1. 110 Temple Lane
Durham, NC 27713 DEREK A. WADE
(253) 583-6360
Derek.A.Wade@Outlook.com
www.linkedin.com/in/DerekAWade
(253) 583-6360 | Derek.A.Wade@Outlook.com | www.linkedin.com/in/DerekAWade
Top-performing training professional with over twenty years of experience in instructional content and
delivery; classroom and field training and instruction; electronics systems repair, installation, and
maintenance; supervision; budgeting; planning; access control; and security procedures. Accomplished
professional researcher with experience in document design, authorship, and publication. Exemplary
oral and written communications skills and a love of learning and sharing new knowledge.
 Active Secret Clearance (valid through 2022).  10 years Active Duty US Coast Guard Service.
 Expert: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.  Active Duty Coast Guard Reservist (E-5 grade).
 Expert: Document Design & Structured Writing.  Expert: Academic Research and Analysis.
 Expert: Online Instructional Delivery.  Expert: Small/Medium Unit leadership.
 Expert: Electronics Systems Maintenance.  Expert: Maintenance Systems Tracking.
 Proficient: Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle.  Proficient: Video/Audio Editing
 Proficient: Project Management.  Proficient: Strategic Planning
EMPLOYMENT
Electronics Technician United States Coast Guard/USCG Reserve 1997 - PRESENT
 Certified Military Trainer.
 Collaborated on development of Electronics
Technician “A” School curriculum, 2004-2006.
 Spearheaded development of 1600 pages of
written subject documentation.
 Meritorious Team Commendation awarded for
superior performance of curriculum design duties.
 Co-Authored Security SOP, TRACEN Petaluma.
 Gate and barracks qualified Master-at-Arms
security officer.
 Certified High-Voltage Electronics Technician.
 Certified Tower Climber.
 AN-FPN-44B LORAN Radio-Navigation beacon
subject matter expert.
Instructor/Lead Instructor Triangle Krav Maga 2012 - PRESENT
 Certified Level I Instructor, Krav Maga Worldwide,
2012.
 Certified Level II Instructor, Krav Maga Alliance,
2013.
 Certified Level III Instructor, Atlas Krav Maga,
2014.
 Lead Instructor, Cary, NC Studio.
 Provided supervision of five junior instructors.
 Delivered challenging physical training to students
of all ages and physical types.
 Successfully differentiated instruction to meet
student needs.
 Successfully increased class sizes 450%.
 Scheduled and conducted private and group
lessons.
 Provided challenging and innovative drills to aid in
student retention of skills and knowledge.
Physical Education Teacher Kestrel Heights School 2009 - 2013
 Created multiple-season education curriculum.
 Coordinated and supervised students in
academics as well as physical education.
 Multiple sport coach (HS Football, MS Girl’s
soccer).
 Gymnasium director: assessed and coordinated
rental requirements of clients.
 Provided 313% increase in gym rental profits in
one year.
 Consistently coordinated effective repairs and
maintenance of gymnasium equipment.

2. 110 Temple Lane
Durham, NC 27713 DEREK A. WADE
(253) 583-6360
Derek.A.Wade@Outlook.com
www.linkedin.com/in/DerekAWade
(253) 583-6360 | Derek.A.Wade@Outlook.com | www.linkedin.com/in/DerekAWade
EDUCATION
American Public University System Charles Town, West Virginia 2015
Masters of Science, Security Management/Counter-Terrorism (Dean’s List, Honors Graduate, Cumulative GPA 3.89)
Graduation Pending (August 2015)
Western Governors University Salt Lake City, Utah 2009
Teaching Certification, General Education K-8 (Cumulative GPA 3.95)
American Military University Charles Town, West Virginia 2007
Bachelor of Science, Sport Coaching/Athletic Performance (Honors Graduate)
Phoenix, Arizona University of Phoenix 2005
Associate of Arts, Electronics Technology (Honors Graduate)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS
Author: Impact! Coaching Successful Youth Football series of books.
Invitation: Golden Key Honor Society; Alpha Phi Sigma National Law Enforcement Honor Society.
MILITARY AWARDS
 Coast Guard Katrina Response Ribbon, 2007
 Outstanding Volunteerism Award, 2007
 Coast Guard Unit Commendation, 2004
 Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation,
2000, 2006
 Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal, 2000, 2003,
2006, 2009, 2012, 2015
 National Defense Service Medal, 2003
 Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal,
2005
 Coast Guard Restricted Duty Service Ribbon, 2001
 Coast Guard Sharpshooter (Pistol) Medal, 1997
MILITARY CERTIFICATIONS
 Leadership and Management, USCG. 2008
 Information Mapping Certification, IM Corp. 2005
 Computer Assisted Instruction Developer Training,
NIDA Corp. 2004
 Course Developer, USCG, 2003
 Lead Instructor Qualified, USCG. 2003
 Instructor Qualified, USCG, 2002
 Instructor Development Course, USCG, 2001
REFERENCES
Available on Request