Dante' Rodriguez III
* ********* ***** *******, ** 07203
908-***-**** ********@*****.***
Director of Security
Innovative Security Management Security Staff Training & Development Liability Reduction
Experienced security professional adept at providing extensive security in various environments while having the skills and abilities to create comprehensive information and asset protection programs capable of mitigating liability for an enterprise. Knowledgeable security manager capable of developing security programs, implementing comprehensive monitoring techniques, and complying with policies and procedures designed to protect personnel and facility assets from both internal and external threats. Expertise in both management and leadership with the capacity to oversee numerous security staff in multiple states and locations.
Workplace Security
Surveillance and Monitoring
Security Data Interpretation
Reaction to Security Situations
Security Staff Training/Development
Multiple-site Staff Management
Policy/Procedures Development
Policy/Procedures Implementation
Risk Management Evaluation
Executive Security
Investigation/Interrogation
Team Leadership
Professional Experience
MPG CONSULTING GROUP, New York, NY 2010 - 2015
Director
Increased executive protection sales by 15 percent (15%) by focusing on a particular client base; streamlined the services provided in accord with the client’s needs.
As a means of limiting the liability of the group while maintaining security integrity, developed current risk management plan after conducting a thorough and comprehensive security assessment and vulnerability test.
Understanding that prevention is a stable of any successful security operation, data collected through vulnerability testing was used to understand and address weaknesses before the fact.
Led the team that developed crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) principles in physical security architectural design.
RONIN RISK INTERNATIONAL, Midvale, UT 2006 - 2009
East Coast Regional Director
Capably performed the logistically difficult task of managing up to 300 security personnel in as many as 40 different cargo facilities on the east coast.
After developing company and individual site standard operational procedures (SOP’s), conducted pre- and post-training to ensure awareness and retentions of the SOP’s.
As a necessary oversight of a director to a successful security program, maintained good working relationships with local and state law enforcement officials.
Conducted all follow-up investigations.
Conducted intense comprehensive cargo security training, specifically with managers and security, which cut theft by 50% in the first year built trust with client and contracted to secure the retail company nationwide.
AEGIS PROTECTIVE SERVICES, New York, NY 2000 - 2005
Director
Provided international security/executive protection services for U.S., Europe, Scandinavia, and other countries.
Provided security for multiple types of businesses and organizations in New York City utilizing as many as 100 armed and unarmed officers, investigators and executive protection agents.
Worked within the financial guidelines of a budget that was personally created and managed.
Conducted all contract negotiations and responsible for the architecture of site structure and flow operations.
Recognized as the rainmaker for this company, developed all business relationships with other top companies, organizations, educational institutions, and other enterprises.
D-TECH CCTV & ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS, New York, NY 1998 - 2003
Director
Developed resources based on a user’s business role or relationship to a given organization.
Developed, installed, tested, implemented, and supported architecture of site structure and maintained role based on access control.
Supervised installations, configurations, and technical support for residential, commercial, and industrial security systems integration applications.
With regard to physical protection, emphasized intrusion and alarm detection and utilized CCTV access control, security integrating security, and fire alarm systems.
NEW JERSEY STATE BOARD of EDUCATION, Trenton, NJ 1996 - 1998
Executive Aide/Special Investigator
Provided executive protection for Commissioner of Education and the Newark Board of Education.
Formed a gang task force in order to identify gang activities in 116 elementary schools and eight high schools.
Provided programming analysis and systems interrogation while providing training for employees.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, 1986 - 1994
Military Policeman
Provided close protection for government personnel in high threat environments.
Supervised site security for government facilities in high threat areas.
Conducted investigations by means of interviews, interrogations, and, ultimately, arrests.
Member of Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and Special Emergency Reaction Team (S.E.R.T.).
Trained sniper scouts for S.E.R.T. and terrorism and counter-terrorism units.
Education, Recognition & Certifications
Masters Program in National and Global Security, American Military University, Charlestown, WV
Bachelor of Science, Security Management, American Military University, Charlestown, WV
Associate of Science, Criminal Law, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY
United States Marine Corps
Received the Top Gun award for breaking pistol record.
Received 13 letters of appreciation and seven letters of accommodation.
Specialized Training and Development
Fire Safety Director, John Jay College
Emergency Action Plan Directions, John Jay College
Professional Security Management, John Jay College
Instructor, Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy
Law Enforcement Specialist, Police Academy, U.S. Air Force Technical
Open Water Diver SCUBA (PADI), United States Marine Corps