactical operation activities including interior guard, security, landing zone,
patrolling, proper maintenance of small arms weapons and combat for desert, jungle and urban environments; set and
tracked teams activities and productivity levels, training and operations project schedules, reviewed reports and allocated
squad resources to meet project timelines.
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* Conducted regular pre-job and turnover briefs and lead squad members with a focus on human performance and safety in
accordance with government policies, procedures, strategies and goals. Accomplishments include interpreting,
communicating and enforcing government safety and injury policies/rules and regulations.
* Motivated, coordinated and led squad members to support USMC Infantry units in overseas combat operations.
Accomplishments include effectively leading and initiating action while achieving results through others by prioritizing
activities, delegating and monitoring the progress of assignments and holding personnel accountable for results.
* Conducted quarterly performance evaluations with squad members to discuss productivity and areas for improvement while
reinforcing safety and injury policies. Accomplishments include performing preliminary personnel investigations and
initiated corrective actions utilizing Human Resource policies/rules and regulations to provide fair and ethical counseling,
training and development.
* Generated detailed written reports, memos and other communication to staff and management concerning operations
project schedules, security and intelligence information and personnel performance.
* Interfaced with all levels of management, vendors, contractors and external agencies to purchase tactical gear and
equipment, training supplies and materials and coordinate training areas and live fire ranges for the year while maintaining
the platoon’s annual budget.
* Regular use of MS Office software (i.e., updated spreadsheets, produced letters, generated presentations).
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
University of Phoenix
* Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management anticipated December 2014
Palomar Community College
* Completed General Education courses with an emphasis in Criminal Justice
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
* Fire Academy graduate, highest level certification including Emergency Medical and Hazmat Operations
* International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Firefighter 1, 2 and Hazmat Operations
* ARFF certification
* California Firefighter 1
* EMT-B
FEMA Certifications
* Incident Command System 100 and 200 NIMS
* Emergency Planning
* Fundamentals Emergency Management
COMPUTER SKILLS
* Proficient in MS Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SCE mainframe applications including Lotus Notes,
SAP, T-2000 and Personal Access Data System (PADS).
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MATTHEW D. PICA
524 Edgewater Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 681-7026
picamatthew@icloud.com
QUALIFICATIONS
* Over seven years of successful work experience in Security and Operations at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
(SONGS).
* Over 11 years of combined supervisory experience; eight years of military supervisory experience in the United States
Marine Corps (USMC) and three years of nuclear supervisory experience.
* Qualified Fire Monitoring System response operator and functions as the Response Team Leader/Incident Commander with
the proven ability to respond promptly and effectively to safety and plant security related situations.
* Demonstrated knowledge of department policies, procedures, objectives, strategies and goals; experience ensuring industry,
government and regulatory objectives, standards, laws and requirements are met.
* Proven ability to effectively lead teams and motivate others to initiate change and reach corporate, department, workplace
and individual safety goals.
* Strong working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and SONGS Human Performance
and Industrial Safety policies and procedures; experience enforcing safety and injury policies/rules and coordinating
preliminary investigations and initiating corrective actions.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to staff and management;
experience consulting with customers, identifying needs, making recommendations, relaying technical information and
generating daily plant security related memos and reports.
* Proven ability to lead teams with minimal supervision; experience supervising employees and coordinating, maintaining
and tracking business activities, strategic objectives, productivity and equipment.
* Demonstrated ability to take initiative and maintain accountability for the accuracy of information and achieving results.
* Proven ability to communicate effectively and respond to customers and external agencies in a timely and professional
manner; experience working with vendors and suppliers to assess needs and ensure safety equipment and defense supply
levels are maintained.
* Ability to maintain positive relationships at all levels with experience interfacing and collaborating with management,
technical advisors, peers and internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrated experience developing strategies and tracking project schedules, reviewing records and reports and allocating
team resources to meet project timelines.
* Experience administering human resource policies, procedures, principles and laws, including discipline, training and
development.
* Highly motivated, goal oriented, and ethical, with the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous
learning.
* Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SCE mainframe applications including
Lotus Notes, SAP, T-2000 and Personal Access Data System (PADS).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)
February 2010 – Present
Emergency Services Officer, Operations
* Supervises on-shift Fire Watch teams and activities; conducts regular pre-job and turnover briefs and leads the teams with a
focus on safety using SONGS Human Performance and Industrial Safety and OSHA policies and procedures.
