Azikiwe Burns
[pic] **** Aldersyde Dr. Keller, TX. 76244
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Objectives
A HIGHLY MOTIVATED PROTECTIVE SECURITY SPECIALIST WITH
COMPREHENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF EXECUTIVE PROTECTION, ASSETS
PROTECTION, AND LENGTHY TRACK RECORD IN EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP.
I AM CURRENTLY EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITY OF OBTAINING A
POSITION AS A PROTECTIVE SECURITY SPECIALIST, IN A
CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH
AND ADVANCEMENT, WHERE I CAN UTILIZE MY EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
TOWARD BECOMING A VALUABLE TEAM MEMBER. I'M EAGER TO UTILIZE
MY STRONG WORK ETHIC, EDUCATION, AND EXPERTISE IN AREA OF
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION, ASSETS PROTECTION, AND/OR MANAGEMENT.
AS A TEAM PLAYER I AM ABLE TO INTEGRATE AND ADAPT EFFECTIVE
PEOPLE, SITUATIONS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTS. MY WORK IS QUICK
AND EFFICIENT AND I PROVIDE SERVICE IN A PROFESSIONAL AND
EFFICIENT MANNER. I WELCOME THE CHANCE TO MEET YOU TO DISCUSS
HOW I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR COMPANY.
Education
NATIONAL ADVANCED TRAINING CENTER
9/2013
Dallas Baptist University
5/2007
B.S. Accounting
experience
EXECUTIVE TEAM LEADER - ASSETS PROTECTION TARGET
CORPORATION
August 2000 - August 2013
Managed the daily operations of a $60 million store, which
included driving sales focusing on margin improvement,
payroll forecasting, merchandising strategy, inventory
control, team culture and guest satisfaction.
Researched and analyzed reporting to provide feedback on ways
to proactively improve productivity, profitability and build
brand loyalty
Oversaw group training for on-boarding programs, as well as
mentored, trained, coached and developed team members across
a group consisting of 78 stores
Analyzed operational processes & inventory results at a
district level, resulting in decreased overall shortage
results
Implement and evaluate safety & security programs, processes,
policy, and procedure to ensure safety of Team Members and
guests while mitigating loss.
Created partnerships with leadership on different levels
across all departments to ensure accuracy in the operational
processes, and maintain sufficient merchandise in stocks
Fostered effective partnerships with local, state, and
federal law enforcement by planning and sponsoring community
events, providing resources and meeting with key high ranking
officials within their organizations to promote safe and
secure initiatives in the community
Strategized based on data and intelligence to address
shortage opportunities that impact gross margin
Developed business leaders through subordinate and peer
mentoring
Proven results in identifying, investigating, and resolving
internal and external investigations
Assets Protection District Resource - Target Corporation
September 2007 - August 2013
First point of contact for 9 peer executives in Assets
Protection to assist in resolving issues and concerns prior
to presenting them to the higher ups
Drive needed change/improvement throughout district peers to
ensure alignment with company goals and objectives
Train new in role executives in assets protection and status
regularly with their progress of challenges
Appropriately challenge peer executives to perform at higher
levels and recognize peers when they are executing at or
above expectations
Experienced and proficient in training large groups
Executive Protection Specialist - Upscale Protection
Services, Inc.
March 1994 - September 2000
Provided close quarter protection for world renowned
entertainers, VIPs, and executives
Trained UPS, Inc. operators in the skills needed to provide
high level protection to protectee's
Managed payroll for 17 operators
Successfully created and implemented protection packages for
all contracts
Agent in Charge on all high value assignments
skills
WEAPONS HANDLING - NRA CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING AND WPPS
QUALIFIED (PISTOL, SHOTGUN, RIFLE)
Threat Assessment/Risk Analysis
Site Survey
Operation Orders
Communications (DOS/WPS Pro-Words)
Emergency Action/Reaction Plans
Force Protection
Media Relations
Access Control - Physical Security Planning
Patrols
Patrol Notes and Report Writing
Crowd Control
Combative(s) and Close Quarter Defense
Hostile/Non Hostile Searching (Hand and Wand)
Surveillance Operation Phases (Vehicle, Foot, Combo, Report)
Counter Surveillance and Surveillance Planning
Terrorist Planning Operations (Hostile Planning Cycle)
Organization of Protective Details
Emergency First Response and Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Tactical Defensive/Evasive Driving
Motorcade Operations
Advances and Advance Agents
Demonstrates Courage
Effective Communication Written/Verbal
Demonstrates Accountability
Maximizes Relationships
Maximizes Productivity
Leads and Inspires others