Kevin Callahan

President and CEO

Savannah, TX **227

ad3798@r.postjobfree.com

+1-940-***-****

Dedicated law enforcement professional with more than 15 years managing security teams and law enforcement officers as well as private industry leadership.Leader in private business operations for over 12 years. Personable leader who comfortably interacts with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Chief Operation Officer with company oversight, committed to cost-effective management of resources and quality performance.

In addition to over 20 years experience in human resource management, commercial vehicle operations with both passenger and cargo transportation. Developed training for drivers in passenger as well as cargo transport using both Federal Motor Carrier Regulations and multiple state motor carrier enforcement agencies. Developed training as well as hiring standards for operations support staff including Human Resources, Training and Dispatch positions. Built plans for fleet use and management to include safety, cost management and utilization. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Director of Operations

Alto Experience - Dallas, TX

July 2022 to Present

As Director of Operations, I supervise six locations in the United States. Currently we have over 1000 hourly employees involved in passenger transportation and maintenance of our vehicles. I also supervise our Training and Human Resources staff assigned to our headquarters team in both headquarters and our markets.

Driver Operations Manger/ Human Resources Manager

Alto Operations of Texas LLC - Dallas, TX

October 2018 to July 2022

I am responsible for the hiring, training and all aspects of managing, including HR, payroll and schedules for over 100 professional drivers for a upscale passenger transportation company in Dallas. . Manage and develop a hiring processes, professional driver training, and Human Resources policy for the entire company of over 135 people. Responsible for all aspects of physical plant security for 2 locations as well. Loss Prevention Officer

Big Cedar Lodge - Branson, MO

October 2017 to October 2018

Responsible for safety and security operations in museum of Top of the Rock portion of Big Cedar Lodge. Monitor advanced level fire suppression systems, as well as video security systems. In addition to guest interaction and first responde duties on property. Work as part of a 35 person safety and security detail for vip security on a as needed basis.

President and CEO

Skylark Taxi - Wichita Falls, TX

April 2006 to May 2017

Computed, recorded, and proofread data, records and reports. Created and executed marketing/PR campaigns, including new product

introductions and

existing product development. Created solutions in the areas of inventory, sales reporting, distribution and product upgrades that led to system improvements and streamlined processes. Reviewed, researched and negotiated insurance, health plans, benefit packages and other contracts. Calculated, prepared, and issued bills, invoices and account statements according to established procedures. Communicated with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions and explain information.

15 years of project management experience.

Ensured that team member responsibilities were defined and understood. Established and maintained effective communication system. Monitored ongoing expenses relative to budget projections. Recruited, retained and developed staff.

Planned, directed and monitored regulatory operations. Planned, coordinated and controlled daily operations of the organization. Establish hiring standards for company drivers, independent owner operators and office employees. Hire and manage a workforce of 35 to 50 employees. Responsible for all federal Department of Transportation rules and regulations as well as maintaining all records of vehicles and employees for inspections by both state and federal agencies. Manage all Human Resource operations for the company as well as develop human resource policy for a company operating federal contracts. Responsible for all vehicle fleet maintenance as well as purchasing for a fleet of 24 units

Chief Deputy Sheriff

Wichita County Sheriff's Office - Wichita Falls, TX October 2008 to September 2012

Executed budget amendments for projects such as the 625 bed Jail project. Chief executive of a staff of 365 personnel.

Direct supervision of fleet maintenance and purchasing of a fleet of 68 units. Wrote and revised memos, budgetary documents and press releases. Streamlined the chain of command and internal structural roles, relationships and responsibilities. Devised short and long-range action plans to address a wide variety of municipal needs.

Presented on agenda items at 4 meetings per month

Ensured that team member responsibilities were defined and understood. Established and maintained effective communication system. Monitored ongoing expenses relative to budget projections. Recruited, retained and developed staff.

Assessed the need for new or enhanced systems and applications. Dispensed guidance, direction and authorization to carry out major plans. Implemented corrective actions. Was Chief Human Resource Manager for the department. Organized meetings.

Planned and managed event logistics.

Coordinated investigations with military and federal law enforcement agencies. Conducted multi-jurisdictional investigations to identify and dismantle international drug cartels.

Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases. Collaborated with legal staff, the Attorney General's office and other law enforcement agencies.

Assisted in the development of internal and external training presentations. Served on a tactical specialty unit targeted at weapons and narcotics crimes. Wrote accurate and timely reports regarding emergency response calls. Prepared and administration of a budget in excess of 24 million dollars. Direct Supervision of Human Resources department in office charged with all employees hiring, training, and all levels of retirement and or termination. Deputy Constable

Wichita County Constable IWichita - Falls, TX, US May 2005 to August 2009

Served civil process for local as well as state courts, including summons, writs, and other court orders. Conduct law enforcement activities as a certified Texas Peace Officer.

