Erin James
Email: *********@********.***
Address: *** ******* *****
City: Smyrna
State: TN
Zip: 37167
Country: USA
Phone: 615-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: 55
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Erin L. James
415 Liberty Drive Smyrna, TN, 37167
Tel.: 615-***-**** Email: *****.*****@*****.***
Career Focus: Security Operations Management
Over 7 years of leadership and management experience, including supervision of high-performance teams
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned professional with extensive experience managing large-scale security operations locally and internationally. Combine leadership and technical skills to identify, evaluate and resolve problems with complex operations, often within heavy regulated environments. Manage contractors and strategic projects and programs in advancement of government objectives. Notable success in management of operations focused on security and heightened threats. Proficient in the achievement of goals despite limited resources and tight timeframes. Excellent trainer, mentor, facilitator, coach and problem solver. Security Clearance: Secret. Areas of security excellence include:
Quality Safety Assurance Standards
Strategic Operational Planning Execution
Diverse Teambuilding, Mentoring Leadership
Security Strategies Communication/Security Equipment
Contract Oversight Contractor Management
Guard Requirement Staff Assignment
AWARDS HONORS
The Bronze Star Medal from The United States of America
6 Army Commendation Medals from Department of the Army
5 Army Achievement Medals from Department of the Army
Certificate of Achievement from Department of the Army
Certificate of Achievement from US Army Military Police School PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Security
Producing a safe environment for customers and staff by providing personal and asset protection via advance security, investigation, detailed inspection and emergency response.
Conducted multiple investigations for members of the directorate staff by use of electronic surveillance and access control. Worked with ADS security in the upgrade and add-ons of security systems.
Personally responsible and accounted for the successful removal of 150+ unauthorized personnel from two installations in Iraq during transfer of authority
Secured the personal safety, training and performance of US Army soldiers as a Provost and Operations Sergeant
Proved security response with tenacity, endurance and dedication by remaining of sound mind and proving to be a leader during challenging time in Iraq
Led the security operations for three separate army installations while securing the perimeter and safety of personnel and resources
Supervised and coordinated the investigation of felony level cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations. Cooperated with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court as necessary
Operations Administration
Ensuring optimal procedures and workflow operations, experience in organizational leadership.
Selected to advise one UK and one US division on access control standards during installation transfer of authority
Developed and implemented technical project management tools such as plans, schedules, and responsibility and compliance matrices. Direct team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources. Direct and support the compilation and analysis of technical source data necessary for product development.
Motivated and maximized productivity and employee morale without financial incentives
Provided technical information and advice on capabilities and operational readiness
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
AEGIS Sciences Corporation
Physical Security Program Administrator Nashville, Tennessee May 2012 September 2012
Security Manager responsible for the security over-sight of over 700 scientists and support personnel working in six laboratories throughout the greater Nashville area. Planed, directed and coordinated activities relating to the protection, safeguarding and security of company assets, employees, invitees and others as well as managed access control throughout the Corporation by means of both access control cards and CCTV.
United States Army
Area Installation Coordinator Heidelberg, Germany May 2011 April 2012
Oversaw the planning and execution of physical security measures and operations for 3 separate army installations. Led the physical security site surveys and security maintenance of each installation as well as the precautions to secure the perimeter and sensitive U.S. government assets to provide safe conditions for all
Criminal Intelligence Non-Commissioned Officer Heidelberg, Germany June 2010 - May 2011
Led the law enforcement and security analysis of felony level crimes committed on Army property or that involved Army personnel. Investigated alleged or violations and determined if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST MARSHALL LAW ENFORCEMENT
Law Enforcement Branch Non-commissioned Officer-in-Charge Heidelberg, Germany January 2010 June 2010
Managed and guided the physical security and crime prevention operational matters while making sure choices and actions committed are in consistent with installation doctrine and intent of the command and staff.
Provost Sergeant Fort Carson, Colorado USA December 2007 January 2010
Planned, coordinated and executed daily operations for a heavy brigade combat team provost marshals office. Provided staff supervision, prepared plans, procedures and operational orders in support of installation law and order operations and security of resources and installations. Served as the advisor to the brigade commander on the scalable effects of non-lethal weapon use. Trained and certified over 200 soldiers on the use and deployment of the X26E taser and pepper spray.
Operations Sergeant Fort Carson, Colorado USA December 2006 - December 2007
Served as the battalion operation sergeant of a special troops battalion supporting a heavy combat brigade in the fourth infantry division. Planned and directed disaster response or crisis management activities, provided disaster preparedness training, and prepared emergency plans and procedures for natural, wartime, or technological disasters or hostage situations.
Military Police and Physical Security section chief Wiesbaden, German January 2000 - December 2006
Senior sergeant responsible for the overall security of a U.S. intelligence facility sensitive to national security. Supervised and oversaw 16 Military Police soldiers responsible for the security and accountability of over 250 million dollars of U.S. Government nation security assets on foreign soil. Following the 9/11 attacks area of responsibility extended to the housing area surrounding of the 1st armored division commander and staff.
EDUCATION
Course
Inter-service non-lethal individual weapons course, U.S.Army Military Police academy, April 2008
Military Police advanced non-commissioned officer course, U.S.Army Military Police academy, March 2008
Anti-terrorism officers course, U.S.Army Military Police academy, August 2002
Conventional physical security / crime prevention, U.S.Army Military Police academy, October 1998
Military Police basic non-commissioned officers course, U.S.Army Military Police academy, October 1997
Procedural Law Evidence, Hartford community college, October 1995
Criminal investigation, Hartford community college, July 1995
Military Police course, U.S.Army Military Police academy, August 1993
Primary leadership development course, Non-commissioned officers academy, October 1990
OF NOTE
Technical Proficiencies:
Excellent Inter-Personal Skills
Familiar with MS Office and current versions of Windows
Proficient in PC troubleshooting
Experienced fitness instructor
Experienced driving instructor
DoD Certified Lethal and Non-Lethal Weapons instructor