DAVID SIVAS

402 Michael Street ~ Thomson, Georgia 30824

(910) 916 - 1762 dsdc7316@westpost.net

QUALIFICATIONS
Security Professional offering both domestic and international expertise in lead
ing and training teams in highly stressful, dangerous environments. Strengths i
nclude demonstrated ability to make quick decisions based on keen attention to d
etail and specifics of situations. Dedicated and persistent, with a high level
of ethics and unparalleled communications skills, effectively able to interact w
ith individuals at all levels. Works well independently as well as part of a te
am, continually seeking greater responsibility to successfully achieve and excee
d goals. Offering basic knowledge of reading, writing and speaking Arabic. Curre
ntly holds a Secret Security Clearance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ARMY
2005- Present
2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (2008 - 2010)
Special Forces Weapons Sergeant
Operational Detachment Alpha 5235
* While deployed in Iraq, conducted Foreign Internal Defense operations as an ad
visor to 400 Iraqi SWAT members ensuring proper training, assignment schedule an
d performance reviews of these police officers.
* Oversaw 42 Jordanians and Afghan soldiers/police while deployed in Afghanistan
. In charge training, advising their leadership and leading these individuals o
n combat patrols.
* Supervised, planned, led and instructed U.S. and Allied personnel on vehicle m
ounted and dismounted light infantry weapons and tactics in English and Arabic.
* Acted as senior advisor to commander in all aspects of weapons employment.
* Set up training schedules regarding proper entry control point procedures and
tower duties as well as training on various weapon systems, both foreign and org
anic.
* Interacted with high level Jordanian and Afghan military and police officials
along with Iraqis, Afghanis, and Jordanians in an effort to build rapport.
* Conducted 85+ combined combat patrols while deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan,
directly handling planning and leading Jordanian and Afghan soldiers/police.
* Maintained a constant state of readiness on numerous weapon systems to include
truck mounted light and heavy machine guns, sniper rifles, assault rifles, sub
machine guns, anti tank weapons, mortars, pistols, etc.
* In charge of maintenance and upkeep of equipment valued at over $175,000, to i
nclude small arms, anti-tank weapons, mortars, weapons optics, thermal optics an
d night vision devices.
* Developed accountability systems for U.S. and indigenous ammunition through ef
fective organizational techniques.
* Involved in handling repairing and maintaining weapons essential for combat an
d base defense operations.
* Utilized Microsoft Office Suite proficiencies to schedule ranges, requested am
munition and wrote risk assessments. Accountable for all weapons related equipm
ent and supplies, keeping track of inventories using Excel spreadsheets.
Special Forces Trainee - Special Forces Qualifications Course (2006 - 2008)
* Successfully graduated the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) as a Spe
cial Forces Weapon Sergeant. Demonstrated outstanding performance, teamwork, le
adership skills, discipline, and perseverance.
Basic Trainee/Infantryman/Airborne School Graduate (2005 - 2006)
AWARDS
Recipient of Special Forces Tab, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star,
Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star,
2 Army Commendation Medals and more.*