Josef Gomez

• Founded and scaled Axe Options into a multi-service firm specializing in options trading education, risk analysis, government contracting, and compliance services.
• Created and marketed digital products including educational playbooks, courses, and market research reports with consistent monthly sales.
• Registered and operated as a certified SDVOB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business) for federal and municipal contracting.
• Delivered OSHA, ADA, and security risk inspections for clients operating in PANYNJ.
• Managed vendor compliance, licensing, SAM.gov registration, and subcontractor relationships across multiple U.S. states.
• Negotiated subcontracting roles with prime contractors for logistics, inspection, and facility services.
• Designed and delivered branded compliance products (audits, walkthroughs, playbooks) for small businesses and local governments.
• Oversaw all operational finance, insurance, QuickBooks management, and CRM system setup.

• Supervisor of an 8 man team that provides direct and indirect tactical support, Quick Reaction Force, Emergency Medical Support, Designated Defensive Marksman, and limited vehicle recovery capability for the Baghdad Embassy Compound (BEC).
  
• Provides protection for United States personnel and U.S. Government employees and to protect the U.S. Embassy and diplomatic facilities and equipment from damage or loss
  Conducts protective and security services for the Secretary of State, other U.S. government offi- cials, and visiting foreign dignitaries at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.
  
• Administered and managed U.S. diplomatic mission security programs at overseas posts to include protection of personnel, facilities, and sensitive information, along with oversight of the U.S. Marine Security Guard.
  
• Conducted and implemented projects and programs involved with safeguarding of classified and sensitive information and materials as derived from Presidential Directives or Executive Orders

Trained, organized, and managed Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) as primary instructor.

Equipped forces to meet proficiency level that allowed for rapid transition to the next higher level of

Mounted operations and weapons proficiency.

Coached members in precision target acquisition skills, weapons procedures, and basic/advanced

marksmanship. Identified course objectives and constituent tasks.

Gathered and synthesized data into employee progress reports and training requirements.

Designed and developed training policies/procedures to help ensure that junior/mid-level leadership

Personnel met training and company standards.

Analyzed personnel requirements, performance reviews, and then recommended assignments.

Provided supervision/evaluation of mid-level foreign national agencies during planning, preparing, and execution phases of operations in simulated conflicts/emergency response training/instruction.

Observed, supervised, and documented training briefs, and conducted After Action Reviews focusing on identifying and improving deficiencies, and motivating higher-level daily task functioning.

Collaborated with field support to plan, develop, and coordinate entry-level and advanced classification systems for over 1,000 U.S. and multinational personnel to support the Global War on Terrorism.

Assisted Executive Officers and Deputy Directors to train diverse military staff members in perfecting their tactical skills in preparation for temporary duty assignments in remote locations.

Supported regulations and company policies by training staff in mounted operations, live-fire range operations, conducting safety briefings, and supervising/directing personnel.

Executed training scenarios, and prepared, updated, and presented instructional programs.

Developed and trained 20 personnel. Conducted monthly job performance and career development reviews.

Maintained $65 million worth of operational equipment, supplies, and property. Achieved a zero substan- tial loss/damage record during tenure.

Established and implemented procedures for emergency situations, sensitive site exploitations, and the reporting of detailed investigative findings.

Identified case issues and needed evidence using strong relationships with informants to obtain in- formation, and to verify complaints or terrorism allegations.

Incorporated CF lethal and non-lethal effects.

Demonstrated technical and tactical proficiencies in managing personnel.

Achievements:

Investigated, pursued, and apprehended 75 high-value insurgents for crimes of terrorism, extortion, kidnapping, the manufacture of explosives, and assassinations.
Collected criminal evidence of terrorist activities using Biometric Automated Toolsets and Handheld Interagency Identity Detection Equipment systems.

Supported command and control (C2), and operational capabilities at every echelon. Allowed direct access to Coalition Force (CF) enablers to enhance Host Nation security force counterinsurgency (COIN) operations.