Michael Dennis Foster

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Winchester, TN 37398 US

Evening Phone: 931-***-**** Day Phone: 931-***-****

Availability:

Job Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Desired locations:

United States - TN

Work

City of Decherd

10/2011 – 01/2017

Experience:

1301 West Main Street

P.O. Box 488

Decherd, TN 37324 United States

Hours per week: 40

City Manager

Supervisor: Mayor Robin B. Smith 931-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

For the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the City of Decherd: Managed all departments within the City of Decherd: being Administrative, Finance, Purchasing, Police, Fire, Codes, Water, Sewer, Street, Sanitation, Recreation, Economic Development, Cemetery, Planning and Zoning, etc. Served additionally as Human Resources Director.

Semi-Retired 12/2009 – 09/2011 Winchester, TN

Stayed home with my spouse, and babysat our grandchildren.

Served as Commander of Disabled American Veterans, Chapter No.71, Franklin County, Tennessee for many years. Served as a Volunteer with the VFW, American Legion, Association of the United States Army, and The Enlisted Association.

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals 09/2008 - 12/2009

Huntsville, AL United States Hours per week: 40

Security Manager

Supervisor: Steven Benesh 256-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Manage the total Security operations of Qualitest, comprised of three plants, Liquids, Tablets and Shipping/Administrative in Huntsville, AL. employing over 1000 employees and one plant in Charlotte, NC. employing approx. 200 employees.

*Serve as Senior Investigator on all investigations involving thefts, shortages, property and money stealing, etc.

*Abilities in conducting searches of personnel, property, as well as vehicle searches.

*Supervise and conduct drug testing of all employees.

*Conduct weekly security briefings to all newly hired Qualitest personnel.

*Trained and supervised 31 security enforcement guards assigned to various

posts at Huntsville, AL. Plant(s).

*Issue uniforms, badges and equipment to all security personnel.

Hired, counselled and terminated security officers accordingly.

*Conducted performance evaluations on all security officers and forwarded results to Human Resources.

Drafted policy and procedures and restriction to company plant entry and operations.

*Prepared case files/reports to senior management concerning all investigations.

*Communicated clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

*Responsible for all detection devices, to include security video, playback, fire, motion alarms, card readers, badges, cameras/monitors, to make sure they are operational and in good working order. Initiated work orders accordingly. *Abilities to interface with area law enforcement and community agencies.

Tepro, Inc. 12/2006-09/2008 Winchester, TN United States Hours per week: 40

Security Manager

Supervisor: Debbie Faulkner 931-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

*Managed the total industrial security operations of a large automotive manufacturing plant employing over 800 personnel.

*Trained and supervised security guards assigned to the various posts. *Observed workers in performance of duties to evaluate efficiency and to detect and correct inefficient work practices.

*Conducted back-ground investigations on applicants for employment. *Conducted investigations involving illegal activities by employees while on company time such as theft, fraud, bomb threats, dishonesty, etc. *Prepared case files/reports to management concerning matters under investigation.

Conducted security on-site inspections.

*Drafted policy, procedures and restriction relative to company operations. *Coordinated with local, county and state officials involving security/law enforcement matters, when arrest were made.

Franklin County Sheriff’s Department 09/1998 - 09/2006

Winchester, TN United States Hours per week: 40

SHERIFF-ELECTED

Supervisor: Richard Stewart County Mayor 931-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

As Sheriff was manager of the total operation of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, employing over 125 personnel, representing 42,000 citizens and patrolling 553 square miles of jurisdiction and operating a county jail housing over 180 inmates.

*Coordinator and administer of all daily activities through first line supervisors.

*Coordinated internal investigation of members of the department for alleged improper conduct.

*Director of all activities related to preparing budget proposals, maintain department records and recruiting staff.

*Approved budget and negotiated with the county commission to ensure appropriate funds were allocated.

*Served as on scene commander during emergencies.

*Public speaker/ spokesman; addressed various civic and educational groups to inform public of goals, operations of the department and other law enforcement subjects.

*Established rules and regulations for the department.

Wrote, reviewed drafts prepared by staff and submitted press releases to the media.

*Provided training for and supervised, evaluated and selected most qualified employees to serve in various duties; Training Sergeant, Weapons Instructor, Special Operations, School Resource Officers, D.A.R.E. Officers, Jail Administrator, Deputies, Reserve Deputies, Investigators, Correctional Officers, Medical Staff, Kitchen Personnel, Dispatchers and Bailiffs.

Made all hiring, training, promotion and disciplinary decisions involving department employees.

City of Decherd 05/1985 - 09/1998

Decherd, TN United States Hours per week: 40

City Manager & City Municipal Judge

Supervisor: Mayor Otis B. Smith, Jr. 931-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

For the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the City of Decherd:

Managed all departments within city government being: Administrative,

Finance and Purchasing, Police, Fire, Water, Sewer, Street, Sanitation, Recreation, Cemetery, Codes Enforcement, Economic Development,

Planning/Zoning and the Court System, etc. Served as Human Resources Director for the City.

NOTE: DECHERD IS THE HOME OF 'NISSAN MOTOR

MANUFACTURING POWERTRAIN ASSEMBLY PLANT" LOCATED ON 1,000 ACRES WITHIN DECHERD CITY LIMITS.

United States Army Armed Forces

Redstone Arsenal/Ft. Campbell/Savanna Hours per week: 40

Army Depot, IL United States

Military Policeman-Patrol Supervisor, Desk Sgt.

Supervisor: Captain Donald Morrison (***-**-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

As a Military Policeman gained extensive experience in community policing, law enforcement duties, and crime prevention; developed exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

*Developed strong skill in employee relations.

Education:

Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN.

Master’s Degree.

GPA: 3.0 of a maximum 4.0

Major: Master's in Criminal Justice Administration

Columbia College Columbia, Missouri

Bachelor of Arts Degree

GPA: 3.0 of a maximum 4.0

Major: Criminal Justice Administration and Business Administration

GRADUATE: F.B.I. National Academy, Quantico, Virginia (11-weeks) 215th Session-Advanced Police Command Leadership Program

GRADUATE: Industrial Security Management School, Orlando, Florida while serving as Industrial Security Specialist at Arnold AFB, Tullahoma, Tennessee. Served four years in that position.

GRADUATE: Military Police School and Huntsville Police Academy, Huntsville, Alabama

Former ELECTED Franklin County Commissioner for 8-years

MEMBER: Tennessee City Management Association

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