James Antonio Holland
Gainesville, Virginia 20155
703-***-**** (home) abmdnv@r.postjobfree.com (e-mail)
Objective:
I am seeking a Security Management position with a world class, high-
integrity Security Company. I have 15 years of Federal Government Contract
Security experience with 12 years at the management level. I also have 12
years of labor relations and Union relations experience.
I am a versatile and skilled security professional with leadership
qualities and excellent hands-on experience in developing and improving
security procedures and security operations. I am an assertive manager with
sound problem solving skills along with outstanding interpersonal, customer
service and people management skills.
Work Experience:
Date From/ To: June 2008 to June 1, 2009
Job Title: Area Manager
Company: Paragon Systems Inc.
Contracts:
Food and Drug Administration Building (1) and (2)/ College Park,
Maryland
Social Security Administration /Skyline Tower/ Sky 2/ Sky 5 Buildings/
Falls Church Virginia
Social Security Administration/ Manassas Virginia
FBI Northern Virginia Agency/ Manassas Virginia
I served as key point of contact for clients to discuss all safety and
security matters. Assist in providing support in security planning,
assessments and surveys; reviews/ updates post orders. Oversees and
participate in the recruitment, selection, orientation, and development and
the retention of high caliber staff and supervisors. Maintain a positive,
professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws,
regulations, policies and procedures; ensure that staff members understand
and comply with applicable laws, regulations and policy and procedures.
Prepare monthly reports to the clients on alarms and security incidents. I
conducted QC inspections of all weapons and personnel; along with all
government equipment. Ensure that personnel management, scheduling,
training, qualifications, certifications are all in compliance. Manage all
payroll for sites using the Visions Payroll system and/ is proficient in
using system.
Date From/ To: March 2002 to June 2008
Job Title: Project Manager
Company: Frontier Systems Integrators
Contract: United States Department of Agriculture
Address: 4700 River Road Riverdale Maryland 20737
Ensured that all officers assigned to the USDA contract perform there
duties with the highest level of professionalism. I consistently follow the
company and agency specific rules, regulations, policy and procedures.
Prepare and manage work schedules as well as payroll according to the
company budgetary guidelines. Provide weekly and monthly reports to the
corporate office for review of all contractual necessities and performance.
I also prepare monthly reports to the client on alarms and security
incident activity. I have a thorough knowledge of the security equipment
and building Codes as they relate to emergency and security issues. I have
maintained an excellent working relationship with the local, state and
federal law enforcement agencies (i.e. Federal Protective Service Police
(FPS), Prince Georges County Police Department and Fire department,
Riverdale Maryland Police department, Office of the Inspector General
(OIG).
Date From/ To: April 1998 to March 2002
Job Title: Operations Manager
Company: Startech Security Inc.
Contract: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Address: Parklawn Complex
5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Md. 20857
I managed the day-to-day operation of a $50 Million dollar contract. I was
responsible for recruiting, hiring, scheduling and payroll of all
employees. I maintained all performance evaluations, and disciplinary
actions of 252 full-time and part-time security officers, including the
direct supervision of 32 supervisors, which were 5 shift supervisors, 11
mobile supervisors, and 16 console operators. I maintained an effective and
efficient safety program within the company. Ensured all post were manned
24 hours a day, with a contract of over 7200 man hours per week and bi-
weekly payroll of over $270,000 dollars. I monitored the day-to-day
operation of all three shifts. Developed and maintained effective working
relationships with staff and acts as a liaison between government officials
and the company. Utilized subordinate supervisors to set goals and manage
projects. I obtained the thorough knowledge of the organizational
structure, mission, functions, and priorities of the company, along with
the ability to work under pressure with a high degree of judgment,
maturity, professionalism and skill in the completion of company
objectives. I managed all Labor and Union relation activities in
conjunction with the contract.
Date From/ To: January 1997 to April 1998
Job Title: Shift Supervisor
Company: Wakenhut Security Inc.
