Security Manager

O S VA L D O C O SM E **********@*****.***

**** ***** ******* ****** *******, Illinois 60647 773-***-****

SUMMARY

A hardworking, experienced and bilingual security supervisor, with strong

leadership skills and an ability to build successful teams. A meticulous

professional and excellent multi-tasker, who works well under pressure and has

over 23 years of experience in the security field in the military and private sectors.

A retail operations professional, with extensive experience in shrinkage reduction

and safety.

EXPERIENCE

ULTRA DIAMONDS, Chicago, Illinois

Security Supervisor, 2010-2013

Secured general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and employee infractions.

Operated X-ray machine to prevent merchandise from being thrown away. Monitored closed-

circuit TV. Created new loss- prevention procedures and ensured they were enforced.

Helped maintain industry-low shrinkage rate.

Recovered over $10,000 of lost merchandise in a one-year period.

Helped reduce employee theft to an almost non-existent level.

WHITEHALL JEWELERS, Chicago, Illinois

Security Manager, 1998-2009

Supervised a three-person security team. Completed time sheets and work schedules, and

performed evaluations. Audited ID cards, cash logs and merchandise. Handled surveillance

through closed-circuit TV and security system. Created new loss-prevention procedures and

operations manual.

Promoted from a temporary security guard to loss-prevention manager.

Recovered over $134,000 in lost merchandise in one year.

Received Employee of the Month Award twice.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN SECURITY POLICE, Chicago, Illinois, Lead Security Officer, 1994-1998. Helped secure

several retail stores, including Gap and Old Navy, to help deter retail theft. Enforced company

security policies regarding employee procedures. Promoted to Lead Security Officer.

Recommended to special jobs detail. Held near-perfect attendance.

MILITARY

U.S. MARINE CORPS, Camp Pendleton, California, Combat Engineer, 1990-1994. Basic

knowledge of working with explosives to clear buildings, roads, construction sites and mine fields.

Provided armed security to personnel, equipment and living quarters. Promoted from Private to

Corporal. Received numerous medals and ribbons, and was honorably discharged.

EDUCATION

WESTWOOD COLLEGE, Chicago, Illinois

Bachelor of Applied Science, 2013

AFFILIATIONS

Futures and Derivatives Lawyers

United States Marine Corps Veterans

Criminal Justice Specialists

American Legion

PERSONAL

Enjoys salsa dancing, museum tours and traveling. Volunteers for the Chicago Police Memorial

fundraiser.

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