1. JOHN C. HILL
354 Stratofort, Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 201-0419 jhill80922@gmail.com
PRO JE CT & OPE RAT IO NS MANAGE R
Proven leadership skills combined with exceptional abilities in managing multiple large-scale
projects, tasks and priorities effectively and in a timely manner. Demonstrated track record of
success in controlling costs, increasing efficiencies, and identifying uncharted opportunities.
Expert at building “can do” teams that thrive in the most demanding of operational environments.
Superior communicator, readily distills the most complex of materials into easily-understood,
compelling presentations. Core competencies include:
♦ Secret Security Clearance ♦ Strategic Vision/Planning ♦ Security Plans/Programs
♦ International Experience ♦ Sets Performance Standards ♦ Public Speaking
♦ Process Optimization ♦ Consensus/Coalition Builder ♦ Excellent People Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Management: Took the strategic vision of executive leadership and swiftly developed detailed
plans of action, guiding staff in the execution of groundbreaking organizational objectives. Resourceful
and adaptable, exercising superb leadership and team playing skills with every assignment.
• Accurately analyzed stakeholder needs in face-to-face meetings, developed project scopes/outlines,
and organized all resources and personnel for on-time, on-budget project rollout.
• Designed and implemented integrated training programs in close collaboration with senior
leadership, analyzing current training demands and devising innovative and appropriate solutions.
• Well rounded experience base as a security professional includes the development/establishment of
security programs for major installations and full powers of apprehension and detention.
• Analyzed internal processes while recommending and implementing procedural or policy changes
to improve and streamline operations while promoting overall mission accomplishment.
• Led the design, construction and operation of a remote base in Iraq for the destruction of captured
enemy munitions during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
Leadership & Supervision: A superior leader with demonstrated performance in high-pressure
environments. Improved organizational performance through hands-on training and a leadership
approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening.
• Superbly managed and motivated as many as 200+ military and civilian personnel including
subordinate department heads; earned a reputation for firm, yet compassionate mentorship.
• Proven proficiencies in training new personnel; renowned for professional expertise.
• Approachable, easily builds rapport with subordinates, peers and senior management.
• “Go to” manager for turning around underperforming teams and reorganizing production processes
to dramatically boost work output and morale.
Problem-Solving & Analysis: Consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a proven team-based
work dynamic with a systems-oriented approach to facilitate efficient and effective solutions. A critical
thinker open to alternative views to optimize decision-making.
• Excels at proactively identifying project bottlenecks and recommending immediate, practical and
cost-effective solutions on site.
• Continuously monitored the location of numerous security units dispersed across large remote areas
and within major cities.
2. • Evaluated each facet of operations and provided recommendations for improvements in procedures,
products and equipment.
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EMPLOYMENT
TWIN CITY SECURITY, Denver, Colorado 2016 – 2016
Security Officer
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, L'Anse, Michigan 2012 – 2015
Technical Consultant
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL, Kandahar, Afghanistan 2005 – 2012
Senior Combat Search and Rescue Medical Technician, Department of State Air Wing
U.S. EMBASSY, Kabul, Afghanistan 2004 – 2005
Commander, Security Forces
SECURITY MANAGEMENT GROUP, Minden, Nevada 2004 – 2005
Site Security Manager / In-Country Project Manager, 2003 – 2005
Iraq Program Manager, 3/2004 – 6/2004
TRINITY TECHNOLOGY GROUP INTERNATIONAL, Baghdad, Iraq 2004 – 2004
Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection Manager
U.S. ARMY, Various Duty Stations 1981 – 2003
Special Forces Team Sergeant (Green Beret)
EDUCATION & TRAINING
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Marquette, Michigan
Bachelor of Science, Philosophy, expected award 12/2017 ~ minor in Pre Law
Military Occupational Specialties: 18Z – Special Forces Senior Sergeant; 18F – Special Forces Assistant
Operations/Intelligence Sergeant; 18D – Special Forces Medical Sergeant; 18C – Special Forces Engineer
Sergeant; 68K - Medical Laboratory Technologist
Selected Military Training: Primary Leadership Development Course; Basic Non Commissioned Officers
Course; Advanced Non Commissioned Officers Course; Medical Laboratory Technologist Course; Medical
Lab Advanced Course; Basic Airborne; Jumpmaster Course; Military Freefall Parachute Course; Military
Freefall Jumpmaster Course, SOTIC CAT-2 Course; SOTIC CAT-1 Course; Special Operations Medical
Sergeant Course; Special Force Medical Advanced Course; Special Forces Medical Live Tissue Course;
Polish Language Course; German Language Course; Spanish Language Course; Special Forces ARTAEC
Course; Special Forces Engineer Course; Special Forces Operations & Intelligence Course; Special Forces
Advanced Special Operations Techniques Course.
Computer Skills: MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
Selected Awards: Meritorious Service Medal (x2), Army Commendation Medal (x5), Joint Service
Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (x3), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, NCO Professional
Development Ribbon (x4), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (x2), Expert Marksmanship
Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol, Master
Parachutist Badge, MFF Parachutist Badge, Special Forces Tab, Roy Benavidez Leadership Award
3. Military: Master Sergeant (E-8), U.S. Army (Retired)
REFERENCES: Excellent references furnished upon request.