Contract: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Address: Parklawn Complex
5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Md. 20857
Monitored and responded to intrusion, fire, environmental alarms and other
protection systems for 35 buildings which included the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) headquarters, the FDA Commissioners Office of the
Surgeon General and several other federal government agency offices. I was
also responsible for performance evaluations and recommendations of
disciplinary action as needed. In charge of scheduling for 180 full and
part-time security officers, ensured that all post are manned 24-hours-a-
day, making adjustments as necessary. Conducted guard mount at the
beginning of every shift. Maintained numerous daily logs (i.e. supervisors
daily log, inspection sheets, weapon and radio logs, and other GSA forms
etc.) Assumed project manager duties in his/her absence, conducted daily
briefings with ATR and COTR of all current and upcoming events.
Date From /To: September 1996 to January 1997
Job Title: Mobile Supervisor
Company: Areawide/ Wackenhut Security Inc.
Contract: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Address: Parklawn Complex
5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Md. 20857
I monitored all FDA satellite post which consisted of 14 buildings.
Inspected and supervised as many as 20 officers on a daily basis. Ensured
that all officers on duty maintained the highest level of professionalism
and had all the necessary tools, equipment, and in proper uniform to
perform their duties as assigned. I responded to all emergencies as needed
by security central and federal agencies. Prepared written incident reports
of all activities.'
Date From/ To: January 1994 to September 1996
Job Title: Console Operator
Company: Areawide Security Inc.
Contract: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Address: Parklawn Complex
5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Md. 20857
Monitored fire and security alarm systems and served as dispatcher to all
mobile and roving personnel. I also monitored CCTV system which housed 24
cameras. I contacted local fire and police department during emergencies. I
prepared written reports on security activities as they occurred. Assisted
shift supervisors in maintaining scheduling as well as payroll.
Education:
Cardozo Senior High School (1984-1987) Washington, DC
Training/Skills/Credentials (Specialized, Certificates and Licenses)
*US Capital Police (Training Division) Explosive Recognition, Explosive
Devices, Component Recognition X-ray Interpretation
*Sensitivity Training (Tina L. Evans Ph.D.)
*Anger Management (Tina L. Evans Ph.D.)
*Racial Awareness, (Tina L. Evans, Ph.D.)
*Communication Development for Professionals (Tina L. Evans, Ph.D.)
*Explosive Countermeasures International (Access Control, Mail Screening
Operations, Including X-Ray Imagine Interpretation, Safety and Fundamental
Incident Management)
*Explosive Countermeasures International ( Basic Device Recognition and
Searching Procedures, including Fundamentals of Evacuation, Safety, and
Incident Control)
*Certified Department of Homeland Security (Contract Security Officer)
*Certified Department of Homeland Security ( S-1 Contract Supervisor)
* Virginia Security Guard Permit
*Computer Software Training (United States Public Health Service Training
Center) Windows, Microsoft Office
*Intermediate Force Course ( Straight Stick, Handcuffing, Weaponless Self
Defense)
*Night Fire Firearms Qualification Course
*Certified Adult and Child CPR& First Aid/AED
*U.S. Park Police(Training Division) Certified Oleoresin Capsicum(OC)
Pepper Spray (Offensive and Defensive Tactics, Application, Decontamination
and Exposure)
*MEB Expandable Baton Training( Offensive and Defensive Tactics
Professional References:
Ms. Keisha Durette (Agency Technical Representative)
United States Department of Agriculture
4700 River Road Riverdale Maryland 20737 Room 1B-06
W: 301-***-**** C: 240-***-****
Mr.ChristopherStrambler (Agency Technical Representative/ Special Agent)
United States Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C.20202
W: 202-***-**** C: 202-***-****
Mr. Tyvon Barr (Director of Security Operations)
Frontier Security Inc.
2841 Hartland Road Falls Church Virginia 22043
W: 703-***-**** C: 703-***-****
Jim Poppino (Regional Director/NCR)
Paragon Systems Inc.
1100 11 street NW
Washington DC 20007
W: 202-***-**** C: 202-***-****
Mr. D R Cunningham (Assistant Chief Security Officer)
FBI Manassas/ NVRA
9325 Discovery Blvd.
Manassas Virginia 20151
C: 202-***-****