Accomplishments include interpreting, communicating and enforcing safety and injury policies and rules to foster a strong
Nuclear Safety Culture and Safety Conscious Work Environment.
* Supervises and monitors on-shift Fire Watch teams activities including individuals’ rounds to confirm inoperability of fire
impairment equipment are completed in a timely manner; ensuring individuals’ hourly roves are performed as scheduled
and validate records concerning the accuracy of times at the end of the shift.
* Maintains qualifications as the Fire Monitoring System operator and Response Team Leader/Incident Commander.
Accomplishments include consistently responding promptly and effectively to critical plant safety and security related
issues in accordance with Operations, Emergency Response and Fire Protection department policies and procedures,
objectives, goals and governmental and regulatory laws and requirements.
* Functions as the Fire Monitoring System operator by responding to and expediting response concerning emergency
medical, plant safety and plant security related issues with minimal supervision. Accomplishments include consulting with
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customers, identifying needs, determining the type of emergent response needed, relaying technical information and
generating memos and reports documenting emergency medical, plant safety and plant security related incidences for staff
and management.
* Remains calm and professional in high pressure situations. Accomplishments include assessing and responding to up to
Fire Monitoring System alarms 15 in a four hour period while supervising Fire Watch personnel activities.
* Coordinates and supervises the emergency response portion of the Fire Monitoring System alarm testing with Maintenance
and Operations Control Room Supervisors (CRS) and personnel.
* Generates written medical aid incident memos, reports and documents for customers and external agencies, communicates
and responds to nuclear/non-nuclear agencies including Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO), Camp Pendleton,
Orange County and San Diego County emergency services.
* Generates emergency incident reports and communicates results to staff and management. Accomplishments include
providing briefs to the plant Shift and Fire Technical Advisors, Shift Manager, Security Shift Commander and Work
Control Processing Center concerning natural disaster and alarm assessor reports.
* Provides status of SAP Corrective Action Program (CAP) Notifications and Work Orders on fire impairment equipment
and fire protection systems. Accomplishments include successfully communicating technical data to all levels of
employees, management, contractors and vendors.
* Performs daily walk-downs and inspections of Safe Shutdown plant equipment and components using Operations,
Emergency Response and Fire Protection procedures and determines whether the equipment has a License Control
Specification (LCS) and requires an impairment to conduct work.
* Collaborates with management, peers and internal and external vendors to close SAP CAP Notification assignments
concerning safety equipment, barrier inspections and ensure fire equipment repairs and replacements are completed within
24 hours.
* Demonstrates commitment and clear vision, values and standards that reflect nuclear safety as an organizational and
individual responsibility by promoting safety and continuing to work safely in the plant.
* Daily use of MS Office software (i.e., updated spreadsheets, produced letters, generated templates), Lotus Notes and SAP.
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)
September 2005 – February 2010
Nuclear Security Officer, Security Division
* Performed successfully as an on shift armed Nuclear Security Officer in accordance with SONGS Security, Safety and
Human Performance department policies and procedures and regulatory laws and requirements. Accomplishments include
developing a working knowledge of company, department and external agencies’ policies, procedures and guidelines
including Operator Actions During Security Events, Safeguards Contingency Plan (SCP) and Physical Security Plan (PSP),
Security Tactical Response Plan, Law Enforcement Response Plan (LERP), Human Performance, Industrial Safety and OSHA
procedures and guidelines; Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and
Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) guidelines, site implementing procedures, guidelines, objectives, business strategies and goals.
* Trained in the prevention of radiological sabotage and protection of vital nuclear components by performing tactical
responder duties such as controlling vehicle access, conducting searches, assessing alarms and monitoring, maintaining,
and documenting access to the Owner Controlled Area (OCA), Protected Area (PA) and Vital Area (VA).
Accomplishments include interfacing and collaborated with all levels of management, peers, internal and external
stakeholders to complete work.
* Maintained compensatory measures for degraded security equipment, exclusion zone encroachments and work activities.
* Verified employee, vendor and contractor plant access status using T2000 and Personal Access Data System (PADS).
* Delivered confidential Safeguards Information (SGI) and technical information across all levels of management.
* Participated in the 2005 and 2008 SONGS Triennial Force-on-Force (FOF) Exercise Inspections and annual drills.
Accomplishments include demonstrating knowledge of the SONGS Security Plan including defender positions during the
FOF drills and exercises.
* Achieved the Security Division’s safest and fastest time qualification for the Tactical Course of Fire; 3rd Place Rifle
Marksmanship Award.
