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Michael A. Costello13130 Blanco Road Unit 1402
San Antonio TX, [email protected]
QUALIFICATIONS
Over 13 years of diverse Department of Defense and one year New Jersey State law enforcement experience derived from a wide range of leadership positions throughout the Engineer, Drill Sergeant, Combatives, Advisory and Assistance Bridges, and Intelligence communities including Southwestern Army Reserve Intelligence Support Center Senior HUMINT Sergeant and course developer, HUMINT Collection Team NCOIC, Military Intelligence Company Platoon Sergeant Sergeant, NJ State Commercial Fraud Investigator, and Drill Sergeant Platoon Sergeant.
Experience from three operations in combat zones serving in direct action and general support roles, intelligence collector positions, team leader, intelligence liaison in a general support role, and responsible for HUMINT Collection Team reputation as top reporting team in Baghdad during 2010 to 2011.
Intelligence Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive experience in operations, Intelligence Information Report writing, first-line analysis, training/scenario development, personnel management, intelligence collection, open source collection, OPSEC, commercial/criminal investigations, research, and dissemination focused on Central Command (CENTCOM), Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and Pacific Command (PACOM) requirements.
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI access, based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (valid thru 02/2017).
Proficiency in Spanish language. MSO II experienced collector. DCGS-A certified.____________________________________________________________________________________
EXPERIENCE RELATED TO POSITION:
U.S. Army – Active DutySouthwestern Army Reserve Intelligence Support CenterSenior HUMINT Sergeant Camp Bullis, TX (December 2012 - Present)
Responsible for certifying and validating Active Army/Reserve/National Guard MI soldiers in Interrogation and Military Source Operations (MSO), through mentorship, platform instruction, to include developing realistic , relevant, and real-world scenarios for intelligence organizations from Platoon to Company level, including: interrogation/CATIII-II MSO scenario development, role writing, and MACOM research.
Expertise in HUMINT tradecraft, questioning methodology, collection requirements and current trends through continuous research through both DOD and non-DOD sources.
Certified by First Army as an Observer Coach Mentor (OC/T) and able to certify and validate units on METL individual and collective tasks.
Coordinates, plans, and leads successful intelligence training of over 300 soldiers per year to include: Advanced Questioning, Interrogation, Liaison, MSO, Report Writing and Information Management.
Subject Matter Expertise results in by - name requests by nationwide training units for travel to training sites for mission support.
Between 2013 and 2014, traveled to Ft. Hood TX on several occasions, and effectively certified Afghanistan-bound units in all collection operations in support of Special Operations missions.
Between 2013 to 2015, provided report writing enhancement, elicitation refresher training, and materials for the 19th Special Forces Group at Camp Bullis, TX
Chosen as assistant Senior Enlisted Advisor, responsible for giving the final word and advising the Commander on all enlisted evaluations, awards and personnel actions.
From January to April 2015, successfully piloted new advanced questioning course to over 75 soldiers resulting in the implementation of Advanced Questioning Workshop as an official Army Intelligence Course.
On May 2 2014, certified in DCGS-A Operator Course. Throughout 2014, conducted independent research to update and re-vamp current intelligence courses to
provide the most up-to-date training and techniques; resulting in the creation and fielding of a new, advanced questioning course.
New Jersey Attorney General’s Office Commercial Fraud DivisionNewark, NJ (December 2011-December 2012)
Responsible for conducting investigations and providing research and evidence for the correction and prosecution of violators and the closing of cases.
Using proficient investigative skills, uncovered two organized crime/terror related fraud cases resulting in turning over each case to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Managed of three to five confidential cases at each time; handled each case with precision and attention to detail.
Liaison with joint investigative entities such as Federal Bureau of Investigation, Immigrations Customs Enforcement, and numerous local police forces.
Responsible for conducting physical surveillance on individuals under investigation. Conducting case research through elicitation and interviews. Expertise in researching N.J.S.A laws and regulations regarding the Consumer Fraud Act on multiple
open and closed source databases, including writing of Reports of Investigation. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of state vehicles. Performed on numerous Task Forces involving local Consumer Affairs and law enforcement offices.
HCT 643, Forward Operating Base ShielfHuman Intelligence Collection Team NCOICBaghdad, Iraq (April 2010 – June 2011)
Served as Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of a four-man intelligence team for pre-deployment and deployment in Baghdad, Iraq.
Produced over 300 Intelligence Information Reports, which resulted in over 60 high level evaluations from intelligence analysts.
Provided information for two (2) Special Operations Forces (SOF) High Value Individual target packages, which resulted in multiple military raids to capture both individuals.
Made available quick response information to halt a Katyusha rocket attack targeting a U.S./Coalition base which resulted in the capture of three (3) enemy combatants, three (3) rockets and one (1) insurgent weapons supplier resulting in the awarding of an Army Commendation Medal.
Responsible for the intelligence team’s reputation as the number one producing team throughout the entire United States Forces Iraq Area of Operation.
Expertise in liaison and negotiation with multiple defense entities and communication with civilian and federal government agencies.
Conducted field intelligence collection through interviewing and elicitation. Provided early warning indicators of threats, intelligence advice, and intelligence assistance to SOF Task
Force Commanders through expertise knowledge of Defense Intelligence databases and threat assessment tools.
Routinely briefed senior U.S. and foreign military officers, regarding security awareness, counterintelligence threats and 24- hour security updates.
Supervised quality control in team’s report writing, ensuring the completion of daily duties and mentored and provided professional guidance for soldier development.
Proficient in classified Geospatial mapping technologies.
Accomplishments: Army Commendation Medal for 2010-2011 Operation New Dawn, Iraq Army Commendation Medal for Honor Graduate at Drill Sergeant Course Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mars Hill College, GPA 3.77
EDUCATION & TRAINING RELATIVE TO POSITION:
Senior Leadership Course, Ft. Huachuca, AZ Graduate study in Master of Arts, Executive Leadership with a focus on: Organizational
Leadership, Leading Change, Entrepreneurship, and Organizational Behavior Texas Gang Investigators Association Conference, San Antonio, TX REID Advanced Interview and Interrogation Course, San Antonio, TX Advanced Leadership Course Phase II (Honor Graduate, March 2013), Camp Williams, UT Surveillance and Reconnaissance training, Baghdad, Iraq Human Intelligence Collector Course, Salt Lake City, UT Mars Hill College, (Bachelor’s of Arts, Spanish, Magna Cum Laude), Mars Hill, NC DCGS-A, Camp Bullis, TX Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook, Photoshop SIPRnet CIDNE HOT-R Intelink Google Earth JWICS
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Surfing – 7 yearsVarsity Wrestling – 4 years (High School)Varsity Cross Country & Track/Field – 2 years (College)Brazilian JuJitsu (Purple Belt) – 5 yearsMuay Thai Kickboxing – 1 yearNeighborhood Watch Captain – 2 yearsCommunity Service - Continuous