David C. Kretschmer
8637 NE 126th Place
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 503-0115
E-Mail: hedcrash@gmail.com
Objective
| To obtain a security related position with a domestic
or international company ensuring security to those in
need. |
Summary of Qualifications
| Experienced Security and Technology Director
with a vast background in security, communication, and
computing. In charge of designing and ensuring our physical
location, affiliates, and high profile employees are as
secure as possible in specific given environments. Skilled
in designing corporate and private family infrastructures
and ensuring it is as secure and reliable as possible
in a variety of environments. Exceptional people skills
and ability to multitask in very tense and time sensitive
situations. Highly self motivated individual yet strong
desire to lead and teach others as necessary.
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Professional Experience
January 2008-Present, U.S. Tactical Response
LLC, USA
Agent
• Work as a field agent to provide a variety of
services including Executive Protection,
Investigations, Commodity Transport, and Child Recovery
• Services are provided both in the U.S. and internationally.
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September 2007-Current, Blackwater USA, Moyock, NC
Training Certification
• CQD Protective Specialist (Close Quarters Defense)
• Counter-Terrorism Driver
• Tactical
Pistol
• Executive Protection and Carbine Operator
(scheduled for Dec 2007) |
May 2000-September 2007 Pistol Creek Company Bellevue,
WA
Director of Security & Technology
• Provide overall corporate security and technology
direction for high profile principal
and their family/affiliates
• Administer and oversee mail, data, and financial
management servers
• Ensure computer security
for our corporate location and its affiliates
• Design and monitor physical security for both
personnel and affiliate locations including
(buildings, marine, auto, and air)
• Serve as vital member of the Safety Committee
ensuring corporate safety and security
for all aspects of a working environment
• Vast experience setting up computer networks,
digital phone systems, and security
systems
• Managed team of administrators towards our corporate
goals while ensuring communication,
organization, and accuracy
• Negotiated contracts with all major suppliers
of hardware based equipment as well
as service agreements
• Ensure corporate privacy and confidentiality as
well as oversee routine checks for weaknesses
in privacy based policies
• Extreme familiarity with setup of cell networks,
bi-directional antennas, cell amplifiers,
and cell signal analysis |
October 98-April 2000 Amos Computers Olympia, WA
Computer Engineer
• Provide state and local businesses with consulting
and technology solutions
• Service, repair,
troubleshoot customer computers
• Provide onsite
or in-house training as needed
• Managed file
and mail servers
• Designed corporate computer
security principles and foundation |
January 1998-August 1998 New Horizons Computer Center
Beaverton, OR
Computer Trainer & Technician
• Trained corporations and individuals various
computer programs
• Provided both in-house and
onsite training as desired
• Served as network
technician when not training
• Taught to the
advanced level office, graphic, and networking programs |
January 1997-January 1998 Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR
Computer Consultant
• Served as lead consultant to faculty and students
for all computer and technology related
needs
• Served as manager of college computer store
• Worked with various vendors to ensure best pricing
and budgeting for entire campus computer
purchases
• Taught faculty and students on various computer
and hardware solutions |
May 1996-November 1996 Shopko Pullman, WA
Point of Sale Supervisor
• Served as supervisor of all sales aspects of
the store
• Monitored and balanced vault and
on-hand cash in store
• Served as primary contact
for all interactions with customer relation issues
• Trained new employees on various duties revolving
around customer service and sales
• Ran sales
reports from mainframe to ensure accurate balancing of
funds each day |
Education & Profiessional Development
• 2007, Finishing up certification as CPP (Certified
Protection Professional)
• 2004, Completion
of specialized training courses in small firearms and
AR-15’s
o Fundamentals, defense, advanced tactics,
& safety
• 2002, Data wiring certification
for CAT 5/6, RG6/59
• 2000, Computer Certifications
(MCP, ASCE, A+)
• 1996, Bachelor of Arts, Washington
State University, Pullman, WA
o Minor degrees in Chinese and International
Business
o Summer International Internship with
Chinese department of WSU
• 1992-Spring, #2 Middle School, Beijing China
o Study Chinese language, history, culture
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1991-Summer Mathematics classes, Evergreen State College,
Olympia, WA |
Technical Knowledge
• Computer software knowledge
o Operating Systems-Mac OS X, Windows
NT/2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X Server,
Windows Server 2003, Exchange 2003
o Microsoft Office
o Photoshop
o iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD
o FileMaker Pro
o Various network/traffic monitoring
tools
• Hardware knowledge
o Cisco switches, routers
o Panasonic DBS phone systems
o Cabling CAT 5/6, RG6/59, Fiber
o Wiring patch panels for Data, Voice,
Video
o Amplifiers for all necessary communication
• Physical Security knowledge
o Radionics based hardware
o Readykey based software solutions
o IP/IR video camera’s (Pelco)
o Digital Recorders (Dedicated Micro,
Panasonic)
o GateKing security gate controllers
o Various types of physical security
(fencing, intrusion detection, motion, thermal, and
more)
• Cellular knowledge
o Nextel/Sprint bi-directional antenna
installations
o Cellular signal analysis tools
o Strong understanding of cell networks
and operations
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Specialty Skills & Memberships
• ASIS International
• IDPA (International
Defensive Pistol Association)
• Speak and write
moderate amount of Chinese
• SCUBA certified
• Motorcycle endorsement
• CPR/First Aid
Certification |
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