* Demonstrated commitment and clear vision, values and standards that reflect nuclear safety as an organizational and
individual responsibility by promoting safety and continuing to work safely in the plant.
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
July 2003 – August 2005
Chief Scout Sniper and Team Leader
* Selected by senior management as the Chief Scout, led and supervised six Scout Snipers and sniper teams with over 30
personnel; set and tracked teams activities and productivity levels, training and operations project schedules, reviewed
reports and allocated team resources to meet project timelines.
*Familiar with all phases and facets of intelligence operations. Typical duties of intelligence specialists involve the
collection, recording, analysis, processing, and dissemination of information/ intelligence.
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* Supervised sniper teams and activities in field preparations, field craft and marksmanship, collecting and reporting field
intelligence, desert training, Vehicle Board Search and Seizures. Accomplishments include achieving results through
others by prioritizing activities, delegating and monitoring the progress of assignments and holding employees
accountable for results.
* Conducted regular pre-job and turnover briefs and lead sniper teams with a focus on human performance and safety in
accordance with government policies, procedures, strategies and goals. Accomplishments include interpreting,
communicating and enforcing government safety and injury policies/rules and regulations.
* Motivated, coordinated and led sniper teams to support USMC Infantry units in overseas combat operations.
Accomplishments include effectively leading teams and initiating action while maintaining the welfare of each team
member supporting combat operations for two tours to Iraq.
* Conducted quarterly performance evaluations with sniper team leads and team members to discuss productivity and areas
for improvement while reinforcing safety and injury policies. Accomplishments include performing preliminary personnel
investigations and initiated corrective actions utilizing Human Resource policies/rules and regulations to provide fair and
ethical counseling, discipline, training and development.
* Generated detailed written reports, memos and other communication to staff and management concerning training and
operations project schedules, security and intelligence information and personnel performance.
* Interfaced with all levels of management, vendors, contractors and external agencies to purchase tactical gear and
equipment, training supplies and materials and coordinate training areas and live fire ranges for the year while maintaining
the platoon’s annual budget.
* Successfully managed and maintained all aspects of sniper team training and education.
* Applied team building skills, mentored marines and played an instrumental role in achieving meritorious promotions.
* Honorably discharged as a Sergeant and successfully completed two combat tours to Iraq.
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
July 2001 – July 2003
Primary Combat Training Instructor
* Primary Combat Training Instructor responsible for supervising 125-marine platoon students per course in classroom and
field weapons and tactics training; designed training content and training project schedules, set and tracked training
activities and productivity levels, generated reports and allocated resources to meet project timelines. Accomplishments
include training and supervising students in courses including patrolling, Military Operations in Urban Terrain, small
arms weapon training, weapons handling and maintenance of the M16A2 Service Rifle, M203 Grenade Launcher, M136
Light Anti-Armor Weapon, Ground Pyrotechnic Signals, Machine Guns and Marine Corps Martial Arts.
* Conducted regular pre-job and turnover briefs for training students with a focus on human performance and safety in
accordance with government policies, procedures, strategies and goals. Accomplishments include interpreting,
communicating and enforcing government safety and injury policies/rules and regulations.
* Motivated, coordinated and led students in preparation to support USMC Infantry units in overseas combat operations.
Accomplishments include effectively training and achieving results through others by prioritizing activities, monitoring the
progress of assignments and holding students accountable for results.
* Conducted monthly performance evaluations with students to discuss productivity and areas for improvement while
reinforcing safety and injury policies. Accomplishments include performing preliminary personnel investigations and
initiated corrective actions utilizing training and Human Resource policies/rules and regulations to provide fair and
ethical counseling, training and development.
* Administered and supervised the final classroom and field testing for multiple 500-marine companies. Accomplishments
include effectively leading students in training and initiating action while maintaining the welfare of each student in
preparation for Marine Combat Training graduation.
* Generated detailed written reports, memos and other communication to staff and management concerning training
schedules, mock security and intelligence information and student performance.
* Interfaced with management, vendors and external agencies to purchase tactical gear and equipment, training supplies and
materials and coordinate training areas and live fire ranges for the year while maintaining the platoon’s annual budget.
* Applied team building skills, mentored marines and played an instrumental role in achieving meritorious promotions.
* Regular use of MS Office software (i.e., updated spreadsheets, produced letters, generated presentations).
