Mathew Dunn
Woodstock
Summary
Program management professional with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager for Explosive Ordinance Disposal Canine
Georgia Emergency Management/Homeland Security
02.2024 - Current
Area 7 Homeland Security Coordinator
Georgia Emergency Management/Homeland Security
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Passed background clearance
- U.S
- Department of Homeland Security Federal Secret Security Clearance
- Coordinate Homeland Security, school safety and consequence management activities for natural or man-made disasters
- Provide disaster preparedness and Homeland Security training and prepare emergency plans and procedures, conduct site visits and assesses critical infrastructure for over 1,000 schools
- Collaborates with others to prepare and analyze damage assessments following emergencies
EOD K9 Handler
Woodstock Police Department
06.2016 - 12.2022
- Completed Intermediate, General Instructor, and Police Training Officer (PTO) certifications through POST; having attended 2,184 hours of POST certified training since becoming a peace officer
- Member of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency Explosives Detection K9 Program
- Successfully trained and certified with K9 Rosa for 7 years
- Coordinated with local and federal partners in response to bomb threats
- Successfully assisted multiple agencies in the location and recovery of firearms to close out cases
- Utilized to assist several surrounding agencies with high priority events such as Super Bowl LIII, 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship game, Braves Playoff Games and Championship parade
Patrol Officer
Woodstock Police Department
05.2011 - 06.2016
- Graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course (BLETC) on September 23, 2011
- Qualified as RADAR, LIDAR
Infantry Soldier
United States Army
02.2004 - 12.2010
- Deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Spring of 2005 and again in Fall of 2009
- Promoted to Corporal, demonstrating advanced leadership capabilities
- Evaluated and trained 8 soldiers total in the different skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective Infantry Soldier
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Cybersecurity
Excelsior College
07.2025
Bachelor’s Degree - Homeland Security
Excelsior College
05.2020
High School Diploma -
Lake Orion High School
Lake Orion, MI06.2003
Skills
- Project Management
- Explosive Ordinance Disposal
- Homeland Security Coordination
- Explosive Ordinance Detection
- K9 Handling
- Special Operations
- K9 Instruction
Certification
- Bomb Threats and Suspicious Packages, 06/19
- General Instructor Training Course, 11/19
- Tactical Medical K9 Handler Course, 05/18
- Criminal Procedure, 07/18
- Response to Bomb Threats in Schools, 10/17
- Explosive Detection Dog Handler Training, 08/16
- Improvised Explosive Device (IED), 09/16
- New Supervisor Training, 03/15
- First Responder, 10/15
- Officer Survival, 08/15
- Advanced Report Writing, 06/14
- Health and Wellness, 06/14
- Police Training Officer, 03/14
- Interpersonal Communications, 12/13
- Patrol Rifle, 05/12
- Search Warrants and Affidavits, 12/12
- LIDAR Operator, 10/12
- RADAR Operator, 10/12
- Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, 09/11
Awards
Good Conduct, 12/14, Good Conduct, 12/17, Life Saving, 09/14, Life Saving, 11/14, Life Saving, 12/16, Safe Driver, 09/16, Colonel George Bailey Distinguished Leadership Award, 2019, South Georgia K9 workshop Explosive Detection 2nd place, 11/16, South Georgia K9 workshop Explosive Detection 2nd place, 11/18, Departmental Commendation, 12/19, Departmental Commendation, 12/21, Shift Service Award, 12/21, Army Commendation Medal, 2nd Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge
Timeline
Program Manager for Explosive Ordinance Disposal Canine
Georgia Emergency Management/Homeland Security
02.2024 - Current
Area 7 Homeland Security Coordinator
Georgia Emergency Management/Homeland Security
02.2023 - 02.2024
EOD K9 Handler
Woodstock Police Department
06.2016 - 12.2022
Patrol Officer
Woodstock Police Department
05.2011 - 06.2016
Infantry Soldier
United States Army
02.2004 - 12.2010
Bachelor’s Degree - Homeland Security
Excelsior College
High School Diploma -
Lake Orion High School
Bachelor’s Degree - Cybersecurity
Excelsior College
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