SCOTT GARRETT
Orland Park, IL 60462
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Experienced individual who is looking for the right opportunity where I can combine my management,
security, and accounting experiences into one core position with your company.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Management: Security, Presentations, Training, Financial, Client Relationship, B2B Relationships.
Security: PERC & FOID Card, Management, Interior & Exterior Coverage, Vehicle Patrols & Checks,
Command Center, Multiple sites small & large venues: tenant buildings, hotels, financial institutions,
warehouse, and convention centers.
Accounting: Cost for Business/Home Construction, Prepared financial statements, Journal Entries, Bank
Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Assisted Controller on monthly duties and designed new production
statements.
EXPERIENCE:
Primerica Financial Services Inc. District Manager 2005 to Present
Since 1977, North America’s Largest Independent Financial Services Distribution Company with over
92,000 independent business associates. Providing financial solutions to families using the Financial
Needs Analysis approach. Position is commission based, and is as flexible as needed on a part time basis
of evening/weekends.
FBI Security Clearance Level for confidential information.
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. December 2013 to Present
Internal/external security for Truck Companies and Warehouses
U.S. Security Associates, Inc. February to November 2014
Security for Sears Logistics Warehouse
Point 2 Point Global Security Security Officer May 2012 to February 2013
Interior/exterior security protection including vehicle patrols for Best Buy/Geek Squad Service Center.
ABM Security Systems Security Officer/Floating Supervisor June 2007 to July 2012
Floating Supervisor: Management duties and responsibilities. Trained and lead 10-30 security officers.
Command Center Officer: Monitored cameras, alarm checks, assisted on tenants emergency calls.
Security Officer: posted at various areas: front lobby desk, X-ray and metal detection.
Knight Security Security Officer September 2006 to June 2007
Armed/unarmed security patrols for: Hotels, Convention Centers, banks and other financial business.
Southwest Limousine Limo Driver October 2005 - September 2006
Customer Service: Daily airport pickups and drop offs for entertainers, clients, and business associates.
Chartered events: Weddings, and social parties.
Scott’s Lawn Service Lawn Care Technician March 2004 to October 2005
Customer Service: Certification to fertilize various lawn products for business and home owners.
Walsh Construction Company of Illinois Staff/Project Accountant June 2001 to March 2004
Involvement with cost reports and set up construction job payouts to subcontractors.
Assisted controller with extra tasks and trained other staff accountants.
Gemini Construction Corporation Senior Accounting Administrator September 1998 to June 2001
General Accounting:Bank Rec's and ADP Payroll. Cost accounting duties for construction of commercial
business and residential homes.
Worldwide Security Services Ltd. Staff Accountant May 1997 to September 1998
Prepared accounting reports and payroll activity for upper-level security staff at different locations.
Otto & Sons – Div. of OSI Industries Staff Accountant May 1994 to May 1997
Involvement with monthly; year-end inventories. Prepared weekly margin reports for sales.
EDUCATION:
Lewis University Romeoville, IL Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
Computer Programs: Excel, MS Word, and Quick books.
Accounting: AS400 (Manufacturing & Construction)
LICENSES:
PERC - State of Illinois: Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation
Certification to work for any security company in Illinois.
Heart saver – FIRST AID, CPR, AND AED (American Heart Association)
FOID Card – Firearm Owner’s Identification.
Life License – State of Illinois: Insurance Producers License- This licensing program included learning
about the following topics: term and whole life insurance, annuities, and retirement plans.