Guy Sarkesian

Mount Prospect, IL ***** 312-***-**** actn4r@r.postjobfree.com

Motivated, personable and a professional with a desire to help. Extensive background in project management/coordination, problem solving, leadership, security operations, process improvement, training and logistics coordination. Technical experience with integrating different computer systems, computer hardware, and software, into seamless classified/unclassified networks.

Flexible, versatile and customer focused -- maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with an exceptional personality, common sense approach and customer orientation. A wealth of leadership and customer service skills. Excellent people and team-building skills. Thrive in deadline-driven environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

FreshExpress (contract position) 10/2015-present

Security and Safety Manager

Ensure and maintain a safe and secure environment for the employees of FreshExpress. Additionally responsible to ensure the security and safety of the product and prevent possible contamination. Lastly ensure all production areas, transportation areas, and office areas meet or exceed OSHA standards (over 350,000 SQF)

Specific activities include:

Employee training and skill development (Security and Safety)

Provide department training

Ensure all safety and security programs are enforced

Policy and procedure development

Documented and tracked security and safety violations

Take/implement corrective action on violation

Conduct on site security and safety risk assessments

Provide security officer training

Ensure that CCTVs are working properly and are covering the high risk areas

ADSI- Schaumburg 08/2015- 10/2015

Scheduling coordinator (short contract position)

Responsible for contacting customers to get specifics on service needs, scheduling technicians to specific customers and ensuing problems are resolved in a timely manner. Followed up with customers on information needed by technicians and to check on how satisfied they are with the company’s service. Lastly filled in on help desk when needed.

Specific activities include:

Manage the schedule of multiple (Upwards of 20+) projects at one time.

Interacted with the customers and resources to coordinate schedules.

Multi tasked and handle issues quickly and efficiently.

Worked with the accounting team on billing issues.

Valid USA - Downers Grove, IL 11/2014 - 03/2015

SR. Manager of Security and Safety

Monitored, maintained, and enforced all aspects of security in accordance with Visa, MasterCard, and other industry rules and regulations throughout the United States. Responsible for the security and safety of 4 facilities including production and the headquarters office.

Specific activities include:

Coordinated and managed the installation of a 1,000,000.00 security system project, (access control, cameras, servers) to ensure the PCI standards compliance

Ensure project is delivered on-time and within budget

Managed a staff of 4 Managers and 15 employees

Ensure all federal, state and local, OSHA, DOT, and Environmental regulations met.

Conducted weekly meetings with upper management

Coordinated contractors for the repair of facilities

Managed/directed all aspects of security and safety for 4 facilities

Documented and tracked security violations.

Directed the department's personnel administration activities including job assignment, training, performance evaluation, and compensation review.

Working with internal to obtain and maintain local permits

Interfaced with personnel, (production workers, supervisors, and professional)

Baxter Credit Union – Vernon Hills, IL 06/2014 -11/2014

Project Manager (contract)

Managed/coordinated the implementation of a new patch management program/policy for over 400 servers and the installation of new firewall hardware. Coordinated with representatives from Microsoft and internal business units. Additionally developed patch deployment schedules and test plans to insure that business functions are not disrupted.

Specific activities include:

Coordinated with outside vendors

Managed hardware and software upgrades to organization servers

Coordinated with interdepartmental members and managers

Coordinated patch management system using SCCM

Program Test Lead for patches

Develop project plans based on project template

Initiated project schedules

Prepared and presented updated reports

Allstate Insurance - Northbrook, IL 10/2013 – 12/2013

Project Coordinator (contract)

Managed and completed the migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 for multiple regions in the U.S. Ensured all hardware and software were available and ready for the technical teams

Specific activities include:

Managed/coordinated computer hardware upgrades for repurposed laptops and desktops

Coordinated software migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 for multiple regions in the U.S.

Initiated project schedules

Coordinated logistics support, technicians to support and hardware upgrades

Tracked progress of projects and reported status to upper management

Managed/resolved technical issues

General Dynamic Information – Arlington Heights, IL 07/2010 - 11/2012

Project Manager

Facilitated, planned, coordinated and supervised over 65 complex projects related to integrating complex computer systems and hardware for training simulations to support units deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan

Specific activities include:

Managed 6-8 projects simultaneously

Coordinated and led project team meetings

Managed/coordinated and implemented software and hardware upgrades to computers that are used in a classified and unclassified environment

Led 6 teams of 10-15 skilled/professional personnel

Managed budgets associated with contracts

Integrated computer simulation into military combat tracking systems

Create weekly status report; present status at project review meetings Met with clients to discuss objectives, deadlines, and deliverables

United States Army Reserve (Active Duty) 01/2003 – 06/2010

Team Leader / Project Manager/Operations

Managed multiple classified projects simultaneously. These projects were complex training exercises using computer hardware and software to train units deploying overseas to Afghanistan and Iraq. Met with unit Commanders to establish exercise /project parameters. Briefed General Officers and Commanders on project progress and gave daily briefings during the project development and execution.

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Specific activities include:

Coordinated with government contractors to ensure simulation hardware, software and data bases were in line with project objectives

Manage project decision tracking, issues, risks, and action items

Met with clients/customers to discuss objectives, deadlines, and deliverables.

Managed multiple teams of 10-20 personnel

Developed, managed project time lines, milestones and dead lines

Analyzed project/training requirements and assigned personnel and equipment.

Worked across departments to obtain information and solve problems.

Developed mission/project tracking and evaluation systems

Managed staff of 20 personnel and day to day operations

Retired from Military Duty: March 2012 from United States Army Reserve with 28 years (Active and Reserve) of honorable service. Highest rank achieved Lieutenant Colonel

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

OCE’ of North America

Senior System Integration Technician 03/1997-07/2003

Illinois Army National Guard, 03/1984-01/2003

United States Army Reserve

Staff officer/Operations Officer

Commanding Officer

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

T.U.I. Masters Degree, Business Management

Army Command and General Staff College

DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, B.S. Computer Science

Currently registered at PMI for my PMP certificate

PM Training

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Microsoft Office 2010 and 2013 – Intermediate to Advanced

VISIO – Intermediate

Google Doc’s - General

MS Project - General

SharePoint – Intermediate

MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)

A + (Certified)

Security + (Certified)

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