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
June 1997 – July 2001
Infantry Team Leader
* Supervised an infantry marine squad of 12 and tactical operation activities including interior guard, security, landing zone,
patrolling, proper maintenance of small arms weapons and combat for desert, jungle and urban environments; set and
tracked teams activities and productivity levels, training and operations project schedules, reviewed reports and allocated
squad resources to meet project timelines.
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* Conducted regular pre-job and turnover briefs and lead squad members with a focus on human performance and safety in
accordance with government policies, procedures, strategies and goals. Accomplishments include interpreting,
communicating and enforcing government safety and injury policies/rules and regulations.
* Motivated, coordinated and led squad members to support USMC Infantry units in overseas combat operations.
Accomplishments include effectively leading and initiating action while achieving results through others by prioritizing
activities, delegating and monitoring the progress of assignments and holding personnel accountable for results.
* Conducted quarterly performance evaluations with squad members to discuss productivity and areas for improvement while
reinforcing safety and injury policies. Accomplishments include performing preliminary personnel investigations and
initiated corrective actions utilizing Human Resource policies/rules and regulations to provide fair and ethical counseling,
training and development.
* Generated detailed written reports, memos and other communication to staff and management concerning operations
project schedules, security and intelligence information and personnel performance.
* Interfaced with all levels of management, vendors, contractors and external agencies to purchase tactical gear and
equipment, training supplies and materials and coordinate training areas and live fire ranges for the year while maintaining
the platoon’s annual budget.
* Regular use of MS Office software (i.e., updated spreadsheets, produced letters, generated presentations).
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
University of Phoenix
* Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management anticipated December 2014
Palomar Community College
* Completed General Education courses with an emphasis in Criminal Justice
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
* Fire Academy graduate, highest level certification including Emergency Medical and Hazmat Operations
* International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Firefighter 1, 2 and Hazmat Operations
* ARFF certification
* California Firefighter 1
* EMT-B
FEMA Certifications
* Incident Command System 100 and 200 NIMS
* Emergency Planning
* Fundamentals Emergency Management
COMPUTER SKILLS
* Proficient in MS Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SCE mainframe applications including Lotus Notes,
SAP, T-2000 and Personal Access Data System (PADS).
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)
February 2010 – Present
Emergency Services Officer, Operations
* Supervises on-shift Fire Watch teams and activities; conducts regular pre-job and turnover briefs and leads the teams with a
focus on safety using SONGS Human Performance and Industrial Safety and OSHA policies and procedures.
Accomplishments include interpreting, communicating and enforcing safety and injury policies and rules to foster a strong
Nuclear Safety Culture and Safety Conscious Work Environment.
* Supervises and monitors on-shift Fire Watch teams activities including individuals’ rounds to confirm inoperability of fire
impairment equipment are completed in a timely manner; ensuring individuals’ hourly roves are performed as scheduled
and validate records concerning the accuracy of times at the end of the shift.
* Maintains qualifications as the Fire Monitoring System operator and Response Team Leader/Incident Commander.
Accomplishments include consistently responding promptly and effectively to critical plant safety and security related
issues in accordance with Operations, Emergency Response and Fire Protection department policies and procedures,
objectives, goals and governmental and regulatory laws and requirements.
* Functions as the Fire Monitoring System operator by responding to and expediting response concerning emergency
medical, plant safety and plant security related issues with minimal supervision. Accomplishments include consulting with
customers, identifying needs, determining the type of emergent response needed, relaying technical information and
generating memos and reports documenting emergency medical, plant safety and plant security related incidences for staff
and management.
* Remains calm and professional in high pressure situations. Accomplishments include assessing and responding to up to
Fire Monitoring System alarms 15 in a four hour period while supervising Fire Watch personnel activities.
* Coordinates and supervises the emergency response portion of the Fire Monitoring System alarm testing with Maintenance
and Operations Control Room Supervisors (CRS) and personnel.
* Generates written medical aid incident memos, reports and documents for customers and external agencies, communicates
and responds to nuclear/non-nuclear agencies including Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO), Camp Pendleton,
Orange County and San Diego County emergency services.
* Generates emergency incident reports and communicates results to staff and management. Accomplishments include
providing briefs to the plant Shift and Fire Technical Advisors, Shift Manager, Security Shift Commander and Work
Control Processing Center concerning natural disaster and alarm assessor reports.
* Provides status of SAP Corrective Action Program (CAP) Notifications and Work Orders on fire impairment equipment
and fire protection systems. Accomplishments include successfully communicating technical data to all levels of
employees, management, contractors and vendors.
