EDWARD ROMASKO RESUME

EDWARD H. ROMASKO
Camarillo, CA 93012
(h) 805-482-5418 (c) 719-213-0965
edward.romasko@gmail.com
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have 28 years of demonstrated management proficiency and innovation in government organizations. I held positions of
responsibility and leadership within the U.S. Marine Corps logistics community to include:
• Commanding Officer • Environmental
• Logistician • Hazardous Materials
• Transportation • Suspicious Activity Reporting
• Safety Operations • Biometrics Identity Management
• Antiterrorism • Force Protection
EDUCATION
Idaho State University Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology Pocatello, ID
Pikes Peak College Intro. to Emergency Management; Emergency Planning Colorado Springs, CO
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Top Secret – Sensitive Compartmented Information
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
KEYPOINT GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS – Background Investigator 2012-Present
HOME DEPOT – Construction Materials Representative Temporary 2012
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON – Biometrics/Law Enforcement Analyst/ Contractor 2009-2011
U.S. MARINE CORPS
Commanding Officer 2006-2008
Assistant Chief of Staff G-4 for Logistics and Antiterrorism Program Manager 2003-2006
Manpower Management Officer Assignments-3 (MMOA-3) Support Officer 2003-2003
Operations Officer and Plans Officer 2001-2003
Commanding General 2nd
Marine Expeditionary Force, Aide-de-Camp 2002-2002
Commanding Officer 2000-2001
Executive Officer and Operations Officer 1998-2000
Inspector-Instructor, Companies A & B, 6th
Motor Transportation Battalion 1995-1998
Motor Transport Officer and Hazardous Materials/Waste Control Officer 1990-1995
DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College Distance Education Program
Franklin Covey Seven Habits for Highly Effective People
U.S. Army Materials Technology School –Introduction to Practical aspects of Corrosion
U.S. Navy Hazardous Waste handlers and Supervisors Training
U.S. Marine Corps Department of Defense Federal Hazardous Communication Training program
U.S. Navy Pollution Prevention Spill Response Course
U.S. Navy Jungle Environmental Survival Training
U.S. Marine Corps Advanced Logistics Officer Course
U.S. Army Combined Logistics Officers Advance Course
U.S. Marine Corps Motor Transport Officer Course
U.S. Navy Ground Safety for Marines Course (A-493-0047)
U.S. Army Transportation (Regimental) Phase CLOAC-U.S. Army Transportation School
Center for Antiterrorism Antiterrorism Officers Course (J830-0015)
DTRA Department of Defense Antiterrorism Program Course (GQ55000APCIL)
FEMA FEMA Emergency Planning (IS-00235.b)
FEMA FEMA Introduction to Continuity of Operations (IS-00547.a)
FEMA FEMA Multihazard Emergency Planning for Schools (IS-0362.a)
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EDWARD H. ROMASKO
Camarillo, CA 93012
(h) 805-482-5418 (c) 719-213-0965
DETAILED EXPERIENCE
Background Investigator – KeyPoint Government Solutions 2012-Present
• Conduct background investigations in support of national security, focusing on casework for the Office of
Personnel Management (OPM).
• Primary duty as a background investigator is to determine employment suitability of persons who require
access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information.
• Perform face-to-face interview with the subject and his/her neighbors, employers, friends, and family.
• Perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational institutions, financial institutions, and
medical/mental health facilities.
• Report all information in a clear and concise report to the Office of Personnel Management.
Construction Materials Representative – Home Depot Temporary 2012
• Ensure inventory is accurate and on the shelf for ease of customer satisfaction.
• Provide gardening, barbeque, and lawn equipment expertise for home improvement ideas.
• Assisting clients with the proper construction materials measuring and cutting items to the lengths required.
Biometrics/Law Enforcement Analyst/ Contractor – Booz Allen Hamilton 2009-2011
• Worked in USNORTHCOM J34 Law Enforcement Threat Information Cell
• Provided a technical review of USNORTHCOM’s Biometrics and Identity Management processes and
procedures to support the command’s homeland defense, civil support and security cooperation mission
requirements.
