1. Michael K. Watson
PO Box 149  S. Charleston, OH 45368  (614) 578-4775  mkwatson.ipa@gmail.com
Profile ________________________________________________________________________
Motivated, self-reliant professional, needing no supervision to complete assigned tasks, goals, and objectives.
Capable of using innovative and creative solutions for arriving at a practical conclusion for everyday issues. Talent
for quickly assessing a situation and adapting to environments of high stress. Diplomatic and tactful with
professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records.
Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports with stringent deadlines.
Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a positive attitude under pressure. Poised and competent with
demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrives in deadline-driven environments. Excellent
team-building skills. Proven record of excelling in the areas of honesty, integrity, and loyalty.
Skills Summary _________________________________________________________________
 Mentoring/Advising
 Report Preparation
 Written Correspondence
 General Office Skills
 Propulsion Maintenance
Engineer
 Computer Knowledge
 Customer Service
 Scheduling
 Logistics Background
 Small engine repair
 General Law Enforcement
 Culturally Competent
 Combat Mindset
 Training Officer/Advisor
Employment History _____________________________________________________________
CONTRACTOR (SB3 SOLUTIONS LLC, DAWSON, GA), CLOSE PROTECTION AGENT- Nationwide,
Ferguson, Missouri (November 2014) - Provided close protection services to fielded CNN and KMOV 4 news
crew covering the events in the St Louis area. Maintained dynamic and static security at the news operation center
and other key facilities.
CONTRACTOR (ARES SECURITY AND CONSULTING, LLC, COLUMBUS, OHIO) PERSONAL
SECURITY AGENT- Nationwide, Sept 2014 to Present, Providing mobile and static close protection for survey
and pipeline crew members.
COMPETITION ACCESSORIES, SERVICE WRITER – Springfield, Ohio, March 2011 to Sept 2014,
Service Writer, customer relations, liaison between service personnel and the customer.
DYNCORP, INTERNATIONAL (EMBEDDED POLICE MISSION, AFGHANISTAN) -
Falls Church, Virginia- Sept 2010 to present. Embedded Mentor assigned to Battle group Bastione,
Nangahar Province, Shinwar and Nangahar Provinical Police Headquarters.
DYNCORP, INTERNATIONAL (US CIVPOL MISSION, IRAQ) - Falls Church, Virginia
International Police Advisor (IPA), March 2007 to November 2009
Highest Position Held: Provisional Team Chief/PTT-P Deputy
PROPERTIES AT WRIGHT FIELD – Dayton, Ohio
Inventory Control Manager, July 2002 to February 2007
CITY OF LONDON POLICE DEPARTMENT – London, Ohio
Police Officer, May 1992 to July 2002
Highest Position Held: Shift Supervisor and Field Training Officer
MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – Lake Choctaw Patrol
Deputy Sheriff, February 1991 to May 1992
CLARK STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Springfield, Ohio
Police Officer, September 1990 to February 1991

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Military History _________________________________________________________________
UNITED STATES NAVY
June 1978 to May 1987
Highest Rank Held: E-6, Machinist Mate First Class
Professional Experience __________________________________________________________
CLOSE PROTECTION SERVICES, ARMED
Assigned to survey pipeline crews. Provide convoy escort for crews to and from job sites. While in the field,
provide overlook ensuring the safety of the crew members. Intervene in cases of conflict with property owners
and/or other interested parties in an attempt to prevent or de-escalate any violent actions directed toward the
principals. Complete necessary documentation as required.
Detailed to provide protective services to CNN and KMOV (St Louis) news crew. These crews were fielded in
the high risk zones of Ferguson, Missouri and surrounding areas. My duties included providing overwatch and
taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of the crews and property. As part of the assignment, also
provided static security at the news media operation center and other locations as assigned.
In addition to duties with the Afghan Police, I was assigned to provide force protection to United Nations civil
engineers as they conducted worksite inspections.
INTERNATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE
Show, train, advise and mentor the Iraqi and Afghan Uniform Police on the principles of International
Democratic Policing (IDP) based upon the design of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
(OSCE). The focus of training was directed to senior level command staff of the Police with emphasis on the
development of seven core areas. Those seven core areas are Leadership, Administration, Training, and
Community
Policing, Facilities, Investigations, and Police Operations.
IRAQ: As Provincial Team Chief duties included: supervision of IPAs; completing and reviewing various
reports such as daily situation report; staffing and tracking reports, attending meetings for planning, security and
training with the multi-national forces (MNF); daily contact with senior MNF and Iraqi officials; acting as a
liaison to assist the MNF with issues in the Iraqi Security Forces. Responsible for supervising and coordinating
training dates and assisting in locating adequate training sites; developing, assembling, and presenting training to
the ISF; developing lesson plans, instructor’s guides, and various training aids; acting as a liaison for the training
teams, the MNF and Iraqi elements involved in the training of the ISF. Served as a platform instructor. Direct
advisor for the Chief of Police of Basara Provience. Conducted local ISF station assessments.
AFGHANISTAN: As an embedded mentor I was assigned to a Police Mentoring Team and then assigned to a
Key Terrain District. At this level I was to continue the training process of the Afghanistan Uniform Police by
performing the function of a Field Training Officer. The end result was to develop the police into a
professional, well-disciplined force. I was assigned to Muhman Dara District Headquarters and then later to the
Nangarhar Provinical Police Headquarters.
GENERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE
Responsible for patrol, traffic enforcement, traffic crash and criminal investigations and public relations. This
included, but was not limited to, writing and reviewing reports; establishing case files; assisting in the training of
new and part-time officers; interviewing and interrogating witnesses and suspects; covert surveillance and tactical
operations; and supervising subordinates while acting as officer in charge. As a member of the Special Response
Team, duties included hostage negotiation; execution of high risk search warrants and surveillance; and
detainment of high risk arrestees. Routinely provided court testimony in civil and criminal proceedings.
Maintained a high degree of confidentiality.

