Tristin Turner
Paducah
Summary
Professional with strong background in high-stakes operations, adept at risk assessment, threat mitigation, and strategic planning. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, adapt to dynamic environments, and deliver consistent results. Skilled in surveillance, tactical response, and client confidentiality, ensuring safety and peace of mind. Known for reliability, quick decision-making, and maintaining composure under pressure.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Section Leader - Infantry Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Deployed to Iraq under Special Operations Task Force West, to support Special Operations units in the area to include SEAL, CAG, GROM, and Australian SAS.
- Conducted QRF/IRF mission sets
- Liaised with US Secret Service to protect the US President during his visit to Iraq.
- Headed and successfully led a section of 21 Marines in broad spectrum hostile environments around the globe.
- Provided leadership and a timely response during high priority and chaotic situations.
- Maintained and accounted for over $1.5 million worth of equipment in a foreign country without incident.
- Advised and assisted NATO partners with training and operation of weapon assets.
- Qualified on numerous weapon systems and assets.
- Certified CROW System Operator. (40 Hour Course - #2019-0190)
- Qualified in mission planning and execution at the section - platoon level.
- Qualified in heliborne operations and certified as a Fast Rope Master.
- Certified Fitness Instructor.
- Deployed to Australia to train, advise, and liaise with Australian and French counterparts.
Executive Protection Agent
Gavin De Becker & Associates
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted personal, mobile, and static security details without fault.
- Worked with local, state and government agencies regarding company security matters.
- Managed crisis situations effectively through well-researched contingency plans and swift decision-making abilities.
- Reduced potential threats by performing comprehensive advance work for clients'' travel plans and event attendance.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly addressing client concerns and ensuring their comfort during the execution of protection services.
- Developed strong working relationships with domestic partners such as private companies, government agencies, or other executive protection teams for seamless coordination during joint assignments or special events.
- Provided discreet personal protection services, maintaining professionalism while fostering positive relationships with clients.
Explosive Detection K9 Handler
MSA Security
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Trained and worked an Explosive Detection Canine.
- Safeguarded VIPs or dignitaries during visits or events by utilizing K9 security capabilities in a discreet and professional manner.
- Prevented potential bomb threats by conducting explosive detection sweeps with a certified explosives-detection K9 partner at various locations.
- Rendered safe millions of pounds of cargo without incident.
- Assisted and liaised with local partners including DHS and local law enforcement.
- Ensured the health and well-being of the K9 partner through proper care, exercise, and nutrition management.
Foreign Team Leader
Ukrainian Special Forces
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Led group of 20 foreigners fighting on both the northern front and the eastern front with no losses.
- Carried out dozens of operations to include... Close reconnaissance, Combat patrols and ambushes, Defensive operations. Mortar fire missions, Anti-Aircraft (MANPAD) Medical evacs, Drone operations and drone recovery, Anti-Armor and mine emplacement, Policing and anti-subversion, Logistics, Humanitarian aid, Explosive ordnance disposal, Mounted operations, Urban operations, River crossing, Tactical Recovery of Assets and Personnel (TRAP), Security and close protection.
- Training/advising of local forces.
- Liaised, assisted, and worked with higher tier and adjacent forces such as SVR, GUR, SBU and others.
- Conducted vetting and selection to ensure only high-quality members made it to the team.
- Sought out and developed relationships with partner forces and foreign aid groups in order to establish trust and a solid reputation in order to acquire better missions, gear, personnel, and assets.
Instructor
North Africa
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Employed as an instructor
- Successfully completed advise, train, and assist mission with outstanding results
- Provided firearms, tactics, and medical training to host country nationals
- Developed structured theory and practical lesson content for classroom and field based training.
- Conducted leadership and team building exercises for students
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
Education
Bachelors - Counterintelligence
American Military University
08.2025
Technical College - Nursing
West Kentucky Community Technical College
01.2024
High School - undefined
Marshall County High School
01.2015
Skills
- Close protection
- Intelligence gathering
- Crisis management
- International relations
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Risk assessment
- Professional demeanor
- Investigative skills
- Advance planning
- Situational awareness
Certification
- Executive protection academy. Cert #(GDB0689EPS)
- Close protection with firearms. Cert #(GDB0689FA)
- Powers to arrest. Cert #(GDB0689P2A)
- Riot control chemical agents (CS). Cert #(GDB0689CA)
- MSA Explosive Detection K9 Handling
- Fast Rope Master
- ASFA Fitness Certification
- HITT Fitness Instructor Certification
- IWA Professional Pyrotechnic Certification
- CROWs System Operator (40hr Course)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Limited Working
Ukrainian
Elementary
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Instructor
North Africa
09.2024 - 12.2024
Foreign Team Leader
Ukrainian Special Forces
03.2022 - 07.2022
Executive Protection Agent
Gavin De Becker & Associates
08.2021 - 11.2021
Explosive Detection K9 Handler
MSA Security
09.2020 - 11.2020
Section Leader - Infantry Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
01.2015 - 01.2019
Technical College - Nursing
West Kentucky Community Technical College
High School - undefined
Marshall County High School
Bachelors - Counterintelligence
American Military University
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