• Developed a database to serve as a repository for biometric documents in order to advance an information
base development for USNORTHCOM.
• The Repository provided information to the biometrics community for integration into biometric and identity
management.
• Developed a USNORTHCOM Instruction for the implementation and execution of a Suspicious Activity
Reporting (SAR) system for information sharing between Department of Defense, federal, state, tribal, local
law enforcement and antiterrorism agencies.
• Drafted a suspicious activity reporting system implementation message establishing policy, limitations,
procedures, and operational guidance pertaining to force protection threat information related to the
protection of DoD personnel, facilities, and forces in transit.
• Monitored daily threats and trends associated with homegrown extremist, foreign intelligence services, and
all-hazards events, occurring both domestically and internationally.
• Presented findings in either oral or written communication to executive level DoD officials.
Analyzed and assessed the H1N1 influenza and its possible effect to military forces readiness in normal and
austere conditions.
• Provided input for the law enforcement centric system/process for DoD force protection threat information
reporting that facilitated discussion and resulted in Assistant Secretary of Defense (Homeland Defense &
America Security Affairs) adopting our position.
U.S. MARINE CORPS 1990-2008
2006-2008 Commanding Officer Quantico, VA
• Commander, Service Company, Headquarters & Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico
• Zone Commander for Marine Corps Marathon coordinated and made direct liaison with local law
enforcement in my area of responsibility to ensure a rapid response plan was in place for the safety of runners
and support personnel.
• Responsible for the implementation of “All Hazards” measures through planning, preparation and security of
designated buildings identified as critical infrastructure if an environmental or terrorist incident occurred.
• Identified personnel to support installation response force and logistics response force for “All Hazards”
measures if a possible environmental or terrorist threat occurs.
• Responsible for the training, welfare, personal and operational readiness, professional development of 222
Marines and sailors in my company.
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EDWARD H. ROMASKO
Camarillo, CA 93012
(h) 805-482-5418 (c) 719-213-0965
• Provide vision, leadership, legal, administration, discipline, and training management for 222 marines and
sailors.
• Responsible for the administrative legal processing of 400 deserters returned to the Marine Corps during this
period. They were screened and interviewed for return to duty, administratively separated or court-martialed.
• Coordinate with division and section directors/leaders on all tasks, support, and training requirements.
2003-2006 Assistant Chief of Staff G-4 for Logistics and Antiterrorism Program Manager Quantico, VA
• Senior Supervisor logistics management specialist representative responsible for Marine Corps Recruiting
Command overall logistics, facilities, safety issues and programs.
• Coordinate internal logistics requirements for Marine Corps Recruiting Command Headquarters to include
the areas of government vehicle fleet management and supply.
• Managed over 3000 General Service Administration vehicle leased assets regionally and locally for Marine
Corps Recruiting Commands transportation requirements.
• Closely monitored the logistical and facilities requirements for 54 subordinate commands, providing
guidance and support. Totaling 1486 facilities.
• Conducted Environmental Impact Studies for military construction identifying the stresses to the ecosystem
and current infrastructure to support the new construction.
• Prepared point papers, memorandums, and talking papers for the Commanding general, Marine Corps
Recruiting Command for all matters pertaining to logistic and Force Protection issues.
• Voting member on the Joint Recruiting Facilities Committee comprised of all military services and the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, in order to coordinate maintenance actions on recruiting offices nationwide.
• Unit Safety Representative to ensure Marine Corps Recruiting Command meets compliance with all federal,
state and local regulations.
• Reviewed all MCRC contract proposals for accuracy and thoroughness for vendor services on a 32 million
dollar budget. Once approved I worked with the Regional Contracting Office for timely execution.
• Approving Official and supervisor for the procurement of products and services under the Government
Commercial purchase Card program.
• Antiterrorism Program Manager and Antiterrorism Officer
• Responsible for the overall Marine Corps Recruiting Command Antiterrorism program.