* Performs daily walk-downs and inspections of Safe Shutdown plant equipment and components using Operations,
Emergency Response and Fire Protection procedures and determines whether the equipment has a License Control
Specification (LCS) and requires an impairment to conduct work.
* Collaborates with management, peers and internal and external vendors to close SAP CAP Notification assignments
concerning safety equipment, barrier inspections and ensure fire equipment repairs and replacements are completed within
24 hours.
* Demonstrates commitment and clear vision, values and standards that reflect nuclear safety as an organizational and
individual responsibility by promoting safety and continuing to work safely in the plant.
* Daily use of MS Office software (i.e., updated spreadsheets, produced letters, generated templates), Lotus Notes and SAP.
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)
September 2005 – February 2010
Nuclear Security Officer, Security Division
* Performed successfully as an on shift armed Nuclear Security Officer in accordance with SONGS Security, Safety and
Human Performance department policies and procedures and regulatory laws and requirements. Accomplishments include
developing a working knowledge of company, department and external agencies’ policies, procedures and guidelines
including Operator Actions During Security Events, Safeguards Contingency Plan (SCP) and Physical Security Plan (PSP),
Security Tactical Response Plan, Law Enforcement Response Plan (LERP), Human Performance, Industrial Safety and OSHA
procedures and guidelines; Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and
Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) guidelines, site implementing procedures, guidelines, objectives, business strategies and goals.
* Trained in the prevention of radiological sabotage and protection of vital nuclear components by performing tactical
responder duties such as controlling vehicle access, conducting searches, assessing alarms and monitoring, maintaining,
and documenting access to the Owner Controlled Area (OCA), Protected Area (PA) and Vital Area (VA).
Accomplishments include interfacing and collaborated with all levels of management, peers, internal and external
stakeholders to complete work.
* Maintained compensatory measures for degraded security equipment, exclusion zone encroachments and work activities.
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* Verified employee, vendor and contractor plant access status using T2000 and Personal Access Data System (PADS).
* Delivered confidential Safeguards Information (SGI) and technical information across all levels of management.
* Participated in the 2005 and 2008 SONGS Triennial Force-on-Force (FOF) Exercise Inspections and annual drills.
Accomplishments include demonstrating knowledge of the SONGS Security Plan including defender positions during the
FOF drills and exercises.
* Achieved the Security Division’s safest and fastest time qualification for the Tactical Course of Fire; 3rd Place Rifle
Marksmanship Award.
* Demonstrated commitment and clear vision, values and standards that reflect nuclear safety as an organizational and
individual responsibility by promoting safety and continuing to work safely in the plant.
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
July 2003 – August 2005
Chief Scout Sniper and Team Leader
* Selected by senior management as the Chief Scout, led and supervised six Scout Snipers and sniper teams with over 30
personnel; set and tracked teams activities and productivity levels, training and operations project schedules, reviewed
reports and allocated team resources to meet project timelines.
*Familiar with all phases and facets of intelligence operations. Typical duties of intelligence specialists involve the
collection, recording, analysis, processing, and dissemination of information/ intelligence.
* Supervised sniper teams and activities in field preparations, field craft and marksmanship, collecting and reporting field
intelligence, desert training, Vehicle Board Search and Seizures. Accomplishments include achieving results through
others by prioritizing activities, delegating and monitoring the progress of assignments and holding employees
accountable for results.
* Conducted regular pre-job and turnover briefs and lead sniper teams with a focus on human performance and safety in
accordance with government policies, procedures, strategies and goals. Accomplishments include interpreting,
communicating and enforcing government safety and injury policies/rules and regulations.
* Motivated, coordinated and led sniper teams to support USMC Infantry units in overseas combat operations.
Accomplishments include effectively leading teams and initiating action while maintaining the welfare of each team
member supporting combat operations for two tours to Iraq.
* Conducted quarterly performance evaluations with sniper team leads and team members to discuss productivity and areas
for improvement while reinforcing safety and injury policies. Accomplishments include performing preliminary personnel
investigations and initiated corrective actions utilizing Human Resource policies/rules and regulations to provide fair and
ethical counseling, discipline, training and development.
* Generated detailed written reports, memos and other communication to staff and management concerning training and
operations project schedules, security and intelligence information and personnel performance.
* Interfaced with all levels of management, vendors, contractors and external agencies to purchase tactical gear and
equipment, training supplies and materials and coordinate training areas and live fire ranges for the year while maintaining
the platoon’s annual budget.
* Successfully managed and maintained all aspects of sniper team training and education.
