Clinton Van Der Pool

Director of site security operations and training. Oversight of 5-10 supervisors, and 40-60 foreign personnel for team providing front-line service in forward area. Development and implementation of plans to maximize safety and protect State Department resources (including VIP visitors) in a volatile, strategic area of Iraq. Cultivate strong relationships with Iraqi and U.S. military / government officials (and Iraqi civilians) for integration of ongoing operations, cooperation across organizations, and the

Financial strategy creation and client advising on investment options after conferring regarding financial situation and goals. Conducted periodic account assessments to ensure alignment of plans with client needs. Acquired market / investment expertise and earned FINRA (Series 7, 31, and 66) and Florida Life, Health, and Annuities certifications.

Oversight of initial in-country operations to launch the subsidiary Triple Canopy Nigerian Operations Ltd. Development and deployment of strategies to secure facilities and registration / licensure. Assessment of prospective partners. Spearheaded business development and built a network of contacts / relationships in support of company entry into the West African security market with a simultaneous expanded emphasis on private corporate security. Enhancement of company’s long-term capability in the region t

Director of project operations and oversight of 14 team members for a program to protect U.S. personnel and technology at a sensitive facility. Led initiative from preparation in U.S. to operations in Baghdad. Cost minimization through efficiency improvements and personnel rotation system.

Active duty enlisted from 1991 -1995. Fire Direction Control, Forward Observer Artillery. Completed NCO course in 1994. Reserve Duty from 1995 – 1999. Serve as Infantry Platoon Sergeant / Commander. Completed Officer Candidate School with honors in 1996. Also completed Scout Sniper School, and Sergeant’s Course.