Derek Strohl
Buford, Ga *****
*****.*.******@*******.*** 703-***-****
Work Experience
Enviromental, Health and Safety Manager
Amazon June 2023 to Present
Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance to all applicable Amazon WHS Policies.
Possess a thorough understanding of local/regional/domestic regulations and company policy
Leads initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risk in our processes to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for our associates
Establishes high quality relationships with both site and regional leadership
Measure site’s performance against published requirements in EHS policies. For all deficiencies, identify a plan for the site to implement and fix all identified deficiencies. Drive accountability for the plan
Analyze WHS metrics and review incident trends to justify the allocation of appropriate resources to areas where the WHS risk is highest.
Perform frequent site WHS audits to identify all non-compliance equipment and/or processes at the site. Implement solutions to eliminate exposure to these risks and prevent injury at other FC’s
Audit recordkeeping practices and WHS Information System entries to ensure compliance to global WHS standards and local regulations
Audit the workplace organization and Associate behaviors to ensure that training, auditing, and scoring methods are accurate and consistent
Ensure site leadership and Associates are trained and knowledgeable of their responsibilities under each policy. Audit the quality, delivery (including qualifications of the trainer), and effectiveness of all required WHS training.
Cell Tower Technician (Full Time)
T.L. Wallace Construction, Inc. February 2023 to Present
• Install, upgrade, and repair cables and connectors
• Install, upgrade, and repair tower-top equipment, including bracing, masts, cable supports, RRUS, and antennas
• Assist with system testing
• Ensure safe rigging, hoisting, landing, and fastening
• Complete job logs and field reports
• Keep track of tool inventory
Site Supervisor (Full-Time)
SCIS – Ashburn, VA March 2021 – Present
Acts to ensure that all post orders are followed, that established rounds are completed, and that required reports are filed; notifies proper authorities and client in emergency situations.
Coaches and disciplines personnel as appropriate; seeks advice from company management or designated representatives as appropriate; meets personally with employees and documents coaching and disciplinary actions.
Trains Security Officers and other company personnel; reviews post orders and other details of assignments with subordinates.
Assists in the submission of payroll and personnel information to the company as designated.
In conjunction with company management or designated representatives ensures adequate coverage of all posts and positions.
Prepares, files, and submits various reports as required.
Inspects posts as scheduled and meets with subordinates to outline tasks and responsibilities.
Meets with client representatives as scheduled or as needed to provide assurance that all security requirements are being met and to provide quality customer service.
As assigned, in accordance with applicable company policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal laws, carries out supervisory duties that can include some or all of the following: interviewing, orienting and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and, making hiring and termination recommendations.
May perform the duties of a Security Officer in accord with post orders and company policy
Armed Security Officer (Full-Time)
Colorado Security Agency – Washington, DC September 2020 – March 2021
•Protect personnel and property in a professional manner.
•Effectively and efficiently screen and process visitors
•Conduct internal and external roving foot patrol
•Detect and respond to alarms and emergencies.
•Secure entrances and exits during emergencies.
•Issue all visitor badges, ensuring to verify all credentials.
•Provide first aid, CPR, and assist during emergencies, as necessary.
•Identify, report delays, or detain persons who violate rules and regulations.
Armed Diplomatic Security Officer (Full-Time)
Inter-Con Security – Lorton, VA March 2020 to September 2020
•Protect personnel and property in a professional manner.
•Effectively and efficiently screen and process visitors
•Conduct internal and external roving foot patrol
•Traffic Control.
•Detect and respond to alarms and emergencies.
•Secure entrances and exits during emergencies.
•Control keys and lock combinations.
•Understand and comply with all requirements within company documents to include Post and General Orders, plans, policies, and procedures.
•Provide first aid, CPR, and assist during emergencies, as necessary.
•Identify, report delays, or detain persons who violate rules and regulations.
Firefighter (Volunteer)
Flint Hill Fire Department - Fort Mill, SC April 2018 to March 2020
•Promote fire safety by organizing training sessions, talks, and seminars; Participate in educational workshops, seminars, and programs to update job skill and knowledge.
•Respond to emergency callouts by driving to fire scenes, operating firefighting equipment to extinguish fire, and rescuing people
•Conduct practice drills to acquaint company personnel with emergency response procedures
•Ensure availability of water supply at emergency scene by testing fire hydrants to confirm they are operational
Section Sergeant (Full-Time)
U.S. Army - Fort Drum, NY November 2014 to April 2018
Deployment - Helmand, Afghanistan February 19th, 2016, thru September 5th, 2016
•Responsible for the discipline, health, welfare, morale, and training of a 15-man element.
•Responsible for combat readiness and accountability of all men and equipment valued at over
$3,000,000.
•Receives and issues orders, coordinates with adjacent elements, ensures collection and reporting of intelligence data.
•Primary instructor and advisor in the matters of tactics, personnel management, and junior leader development
•Conduct dismounted and mounted security patrols, conduct base defense operations, conduct search and seizure of known enemies.
•Directs Section in tactical employment during offensive and defensive operations.
•Supervises tactical employment of Section in offensive, defensive, and retrograde operations.
•Provides tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both subordinates and superiors in accomplishing their duties.
•Served as team lead for a Personal Security Detachment during combat operations.
Recruiter (Full-Time)
U.S. Army - Glendora, CA November 2011 to October 2014
•Recruits, determines applicant enlistment eligibility, counsels’ applicants on enlistment programs and options, prepares enlistment applications, and processes qualified applicants to enlist in the Army
•Accounts for and prepares applicants for initial entry training; implements and conducts Army awareness programs throughout an area covering 73 square miles (about twice the area of Manhattan) with a population of 300,000 (about half the population of Wyoming)
•Maintains a network of influencers to include parents, educators, and community officials in 2 high schools and 2 colleges
•Responsible for $85,000 worth of Government equipment.
Light Infantry Team Leader (Full-Time)
U.S. Army - Fort Carson, CO September 2006 to October 2011
Deployment - Kandahar, Afghanistan September 27th, 2009, thru June 8th.,2010
Deployment - Ramadi, Iraq October 10th, 2006, thru December 13th, 2007
•Responsible for the welfare, fitness, morale, and discipline of a four-man team.
•Responsible for the individual training and maintenance of their equipment.
•Primary instructor and advisor in the matters of tactics, personnel management, and junior leader development.
•Directs his Team's tactical employment during offensive and defensive operations.
•Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of all assigned MTO&E equipment worth more than $50,000.
•Supervises tactical employment of team in offensive, defensive, and retrograde operations.
Education
Purdue Global University- Online Education Nov. 2020-Present
B.S. in Criminal Justice with concentration in Homeland Security
Northampton Area High School - Northampton, PA Aug. 2002 to Jul. 2003
Skills
Management (10+ years), Microsoft Office (10+ years), Marksmanship (10+ years), Security (10+ years), Recruiting (3 years)
Military Service
Branch: Army Oct. 2003 to Apr. 2018
Service Country: United States
Rank: Staff Sergeant – E6
Served as an Infantryman. Skills include supervision, communication, weapons handling and employment, tactical movement techniques, well composed under pressure, security planning
Certifications/Licenses
Department of Defense Secret Clearance
Department of State Secret Clearance
IBM Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities
IBM Penetration testing, incident response and Forensics
IBM Cyber Security Tools & Cyber Attacks
IBM Cybersecurity Roles, Processes, & Operating System Securities
IBM Cybersecurity compliance framework & System Administration
IBM Cyber Threat Intelligence