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MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Attended various Naval technical schools to include military leadership and instructor training; served as
company commander at the Integrated Training Brigade at the Great Lakes Training Naval Training Station in
Illinois; served as platform instructor with specialization in Boiler Technician and Machinist Mate basic schools;
worked on the advanced steam operators’ curriculum development team; and worked as an instructor in the
engineering simulators. Repaired and serviced internal combustion motors. Completed job estimation
(man/material) on shipboard repair. Aboard the USS Wainwright I was assigned to the OSHA Safety Officer.
Attended OSHA Safety Officer Training at Charleston Naval Shipyards, SC where I supervised both active duty
personal and shipyard workers. Conducted gage calibration and certification. Completed the Advance Steam
Operator Maintenance School at Norfolk Naval Base. Certified in the testing and treatment of boiler feed and
potable water. Trained as a platform instructor for the Machinist Mate and Boiler Technician school. Trained
and certified on the operating and maintenance York Twin Pack Centrifugal Air Conditioning Systems.
INVENTORY MANAGER
Performed a variety of duties aimed at ensuring that all inventory used for manufacturing goods are at required
levels. As the head of the department, supervised a team of junior professionals who work together to ensure
that the necessary amount of inventory is maintained. Developed all policies and procedures surrounding the
maintenance of proper inventory levels. Ensured that each member of the inventory control team is thoroughly
trained on them. Negotiated pricing with all external suppliers, maintained relationships with each vendor and
re-ordered materials from the proper vendor as needed. Audited inventory levels and made adjustments to
materials level to ensure that repair items were in balance between what is needed and what just sits in inventory.
Assisted in the development of annual budget.
SERVICE WRITER
Ascertains motorcycle problems and services by listening to customer's description of symptoms; clarifying
description of problems; conducting inspections; taking test drives; checking vehicle maintenance records;
examining service schedules. Verifies warranty and service contract coverage by examining records and papers;
explaining provisions and exclusions. Develops estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor; calculating
customer's payment, including deductibles. Prepares repair orders (RO) by describing symptoms, problems, and
causes discovered, as well as repairs and services required; obtaining approval signatures; entering RO into
service database system. Maintains customer rapport by explaining estimates and expected return of vehicle;
obtaining customer's approval of estimates; obtaining and providing contact telephone numbers; answering
questions and concerns; arranging towing and temporary transportation. Maintains automotive records by
recording problems and corrective actions planned. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational
opportunities; reading manufacturers' publications. Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership
for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Education _____________________________________________________________________
CLARK STATE COLLEGE – Springfield, Ohio
Criminal Justice, January 1989 to February 1991
COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY – Lake County, Illinois
Mechanical Engineering, 1985

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Specialties____________________________________________________________________
Extensive background as a platform instructor. Trained as an instructor (144 Hour course) in the US Navy at the Great
Lakes Naval Training Center (GLNTC). As an instructor, assigned to the Curriculum Development Team for the Six
Year Option Advance Machinist Mate School at GLNTC. Served as an instructor both in the classroom and the 1200
PSI Propulsion Plant Simulator. Utilized this training and experience in law enforcement career when assigned as a Field
Training Officer. Assisted firearms instruction with training of other officers and the Tactical Response Team. Such
experience assisted when serving as an International Police Adviser in Iraq and later in Afghanistan. As part of the
Civilian Police Transition Team and Embedded Police mentor programs, assessed the needs of the local and regional
police, border patrol, and SWAT units and then developed the requisite curriculum to instruct the police members of
that organization. Reviewed the performance of the policing units and adjusted training schedules accordingly. The
topics of instruction included, but were not limited to: firearms, investigations, departmental finance and operations,
logistics, officer safety, SWAT, human rights and trafficking, domestic violence, communications, and records keeping.
Professional Certificates and Awards _________________________________________________
OHIO PEACE OFFICER TRAINING COUNCIL, Basic Training Academy
Issued: July 5, 1990
INTERNATIONAL POLICE ADVISOR CERTIFICATION, Camp Klecker, Baghdad, Iraq
July 2008
POLICE ASSESSMENT SELECTION TRAINING, The Crucible, Fredericksburg, Virginia
February to March 2007 and Sept 2010
LIFESAVING MEDAL, twice awarded, City of London Police Department
USAF TUSKEGEE TEAM OF THE MONTH, 732d Expeditionary Security Forces
March 2009
US NAVY
 Naval Expeditionary Medal
 Sea Service Deployment
 Good Conduct Medal
 Divisional Battle E Readiness Award
References _____________________________________________________________________
Available upon request