Marco Gonzalez
About Marco Gonzalez
Marco Gonzalez serves as the Cleared CWMD Advance Course Manager at Valiant Integrated Services, where he oversees training equipment and develops training support for CBRNE and drug threat exercises. He has extensive experience in various roles across the banking and operations sectors, including positions at Bank of America and TIAA Bank.
Current Role at Valiant Integrated Services
Marco Gonzalez currently serves as the Cleared CWMD Advance Course Manager at Valiant Integrated Services since 2023. In this role, he oversees the storage, maintenance, and availability of CWMD equipment and training aids, ensuring realistic training environments. He actively participates in planning meetings, conducts site surveys, and assists in scenario development for CWMD training. Additionally, he develops control cell instructions and conducts After-Action Reviews as part of the training support.
Previous Experience in Banking and Finance
Marco Gonzalez has a diverse background in the banking and finance sector. He worked at Bank of America as a Home Service Specialist II/Senior Processor from 2002 to 2005 in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. He later held positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Processing Manager from 2010 to 2013, and at TIAA Bank as a Processing Manager from 2013 to 2018 in Fairfax, Virginia. He also served as an Assistant Banking Center Manager at Bank of America in 2009.
Experience in Operations and Management
Marco Gonzalez has held various roles in operations and management. He worked as an Operations Coordinator for SOS International LLC, supporting the Department of Justice from 2018 to 2019. He also served as an Operations Manager at Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. in 2020. His experience includes managing teams and processes, as well as providing tactical-level support for addressing CBRNE and drug threats during exercises.
Educational Background
Marco Gonzalez studied at Hillsborough Community College, where he earned an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from 2007 to 2009. He furthered his education at George Mason University, focusing on Industrial Engineering from 2010 to 2011. His educational background supports his professional roles in both operational management and technical support.
Contributions to CWMD Training
In his current and previous roles, Marco Gonzalez has made significant contributions to CWMD training. He provides tactical-level target support for addressing CBRNE and drug threats during exercises. He collects and compiles data for comprehensive reports and conducts post-event activities, including trip reports and feedback sessions, to enhance training effectiveness.