1. 4603 Ocean View Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
U.S.A
michael.g.mcgrath24@gmail.com
001-757-567-0564
MICHAEL G. MCGRATH
OBJECTIVE A highly trained and skilledformer military professional with core
expertise in country, program and project management, gained through
working in complex cultural and hostile environments. With exemplary
leadership skills alongside a resourceful, proactive management style and
strong integrity, I have a proven track record of consistent performance
throughout my career. Utilizing my extensive past experiences I am able to
compliment my customer and management skills to bring a cohesive
portfolio of expertise to roles requiring effective decision-based
management with definitive results. I take great pride in being a credible
ambassador for any organization I am associated with, and this is reflected
in the successful alliances I have developed with clients,
regulatory/governing bodies, and colleagues. I am seeking to positively
contribute to your organization in the area of Project Management,
Asset/Facility Security etc.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Physical Security, Security Management, Executive Protection,
Counterterrorism, Corporate Security, Military Operations, Training,
Contingency Planning, Intelligence, Force Protection, Risk Assessment,
Crisis Management, Intelligence Analysis, Operational Planning, Security
Operations, Security Audits, First Aid, Program Management, Risk Analysis,
Vulnerability Assessment, Business Management.
EXPERIENCE SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY, FLORIDA
January 2015 to present.
Obtained my Associates of Arts degree with a 3.34 GPA, I am currently in
pursuit of my Business Administration degree specializing in Project
Management. (BA, BUSAD.PM)
UNITED STATES ARMY
1980 TO 2015 Retired
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL, PROGRAM MANAGER, AFGHANISTAN
December 2011 to January 2013
Duties: Responsible for the security of multiple US Army/ISAF
installations. Trains, manages, hires and fires 400+ Afghan and Expat
Security personnel. Reports to the DoD Country Manager, liaisons with
base Commanders, various agencies and companies. Provides all logistical
support for the Afghan Security Guards such as food, uniforms, weapons
and necessary government/military licenses. Insures contract compliancy.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL SECURITY MANAGER, SECURITY TEAM LEADER,
PROJECT FLEET MANAGER, AFGHANISTAN
September 2009 to November 2011
Duties: Protects personnel/ assets of DAI and USAID throughout various
sites in Afghanistan. Maintain awareness of the security environment at all
Afghanistan offices, insures that the various locations are compliant with
USAID and DoS physical security regulations, assesses facilitates and
makes recommendations to the Project Security Manager. Reviews physical
security guidelines, protocols, and emergency plans on an ongoing basis
and updates them where necessary. Liaisons with civilianand military
intelligence teams for mission planning and briefings. Ensures all of our
licenses are compliant with the Afghan Government. (Weapons, armored
vehicles, communications etc.)
U.S. ARMY, COMBAT ADVISOR, SFA TEAM LEADER, RPAC-S AFGHANISTAN
June 2008 to August 2009
Duties: Performs duties as an 11B OIC/NCOIC for multiple police mentor
teams for the Afghan National Police. Commanded patrols with ANP
throughout the southern regions of Afghanistan. Trains Afghan Soldiers
/Police in infantry, MOUT, weapons, counter insurgency etc., plans and
supervises combat missions. Collects intelligence, assist ANP with fire
engagements and combat operations.
• Provincial Team Lead for the Qalat Provence, RPAC-S.
• Commandant/NCOIC Regional Training Center, Kandahar.
• Afghan National Civil Order Police Mentor Team NCOIC and or Team Chief
(Kandahar and Uruzgan)
• Personally wrote the 900 page AFGHANISTAN NATIONAL POLICE
OFFICER’S MANUAL OF COMMON TASKS used by and distributed to all
coalition forces in Afghanistan and all ANP, ANCOP, ABP.
U.S. ARMY, COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR, 2/183RDCAV SQDN (RECON)
PORTSMOUTH, VA
January 2007 – May 2008)
Duties: Responsible for the welfare of 450 deployed and non-deployed
Soldiers. Planned, resourced and executed three separate Soldier
deployments events involvingTask Force Saber. Developed the security,
traffic and communication plan than coordinated it with various Federal
and State Agency’s to provide security for the Governor of Virginia, Rep.
