Project Management Human Resources

MARK C. LOPEZ PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGEMENT

949-***-**** • ad7he5@r.postjobfree.com 242-47 Hahn Court • Oceanside, CA 92058 Versatile and accomplished professional with extensive leadership and management experience within highly complex and critical environments. Operational and Analytical professional skilled in successfully implementing processes that enhance organizational initiatives and deliver optimal performance. Collaborative communicator focused on building relationships and identifying synergies. Proven record of leading complex global projects from inception to completion. Areas of Expertise:

Strategic Planning & Analysis Interagency/Business Operations U.S./Foreign Government relations

Comprehensive Project Mgmt Information & Operations Fusion Foreign/Domestic Security Mngt

Goal Identification & Execution Project Management Quality control Project Management Risk Analysis EXPERIENCE & NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

Down Range Operations LLC • Tbilisi, Georgia • 2021 Advisor to Ministry of Defense

Analyzed, evaluated, planned, developed, and executed several major projects related to furthering the transformation of the Georgian Defense Forces into a modern Western NATO ally. Integrated and synchronized vital stakeholders to accomplish executive-level strategic planning and the operational level of planning and execution. Analyzed infrastructure critical assets and human resources to determine current capacity and capability and developed plans to transform and energize innovative approaches to operations and training. Conducted comprehensive evaluation for human resources in operational and training environments to provide feedback and provided comprehensive reports to executive level management and leadership to assist them in National level planning. Planned and developed innovative techniques and approaches to speak to a unique culture and nation and build tremendous rapport to strengthen the United States-State Department, Office of Defense Cooperation, and Georgian Ministry of Defense. Assessed, evaluated, and provided comprehensive feedback and reports on interdepartmental strategic and tactical Command, Control, and Communications. Consulted and advised on physical security and advised security engineers in executing both technical and physical security upgrades. Provided support to all Host Nation’s missions in assigned geographic areas, to include inspections, travel, reports, security design, and security project management. Key Accomplishments:

• Developed the concept and blueprinted for the Ministry of Defense's Digitized Information's Technology System the "Integrated Resource Management System" that links Human Resources, Intelligence, Operations, Logistics, plans, Communications, and plans into a full-scale I.T. tool for executive-level Management and leadership

• Transformed a 70-million-dollar U.S. Anti-Tank Missile program that was failing in operational readiness to a fully functional and combat-ready system that enables the Georgian Defense Force the capability and capacity to sustain a high level of readiness

• Analyzed operations and training providing major comprehensive reports for the U.S. State Department, U.S. Department of Defense, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) of current readiness and future requirements for full acceptance into NATO

• Conducted and synchronized executive-level staff to lead planning working groups (PWGs) to refine further and enhance strategic and tactical level operation plans BEACON RED • Abu Dhabi, UAE • 2017/2019

PROGRAM MANAGER/COORDINATOR BASIC INTELLIGENCE COURSE Managed and led thirty personnel who were translators, instructors, and assessors to conduct training for over six hundred intelligence officer candidates for the National Government of the United Arab Emirates. Responsible for ensuring reports, evaluations, selection, and Management of six hundred graduates of the Intelligence Course. Interfaced, planned, coordinated, conducted high-level meetings and engagement with local government, Management, and leadership to accomplish tactical and strategic business goals for Beacon Red LLC. Planned and managed scope, time, and budget for the intelligence courses to include planning, developing, and presenting budgets over ten million U.S. Dollars. Ensured relationships were professional and sustained good relations with the local government and sub- contractors. Provided support to all Host Nation’s missions in assigned geographic areas, to include inspections, travel, reports, security design, and security project management. Mark C. Lopez Page 2

ASSESSOR/TEAM LEADER/MENTOR

Evaluated, analyzed, observed, and selected Intelligence Officer candidates in a rigorous primary intelligence selection and training program. Composed and developed in-depth and comprehensive reports that defined and expressed candidates' character, knowledge, capability, and potential as a future Intelligence officer for the designated Client. Team Leader of three assessors/mentors responsible for leading, guiding, reviewing, and overseeing their assessments and conduct in their performance. Team leader responsible for 20-40 Intelligence Officer Candidates for each training cycle, ensuring they received fair, honest, professional, and unbiased assessments and reports based on their performance and potential as future Intelligence officers.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Delivered exemplary performance as a charismatic and dynamic assessor and mentor for all candidates.

• Instrumental in refining candidate selection criteria to aid the assessor in defining student capabilities and potential for the Client.

