Objective
Have demonstrated capabilities as a take-charge manager with eleven years management experience and an extensive background in the security and safety fields, with a strong ability to recognize, adapt and improvise as operational situations warrant. Possess excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to assume a position of respect among fellow employees and residents alike.
Experience
Shift Supervisor
2008-Present
Alabama Therapeutic Educational Facility
Columbiana, AL
• Maintain and oversee daily operations of both staff members and residents of the facility.
• Train and evaluate staff members according to operational procedures.
• Coordinate and control resident movements.
Safety Director
2005-2008
HH Technologies
Bremen, AL
• Authored Safety Manual and various safety policies.
• Implement and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure all Policies meet EPA and OSHA and other federal regulations.
• Create and Manage all safety and security training criteria.
Security Sales Consultant / Lead Technician
2003-2005
American Video and Alarm, Inc
Birmingham, AL
• Plan and provides information for customers to ensure their security and protection needs.
• Coordinate and oversee proper installation of equipment and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for sales and installation of cameras, video recorders, and alarm systems.
Force Protection Officer / Lead / Shift Supervisor
2004-2005
DynCorp-International
Doha, Qatar
• Supervised daily operations of 49+ armed security personnel at the forward base for the United States Central Command for Middle-Eastern Operations. Property and personal protection.
• Conducted searches, detained, and interviewed the personnel entering and exiting base.
• Received two promotions within a seven-month period of a one-year contract.
Operations Manager
2000-2003
Alabama Forming Supply
Birmingham, AL
• Maintained daily operations of all personnel within the company.
• Coordinated recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and discipline of labor workers.
• Maintained morale, welfare, and quality assurance.
• Responsible for logistics, payroll, light computer work, and customer service.
Sales / Shipping Manager / Production Manager
1998-2000
Vulcan Rivet and Bolt
Birmingham, AL
• Performed inside sales for commercial accounts.
• Monitored employees within shipping and receiving department.
• Expedited all manufactured items within plant
• Completed production reporting, briefing, logistics, and customer services.
Aviation Crew Chief (Instructor)
1997-1998
DynCorp-Aerospace
Kuwait City, Kuwait
• Trained the Kuwait Air Force F/A- 18 squadrons in safety inspections, launch, recovery, and operations of the Military F/A-18 aircraft.
Military Experience
Equipment Operator (Seabee’s)
2000-Present
United States Navy Reserve
Bessemer, AL
• Operation of bulldozer, front-end loader, dump truck, and a variety of other heavy equipment.
• Conducted air detachment training that consists of convoy routing and protection.
• Attained a Unit Master at Arms.
• Proficient in combat security techniques.
Aviation Crew Chief / Aviation Ordinance / Military Police
1993-1996
United States Navy
Jacksonville, FL
• Performed safety inspections, safe launch, and recovery of F/A-18 aircraft.
• Responsible for all tasks for safe arming and disarming of explosives and ammunitions for F/A-18 aircraft.
• Directed and conducted search and seizure, property protection, and personal protection.
• Enforced military law.
Education
Bachelor’s (BSCJ) - Criminal Justice
Present
American InterContinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL
•Associate of Arts in Business Administration (With Honors): March, 2008
•Expected Graduation: April, 2009
Certification
Water Well Drilling (U.S. Navy)
Heavy Equipment Operator (U.S. Navy)
Skils
•Handle With Care, Instructor
•Safety Supervisor Course
•Leadership Course
•Aircraft Quality Assurance Course
•Flight Deck Safety Course
•Aviation/Shipboard Fire fighting Course
•Combat Lifesaver Course
•Military Police Academy
•First Aid/CRP/AED Certified
•Trained and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point