HARRISON PARKER
New York, NY 10031
Cell: 646-***-****
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
. Well-trained security professional with extensive experience in
both fire safety and building security of four-start luxury hotel,
landmark corporate building and midtown hotels. Proven abilities to
enforce security procedures while maintaining courteous and
professional services to patrons. Remain calm in emergency and
stressful situations. Considerable interactions with NYPD and NYFD.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Muse Hotel New York, NY
Fire Safety Director 2000-Present
. Manage fire safety system for 200-room midtown hotel.
. Supervise a staff of 3; manage a high-rise, automated fire
safety system approved by NYC and the FDNY.
. Work closely with NYC Fire Department and building management
for routine inspections and testing of the system; conduct regularly
scheduled fire drills; investigate fire safety-related incidents,
emergencies, and safety hazards; ensure proper maintenance of fire
stairwells/doors, fire extinguishers, alarm systems, sprinkler system,
elevator cut-off switches, etc.
. Participated in fire system and command center upgrade; trained
hotel personnel in its use.
. Train building personnel in alarm system operation, fire safety
policies and procedures for evacuation; worked closely with management
to ensure their fire safety competence during off-peak hours.
Times Square Hotel New York, NY
Fire Safety Director/Security Shift Supervisor 1996-1999
. Served in dual capacity, emphasizing security management for
500-room midtown hotel.
. Supervised a staff of three security officers; upgrades their
security skills through ongoing training.
. Designed and implemented schedules for ongoing property patrol.
. Crisis management and crowd control during an "incident"
requiring evacuation of entire hotel.
. Liaison between FDNY and NYPD.
TRAINING
John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY
Security Management
Bio-Terrorism/Bomb Threat
Occupational Safety and Health Administration New York, NY
Comprehensive Compliance Course
30-hour seminar covering OSHA standards on means of egress, electrical,
hazardous materials/waste and emergency response (HAZWOPER), medical and
first aid, and industrial hygiene, among other areas.
U.S. Naval Fire Safety Detachment Colt's Neck, NJ
Fire Safety Apparatus/Halon Training
. Served in various assignments concerning fire safety on both
land and at sea; attended numerous fire safety schools.
CERTIFICATIONS
. Licensed New York City Fire Safety Director
. NYC Low Pressure Boiler Certificate
. NYS Licensed Armed Security Guard with 47-hour Training
Certificate
. CPR/AED
. S12 Fitness - Citywide Sprinkler Systems
. NYC Turner Refrigeration Certificate