Gary Vant

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Address: *** **** ***** ****.

City: Minneapolis

State: MN

Zip: 55432

Country: USA

Phone: 763-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $40,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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GARY D. VANT

406 Rice Creek Boulevard

Fridley, MN 55432

763-***-**** (home)

763-***-**** (cell)

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Certified Emergency Manager

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Twenty+ year track record as Security Professional, with extensive experience protecting the safety and security of people and property throughout the State of Minnesota.

Intricate knowledge of all current procedures and regulations related to Emergency Management.

Certified Emergency Manager and Certified First Responder. Background Clearance conducted through the City of Minneapolis Police Department, and Hennepin County Sheriff

s Department. Previously awarded Secret Clearance through the United States Department of Defense (not current).

Trained in Emergency Planning, Hazard Mitigation, and HazMat. Coursework completed toward an Associate of Emergency Management degree (anticipated graduation: 2010).

Strong leadership and project management skills. Organized and analytical, with ability to coordinate, facilitate, prioritize, and multi-task.

Supervisory and training experience, with history of managing up to 15 people.

Proven interpersonal skills. Work well independently and in team environment.

Ability to guide teams and build collaboration at all levels.

Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Sound judgement and reliability.

Calm and effective under high pressure and in crisis mode. Decisive and detail-oriented. Results-driven and self-motivated.

Selected Security Experience

MINNEAPOLIS CITY HALL ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS RAMSEY COUNTY COURT SYSTEM

ST. PAUL CIVIC CENTER MINNEAPOLIS AIRPORTS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 2005-PRESENT

Security Officer

Protect the safety and security of people and property on-site at the Minneapolis City Hall. Involved with video surveillance around the perimeter of the building.

Work closely with the city

s Fire and Police Departments in effort to provide continuous protection of City Hall building.

TWIN CITIES SECURITY, COON RAIDS, MN 2000-2005

Security Officer

Served as floater for all accounts, including government buildings, schools, commercial accounts, and individual residences.

GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORP., BLOOMINGTON, MN 1989-2000

Security Officer

Traveled throughout the state to variety of key accounts, including manufacturing plants in Rochester and Duluth, and courthouse in St. Paul

VANT MOVING AND STORAGE, INC., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA

1980-1989

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPPERATIONS

I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR SALES, SERVICE, AND MANAGEMENT OF A SMALL TRANSPORTATION (TRUCKING) AND WAREHOUSE COMPANY.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES INCLUDED DISPATCHING, INSURANCE, PAYROLL AND TAXES.

CAVANAUGH INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA

1976-1980

COMMERCIAL LINES MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

I WAS INVOLVED IN SALES, SERVICE AND UNDERWRITING OFF ALL OF COMMERCIAL LINES INSURANCE TO BUSINESS ACCOUNTS.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES INCLUDED COLLECTIONS AND NETWORKING WITH THE VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES WHOSE PRODUCTS THE AGENCY SOLD.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, FREDERICK, MD

ASSOCIATE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEGREE

(anticipated graduation: 2011)

ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY, ST. CLOUD, MN

MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Concentration: ESL and Education

Degree work unfinished.

ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY, ST. CLOUD, MN

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE

Dual Major: English and History

ANOKA-RAMSEY STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, COON RAPIDS, MN

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE

Focus: Sociology and Psychology

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

CERTIFIED EMERGENCY MANAGER

FEMA and State of Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

CERTIFIED FIRST RESPONDER

State of Minnesota Emergency Services Regulatory Board and American Red Cross

CERTIFICATION IN FIRST AID, CPR, AND AUTOMATIC DEFIBULATOR

CERTIFICATION IN GRANT WRITING

GRANT WRITING USA

SECRET CLEARANCE (not current)

United States Department of Defense

BACKGROUND CLEARANCE

City of Minneapolis Police Department, and Hennepin County Sheriff

s Department

Formerly Held Licenses in:

Property, Casualty, Multi-lines, Auto, Homeowners,

Life, Health, Inland Marine, Workers Compensation,

Bonds, Commerical Lines, and Commercial Auto Insurance.

Series Six Licensure for Mutual Funds, Variable Annuities,

Ira

s and Life Insurance Products.

ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Role of Volunteer Agencies in Emergency Management

Emergency Planning

Hazard Mitigation

HazMat

Developing and Managing Volunteers

Effective Communication

Decision Making

Effective Problem Solving

Leadership and Influence

Handcuffing

Chemical Spray

Defensive Tactics

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA EMERGENCY MANAGERS

MINNESOTA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Member: Arcana Masonic Lodge #187, Minneapolis, Mn

Former Volunteer Teacher of English as a Second language for Metro North Learning Lab, Coon Rapids, Minnesota

REFERENCES

LT. BRAD SPORNEY MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPT. TEL. 612-***-****

Diane Hofstede Minneapolis City Council Tel. 612-***-****

BRIAN KAIBEL (FORMER SUPERVISON) MUNCIPAL BUILDING COMMISSION TEL. 612-***-****

ROBERT SENKYR FIRE CHIEF/MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPT.

TEL. 612-***-****

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