Felipe Gaviria
Pereira
Summary
The whole of cultural and professional backround contributed the developing practical experience, obtained directly on the field operating as an Army Commissioned Officer in the Colombian territory.
Is a former-Colombian Military Professional. His professional skills and traits were developed throughout the military studies in the Colombian Military Academy in Bogotà first (ESMIC), and then in Italy in the Military Academy of Modena and the Army Application School in Turin. Formation and training as an Army Officer in Italy was possible thanks to an agreement between the Defence Ministries of Colombia and Italy and according to the NATO standards. In addition, in the private field he has completed PMC and PSD courses in EUSECA Poland.
And is currently working as a lead trainer and liaison contact with Somali security forces on training and development projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Trainer and Liaison Contact
A4SI - Contractor of Strategic Alternatives
11.2024 - Current
- Main instructor in weaponry, shooting, cqb, planning process, leadership; for the somali security forces.
- Successfully prepared service members for deployments by conducting rigorous and realistic scenario-based training exercises.
- Provided mentorship to junior instructors, sharing best practices in effective teaching methodologies and classroom management techniques.
Army Commissioned Officer
National Army Of Colombia
07.2016 - 07.2023
- Planned infantry ground operations (infantry company) in several operational environments, such
as operations in guerrilla contexts, anti-drug and counter-terrorism operations. - Co-ordinated and managed subordinates for operations on the national field, with the aim of
maintaining law and order. - Responsible for control activities for public security in urban and sub-urban areas characterized by
the presence of minorities, delinquency, tension and social distress. - Conducted rescue operations in the aftermath of natural disasters, emergencies, pandemic and/or
politic events. - Co-ordinated with personnel of other Armed Forces for joint military and humanitarian operations.
- Trained subordinates at a company level organizing military exercises.
Education
Private Military Contractor Course HRA Protection
European Security Academy
Książ Wielkopolski, Poland2024
ESA International Personal Security Detail (PSD)
European Security Academy
Książ Wielkopolski, Poland2024
Master’s Degree in Strategic Science -
University of Turin
Turin, Italy2022
Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Science -
University of Modena And Reggio Emilia
Modena, Italy2020
Skills
- Leadership and command
- Excellent reactivity under pressure
- Communication and team-building
- Problem solving and priority analysis
- Logistic and Administration skills
- Planning and supervision
- Adaptability
- Commitment
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Lead Trainer and Liaison Contact
A4SI - Contractor of Strategic Alternatives
11.2024 - Current
Army Commissioned Officer
National Army Of Colombia
07.2016 - 07.2023
Private Military Contractor Course HRA Protection
European Security Academy
ESA International Personal Security Detail (PSD)
European Security Academy
Master’s Degree in Strategic Science -
University of Turin
Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Science -
University of Modena And Reggio Emilia
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