• Developed from its conception an antiterrorism force protection program and wrote the standard operating
procedures and put it into action.
• All Hazards expert responsible for planning and execution for relocating 8th
Marine Corps District during
Hurricane Katrina response to a different geographical location.
• Direct representative to Marine Forces North, Northern Command, Headquarters Marine Corps for facility
security enhancements in my commands area of responsibility.
• Closely monitored the antiterrorism programs of 54 subordinate commands, providing guidance and support.
Totaling 1486 facilities.
• Coordinated and made liaison with Department of Defense agencies for force protection, antiterrorism,
physical security and law enforcement matters.
• Responsible for identifying requirements for Combating Terrorism Readiness Initiatives Fund and
Commandant or the Marine Corps Antiterrorism funds.
• Answered all Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff data calls received from the Northern Command, Marine
Forces North and Headquarters Marine Corps on force protection to congress.
• Supported the identification of terrorist threats, standardization of threat levels and threat conditions, and
dissemination of threat information.
• Provided antiterrorism force protection oversight for the employment of active and passive security
measures.
• Coordinated education and training requirements in support of personnel with antiterrorism responsibilities.
• Coordinated the conduct of threat assessments, vulnerability assessments for 1486 facilities.
• Direct liaison with U.S. military and civilian agencies, security officers and national/local level agencies.
• Safety officer for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command and is responsible for administering a safety and
occupational health program in widely dispersed and diversified activities over a large geographic area.
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EDWARD H. ROMASKO
Camarillo, CA 93012
(h) 805-482-5418 (c) 719-213-0965
• Areas of responsibilities were Motor Vehicle Safety, Off Duty Safety, Safety Outreach (Safety stand-downs
and products), Fire Safety, Mishap investigation, Documentation, Reporting, and Retention, Training and
awareness, Commanding General’s Inspection Program (CGIP) (Safety), Utilization of Operational Risk
Management (ORM), Disaster Planning, Safety Policy development, Coordination of Safety and
Occupational Health Services.
• Safety Officer ensured Marine Corps Recruiting Command complied with all federal, state and local
regulations. Responsible for the stand-up of an Investigation Safety Board and its members when a safety
mishap occurred.
• Planned, organized, directed and controlled a field safety and occupational health program covering a vast
geographic area and involving a number of Command safety concerns, including: (1) A comprehensive
motor vehicle safety program. (2) Off Duty Safety for all MCRC personnel, (3) Safety training, awareness
and outreach products for the Command; (4) Disaster planning and development of evacuation procedures
and notification for recruiting, and (5) documentation and reporting requirements for higher headquarters.
• Established and maintained standard requirements and processes of safety and occupational health functions
applicable to Marine recruiting. Coordinated programmatic functions and requirements of the Safety program
via the efforts of the six District Safety Officers. Filled in or offered assistance as needed to provide guidance
or needed expertise to the District level.
• Compiled and analyzed vehicle mishap data and hazards to health and property, interpreted and evaluated the
accumulated information and identifies commonalities or trends in accident causal factors. Recommended
policies or practices to eliminate or control the identified hazard.
• Developed and conducted a safety education program to fulfill the Command’s safety requirements targeting
a diverse workforce of Marines, civilians, and contractor support personnel engaged in Marine recruiting
operations.
• Safety Officer ensured Marine Corps Recruiting Command complied with all federal, state and local
regulations. Responsible for the stand-up of an Investigation Safety Board and its members when a safety
mishap occurred.
2003-2003 Manpower Management Officer Assignments-3 (MMOA-3) Support Officer Quantico, VA
• Worked at Headquarters Marine Corps Manpower.
• Coordinated billeting, briefings and interview sites at Marine Corps Bases and installation worldwide for the
MMOA road show.
• Liaisoned with action officers, unit representatives and staff officers throughout the Marine Corps to
coordinate hundreds of officers’ interviews with their monitors for job assignments.