• Successfully assessed and recommended over 50 candidates for selection to serve as future intelligence officers. E-BIKES HAWAII • Honolulu, HI • 2015

SALES REPRESENTATIVE, MANAGER, AND OWNER

Steered sales processes and customer engagement programs for Honolulu's leading electric bike company. Coordinated the logistics and operations for special events, including bike demonstrations and group activities. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Introduced and applied the concept and application of "Business Intelligence" to gain the position of the leading Electric Bike company in the state of Hawaii.

• Delivered exemplary performance as the top sales employee.

• Streamlined supply chain and information technology processes to advance marketing and sales capabilities. HAWAIIAN MOUNTAIN BIKE OUTFITTERS • Oahu, HI • 2014 OWNER & OPERATOR

Launched one of the first mountain bike guide and rental businesses in Hawaii. Sold the company after solid sales growth for a net profit of 300K.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT:

• Cultivated productive relationships with advocacy groups and local agencies to establish an improved trail network.

• Applied "Business Intelligence" to determine tactical and strategic approaches toward competition JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE WEST • Camp Smith, HI • 2008 to 2013 J3 CHIEF OF OPERATIONS & TRAINING

Program & Project Manager within the Naval Intelligence and Department of Defense Intelligence Community. Directed the daily operations for International and Interagency Support (ISS) operations across the Pacific Theater focused on Intelligence, Operations, Training, Communication, and Logistics planning. Directly supervised five U.S. Government Liaison Officers, a Seven-man team focused on "Small Craft Interdiction and Maintenance," and two operations officers delivering operational and intelligence products. Planned, coordinated, and conducted intelligence analysis with 80 Intelligence Analysts organic to this organization for Host Nation's support. Additionally, I designed and collaborated with Intelligence analysts from the Department of Justice (IRS – Threat Finance), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI – Legal Attache), Department of State (DOS – Counter-Terrorism), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE – Biometrics program), and foreign government intelligence agencies. Aligned multiple Department of Defense, Intelligence Agencies, and U.S. Law Enforcement agencies to organize over 600 Special Operators, Intelligence officers, and Law Enforcement Agencies. Lead planned and coordinated 42 training events leading to real-world Joint Task Force Operations resulting in successful interdiction, capture, and intelligence gathering operations. Directly advised Regional FBI directors, Legal Attaches, DEA attaches, Defense Attaché Officer (DAO), Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), Senior Defense Officer (SDO), U.S. State Department Country teams, and foreign intelligence and law enforcement agencies to include the U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral on Joint Task Force operations, Intelligence, infrastructure, budget, and training activities. Held a Top Secret clearance for 35 years, implemented and applied multiple National level all-source intelligence products to achieve organizational objectives. Advised on design, installation and conducted oversight on security systems to counter terrorist attacks and other acts of violence against US and foreign partner agency facilities and personnel and developed policy promulgating physical security standards Mark C. Lopez Page 2

overseas. Planned and implemented comprehensive security programs for overseas activities that were directed towards the protection of personnel, facilities, and residences. Coordinated with Executive Officers and Regional Security Officers and other appropriate offices concerned with the US Mission for all security matters for the agency’s overseas activities.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Coordinated 3,600 foreign intelligence, law enforcement, military, and security forces in executing 60 Counter-Narco Terrorism (CNT) missions.

• Planned and developed Intelligence Fusion Centers throughout the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

• Devised $7.5M annually in resources to design and perform intensive CNT training programs.

• Provided & planned programs that gave access & placement to crucial intelligence and law enforcement agencies to parallel similar foreign government agencies.

• Developed specialized training courses emphasizing in-depth law enforcement and intelligence skills for over 11 agencies.

• Administered training events that built intelligence capabilities and capacity.

• Crafted official briefings, decision papers, economy acts, procedural agreements, and policy papers that advised Congress and the Deputy Secretary of Intelligence and Defense.

• Developed, evaluated, and assisted in identifying budgetary, infrastructure, and intelligence requirements for the U.S., foreign intelligence, and security elements.

• Reported, briefed, and linked key U.S. Country team elements with foreign agencies and their objectives in peacetime and war.

• Program & Project Management for training & operations for the entire Pacific Region: East Asia, SE Asia, Polynesia, and West Asia up to the Pakistan border.

