Ken Coble
**** ******** **** **., ********, MS. *8632
901-***-**** Cell ***********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
To utilize my background as an Executive - Chief of Police, Corporate
Leadership, and Military experience to open a new career path into
Hospitality / Hotel Management. I am applying for the Assistant General
Manager - Drury Inns (Memphis)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Security Specialist / Investigator- FedEx Corporate Security Services
2002 - Present
FedEx Corporation, Memphis, TN. - World Express Hub and Special Assignment
to Ground
. Facilitate and manage the physical security directives, and manage an
entire security program for the FedEx Ground - Memphis facility.
. During my tenure, I contributed strongly to the Memphis Ground
facility rising in National rankings from last, to the #1 ranked
facility in the country. It was awarded top location in US and Canada
FY09, with Region (MISV) also being awarded the #1 Region in the
country FY09
. Conduct Corp. investigations into all employee and/or contractor
fraud, theft, misconduct, policy, and other criminal activity.
. Manage a $340,000 facility security budget.
. Maintain strong working relationships with outside local (Shelby
County Sheriff's Dept. / Memphis P.D.), Federal agencies (FBI / Secret
Service / Customs / T.S.A. / D.E.A.) along with top security
professionals from the private industry (AT&T / APPLE / Ingram Micro).
. Member of "FedEx Green Team" a small select team that conducts
security vulnerability audits at FedEx Ground facilities in the US.
. Corp./ VP level executive protection and special security details. To
include our Board of Directors, Investors, and our Company Chairman
and CCEO- Fred Smith. Outside company security details such as PGA Pro
Golfers Phil Mickelson (2009) and John Daly (2009 + 2010). US Trade
Representative - Ron Kirk, US Commerce Secretary - Gary Locke, NASCAR
Driver Denny Hamlin, NFL Coach and NASCAR Owner Joe Gibbs.
. "QAT" Quality Assurance Team Member - Assigned with implementing new
security measures for the company.
. Ensure that effective tools, systems, and policies are in place to
ensure compliance with both internal expectations and legal
requirements. Proactively identify and address safety issues /
concerns.
. Member of a FedEx Security Leadership Team - OPC Functional Team
Member to review cases for the (SPSC) Security Process Steering
Committee. Addresses FedEx cross OpCo security issues. Serving as a
clearing house for creation of high quality and standardized operation
processes for FedEx.
. Security Clearance - Hold a United States Postal Service Security
Clearance
. TSA - SIDA Certified.
. Deputy Commission: P.O.S.T. Certified - Shelby County Sheriff's Dept.
Deputy.
. Awards: Multiple FedEx Corp. "Bravo Zulu" Awards for "Outstanding
achievement" and jobs well done.
Executive Protection-Tactical Officer 2000 - 2002
Special Response Corporation, Baltimore, MD
. Provided highly specialized security services in times of crisis or
heightened vulnerability for VIP's and fortune 500 companies.
. Graduate: Corporate Security School (40 Hr)
Chief of Police 1995 - 2000
Lanark City Police Department, Lanark, IL.
. Managed the police department, to include the annual budget, payroll,
work schedules, and training. Evaluated the actions and effectiveness
of the department and represented the Department at the City Counsel
meetings.
. Researched and provided data for the development of short and long
term policing goals. This information was studied and compiled into a
researched manual engineered for community betterment - "Capital
Improvement Plan".
. Operated the department with a business like approach, assessing local
needs. Developed many networks of people, from community leaders to
state and federal agencies.
. Provided public speeches and implement informational workshops to the
community.
. Appointed as one of the youngest Police Chief's in the State of IL. at
age 26.
. Deputy Commission: Carroll County Sheriff's Department
. Member of the IL. Attorney Generals Office - Computer Crimes Task
Force
Investigator - Public Defenders Office
Rockford, IL - (Intern.) 1994-1995
. Interviewed charged clients, preparing them for court testimony and
proceedings.
. Worked homicide field investigations.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Marine Corps - Honorable 1989 - 1993
Security Force Unit, Norfolk, VA.
. Provided advanced personal protection for senior flag officers
assigned to the United States Atlantic Command.
. Expert Award: Rifle and Pistol
. Medal / Award - Good Conduct
. Graduate: Security Force School
. Top Secret Security Clearance - Certified: (PRP) Personal Reliability
Program
EDUCATION
FedEx Corporation Management Program
. Graduate: "Aspire to Management" for Leadership Succession Program
Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL.
. BA degree - Law Enforcement Administration. (In progress)
Illinois Law Enforcement Executive Institute - Southern Illinois University
. Graduate: Executive Administrators School - Police Chief
Saint Louis University School of Medicine - St. Louis, MO.
. Graduate: Medico-Legal Death Investigators School
CERTIFICATIONS
Illinois State Police Academy
. Graduate: P.O.S.T. certified (12 weeks / 450 Hrs) - Class 400-54
Shelby County Sheriff's Department Academy - Memphis, TN.
. Deputy Sheriff Academy (2002) 13 weeks / 496 Hrs
Award: Class "Top Gun" marksman award
. Corrections Deputy Academy (2001) 13 weeks / 480 Hrs
REID - Interviewing and Interrogation School
. Graduate: (32 Hrs) 1999
Interview and Interrogation School -"Body Language and Business"
. Graduate: Joseph Kulis and Associates school (32 Hrs)
Advanced - Interviewing and Interrogation School
. Graduate: John Milner's school (32 Hrs)
US Army
. Graduate: Primary Leadership Development School (NCO).
FedEx Leadership Institute
. Graduate - Problem Solving and Decision Making (2005).
Police Training Institute - Certified Police Firearms Instructor
. Scored 100% on the written State exam and expert weapon
qualifications.
Work Place Violence Response Team
. TAG - Threat Assessment Group Training (2010)
Transportation Security Administration - Department Of Homeland Security
. Certified: TSA - TSO Agent Security School, Jackson, MS (2009) 40 Hr.