• Coordinated all transportation requirements to more than 25 sites throughout the Marine Corps and in three
different countries.
• Researched and developed comprehensive responses to several special projects and decision papers.
2001-2003 Operations Officer and Plans Officer Camp Lejeune, NC
• 2nd
Force Service Support Group G-3 Operations and G-3 Plans.
• Authored significant annexes associated with the 1003V Supporting Plan for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Developed and monitored the operational level logistics distribution plan in support of Marine Forces
assigned to Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Supervised the deployment/employment operations for 2nd Force Service Support Group movement to
Operation Iraqi Freedom ensuring Time-Phased-Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) was accurate, up-to-date
and entered properly into the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES).
• Coordinated the movement of personnel and cargo for Marine Logistics Command during combat operations.
• Coordinated all external transportation support through the use of Theater Support Command and Host
Nation support assets.
• Supervised the deployment/employment operations for 2nd
Force Service Support Group movement to
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Established working viable tactical standard operating procedures for set up, reporting, command and control
for the command operations center on logistical distribution throughput in support of Marine Forces.
• Validated all organizational structures of personnel and equipment for operations and exercises out of
country or in the United States.
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EDWARD H. ROMASKO
Camarillo, CA 93012
(h) 805-482-5418 (c) 719-213-0965
• Drafted/reviewed all Fragmentary orders and Joint Operations Center standard operating procedures for the
reception and transportation of detainees to their holding cells during Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Developed a draft contingency operations plan on air defense for Joint Task Force-160 joint operating area
Guantanamo Bay Cuba for detainee operations.
• Participated in the deliberate planning of the Joint Task Force Headquarters for the reception of detainees in
support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Destructive Weather Coordinator responsible for the planning, coordination with external organizations and
the execution of identifying personnel and equipment for emergency response during an “All Hazards”
incident for over 8,000 Marines and sailors.
• Responsible for the prepositioning of personnel and equipment for emergency response.
• Ensured all daily operational commitments and tasks were met in a timely manner.
2002-2002 Commanding General 2nd
Marine Expeditionary Force, Aide-de-Camp Camp Lejeune, NC
• Supervised the creation, dissemination and execution of the Commanding General’s (CG) schedule through
liaison with the CG, Chief of Staff, Commanders, Marine Enlisted Aide, driver and civilian secretary.
• Produce and monitor the flow, timeliness and accuracy of all professional and personal correspondence.
• Plan, coordinate and execute all travel in support of the CG.
• Assisted in the preparation and presentation of briefs and awards to be given by the CG.
• Coordinated with the Protocol and Special Projects Officers for planning and execution of CG participation
in visits by distinguished Visitors and quarterly II MEF Capability Exercise (CAPEX).
• Coordinated with the Marine Enlisted Aide to ensure the CG is in the proper uniform and that all social
events were properly hosted.
2000-2001 Commanding Officer Camp Lejeune, NC
• Commanding Officer, Combat Service Support Detachment-27 and Company A , 2nd
Transportation Support
Battalion.
• Responsible for the command and control for multiple Beach Operations Groups and Port Operations Groups
in supporting the offload and on load of personnel and equipment on and off ships.
• Effectively managed time and assets by providing support to adjacent and front line units while training
Marines in basic combat survival skills.
• Developed and executed a detailed plan that provided direct support to mobile re-supply units in support of
maneuver elements on the frontline.
• Taught, employed, and supervised my Combat Service Support Detachment on tactics and techniques for
convoy operations, point re-supply and rear area security.
• Led 358 marines and sailors.
• Quickly integrated elements of seven different battalions into one cohesive unit. Capable of leading multiple
diverse elements simultaneously.
• Aggressively sought out weak or problem areas and took action to improve operations for quality logistics
support to frontline units.
• Responsible for morale, welfare, personal and professional development of all Marines in the unit.
1998-2000 Executive Officer and Operations Officer Camp Lejeune, NC
• Executive Officer, 2nd
Landing Support Battalion and S-3 Operations Officer, 8th
Motor Transport Battalion.
