Manager Security

ROSS STEINBERG

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813-***-**** Tampa, Florida 33626

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Florida Gulf Coast Transportation, LLC.

(2010-Present)

***** *S Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, Florida

Safety Manager/Driver Service Manager

As the Safety Manager (SM) my primary responsibility and duties include but

are not limited to the following: Safeguard the organization from internal

as well as external threats. Supervise the Traffic Accident Investigation

Unit managing approximately 216 annual investigations. Leading and daily

management of approximately 200 drivers; Implemented policy, procedures and

training to reduce accidents/incidents by 40%; Oversee the implementation

and integration of corporate and company safety/security policies and

procedures into operating procedures and measurement systems to effectively

minimize losses and risks related to people, brand and company assets.

Ensure all documentation concerning the safety department is up-to-date;

Allocate tasks to the Safety Department staff and monitor their work,

recruit, retain, develop and train members in safety, ensure the proper

training is given to new recruits and that they are equipped with all the

safety tips to be followed within the organization. Provide corrective

action when necessary.

I concurrently serve as the Driver Service Manager (DSM) my primary duties

and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Leading

and daily management of 120 contracted drivers; Manage staff, preparing

work schedules and assigning specific duties; Review financial statements,

sales and activity reports and performance data to measure productivity and

goal achievement to determine areas in need of cost reduction programs;

Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives and

procedures conferring with organization officials and staff members as

necessary; Determine staffing requirements and interview, hire and train

new employees to include oversee those personnel processes. In both

positions I work hard providing a level of unprecedented dedication to my

duties not defined either independently or as a team member.

CITY OF CLEVELAND, Department of Public Safety, Cleveland, Ohio

(2000-9/2009)

Major metropolitan city of 450,000 residents and over 9,000 employees with

annual budget of $1.4 billion.

Special Projects Director, Homeland Security, Grants & Technology

(2007-9/2009)

Responsible for planning and administering a specific project(s) or

program(s) for this city department. Serve as the administrative supervisor

on several project(s) and program(s); plan assigns supervises and reviews

the activities of subordinate personnel. Monitor programs or projects

operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of the project.

Designs, implements and monitors procedures utilized in the program.

Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and outside

agencies; Communicate the project/program status and information to

municipal officials and/or public and private entities.

. Currently responsible for the Infrastructure Protection Plan as it

relates to the City of Cleveland. Responsible for planning, assisting

and conducting inspections, on regulatory physical, personnel, and

cyber security compliance and enforcement matters relative to the

protection of National critical chemical infrastructure and assets

posing the highest risk of vulnerability to terrorist attack and/or

theft and diversion of hazardous chemicals as prescribed in the

Chemical Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS).

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. Responsible for the Automated Traffic Enforcement Program which

generated approximately $10 million for the City of Cleveland in 2008

and $9 million in 2007.

. Responsible in providing City-wide supervision of the installation and

maintenance of security/surveillance cameras (Motorola Wireless) and

alarm systems. Supervises and reviews the development and

implementation of City security plans and programs, emergency response

procedures and maintaining the standardized City security system

design. Supervise and maintain an organized inventory of City

Security Assets and maintenance scheduling to include Access Control.

I conduct and assign security surveys as required and conduct research

as necessary.

Executive Director, Office of Professional Standards

(2002-2007)

Assistant Administrator

(2000-2002)

Responsible for the daily operation for this department, managing 5 board

members, 8 investigators and 2 support staff. Oversaw a combined budget of

$375,000. Ensured the members of the Police Department (police staff of

1900, 106 institutional guards, and 100 dispatchers) adhere to Federal,

State and City regulations along with the divisions general police orders,

notices and guidelines. Handled civilian oversight for non-criminal and

administrative issues.

. Served as the Executive Director of the Office of Professional

Standards and Civilian Police Review Board. Managed personnel in the

investigation of police brutality and excessive force allegations.

. Reduced the number of active complaints by 20% in 2004 (14% /2003;

14%/2002) and increased office efficiency by implanting comprehensive

case review and prioritization standards,

. Developed and implemented new policies and procedures which effect the

operation of the division of police force and the community.

. Presented completed investigations (approximately 4,000) to the

Civilian Police Review Board through the use of direct cross

examination as well as the presentation of evidence. After

investigations are completed, presented cases to the Police Review

Board for resolution and determination of results.