Partner And Managing Director

Collins Motor Company - Wichita Falls, TX

March 1993 to August 2009

Was partner and general manager of a used auto sales operation with a normal inventory of 120 vehicles as well as a 15 truck towing operation. Managed all aspects of the company from daily towing operations to used car finance and sales. In charge of payroll, training and hiring of all employees. Trained auto sales employees in sales and approved all auto sales and customer relations. In towing business was a licensed heavy duty as well as light duty towing operator and built lasting national as well as local towing contracts that grossed over 900k per year in sales for over 10 years in a row. Sold the company in 2009 to another vendor for over 1,000,000

Deputy Sheriff

TARRANT COUNTY - Fort Worth, TX

August 1989 to December 1992

Routine uniform law enforcement activities.

Chief Deputy Sheriff

Montague County - Montague County, TX

January 1982 to January 1989

Chief of operations for a Sheriff office of 24 employees and a 32 person county jail with a 7 million dollar budget. Negotiate all contracts for services for inmates including delivery of medical services and food services for the operation. Taught in service training classes for both jail staff as well as law enforcement staff. Also served as lead investigator for all serious crimes in the county. Wrote and developed all training used for the agency, wrote and supervised all human resource policy for the agency. Police Officer I

Nocona Police Department - Nocona, TX

July 1981 to January 1982

Routine uniform law enforcement duties

Education

Emergency Medical Tech

Midwestern State University - Wichita Falls, TX

1983

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

Cooke County College - Gainesville, TX

Skills

• marketing (10+ years)

• operations. (10+ years)

• public relations (10+ years)

• solutions (10+ years)

• training (10+ years)

• Loss Prevention (10+ years)

• Criminal Justice

• Asset Protection

• Microsoft Word

• Security (10+ years)

• Communications

• Operations (10+ years)

• Inventory Control

• Human Resources Management (10+ years)

• Profit & Loss

• Legal Research (10+ years)

• Human Resources (10+ years)

• Operations Management (10+ years)

• P&L Management

• Commercial Vehicle Experience

• Benefits Administration

• Risk Management

• Taleo

• Analysis skills

• Employment & labor law

• Management

• Conflict management

• Human resources

• Employee relations

• Human resources management

• Organizational skills

• Benefits administration

• Leadership

• Recruiting

• Supervising experience

• Customer service

• Training & development

• Risk management

• Loss prevention

• Interviewing

• Fountain Recruiting

• Paycor HR systems

• Workers' compensation law

• FMLA

• QuickBooks

• HRIS

• Time management

• Communication skills

• Sales management

• Outside sales

• Law enforcement

• Operations management

• Teaching

• Hospitality

• Facilities management

• Public relations

• Financial acumen

• Scalability

• Project management

• Profit & loss

Certifications and Licenses

Advanced Texas Peace Officer

Present

Experienced Texas Peace Officer Certificate required over 10 years experience as a Texas Peace Officer and over 1500 hours of additional course work in law enforcement education. Advanced Texas Jailer Certificate

Present

Requires over 10 years experience in Texas jail operations. In addition to extra training in areas of management of work staff and various types of jail operations. Advanced Texas Civil Process Certificate for Peace Officers Present

Advanced civil process training over 200 hours devoted to conducting writ of execution sales and computing property values and real estate as well as personal property documents used to convey ownership. Training in juvenile law and civil actions in juvenile courts as well as most other advanced civil process functions in Texas. Very much compared to paralegal functions for courts. Advanced Criminal Investigator Certificate

Present

Trained by and certified by Texas Department of Public Safety as a criminal investigator in property and violent crimes cases as related to Texas criminal law. Human Resources Generalist

February 2020 to Present

completed certification requirements for a job that I have over 20 years experience in First Aid Certification

Driver's License

Senior Professional in Human Resources

Professional In Human Resources

SHRM Certified Professional

Assessments

HR: Compensation & benefits — Proficient

September 2020

Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs

Full results: Proficient

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Additional Information

SKILLS

Operations management Court testimony

Risk management Retail theft investigations

Performance tracking and Skilled in conflict resolution evaluation Accounting investigations

Decisive leader Investigative procedures

P&L management Regulatory compliance

Human resources management Interviews and interrogations Team building

Employee engagement

Powerful negotiator

Adaptable

Strong public speaker

CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Reduced office expenses by finding smarter solutions for vendors, suppliers and services. Data Verification

Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.

Product Roll-Out

Responsible for marketing for product launch including public relations, direct mail pieces, trade shows, sales training and e-mail campaign. Reduced employee turnover by 25% through Learn to Lead Program. Achieved perfect attendance for 5 consecutive years. Implemented an emergency notification system to text critical information to community members' cell phones.

Led Wichita County's successful emergency response during the 2010 wildfire disaster.

Served 8 years with the City of Wichita Falls Planning and Zoning Commission.

Served 6 years with the City of Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Council Longtime Master Mason and Shriner

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