• Destructive Weather Coordinator responsible for the planning, coordination with external organizations and
the execution of identifying personnel and equipment for emergency response during an “All Hazards”
incident for over 900 Marines and sailors.
• Responsible for the prepositioning of personnel and equipment for emergency response.
• Directed and coordinated the staff in employment planning and day to day operation of the battalion.
• Consistently provided guidance and professional development to subordinates and sound advice to the
commanding officer.
• Kept the battalion commander informed on all aspects of training and operation tempo throughout the
organization.
• Key planner in the merger of two organizations. Planned and supervised the staff in developing the structure
for the new organization.
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EDWARD H. ROMASKO
Camarillo, CA 93012
(h) 805-482-5418 (c) 719-213-0965
• Facilitated and took lead on all operations/ deployments involving coordination, planning, and execution.
• Provided liaison with higher and adjacent headquarters for contingency operation planning.
• Monitored the annual and quarterly training plan.
1995-1998 Inspector-Instructor, Companies A & B, 6th
Motor Transportation Battalion New Haven, CT
• Orchestrated and provided oversight for the training and instruction of personnel despite available training
time, scheduling conflicts and fiscal restraints.
• Supervised, organized, planned and executed multifaceted logistic support operations in a tactical field
environment as well as in garrison.
• Assisted the Marine Corps Reserve Commanding Officer in all duties to foster a cohesive, 'one team'
approach to all requirements and supervise the development of training schedules to accomplish all annual
training requirements for reserves and Active Duty Marines.
• As Physical Security Manager made liaison and developed the standard of operating procedures with local
law enforcement for facility security in case a crisis arose.
• Range Officer in Charge and Range Safety Officer for three rifle range qualification course, two pistol
qualification courses and six live fire ranges.
• Responsible Officer for all Marine Corps property at the Navy Marine Corps Reserve center; ensure proper
accountability and maintenance of equipment.
• Supervised and oversaw the annual budget was properly managed and executed; responsible for all aspects of
fiscal support required at the reserve center to include open purchases.
• Hazardous Material and Waste Control officer provided oversight, supervision and compliance for the proper
storage of hazardous materials and disposal of waste within the guide lines of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR), state and local laws.
1990-1995 Motor Transport Officer and Hazardous Materials/Waste Control Officer Okinawa/Camp Pendleton, CA
• Platoon Commander at 3rd
Combat Engineer Battalion, 3rd
Marine Division, 2nd
Battalion 11th
Marine
Regiment, 1st
Marine Division and 5th
Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division
• Directed and provided oversight on force protection, security with the movement of personnel and equipment
to training areas overseas, in the continental United States and on board ship while in port.
• Security Officer for 240 Marines and sailors in a high threat terrorist area. Responsible for the safety, security
and coordination with other organizations working in the same geographical area.
• Responsible officer for over $6 million worth of prime movers and equipment.
• Supervised a Maintenance Shop, personnel, ensuring vehicles, equipment were inducted and repaired
properly in the maintenance cycle while keeping a readiness rating of 92%.
• Planned and executed multifaceted support operations.
• Provided supervision, coordination in the proper handling, storage of hazardous materials and proper
tracking, identification and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Inspected 4 times by California Environmental Protection Agency with no violations of environmental
regulations.
• Considered in the top 1% of all organizations in and around Camp Pendleton, CA. for environmental
compliance. Organizations were sent to emulate our program.
• Environmental Officer ensured organizations out in the field were in compliance with the federal, state laws
pertaining to the preservation of plant, land and wildlife.
• Supervised and monitored a satellite site for proper storage of waste and used materials with the
responsibility of coordination for the proper disposal of the materials “cradle to grave.”
• Supervised training for spill response procedures and materials in garrison or in the field.
• As the safety representative I routinely inspected maintenance and work areas ensuring Marines worked in a
safe environment per OSHA and Marine Corps Standards.
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