. Acted as an advocate and liaison for the Police Review Board by way of

cross and direct examination before the Chief of Police and the

Director of Public Safety.

. Hired and trained the staff in the correct handling of cases in

accordance with regulations.

. Implemented a comprehensive training program for investigators and

civilian board members in the areas of the 4th Amendment Search and

Seizure, domestic violence, traffic stops, as well as Use of Deadly

Force procedures.

. Improved investigation procedures through collaboration with Safety

Division, Chief's Office and the community. Oversee the completion of

non-biased investigations conducted by the Homicide Unit, Internal

Affairs Unit and the Use of Deadly Force investigative units for the

Cleveland Division of Police.

. Developed and internal proprietary database which accumulates and

tracks information on complaint histories, investigations and

resolutions. Assesses and reports increases/decreases in situations

involving the community and individuals. Updated internal

investigation software including RMS.

. Increased visibility and strengthened community relations through

speaking engagements at forums informing citizens of the existence of

the office and procedures in which to file a citizen complaint and

police/citizen interaction.

. Significantly improved technology, transportation for officers and the

environment without impacting the budget.

. Established and managed and maintained a records management program to

support the state and city requirements to include accountability,

record retention, record preservation and record disposition.

Testified in a court of law as it relates to chain of custody of

records.

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. Developed and supervised a chain of custody program as it related to

the investigations. Ensured the chronological documentation showing

the seizure, custody, control, transfer and disposition of evidence

either electronic or physical evidence was adhered to. This was done

to prohibit/ensure

the later allegations of evidence tampering or misconduct which could

compromise and investigation.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Washington, D.C. (1996-

2000)

Investigative Specialist

Top Secret Clearance. Responsible for conducting investigations against

individuals or groups of individuals that posed a threat to the security of

the United States. Specialized in international terrorism and espionage

investigations. Completed and intensive and extensive Investigative

Specialist training course at the FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia.

. Utilized various FBI computer data bases and indices to extract and

manipulate raw intelligence data and processed it to formal written

documentation.

. Supported Special Agents and Prosecuting U.S. Attorney by obtaining

accurate information pertinent specific investigations utilizing

various interview, interrogation and surveillance techniques to elicit

information from individuals and the general public (Specializing in

Middle Eastern territories and Eastern Europe).

. Gathered information though human intelligence, technical equipment

and electronic, satellite imaging (HUMINT, SIGINT, IMINT, etc.).

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Washington, D.C. (1992-

1994)

Diplomatic Security Officer

Responsible for conducting investigations and providing security for the

Department of State, visiting VIP'S, dignitaries and celebrities. Trained

in unarmed self-defense, various firearms and dignitary protection.

. Augmented the Secret Service protective detail ensuring the security

of President William J. Clinton's first inauguration.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, UNITED STATES ARMY

Fort Bragg, North Carolina (1988-

1992)

Military Police Officer Provided military police duties for the 60,000

military personnel and their families. Duties included all aspects of law

enforcement, criminal, civil and traffic investigations, undercover

operations and community programs. Managed a team of soldiers and military

personnel.

. Provided personal protection for General Norman Schwarzkopf, Honorable

Richard Cheney and General Colin Powell.

. Desert Shield/Storm Combat Veteran

EDUCATION

Northern Virginia Community College

George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia-Conducted research and digested

Criminal Justice lessons.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Academy- Quantico, Virginia.

Classified.

Certified/Credentials, 1995-1996

FEMA, Leadership and Management Certificate

Contingency Planning and NIMS (Homeland Security) National

Incident Management System

Death Investigation, Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission, Office of the

Attorney General, March 2007.

AWARDS

Army Achievement and Accommodation Medals; Good Conduct; Southwest Asia,

Desert Storm, Desert Shield, U.S. Department of State Inauguration,

Washington, D.C., REID Interview and Interrogation Certificate of

Completion; Letters of Appreciation from the FBI; Proclamation from the

Mayor of Cleveland. East Shore Park Club President 2007-2009; Children

First of Cleveland-Board of Directors; Board Member of the Northeast Ohio

Regional Fusion Center; U.S. Department of Transportation -Reasonable

Suspicion Determination for Supervisors Seminar; ADA Awareness and Customer

Service Training-Train the Trainer Program.

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