MICHAEL C. PIZANA

**** ***** ******** ******, *******, IL 60617

Telephone: 219-***-****

Email: ad465g@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Possesses 15+ years of progressive experience in security, emergency response, safety standards, personal protection, and property management highlighted by competitive promotion in management and increased responsibility. Resourceful, strategist, knowledgeable in grounds, facility, and personnel security operations.

EXPERIENCE

Kennedy-King College, City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 10/2021 – Present

Lead Safety and Security Officer

Adheres to and enforces state and municipal laws and the rules of the Board of Trustees and ensures that all policies and procedures of the District are followed by students, faculty, staff, and authorized individuals

Reports all incidents on incident report forms prior to completion of shift and notifies supervisor of disturbances and/or issues.

Provides emergency response to sick or injured persons and calls 911 when required. Provides emergency services to their best ability to prevent further harm or injury

Assist the Safety and Security Director and Safety and Security Assistant Director in compiling and reviewing CLERY reportable crimes for the Annual Fire and Security Report

Performs other duties as assigned by the Safety and Security Director and Safety and Security Assistant Director

Bally’s Corporation, Chicago, Illinois 08/2023 – 01/2024

Shift Manager – Security

Provide strategic direction and guidance to the Security function and activities to increase customer satisfaction and ensure internal controls and safety measures are effectively enforced.

Responsible for a team of 2 supervisors and 18 Officers

Liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement and emergency agencies.

Responsible for the overall security operations in the absence of the Director of Public Safety. In the absence of, or when directed by the Director of Public Safety, perform system administration to the Electronic Key Control System

Establish, implement, document, and enforce policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements, Company initiatives, and organizational goals

Select, train, and develop team members through education, training, coaching, and corrective action.

Proficient with Google Suite. Advanced proficiency in using Excel or Google Sheets, as well as Google Slides to ensure information is being shared on a timely basis.

Time management was used to ensure that project deadlines are met, and reports are completed on a timely basis. Also, ensure any documents pertaining to the project and reports are placed in the correct computer and/or paper files

Review, investigate, and implement corrective plans on all incident, medical, and surveillance reports to ensure departmental compliance with internal controls, policies, and all applicable regulations

Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL 10/2007 – 09/2021

Assistant Director of Campus Safety

Assist the university in providing staff and students a safe working and learning environment by implementing security management plans to secure the buildings during daily activities, special events and emergency response situations

Responsible for a team of 3 Campus Safety Lead Officers, 17 Campus Safety Officers and 1 Administrative Assistant represented by a union

Review incident reports and investigate potential security and injury incidents and troubleshoot equipment issues

Work with local and federal law enforcement regarding police reports filed by the University and/or crime that have occurred at or near the University

Comply, compile, and document CLERY reportable crimes, policies and procedures for the Annual Fire and Security Report using time management skills to ensure reports are submitted for the CLERY report

Develop, review, document and update Campus Safety procedures and training manual as warranted using Teams program.

Communicate safety protocols and standards with staff and departments to ensure a safe working and learning environment on all University properties. Significant experience in creating internal and external communications. Write, edit and design communications for visual impact and audience retention.

Prepare department’s annual budget, reviewed employee payroll, ordered supplies and/or services. Monitored and signed invoices for payment

Special Events Handled: COVID-19 Task Force, Opening of the 32 story multi-use high rise Wabash Building and RU Athletic Facility. NATO Summit, 2015 and 2016 NFL Draft, Discussion with Justice Ruth Ginsburg Event, Hillary Clinton Book Tour

HORSESHOE CASINO, Hammond, IN 01/2005 – 10/2007

Security Supervisor

Partnered with the Indiana Gaming Commission to execute the break-up of a check fraud ring. Trained as a Responsible Gaming Ambassador” to assist individuals with gambling problems

Created a second drop team to collect proceeds from the gaming machines at the beginning of the month to prevent being fined by the Indiana Gaming Commission

CONGRESSMAN PETER J. VISCLOSKY, Merrillville, Indiana 02/1996 – 04/2004

Deputy District Director of Constituent Services

Served as frontline contact for the congressman. Addressed, resolved and documented federal, state and city service requests when possible, Prepared complex and time-sensitive research projects such as preparing briefings, reports, and advising the congressman of situations requiring his attention

Coordinated the following programs: Military Academy Selection Board, Page Coordinator, Amber Alert, Operation Tattoo Zip, Notre Dame Introduction to Engineering Program

EDUCATION

B.S. – Criminal Justice, 02/1993 Calumet College of St. Joseph

Communication & Leadership Program, July 2003 Dale Carnegie Institute

Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing, July 2019 New Mexico Tech

AFFILIATIONS/TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS

Certified ALICE Trainer (Armed Violence)

CPR/AED/First Aid

Sirchie Education and Training Fire and Arson Investigation and Training

Texas A & M Engineering Extension Services Sport and Special Event Evacuation Training and Exercise

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