Vern?n K. Spikes

P.O. Box ******

Miami, FL *****-0097

acssf9@r.postjobfree.com

Objective To obtain a position that provides opportunity for professional growth and enables me to add value to all aspects of operations by contributing my knowledge, skills and diligence.

Profile

? Decorated veteran in the U.S. Army 1978-1986.

? Professional trainer with over 40 years of combined experience as student and teacher.

? Martial Artist with over 30 years of experience, including instruction to blind children.

? Non Commissioned Officer Chief Technician

? Experience in electronic quality inspection and control

? Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.

? Organized, highly motivated and detail-directed problem solver.

Education 1982 A.A., Criminal Justice, Career City College, Miami, FL

1988 B.A., Psychology, Manheim University, Frankfurt, Germany

Relevant Experience & Accomplishments

Health & Fitness Program Consultant

? Provide security training classes for licensing officers.

? Develop and institute self-defense techniques and tactics for protective agencies.

? Performs CPR and personal development seminars.

? Provide protective services as bodyguard.

? Tailored kickboxing classes in gym to accommodate 70 members.

? Counseled individuals with personal assessment concerns.

? Counseled and developed programs for kids in crises.

Employment President/CEO, Leonis Protection Group, Miami, Florida

? Provide security services, limousine services, mentoring services, well-being classes and training to adults and children.

? Tailor programs for adults and children that include professional physical training and nutritional advice.

Chief Kickboxing Instructor, 24 Hour Fitness, Miami, Florida

? Instructed groups of 30-60 members mixing routines with the balance, coordination and strength building moves of boxing and/or kick boxing.

? Led high-intensity classes by incorporating a broad range of punches, kicks and athletic drills.

? Led lower-intensity classes of toning and weight training.

Chief Kickboxing Instructor, Lady of America, Miami, Florida

? Instructed groups of 30-60 female members mixing routines with the balance, coordination and strength building moves of boxing and/or kick boxing.

? Due to the success of the female members? class and demand of males wanting to partake in the classes, LOA incorporated for the first time in their history, the participation of males in my Kickboxing class only.

? Led high-intensity classes by incorporating a broad range of punches, kicks and athletic drills and lower-intensity classes of toning and weight training. 03/2001-present

12/2007-08/-2010

03/2002-09/2006

Trainer, Metro Dade Resident College, Miami, Florida

? Trained children for court-mandated programs. Instruct in anger management, behavior modification, appropriate social adjustment and responsibility. Run developmental training classes for the children?s parents. Kept and maintained daily journal and progress reports.

Loss Prevention Officer, Advanced Security, Miami, Florida

? Worked as undercover agent for Publix. Main duties included preventing internal and external theft. Investigated cases and provided findings to management.

Team Leader, Uptons, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida

? Supervised five undercover loss prevention agents in apprehending shoplifters, conducting investigations, and employee thefts.

? Designed operating procedures, conducted safety audits in my district, and instructed continuation training in safety and CC.T.V.

Regional Supervisor, McRoberts Protective Agency, Inc., Miami, Florida

? Supervised a security staff of over 150 officers in a tri-county area.

? Acted as liaison between officers, management and clients. Implemented a training to upgrade performance and appearance of the guard force that resulted in improved employee attendance and morale.

? Performed such duties as pay officers for clients under contract with the agency and conducted armed money transfers.

Quality Control/Assurance Technician, Novatronics, Miami, Florida

? Responsible for inspecting and assembling PC boards.

? Produced complete circuit board units and conducted monitoring tests with burn-in chambers.

? Inspected phase testing, set-up, and electro-static stations.

03/1999-04/2001

10/1998-03/1999

03/1995-04/1998

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Languages Fluent in German

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