Thelma Drake and 4 large City’s Mayors in a large arena venue. Oversaw
the security of four military facilities and $30,000,000 worth of equipment.
UNIFIED INDUSTRIES INC., MILITARY SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
June 2006 to July 2007
Perform the day-to-day instruction to Dept. of the Navy in Infantry
techniques, rifle/pistol marksmanship, first aid, land navigation, patrolling,
combat convoys etc. Also instructed various levels of CBR/NBC courses,
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squad/platoon leader courses and Master at Arms classes. Prepared lesson
plans, equipped classes with various types of gear and equipment,
instructed in remote locations throughout the US.
U.S. ARMY, CONVOY COMMANDER, MASTER GUNNER, BALAD, IRAQ
January 2004 to December 2006
Duties: Commanded, planned and executed over 70 Combat Patrols
throughout Iraq for over 30,000 miles thru some of Iraq’s most volatile
areas. Was responsible for Intelligence, route selection, operations orders,
briefings, manifests, training and certifying Gunners, Truck Commanders
and Drivers for combat patrols. Commanding and controlling Gun Truck
and combined armed companies and platoon-sized patrols (50 to 70
Soldiers and Contractors).
U.S. ARMY, MILITARY POLICE TEAM LEADER
October 2003 to January 2004
U.S. ARMY, HELICOPTER TECHNICAL INSPECTOR, FORT BRAGG, NC
January 1983 to February 1986
U.S. ARMY, ATTACK HELICOPTER CREW CHIEF, FORT RUCKER, AL
February 1981 to February 1983
U.S. ARMY, ATTACK HELICOPTER CREW CHIEF, KOREA
January 1980 to January 1981
EDUCATION SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY, FLORIDA, ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Currently working on my BA in Project Management (BA, BUSAD, PM)
COMBAT ADVISOR/COUNTER INSURGENCY WARFARE SCHOOL, FT. RILEY, KS 2008
SNIPER SCHOOL, CAMP ROBINSON, AR 2008
SNIPER/ADVANCED MARKSMANSHIP, FT. PICKETT, VA 2006
BLACKWATER HIGH THREAT PROTECTION/DEPT OF STATE PSD, MOYOCK, NC 2006
COMBAT LIFESAVER, FT. DIX, NJ /FT. RILEY, KS 2004/2008
MILITARY POLICE, FT. HUNTER-LIGGET, CA 2004
PRIMARY LEADERSHIP COURSE, FT. BENNING, GA 2002
BASIC NON COMMISSIONED OFFICER COURSE, INDIAN TOWN GAP, PA 2006
INFANTRYMAN, FT. PICKETT, VA 2006
MEDIUM HELICOPTER INSPECTOR, FT EUSTIS, VA 1985-86
ATTACK HELICOPTER REPAIRER, FT. EUSTIS, VA 1980
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES: SMALL ARMS REPAIR, POLICE OPERATIONS
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AWARDS Bronze Star Medal (2), Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Commendation
Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Reserve
Components Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan
Campaign Medal, Korea Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National
Defense Service Medal (2), Overseas Service Ribbon (3), NCO Professional
Development Ribbon (2), Army Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve
Medal (2)(M), NATO Medal, Aircraft Crewman Badge Driver/Mechanic
Badge, Expert Rifle, Carbine, Pistol, Machine Gunner, Grenade Badge, Cold
War Service Certificate.
REFERENCES MARK GALE, MSC, SECURITY EXECUTIVE
Email- markgale19@msn.com
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mark-gale-msc-95299715
RYAN VICKERS, MSYI, COUNTRY DIRECTOR, UNITY RESOURCES GROUP
Email- ryan.vickers@me.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-vickers-msyi-9a46633?
MARTIN KING, DIRECTOR OF SECURITY OPERATIONS AT OLIVE GROUP
Email- mart67k@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/martking
DAMIEN CHIN, DIRECTOR AT STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Email- chin141@hotmail.com
https://au.linkedin.com/in/damien-chin-90a92536
DAVID MCCAMMON, COMMANDING OFFICER, 7TH BN, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT
Email- dwmccammon@hotmail.com
https://au.linkedin.com/in/david-mccammon-54464116
