Vivian M Woods

P O Box *****

Hilton Head, SC ***25

C: 843-***-**** H: 843-***-****

abr5o4@r.postjobfree.com

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.

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