Management Security
Resume:
Christopher A Merolla
Bronx Ny **465
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A highly organized, detail oriented professional with more than twenty years of safety and security
experience. Strong problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to develop and
implement effective action plans. Demonstrated success in the coordination of security and safety
plans. Commitment to completing all projects through excellent communication and presentation
skills.
District safety manage L am Group\Hospitality Group\ Magna group Strike Force
• Established and implemented emergency procedures to conform to fire safety and other regulations
• Rollout of All Life/Fire Safety Training
• Development & design of fire safety plans, charts, training manual
• Conduct and supervise all in-house testing in accordance with codes, regulations and standards
• Develop policy and procedures manuals for staff
• Maintained cooperative working relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement
• Maintained a good working relationship for all Vendors/Contractors • Handled special projects
• Management of Specs Bids
• Management of safety related public relations
• Management of security program and administration
• Management of Disaster preparedness
• Safety Director
• HSBC HQ - New York, NY
• 2005 to• Established and implemented emergency procedures to conform to fire safety and other regulations
• . • Rollout of All Life/Fire Safety Training • Development & design of fire safety plans, charts, training manual •
• Conducted and supervise all in-house testing in accordance with codes, regulations and standards •
• Developed policy and procedures manuals for staff • Maintained cooperative working relationships with local,
state and federal law enforcement • Maintained a good working relationship for all Vendors/Contractors
• Handled special projects • Management of Specs Bids • Management of safety related public relations •
Management of security program and administration • Management of Disaster preparedness
Director/ Security /Supervisor Facilities
The Pennsylvania Hotel - New York, NY
1998 to 2001
• Conducted and documented all internal investigation, supervised house and security officers. •
• Managed and directed a team of security professionals including; contracted management, training
guards, scheduling and evaluating individuals in carrying out established security goals and objectives •
• Enforced fire/safety policies and procedures. Training of all employees
• Conducted interviews and approves hiring and discharges relevant to the three areas of • Initiated
disciplinary action when needed
• warranted, supervises the daily work • Coordinated and supervise the fire alarm service company in the cleaning,
testing, inspection, calibration and maintenance of all fire related equipment • Developed & updated fire safety
plans, charts, training manual • Conducted and supervise all in-house testing in accordance with codes, regulations
and standards • Managed General Facilities: porters, engineers, payroll, work orders
Fire Safety Director
The Plaza Hotel - New York, NY
1991 to 1998
• Managed and directed a team of security professionals including; contracted management, training
guards, scheduling and evaluating individuals in carrying out established security goals and
objectives •
• Established and implemented emergency procedures to conform to fire safety and other regulations •
Fire System, evacuation, safety plan •
• Fire alarm service company in the cleaning, testing, inspection, calibration, and maintenance of all
fire related equipment • Management of General Facilities
• Dispatcher for Security/Engineering Department • Investigated reports of neglect of duty or
improper performance by members of all departments of responsibility •
• Conducted interviews and approves hiring and discharges relevant to the three areas of
responsibility. Initiated disciplinary action, supervised daily work assignments of subordinate
personnel on a regular basis and conducts periodic evaluations of assigned personnel
Loss Prevention/Safety Manager
Century 21 Department Stores - New York, NY
1989 to 1991
• Managed and directed a team of security professionals, including contracted management, training
guards, scheduling and evaluating the effectiveness of these individuals in carrying out established
security goals and objectives •
• Upgraded and maintained all systems • Supervised and trained all staff members and security personnel •
Designed and implemented new emergency procedure plan •
• Established and enforced security/safety policies and procedures •
• Investigates reports of neglect of duty or improper performance by members of all departments of
responsibility • Conducted interviews and approves hiring and discharges •
• Initiated disciplinary action and supervised the daily work • Periodically conducted assignments of
subordinate personnel and evaluations
Education, and date s of my first holding cof Fsd and EAP
• Mercy College: 1989
• USMC: 1983-1989
• Fire Safety Director: since 1990
• Emergency Action Director: since 2006
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