John C. Carver
Palm Harbor, FL. 34685
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I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn and a king.
I've slung hamburgers, sold tickets, carried baggage, managed a production plant, ran a rail road.
I've been the Florida State director for a church based ministry and owned my own business.
I've been up and down and over and out and I know one thing:
Each time I find myself, flat on my face, I pick myself up and I get back in the race.
Objective:
To obtain a position in an expanding company utilizing the organizational, managerial, and
administrative skills I have developed.
Experience:
Security Officer 04/10 – present Allegiance Security Group
Providing security and monitoring traffic into the gated community
Security Officer 02/10 – 04/10 United Security Services Inc.
Providing security for the Aqualea Hyatt Regency Resort on Clearwater Beach.
Master Security Officer 04/09 – 02/10 Allied Barton Security Tampa, FL
Overnight security officer at Bright House Headquarters and armed security officer at the
Aqualea Resort and Spa construction site in Clearwater.
Owner 07-08 International Property Specialists Dunedin, FL
Owned and operated a Real Estate office. Managed finances and payroll, employee production,
and compliance with all laws and rules of the industry.
Manager 06-07 Century 21 Mills First Inc. Clearwater, FL
Managed the five offices of Century 21 Mills First. Responsible for employee morale and
production levels. Designed and promoted incentive programs to increase morale and
production.
Realtor 02-06 Various Real Estate Firms Pinellas County, FL
Assisted Buyers and Sellers in the paper work laden process of acquiring or disposing of their
real property.
Regional Director for Florida 98-02 Christian Service Brigade Wheaton, IL
Promoted the program and curriculum to churches. Trained volunteer adult leaders to utilize the
program. Represented the organization at conventions.
Transportation Supervisor 87-99 National Passenger Rail Road (AMTRAK) Phila.
& NY Div
Supervised the movement of equipment and crews to make sure all crews were in compliance
with uniform rules, safety regulations, and Federal Transportation laws.
Station Master
Responsible for the day to day operations of the train station. Supervised all passenger services,
ticketing, and baggage handling. Responsible for the proper staffing levels, uniform adherence,
timely and safe movement of passengers.
Ticket Clerk/ Mail & Baggage Clerk / Commissary Clerk / Rate Clerk /
Reservation Sales Agent
While progressing in the company various positions included: Responsible for selling tickets and
balancing a cash drawer, accepting, tagging, and the proper dispersement of baggage and US
mail on and off the trains, food storage, inventory and freshness, and accounting. Line supervisor
at the Philadelphia call center for AMTRAK. Assisted agents in handling calls, maintaining
professional attitude, diffusing customer complaints, solving problems, training new employees,
and maintaining a high level of information correctness. Answered incoming phone calls,
provided information, reserved accommodations on the train, and sold upgrades.
Plant Manager 69-87 Burton Photo Industries Philadelphia, PA
Maintained the physical plant, all of the production equipment, staffing and scheduling work for
two shifts, meeting production deadlines, quality control of all production, and *proper and
timely shipping.
Photographer / Lab Technician
Self starter maintaining my own schedule to assure quality photographs in a timely matter to
meet production deadlines. In house and location photographer dealing directly with the clients
and representing my company. Processing film, producing high quality printed material,
maintaining equipment and chemistry.
Prior to 1969 Worked through School Philadelphia, PA
McDonalds Fast Food
Oakland Shoe Store
Licenses
Class “D” / Class “G” Security Licenses
Public Notary
TWIC card
Other Experience
Mentor & Chaperone East Lake High School
Eleven year volunteer with FIRST as a work flow organizer
Kiwanis Club member and East Lake High Schools Key Club representative
Substitute Teacher Pasco County
Property Manager and Owner of rental units in Florida and Costa Rica.
Worked for S.A.F.E. Management at Super Bowl XLIII
Trained and supported volunteers at CSB camps
Education
Bucks County Community College 1998
Associate Degree from Antonelli School of Photography 1972 - 1974
Philadelphia College of Bible 1971
Graduated Frankford High School 1971