* Applied team building skills, mentored marines and played an instrumental role in achieving meritorious promotions.
* Honorably discharged as a Sergeant and successfully completed two combat tours to Iraq.
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
July 2001 – July 2003
Primary Combat Training Instructor
* Primary Combat Training Instructor responsible for supervising 125-marine platoon students per course in classroom and
field weapons and tactics training; designed training content and training project schedules, set and tracked training
activities and productivity levels, generated reports and allocated resources to meet project timelines. Accomplishments
include training and supervising students in courses including patrolling, Military Operations in Urban Terrain, small
arms weapon training, weapons handling and maintenance of the M16A2 Service Rifle, M203 Grenade Launcher, M136
Light Anti-Armor Weapon, Ground Pyrotechnic Signals, Machine Guns and Marine Corps Martial Arts.
* Conducted regular pre-job and turnover briefs for training students with a focus on human performance and safety in
accordance with government policies, procedures, strategies and goals. Accomplishments include interpreting,
communicating and enforcing government safety and injury policies/rules and regulations.
* Motivated, coordinated and led students in preparation to support USMC Infantry units in overseas combat operations.
Accomplishments include effectively training and achieving results through others by prioritizing activities, monitoring the
progress of assignments and holding students accountable for results.
* Conducted monthly performance evaluations with students to discuss productivity and areas for improvement while
reinforcing safety and injury policies. Accomplishments include performing preliminary personnel investigations and
initiated corrective actions utilizing training and Human Resource policies/rules and regulations to provide fair and
ethical counseling, training and development.
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* Administered and supervised the final classroom and field testing for multiple 500-marine companies. Accomplishments
include effectively leading students in training and initiating action while maintaining the welfare of each student in
preparation for Marine Combat Training graduation.
* Generated detailed written reports, memos and other communication to staff and management concerning training
schedules, mock security and intelligence information and student performance.
* Interfaced with management, vendors and external agencies to purchase tactical gear and equipment, training supplies and
materials and coordinate training areas and live fire ranges for the year while maintaining the platoon’s annual budget.
* Applied team building skills, mentored marines and played an instrumental role in achieving meritorious promotions.
* Regular use of MS Office software (i.e., updated spreadsheets, produced letters, generated presentations).
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
June 1997 – July 2001
Infantry Team Leader
* Supervised an infantry marine squad of 12 and tactical operation activities including interior guard, security, landing zone,
patrolling, proper maintenance of small arms weapons and combat for desert, jungle and urban environments; set and
tracked teams activities and productivity levels, training and operations project schedules, reviewed reports and allocated
squad resources to meet project timelines.
* Conducted regular pre-job and turnover briefs and lead squad members with a focus on human performance and safety in
accordance with government policies, procedures, strategies and goals. Accomplishments include interpreting,
communicating and enforcing government safety and injury policies/rules and regulations.
* Motivated, coordinated and led squad members to support USMC Infantry units in overseas combat operations.
Accomplishments include effectively leading and initiating action while achieving results through others by prioritizing
activities, delegating and monitoring the progress of assignments and holding personnel accountable for results.
* Conducted quarterly performance evaluations with squad members to discuss productivity and areas for improvement while
reinforcing safety and injury policies. Accomplishments include performing preliminary personnel investigations and
initiated corrective actions utilizing Human Resource policies/rules and regulations to provide fair and ethical counseling,
training and development.
* Generated detailed written reports, memos and other communication to staff and management concerning operations
project schedules, security and intelligence information and personnel performance.
* Interfaced with all levels of management, vendors, contractors and external agencies to purchase tactical gear and
equipment, training supplies and materials and coordinate training areas and live fire ranges for the year while maintaining
the platoon’s annual budget.
* Regular use of MS Office software (i.e., updated spreadsheets, produced letters, generated presentations).
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
University of Phoenix
* Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management anticipated December 2014
Palomar Community College
* Completed General Education courses with an emphasis in Criminal Justice
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
* Fire Academy graduate, highest level certification including Emergency Medical and Hazmat Operations
* International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Firefighter 1, 2 and Hazmat Operations
* ARFF certification
* California Firefighter 1
* EMT-B
FEMA Certifications
* Incident Command System 100 and 200 NIMS
* Emergency Planning
* Fundamentals Emergency Management
COMPUTER SKILLS
* Proficient in MS Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SCE mainframe applications including Lotus Notes,
SAP, T-2000 and Personal Access Data System (PADS).
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