Robert French
Fredericksburg
Summary
Dynamic Supervisory Special Agent with the FBI, skilled in explosives handling and verbal communication. Proven track record in managing multi-million dollar budgets and leading diverse teams to enhance operational effectiveness. Recognized for fostering collaboration and delivering impactful training programs, driving performance improvements across multiple units.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Special Agent
FBI, Training Division
07.2024 - Current
- Managed logistics and administration for New Agent Trainees.
- Instructed the Leadership and Ethics curriculum for New Agent and New Intelligence Analyst Trainees.
- Coordinated the instructional efforts of the Supervisor cadre for 5 Units.
- Monitored New Agent Trainee performance, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement where necessary.
Supervisory Special Agent Bomb Technician
FBI, CIRG, CIEDS, CIEDU
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Program Manager for the CIEDU STAB Regional Render Safe Program and 56 FBI CWMD Teams.
- Designer and original plank holder for the Level 3 Enhancement package rolled out to the 42 Level 3 Teams in FY25.
- Managed and supervised a staff of 9 FBI employees and contractors.
- Managed and executed approximately $9M annual budget.
- Maintained strong working relationships with numerous mission space partners.
Special Agent Bomb Technician
FBI Los Angeles
08.2021 - 04.2022
- As the STAB Regional Render Safe Team Leader, managed the training and logistics for a team comprised of 18 Bomb Technicians from 6 different agencies.
- Ensured the team maintained the tools on $4M pallet.
- Supported the Los Angeles Field Office substantive squads with operational response and Special Events.
- Primary conduit for CIEDU and DoE partners.
Special Agent Bomb Technician
FBI, CIRG, CIEDS, RSPU
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- As a member of a 4-person HQ cadre assigned to the Los Angeles Field Office, I managed the training, maintenance, and logistics for the STAB Regional Render Safe Team
Education
Bomb Technician Certification -
Hazardous Devices School
Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL10-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences, Magna Cum Laude
National University
La Jolla, CA04-2002
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Evidence collection
- Collaboration and networking
- Crime scene processing
- Explosives handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- FBI Director's Award for Exceptional Service in the Public Interest, Oct. 1997
- FBI Director's Leadership Award, Dec. 2006
Certification
- Hazardous Devices Technician, Hazardous Devices School, Redstone Arsenal, AL - Oct. 2009
Timeline
Supervisory Special Agent
FBI, Training Division
07.2024 - Current
Supervisory Special Agent Bomb Technician
FBI, CIRG, CIEDS, CIEDU
04.2022 - 07.2024
Special Agent Bomb Technician
FBI Los Angeles
08.2021 - 04.2022
Special Agent Bomb Technician
FBI, CIRG, CIEDS, RSPU
01.2019 - 08.2021
Bomb Technician Certification -
Hazardous Devices School
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences, Magna Cum Laude
National University
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