Paul Contreras
Counterintelligence Chief - Marine Forces Reserve
Charlotte, NC
Work Experience
Counterintelligence Chief
October 2006 to Present
o Served as senior enlisted CI advisor and manager to the commander in multiple combatant commands
o Managed numerous tactical CI teams in support of operational requirements
o Responded to hostile foreign intelligence threats arrayed against US personnel deployed to multiple countries within Europe
o Developed counterintelligence operational plans in support of command initiatives
Operations Director
October 2006 to Present
o Developed company into successful enterprise resulting in an average of 2.5 million in annual revenue
o Directed and mentored senior corporate staff on all operational matters
o Served as senior corporate representative in all meetings with prospective clients and teaming partners
o Developed and implemented strategic intent toward corporate diversity and growth
o Created full CI course curriculum
o Developed CI based training scenarios
o Served as senior CI advisor to client units during multiple training events
Independent Contractor, HUMINT Mentor/Instructor
September 2005 to October 2006
American soldiers and allied military personnel with CACI Premier Technologies Inc.
o Served as Senior Mentor on CACI training missions in Romania and North Carolina.
Operations Chief, CI
February 2005 to May 2006
o Manage 38 Counterintelligence Marines in the performance of their daily tasks.
o Coordinate assignment of personnel for deployment, training and billets.
o Liaise with senior command concerning employment, training and retention of personnel.
o Develop training plans for use in preparing personnel for deployment.
o Prepare weekly analytical briefings for company command and staff.
o Review and enhance plans, policies and guidance governing CI/HUMINT Marines operating across multiple deployed operational platforms.
Team Commander
January 2004 to January 2005
o Led a team of CI/HUMINT Specialists and linguists in direct support of combat operations for 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines in support of 24MEU operations in Babil Province, Iraq.
o Served as the Staff Counterintelligence Officer for 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines.
o Generated daily analytical intelligence summaries for command staff identifying counterintelligence and insurgent threats in area of operations
o Directed and performed Counterintelligence Source Operations, tactical interrogations, and screening operations targeting foreign intelligence and terrorist elements in combat area.
o Directed and established an intelligence and security cell within local Iraqi National Guard Forces which led to the development of 30+ individual sources.
o Coordinated joint combat operations, and de-conflicted source management issues with Special Operations, theater and national level intelligence collection entities.
o Provided force protection recommendations; implemented active and passive AT/FP measures.
Platoon Chief, CI
January 2003 to December 2003
o Managed and Supervised 30+ Marines in their preparations for future deployments.
o Developed and implemented CI/HUMINT Operations Course (CIHOC) involving training in analytical and counterintelligence targeting of foreign intelligence threats.
o Coordinated training efforts with battalion and regimental level staffs.
Team Chief
August 2002 to December 2002
o Conducted Low Level Source Operations, debriefings, and daily liaison with police chiefs and local personnel in order to identify and neutralize foreign intelligence and terrorists in Kabul.
o Generated weekly counterintelligence threat analysis reports for embassy and Marine Command staff.
o Devised unique threat identification system for embassy staff and Marine Force Commanders detailing enemy courses of action.
o Coordinated emergency action plans with elements of U.S. Army 82nd Airborne, Embassy personnel and Marine Corps security elements.
Platoon Chief, CI
April 2001 to July 2002
o Developed CI/HUMINT Operations and led 25+ Marines in preparations for deployments.
o Coordinated and implemented training with battalion and regimental staffs.
o Developed Unit Liaison Program in order to facilitate relationship between CI/HUMINT personnel and supported units.
o Provided AT/FP and country specific analytical threat briefs to deploying Marine units across IIMEF.
o Developed company level CI/HUMINT capabilities brief.
o Refined and coordinated CI/HUMINT recruitment plan.
o Led CI/HUMINT Detachment in support of 2,500+ NATO personnel for exercise BATTLE GRIFFIN 02.
CI/HUMINT Specialist
January 1999 to March 2001
o Produced CI country threat studies and analysis for 13MEU command staff.
o Conducted advanced liaison with International Security Force, East Timor, for humanitarian operations.
o Conducted site evaluation and developed threat survey of Aden port area during recovery operations of the USS Cole in Aden, Yemen.
o Provided site surveys and route reconnaissance, host nation liaison with police and military, and generated threat vulnerability assessments.
Education
Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology (Assessment)
2012 to 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology
2010 to 2012
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
December 2006
Associates in General Studies
January 2006
Additional Information
Qualifications
o Credentialed USMC CI/HUMINT Specialist
o Defense Strategic Debriefer
o Level II Anti Terrorism/Force Protection Instructor
o Experienced Unconventional Threat Analyst
o Experienced with targeting Foreign Intel Service capabilities and intentions
o Force Protection Specialist
o Tactical CI/HUMINT Operations planning and instruction
o Proven managerial and interpersonal skills at command level
o Proven experience working with third country military and security officials
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