Security Manager / Executive Protection Specialist
Resume:
James S. Avery
Sunrise, Fl. ****3
******@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Highly analytical, dedicated, and intuitive professional, powered with proficiency in threat assessment, monitoring of security systems, coordination with various service providers, and providing close personal protection and security. Possess expertise in emergency procedures, enforcement administration, corporate security protection, executive protection practices, risk mitigation, and inspective procedures and practices. Articulate communicator Comfortable and skilled working with people of diverse backgrounds
Outstanding people skills, employee counseling, and conflict resolution with positive results
Able to successfully implement, organize, and manage large number of accounts and employees
A motivational leader well respected by peers, with an outstanding public relations background
Personal trainer in outstanding physical condition, with a tremendous work ethic.
Functional Strengths
SECURITY/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Aggressively direct operations and execute program security infrastructure and prepare plans for an acceptable implementation strategy.
Conscientiously practice expertise in transportation security operations; developing and implementing stand-fast, relocation, and evacuation activities as necessary.
PROBLEM RESOLUTION
Resourcefully implement improvements and developments in response to operational challenges.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Expertly identify needs and deliver readily comprehensible information to appropriate audience, while developing and maintaining positive operational relationships.
TIME AND RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION
Skillfully respond to increasing expectations to further reduce adverse impacts, subsequently increasing efficiency and productivity.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Adeptly function as an effective motivator, responsible for coaching, training, and assisting on policy development and implementation appropriate for the threat environment
Promoted services using public relations and marketing skills
Developed excellent client rapport and provided personal attention to maintain quality assurance standards
Complete hiring process. Recruiting, training, placement, and employee evaluations
Created and maintained master work schedules for 62 accounts, 225employees
Accurate timekeeping for employee payroll and billing invoices
Financial Management – Exceeded targets for revenue and labor cost control
Computer literate windows professional, word, excel, outlook, power point
Toco tour confirmation setup and computer access systems Feick and Amtel
Security Procedure Development – Site surveys, Post orders, Emergency procedure manuals
Investigative skills 10yrs Law Enforcement specializing in burglary and theft
Created and supervised nationally recognized community youth patrol group
Distinguished firearms expert (Ranked #1 in the department)
State of Florida MB License, Concealed Weapon Firearm License, Security D License
Education, Training, and Awards
Certified AHA, CPR and AED Instructor
Received the Special Act Award for Outstanding Service and Job Performance - Homeland Security
Improvised Explosive Device Recognition and Disposal Training - Homeland Security
Anti-Terrorist and Advanced IED Training - Homeland Security
Counter Surveillance Course - Homeland Security
Civil Rights and Customer Service Training - Homeland Security
Motorola Corporate Management Training
Responsible Vendor’s Management Training
Civil Management Training - Florida Atlantic University
Defensive Tactics Course - State Police Training Bureau Sea Girt N.J.
Defensive Driving Course - State Police Training Bureau Sea Girt, N.J.
Advanced Traffic Law Enforcement - State Police Training Bureau Sea Girt N.J.
Advanced Drug Enforcement - State Police Training Bureau Sea Girt N.J.
Advanced Criminal Investigations - FBI Law Enforcement Officers Training School Middlesex, NJ
Supervisor Training - FBI Law Enforcement Officers Training School Middlesex, NJ
Received the Mayor’s Appreciation Award, in recognition of unselfish service and dedication, as well as productive involvement in township programs and activities.
Middlesex County Police Academy 34th Basic Class (#1 Physical, 3rd Academics)
Work Experience
2009 – Pres. ADE Enterprises – Executive Protection Specialist
Rendered efficient service in escorting and providing personnel protection to high profile clients in the heavily congested venues of Miami Beach area as well as in delivering added security to nightclubs and restaurants.
Utilized security adeptness in training staff on handling, escorting, and small joint manipulations.
2008 – 2009 Valor Security Services - Director of Public Safety Pembroke Lakes Mall
Designed, established, and maintained an organization structure and staffing to effectively accomplish goals and objectives; recruited, employed, trained, supervised, and evaluated staff
Maintained good working relationship with client, employees, customers and vendors.
Performed regular analysis on corporate assets and prepared security and mitigation policies to reduce risks.
Developed and executed security policies and procedures for company and ensured its maintenance.
Designed emergency management practices and monitored all crisis situation in work.
Coordinated with management and prepared budget for security initiatives adopted.
Investigated any unlawful activity carried in the mall such as accidents, thefts and any loss incurred to property.
Prepared timely reports of all activities to be presented to management.
Recruit and continuously educate security representatives to build a highly determined, motivated, and professional staff
Assisted in performing background checks on various employees and vendors prior to finalization.
2005 – 2008 CMTS - Broward County Emergency Management - On Site Manager
2002 – 2005 Department of Homeland Security (TSA) Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Duty Supervisor
2001 – 2002 Motorola Corp. Plantation, Fl. - Direct Labor Supervisor
1999 – 2001 International Security Management Group and Quality Protective Service Operations Manager
1997 – 1999 Borg Warner Services (Burns Security and Wells Fargo Security – Account Manager
1996 – 1997 Wackenhut Corp – Director of Public Safety St. Thomas University - Miami, FL.
1995 – 2002 Oliver Entertainment Group – Public Relations Manager and Director of Security
1994 – 1996 Paisley Park Inc. – Director of Security for “The Artist” Prince Glam Slam Miami, Fl.
1980 – 1990 South Brunswick Police Department – Police Officer and Juvenile Supervisor
Experience in applying techniques maintaining surveillance performing gathering intelligence, undercover work, recognizing, developing and presenting evidence that reconstructs events in a manner that meets requirements for presenting various legal hearings and court proceedings
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