Security Manager

NICHOLAS S. DAVIS, Jr.

Cellular 719-***-**** **** Drifting Cloud Drive

Home 719-***-**** Colorado Springs, CO 80920

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Executive Summary

A proven leader with professional accomplishments ready to contribute to an

organization's success. Twelve (12) consecutive years experience in private

security in leadership and management positions. Thirty (30) year active

duty military law enforcement and security professional promoted to

positions of increased scope and responsibility with documented success in

leadership and management roles. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and

business skills. Strategic thinker and methodical implementer. Sets high

standards. Excellent work ethics. Highly decorated veteran culminated

career with honors as The Command Chief Master Sergeant, United States Air

Force Academy.

Professional Background

Branch Manager 2000 to 2010

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. Colorado Springs, CO

Managed all local operations of an international security company to

provide contract security services to client businesses. Developed and

managed all aspects of a $7 million budget; supervised 6 office staff and

300 security officers servicing 47 client businesses throughout Southern

Colorado. Developed sales leads to grow the business and improve profit

margin revenue. Information Systems Manager for all office computer network

and communications systems.

. Managed large hospital security account 2006-2010; reduced turnover,

improved quality of assigned officers, recognized and rewarded superior

performers.

. Interviewed and trained new employees, processed payroll, and

accounts payable.

. Consistently met or exceeded annual new sales goals. Improved annual

gross profit margin by 115%-125% each year, while reducing expenses by

10%.

. Handled budgets including monthly, quarterly and yearly costs and

estimates.

Operations Manager 1999 to 2000

Pinkerton Security and Investigations (bought by Securitas) Colorado

Springs, CO

Managed daily operation of contract security services, including hiring and

scheduling personnel, conducting training classes. Conducted unscheduled

post-inspections and on-site officer training. Developed and managed a

program to provide security services to over 35 client businesses. Directed

security staff and other staff in safety and security measures. Ensured all

officers followed company policies and procedures.

. Interviewed and hired security personnel to fill vacant positions.

Maintained on-call status, remaining available for emergency situations

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

. Submitted reports to client management detailing security weaknesses

and recommending solutions.

. Managed security costs and kept expenditures under budget.

. Conducted safety planning, investigated security incidents.

Account Manager 1998 to 1999

American Protective Services (bought by Pinkerton) Colorado Springs

Managed contract security for Quantum Corporation. Supervised 20 security

officers and 3 administrative staff. Conducted security-training classes

focusing on emergency preparedness, asset protection, and public relations.

Developed security policies and promulgated rules and regulations.

Conducted unscheduled post-inspections and on-site officer training.

Ensured that customers, guests, employees, and company property were

maintained in a safe and secure environment.

. Reduced security costs by $75 thousand by eliminating redundant and

unnecessary practices.

. Submitted reports to Quantum senior management detailing security

weaknesses and recommending solutions.

. Installed state-of-the-art detection devices, conducted surveillance

activities, investigations, and maintained all reporting and

administration of the security department.

Airman (E1) to Command Chief Master Sergeant (E-9) 1968 to 1998

United States Air Force Various Assignments

Thirty years active military service with great success in leading and

motivating people to accomplish the job, and managing resources

effectively. Key assignments included:

. Senior Military Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, HQ US Air

Force Academy on operational and personnel matters affecting assigned

military members.

. Chief, Police Operations, US Air Force Academy. Managed daily law

enforcement and security operations to ensure safety and security of

residents and guests. Provided added security measures during visits by

The President of the United States, and distinguished military and

foreign dignitaries.

. Chief, Security Education and Training, Headquarters Air Force Office

of Security Police. Developed policy, planned and directed information,

industrial, and personnel security programs for safeguarding classified

defense information. Collateral responsibility for the Air Force Computer

Security Program. Routinely performed security tests and evaluations

(STE) on computer and automated data processing centers to determine

eligibility, restrict access and reduce vulnerabilities.

. Deputy Chief of Security, Space and Missile Systems Organization,

Vandenberg Air Force, CA. Project Director for the Space Shuttle Security

Program. Developed baseline security standards, prepared acquisition

plans, statement of work, and negotiated all aspects to implement

security; managed 300-member contract security force and $25 million

budget. Investigated security incidents and proposed recommendations for

resolution to senior management.

. Special Projects Team Member for the highly classified multi-billion

dollar Stealth Bomber Project. Inspected the primary Department of

Defense contractor and subcontractors for compliance with DOD and Air

Force physical security measures and protection of classified defense

information.

Education

B.S., Business/Information Systems University of Phoenix

Affiliations

. Member, American Society for Industrial Security, International

. Member/Past Chapter Chair, American Society for Industrial Security,

Pikes Peak Chapter

. Past Chair, City of Colorado Springs Security Training Advisory Board

Training

. Basic/Advanced/Graduate Level Management Training

. Honor Graduate, Department of Defense Information Security Management

Course

. Department of Defense Industrial Security Course, Basic and Advanced

. Department of Defense Computer and Physical Security Course

. Budget, Financial Analysis, Forecasting

. Highly proficient in computer systems and related databases

Honors

. Branch Manager of the Year, 2005

. Operations Manager of Year, 2000

. Sales Goal Award 2002, 2003, 2004

. Gross Profit Improvement Year over Year, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

. Several Distinguished Awards and Decorations, US Air Force

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