SPECIAL FORCES OPERATIONS NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER • Seoul, Korea • 2003 to 2008 39TH SPECIAL FORCES DETACHMENT

Oversaw the resources and execution associated with training seven South Korean Special Forces and SEAL units through the direction of seven Special Operations personnel and nine support personnel. Led the performance of 14 personnel within the Operations Center. Fostered cross-cultural relationships to ensure efficient communication. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Recognized as an expert on the execution of Joint Special Operations missions within the Korean Peninsula.

• Prepared reports to advise leadership on risk management, strategic planning, and technical needs. COALITION SUPPORT TEAM LEADER – SPECIAL FORCES KOREA Guided communication and interaction as the sole liaison to the Republic of Korea (ROK) Army 7th Special Forces Brigade and ROK Navy Special Warfare Command, SEAL Unit. Produced elite analysis of all source data intelligence to support wartime efforts and infiltration planning. Conducted specialized training programs to increase the proficiencies of Korean Special Operations Forces and Intelligence units.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Developed senior-level strategic and tactical planning initiatives focused on comprehensive operation and execution.

• Coordinated over 75 complex, high-risk wartime operations and multiple joint special operations with hidden assets.

• Stood up, prepared, rehearsed, and trained the Republic of Korea Tier 1 Counter-Terrorist SEAL Team Unit to seize and recapture their hijacked Oil tanker off the horn of Africa. The mission was 100% successful with zero friendly casualties. This Tier 1 asset trained with U.S. Army Special Forces, SEALs, U.S. Intelligence HUMINT Assets, and the Special Operations Air Wing 160th SOAR to prepare for the mission. SPECIAL FORCES OPERATIONS NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER • 1st Special Forces Group, Okinawa, Japan • 2000 to 2003

Contributed to the training, development, and planning of a 12-man Special Forces Operational Detachment. Trained and supported multiple elements of outside agencies, including foreign Armed Forces, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Defense. Pushed detachment performance as the senior planner and combat dive supervisor. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Organized and monitored all training, logistics, operational support, and tactical planning programs in foreign countries and prioritized aggressive processes that ensured strict adherence to optimal performance standards.

• Conceptualized administrative and logistical support with risk assessments, resource availability, and personnel.

• Managed the inventory and use of over $3 M in equipment assets. Mark C. Lopez Page 2

Additional Experience Includes:

SPECIAL FORCES INTELLIGENCE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER, NORTH AMERICA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA 1998 – 2000 SPECIAL FORCES ENGINEER, NORTH AMERICA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA 1994 – 1998 EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Business Administration (MBA/In progress) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES – ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Project Management Professional

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES (UCLA)

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Secondary of East Asian Studies UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

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Training Courses:

UCLA Project Management Professional (2016)

Security Assistance Training Management Office - Operational Course (2020) Special Operations Planning Course (SOP-C)

Advanced Special Operations Techniques – 1st SFG (A), Fort Lewis, WA (2003) Combat Dive Supervisor Course – U.S. Navy SEAL, Naval Special Warfare, Coronado, CA (1999) Navy SEAL Open and Closed Circuit Phase II- U.S. Navy SEAL, Naval Special Warfare Coronado, CA (1999) Combat Diver Course – USAJFK Special Warfare Command, Key West, FL (1996) Survival, Escape, Resistance, and Evasion – USAJFK Special Warfare Command, Fort Bragg, NC (1997) Military Free Fall Parachutist Course – USAJFK Special Warfare Command, Fort Bragg, NC (1997) Strategic Target Analysis Course – CIA (1996)

Advanced Explosive Techniques – CIA (1998)

Special Forces Operations and Intelligence Course USAJFK Special Warfare Command, Fort Bragg, NC (1995) Jumpmaster Course - 1st Special Forces Group (A), Fort Lewis, WA (1995) Special Forces Basic Military Language Course – USAJFK Special Warfare Command, Fort Bragg, NC (1994) Special Forces Qualification Course USAJFK Special Warfare Command, Fort Bragg, NC (1994) Instructor Training Course – USA, Fort Ord, CA (1991) Transportation of Hazardous Material - Defense Ammunition Center & School, Savanna, IL (1999) Air Assault School – Fort Drum, NY (1987)

Special Forces Advanced Target Interdiction Course – Fort Bragg, NC (1984) Sapper Leader Course – USA Engineer School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO (1986) Combat Engineer Course – USA Engineer School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO (1986) Basic Airborne - U.S. Army Airborne School, Fort Benning, GA (1983) Basic Infantry Course – Fort Benning, GA (1982)

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