Richard Lydick is an Information Security Specialist with over 25 years of experience in the United States Marine Corps, including 6 years of experience in communications security and electronic key management systems. He currently holds a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance and has expertise in areas such as conflict resolution, problem solving, security awareness, and leadership. As an Information Security Specialist, his responsibilities include reducing loss of communications security assets valued at over $100M, ensuring success of Electronic Key Management Systems, and developing security training. He aims to benefit organizations by leveraging his technical, training, and leadership skills.

1. RICHARD J. LYDICK
1401 Tom Fain Road, Chancellor, AL 36316 • 910-787-2934 • Richard.Lydick1975@gmail.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance
A dynamic, multi-faceted leader who effectively serves worldwide populations in the areas of information security,
project management, and operations management. Positions organizations to attain results by training and developing
employees. Recognized for strong strategic planning, problem solving, and communications skills. Over six years of
experience in communications security and electronic key management systems. Seeks to benefit top organization by
leveraging technical, training, and leadership skills.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Conflict Resolution
 Problem Solving
 Interpersonal Communication
 Security Awareness
 Risk Analysis
 Program Evaluation
 Flexibility
 Leadership
 Facility Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Fleet Marine Forces 1995-Current
Information Security Specialist, 2007-Current
 Reduces loss by budgeting, maintaining, and accounting for $100M+ of communications security assets.
 Protects government assets by serving as Chief of Physical Security for the security warehouse, including developing
and fostering change management initiatives.
 Ensures success of Electronic Key Management Systems (EKMS) account matters by serving as Primary Contact and
Principal Advisor for these issues.
 Contributes to unit readiness by maintaining and updating command’s Emergency Action and Destruction plans.
 Administered and supervised the daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly needs of the Electronic Key Management
Systems (EKMS) to assets across the world while training associates to provide quality checks, efficient service,
managing all Management Department personnel & resources.
Key Accomplishments:
 Mitigates issues affecting the protection of critical infrastructure by developing/conducting quantitative and
qualitative methodical training.
 Fosters effective decision-making by analyzing and evaluating the impact of policies, practices, and standard
operating procedures on resilience efforts and materials.
 Improves exiting performance measures, policies, and strategies by collaborating cross-departmentally to create and
recommend strategic plans.
 Champions regulatory compliance by conducting monthly training to ensure that all personnel are familiar with and
adhere to proper communications security handling procedures, including destroying sensitive outdated material.
 Demonstrates cross-departmental leadership by working in Operations Security, Communications Security,
Information Systems, and Emergency Planning as Electronic Key Management System Manager.
Supervisor and Operations Chief for Amphibious Assault Vehicles, 1995-2008
 Administered and oversaw the daily mechanical needs of Amphibious Assault Vehicles across detachments while
training mechanics to provide quality, efficient service, managing all Management Department personnel & resources.
 Enhanced unit readiness by supervising team leaders, ensuring their mechanic teams were prepared and equipment
was primed for immediate deployment.
 Mentored junior team members by providing leadership and counseling that helped them meet their personal goals.

2.  Contributed to unit readiness for worldwide deployment at a moment’s notice by ensuring and modernizing the
command’s assets and personnel and ensuring they were properly maintained and trained.
Key Accomplishments
 Boosted quality and safety by creating and managing quality assurance program for hazardous material associated
with vehicles, products, and equipment.
 Bolstered resilience efforts/recovery operations by analyzing and evaluating the impact of policies on these initiatives.
 Ensured compliance with EPA and other state and federal regulations.
 Reduced loss and improved vehicle quality by establishing and executing Maintenance Management Program.
 Performed effectively in hostile environment, serving as point of contact for on-site AAV mechanical needs.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, & TRAINING
Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC, Associate in Arts, GPA 3.85, Dean’s List
Electronic Key Management Systems - Camp Lejeune • Information Assurance – Barstow, CA
Certified Recruiter - San Diego, CA