1. Manuel A. Cantiga III
6814 West Pebble Shore Court, Tucson, AZ 85746 Phone: 520-205-0031
E-mail: manuel.cantiga@gmail.com
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Objective: To obtain a full-time position as an employee with your company.
Professional Experience:
Site Lead Supervisor/ SOC-USA, Chantilly, Virginia 08/2013- Present
 Manage various control entry point and supervise over twenty personnel.
 Conduct daily inventories on its assigned equipment’s.
 Lead and direct the Entry Control Point guard force team members.
 Ensure guards perform routine visitor screening services in accordance with Client standards.
 Supervise vehicle searches; ensure no threat to personnel or property enters worksite
 Comply with International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law in all aspects of their
work. Maintain standards of performance of the Entry Control Point guard detail.
Aerostat Operator/TeamLead/Military Professional Resources, Inc. (MPRI), Alexandria, Virginia 03/2011-03/2012
 Certified Flight engineer and payload operator of a 22/22+ /28 meter T-COM Aerostat with more than
one year experience in Afghanistan. 
 Able to troubleshoot and conduct maintenance of assigned equipment’s and related components. 
 Provided a persistent surveillance and situational awareness capability, allowing quick reaction forces to
find, fix, track, target and engage direct or indirect fire threats. PSS-T provides warfighters with an
effective intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capability. In addition to ISR, PSS-T
systems provide support to force protection and serve as platforms to extend communications networks
beyond line of sight.
 Safety is always the first priority. Responsible for implementing a safety program at the operating site
that encourages a work environment of zero accident and injuries. Provided leadership to promote and
foster a team culture consistent with company core values. Manages inbound and outbound personnel to
and from the site to include lodging assignments. Works with local leadership to ensure adequate
lodging, sustenance, and security. Attended customer meetings and presents a well-informed
professional image.
 Ensures safety is the first priority. Responsible for implementing a safety program at the operating site
that encourages a work environment of zero accident and injuries. Provides leadership to promote and
foster a team culture consistent with company core values. Manages inbound and outbound personnel to
and from the site to include lodging assignments. Works with local leadership to ensure adequate
lodging, sustenance, and security. Attends customer meetings and presents a well-informed professional
image.
Strategic Instructor / Facilitator, Military Professional Resources, Inc. (MPRI), Alexandria, Virginia 03/2009-11/2010
 Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment. 
 Observed and evaluated students' works to determine progress,provides feedback, and make suggestions
for improvement. 
 Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using
visual aids.
 Administered oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training
effectiveness. 
 Prepared reports and maintain records such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity
details. 
 Supervised independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training. 
 Determined training needs of students. 
 Provided individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction. 
 Conducted on-the-job training classes or training sessions to taught and demonstrated principles,
techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects. 
 Developed curricula and planned course content and methods of instruction.

2. Court Officer/Bailiff, Tohono O’odham Judicial Court; Sells, Arizona, 03/2008-02/2009
 Collected and retain unauthorized firearms from persons entering courtroom. 
 Maintained order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact. 
 Guarded lodging of sequestered jury. 
 Provided jury escort to restaurant and other areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with
public. 
 Enforced courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure. 
 Reported need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office. 
 Checked courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies for use of
judge. 
 Announced entrance of judge. 
 Stopped people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.
Corrections Officer, Pima County Sheriff’s Dept; Tucson, Arizona 03/2007 – 02/2008
 Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
 Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to
established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
 Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure
security and help prevent escapes.
 Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and
keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
 Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as
weapons or drugs.
 Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
 Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.
 Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
 Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
 Process or book convicted individuals into prison.
Sergeant First Class, Observer/Controller, U.S. Army, Fort Irwin, California, 08/2005-08/2007
 Over 2 years as a Combined Arms O/C at the National Training Center.
 As an active participant obtained specific knowledge of weapons systems from 9mm up to120mm Tank
Ammunition and 155mm Artillery operations during Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercises.
 Performed duties as an Armor Platoon O/C responsible for coaching, teaching, and evaluating tactical
operations; and conducting maneuver control for live-fire exercises.
 Performed duties as a Light fighter Platoon O/C responsible for coaching, training, evaluating maneuver
tactics; and use of indirect fire measures on the battlefield.
 Prepared comprehensive Take Home Packages to assist unit leadership in developing future training
plans.
 Responsible for providing assistance on installation, bore sighting, testing, and turn -in of MILES
equipment.
 Provide training to United States Army Units on employment and integration of MILES equipment in a
simulated battlefield environment.
 Assist in development of force-on-force training programs that include simulations and devices-based on
M1A1 Gunnery exercises, and unit operational procedures.
 Leads a Contact Team which provides installation, repair, and replacement services for MILES
equipment on unit tactical vehicles in the cantonment area and in the field.
 Responsible for observations and feedback on platoon combat operations in an urban environment.
 Performed other missions and administrative duties as assigned.
Professional Highlights:
 Honorably Discharged from the United States Army
 Graduated Magna cum laude in 2010 from American Intercontinental University
 Computer Literate and proficient with various Microsoft applications and software.
 Awarded Spring 2010 Dean’s List, American Intercontinental University
 Granted and actively hold a Department of Defense, Federal, Secret Clearance.
 Iraqi War Veteran
Education and Accomplishments
 American Intercontinental University Atlanta, Georgia 08/2008
Bachelors of Science of Criminal Justice Special Population