Security Manager

Valentino Odom

*** *** ******* ***** ** Paso, TX 79912

Tel: 915-***-**** *******@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Provides extensive support for 5th Armored Brigade and the classified exercises; interpreting security directives and guidance as it relates to security programs/operations and makes appropriate implementation recommendations; serving as Leadership / People Management – adhering to the seven core principles of the ARMY; monitoring, analyzing, and investigating security violations to determine causes and highlight weaknesses, pinpoint responsibilities, and recommending corrective actions; coordinates with senior officers and non-commissioned officers and intelligence community on pertinent security concerns; provides oversight for a comprehensive security awareness program designed to educate deploying soldiers through the use of briefings and video conferencing; manage work through setting clear objectives which enhances time management; create effective time management process which creates an efficient work flow process; contractor/customer focus-meet all expectations of senior leadership through effective delegation process; provides valuable input/review of proposed briefings and training packages; analyzing acquisition materials to aid in developing sound security policies, procedures, and regulations; conducts inspections to ensure soldier and contractor(s) compliance with security policies and procedures; works independently, with oversight, to advise and assist personnel on matters of security policies, information policies, procedures, and regulations specific to company and training projects; and communicates effectively-orally and verbally, handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Computer Skills: Access, Excel, Word, Power Point.

Physical Security: JPAS, e-QIP, Storage of Classified Materials, INTEL Systems,

EXPERIENCE

Physical Security Manager, 5th Armored Brigade of Ft. Bliss, TX. Mar 2013 – Jan 2016. Serves as the Assistant Brigade Physical Security S2 NCO in a multi-component Training Support Brigade that inspects and ensures compliance to a total of 10 battalions located in five states, which advises more than 400 Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) units throughout the western United States to include Air Force, Navy, and DOD contractors; ; coordinated active and passive security measures such as CCTV(Closed Circuit Television), lights, physical barriers to restricted areas, electronic entry control and intrusion detection systems, access control devices and systems, key control, surveillance systems, and other measures as appropriated; conducted comprehensive physical security surveys (After Action Reviews-AARs), high threat vulnerability assessments, critical analysis and inspections of facilities and equipment, materials, documents, and storage areas; prepared comprehensive reports that evaluated the adequacy of physical security practices; identified critical areas needing special protective measures; advocated practical solutions to physical security deficiencies; coordinated with Subject Matter Experts (SME)/1st Army (Division) to assess viability of physical security program; trained Brigade’s Battalion S2 sections on all aspects of physical, personnel, and operational security regulations.; scheduler of maintenance of buildings and equipment; order supplies and parts for repairs within Brigade budget restrictions; responsible for work direction of skilled vendors and contractors such as electricians/ plumbers; provides research and make recommendations to reduce expenses; and 24/7 availability due to the role of security manager.

Observer/ Controller/ Trainer (OCT)/ Security Manager, 5th AR BDE of Ft. Bliss, TX. Aug 2007 – Mar 2013. Conduct driver’s training for over 85,000 Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, Navy, Air Force, and augmenters for deployment. Prepare comprehensive after action reports in order to identify, evaluate, and address unit strengths and weaknesses and develop strategies to overcome operational deficiencies. Act as primary instructor (Subject Matter Expert- SME) and assist in the development of training plans.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Homeland Security, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (2016)

Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL 36561 (2012)

REFERENCES: Available upon request.