This document contains the resume of Alexander F Szinnyey, who is transitioning out of the USMC in October 2016 after 11 years of service including 3 combat deployments. He has extensive experience in security operations, leadership, combat skills, and weapons handling from his time as an infantryman and team leader in the FAST Company. His resume outlines his qualifications and skills that are applicable to security positions.

1. Alexander F Szinnyey
1266 Whaley Ave
Norfolk, VA
23502
(830)-237-0493
szinnyeya@hotmail.com
Summary
Hold high value to integrity, hard work and professionalism at all times. Highly motivated to succeed in
any environment, position, or title. Transitioning out of the USMC October 2016. Highly experienced in
all things security after competing 3 deployments in an armed security and leadership position.
SKILLS:
 Military Operations in combat zones
 Operational Planning
 Leadership
 Command
 Force Protection (Advanced)
 Multi-Nation Integrated training
 Team Leadership
 Visit Board Search and Seize Qualified
(VBSS)
 Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Qualified
 Military Logistics
 Personal Security
 Firearms Handling
 Combat Lifesaver
 Weapons & Tactics Instruction (with
language barrier)
 Non-Lethal Weapons and Tactics
 VIP Protective training
 Swimming Qualified
 Ballistics breaching
 Physical Security Tactics
 Fitness
 Fitness Instruction
 Barriers, Access control trained
 Vehicle and personnel searches
(Advanced)
 Navigation
 Mobile Patrol
 Foot Patrol
 Microsoft Office
 Combat Patrol planning, logistics and
execution
 Extensive knowledge in Military
Operations and Military Operations in
Urban Terrain
 Combat Patrol Formations
 Combat Hunter/Surveillance
 IED Detection and response
 Detainment and search procedures
 VCP/ECP set up and Operation
 Fire plan Sketch
 Battlefield/Site Security Assessment
 Immediate Action (sniper, IED, close/far
ambush)
 Mobile Combat Procedures

2. EXPERIENCE:
Team Leader at United States Marine Corps FAST Company
Infantryman at United States Marine Corps
October 2011 – October 2016
 Directly responsible for the success of my Marines and our mission, as well as accountability of
personnel, equipment and assets. Supervised, managed, cared for and educated up to 15
Marines at a time, leading them in multiple theaters on 3 deployments and countless field
exercises in 7 different countries with 16 different militaries and government agencies, all in
high-profile environments.
 Worked well with others and thought on my feet, while being closely scrutinized by local
populace and media outlets
 Conducted reconnaissance, planned and executed complex physical security plans for embassy
in Tirana, Albania to include Machine Gun placement optimization, riot control tactics, training
to local guard force, and fallback positions for VIP’s. Did same aforementioned for dozens of
site-security field exercises
 Conducted guard-rotation style armed perimeter security mission to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Placed in charge of the entire “leeward” side of the Naval Base for 8 hours at a time, in two-
week shifts
 Trained in Advanced Urban Combat course twice (both times as high-shooter pistol and rifle).
Training included ballistics breaching (shotgun), room clearing techniques, actions outside
objective, “soft clear” training, low-light clearing, occupant control, dead checks procedures, “1-
man” procedures, door procedures, snatch-and-grab procedures, detainee control and
processing, over watch, top-down clearing, fast-rope insertion, ship clearing, urban patrolling,
and defensive positions and formations
 Over 10,000 hours of armed security training CONUS
 Over 8,000 hours combined armed security training and real world missions OCONUS
 Trained and conducted missions with 16 diverse government agencies to include CIA, DOS, Air
Force, Spanish Royal Marines, Albanian Regular Army, Albanian RENEA (SWAT equivalent),
Albanian local guard force, IDF, Israeli CTU, US Navy, MARSOC, Navy EOD, British Royal Marine
Commandoes, Greek special forces, Marine Security Guard detachment and Spanish Army.
 Performed helo-integrated training on 4 types of aircraft to include insertion, security perimeter
set-up and extract. Fast-rope and repel qualified and sustained
 Trained to an expert level on all organic weapons systems and optics to include M4A1/A4, M16,
M9, Glock 19, M240B, SAW, IAR (H&K 416), M203, M1014, M500, M2, MK19, AT-4, M67, Flash
Bangs, Smoke grenades, pin flares, green beam dazzlers, night vision (PVS-14, PAS-27, PAS-28,
Thermals, ACOG, MDO, SDO, iron sights, reflex sights, PAS 13, PEQ-15/16, EOTech)
 Designed, implemented and led fitness programs within command to assist weight-loss and
meeting of physical fitness standards for Marines and sailors
 100% accountability of millions of dollars of equipment with 0% loss or deterioration (no
damage to any weapons systems)
 0% self-sustained injuries or Marines left in my charge
 Conducted perimeter security, badge checking, regulation enforcement and detainment of
shipyard workers in Newport News shipyard. Was Shift leader in charge of 8 armed posts, not
including self. Ensured Marines had all necessary equipment for success on post that included

3. the guarding special nuclear material for the CVN-65 Enterprise as it de-fueled its nuclear
reactors. Conducted full guard mount to assess gear, weapons and mental capacity of Marines
before going on post for 8 hour rotating shift. On off-time was also in command of 12 man
quick-reaction force charged with responding to high-level threats and situations. Maintained a
level of readiness at all times and created and executed quick-reaction drills.
 Built a land navigation course from scratch with 20 mapped and verified points across 6 square
kilometers when the one in place was damaged beyond repair, so that training could be
conducted for junior Marines.
 Served as an armory custodian briefly, and was in charge of all aspects from logistical counting,
documenting, and “sight-count” to monthly pre-fire inspections and functions checks of select
weapons, all without supervision from higher authority. 100% accountability was accomplished
in a 3 month period
 Instructed countless “pocket-book” classes on IED detection and response, as well as classes on
anything relevant to an infantryman; i.e, weapons, tactics, MCMAP (martial arts), MOUT, CQB,
land navigation, Marine Corps common knowledge, rules and regulations, gas attack drills, or
physical training.
 Assisted high-level planning of field exercises, creating and orchestrating complex scenarios to
include near-and-far ambush, reaction to enemy blockades, complex ambushes (IED initiated),
egress, down vehicle standard operating procedures, immediate action to snipers and mass
casualty scenarios, all while serving as the “training NCO” of the platoon.
Awards and Recognition
Global War on Terrorism Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary
Sea Service Ribbon (x3)
Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Medal
Letter of Appreciation from MARSOC
Letter of appreciation (Alpha FAST) (x5)
High Shooter rifle and pistol at AUC course (x2)
5x Expert Pistol and Rifle qualification (low rifle- 336, low pistol- 378)