Vivian M Woods
P O Box *****
Hilton Head, SC ***25
C: 843-***-**** H: 843-***-****
************@***.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
*Seventeen years of law enforcement, security and related services
*Ten years of managerial experience; excellent written and communication
skills
*Thirteen years of computer experience with a broad knowledge of the
computer field
*Six years working at Youth Center/DC Jail with Juvenile and Adults
(Processing, and Custodial Property)
*Researched for development of policy standards for granting clearances
*Developed, prepared, and presented security training course
*Established, implemented, and enforced policies and procedures
*Oversaw, directed and controlled all aspects of business services for
security companies
*Managed culinary, feeding inmate population of over 750 inmates
*Oversaw, directed and controlled all aspects of business services for
computer and retail store
**Reviewed and approved business projects for company divisions
*Conducted and participated in senior level staff meetings
*Conducted preliminary reviews of background investigation packages &
related data
*Prepared appropriate documentation to initiate investigations for
suitability and security background investigations.
*Processed clearance paperwork, fingerprinted individuals, made
identification badges, investigated security violations.
*Processed GSA, MD, DC and VA clearance paperwork for employment
suitability
*Experienced working with the Federal Government
*Demonstrated organizational effectiveness; strong on follow-up
*Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills in dealing with staff and
management *Responsible, trustworthy and versatile team player
COMPUTER SKILLS
Operating Systems: Microsoft (DOS, Win9x, WinNT, Win ME, and
Win2000) Software Application: Microsoft (Office 97, 2000: Excel, Access,
PowerPoint, Word and Work, etc.); Ultra Point 5.0, Turbo Tax, Hew
Tax, Tax Cut, Tax Wise 1040, Quick Books Pro, Peach Tree, and @ Home,
JUST/NCIC/NLETS, etc.
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION
*Provided leadership in the development of several security company
*Managed a team of 15 employees that established the Neighborhood
Initiative Program
*Organized and chaired tenant association, oversaw the functions of all
committees
*Directed and supervised staff of 7-15, sales employees and middle
management
*Designed and implemented incentive programs to motivate and achieve sales
goals
*Oversaw all aspects of personnel and operation of a computer store,
including financial management
*Increased sales and reduced cost via cost-effective purchasing
*Developed office procedures and company policies
*Developed innovative customer services, built positive reputation for
company
*Managed inventory cost and controlled levels
HUMAN RESOURCES
*Recruited, interviewed, processed, hired, and trained new employees
*Researched and evaluated payroll companies, benefit organizations, and CPA
firms
*Researched, evaluated and presented data before the corporation,
employees, and owner
*Planned and implemented strategies and marketing techniques, etc.
EMPLOYMENT
*Independent Contractor, Island Packet, (VBS), HHI, SC 8/2010- Present
* Security Officer, Haig Point, HHI & Daufuskie, Island, SC 4/2008 - 2/2011
*Owner, Vivony Business Solutions, Wash, DC & SC 1997- 2008
*Security Officer Dispatcher, Hilton Head Plantation Property Owner's
Association, Inc. 4/2006-3/2007
*Personnel Security Assistant, Eagle Technologies, Inc, (NASA), Wash., DC
2003 - 2004
*Security Specialist, Nieto Engineering, Inc. (NOAA) Inc., Silver Spring,
MD 2001-2003
*Certification Specialist, Security & Command Center Officer, and
Recruiter, Knight Protective Services, Inc. (HUD), Wash., DC 2000-2001
*Cable Modem Technician, Primary Installations, Springfield, VA Inc 1999-
2000
*General Manager/Assistant Administrator, ICT Computers, Inc., Marlow
Heights, MD 1998-1999
*Security Officer, Alrod Security (DOJ), Wash, DC 1997-1998
*Security Officer, USA Security, Inc. 1996-1997
*Correctional Officer, DC Department of Corrections, Wash., DC 1990-1996
VOLUNTEER WORK
President & board member, Temple Courts Tenant Association, Inc, 1989-1992
*Successfully coordinated and participated in the creation of the task for
meeting held by Housing Urban development;
* Experienced meeting with various government agencies such as MPD,
Inspector, Jacqueline Barnes, DCHFA, Director Charlene Field-Jackson, and
the HUD, Manager, I. Toni Thomas.
*Successfully participated in the re-engineering project that cost
approximately $1.5 million dollars.
EDUCATION
Concord/Kaplan Law School, Davenport, Iowa
2011 - Present, Juris Doctorate (JD), 1 Year Law Student
Courses: Criminal Law
Torts
Contracts
Legal Writing & Analysis
Ashworth University, Norcross, GA
2009 - Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Foundation
Real Estate Law
Department of Justice Training Center, Washington, DC
2003 - JUST, NCIC, and NLETS, Telecommunication Systems (Management and
Use)
(01/07/00)
Strayer University, Washington, DC
2001 - 2003 MBA in Business Administration
2000 - 2001 BS in Business Administration
1998 - 2000 AA in Business Administration
DC Department of Corrections Training Academy
1990 - Peace Officer Standards and Training Courses (POST);
Firearm Training (38 caliber, 12 gage shot gun, 37mm gas gun and mini
14 rifle)
Chemical Agents (OC& CS); CPR & First Aid;
Laws of Arrests; Arrest and Control Techniques; restraint devices; use
of force;
Crime Scene Preservation; Rules & Concepts of Evidence;
Cell and Person searches; Disciplinary Process; Rights of the
Confined.
REFERENCES Furnished Upon Request