Over 10 years of experience in safety, security, and business operatio

Ronald J. Chute

**** **** ****** **** **********, TN 37814 207-***-**** – *********@*****.***

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Over 10 years of experience in campus safety, security, and business operations. Proven leadership in policy enforcement, crisis management, investigations, and threat prevention. Strong organizational skills with expertise in finance, HR, regulatory compliance, and delivering exceptional service. KEY SKILLS

Leadership and Supervising Training and Development Administrative/Organization

Policy and Compliance Business Ops & Management Investigation and Reporting

Emergency Preparedness Crisis Management Programs Collaboration and Liaising RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Director of Campus Safety May 2019 – April 2024 Supervisor Campus Safety

Officer

Thomas More University Crestview, KY

Supervised an efficient and effective team, including planning and holding meetings, preparing, and conducting performance appraisals and goals as appropriate, managing staffing levels scheduling, assisting with career development.

• Supervised and trained an efficient campus safety team, including planning meetings, conducting performance appraisals, managing staffing/scheduling, and assisting with career development.

• Developed and implemented campus safety policies, emergency preparedness plans, and crisis management strategies in coordination with university leadership and external agencies.

• Conducted investigations into safety incidents, completed incident reports, and ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations (Clery Act, Title IX, etc.)

• Maintained effective working relationships and acted as a liaison with law enforcement agencies, university departments, and external partners for coordinated emergency response.

• Oversaw the recruitment, training, management, and evaluation of campus safety personnel, including developing and conducting comprehensive training programs. K9 Handler November 2018 – April 2019

Global K9 Protection Group Opelika, AL

Conducted TSA-certified cargo screening as part of an explosive detection K9 team. Maintained records for training, housing, and care of the K9 while ensuring administrative compliance.

• Providing TSA certified screening as part of a K9 explosive detection team.

• Recordkeeping and administrative requirements for all cargo screenings using state of the art video and data recording systems.

• Developed, organized and maintained records for ongoing obedience and scent detection training.

• Responsible for housing, care, and maintenance of K9. K9 Trainer November 2016 – November 2018

Business Development Union, KY

Developed business plans and conducted outreach for customers K9 training enterprise after previous company's dissolution. Provided personalized training regimens, attended courses to gain credentials, and showcased services through demonstrations.

• After Perfection K9 Services was dissolved by the business owner, I went on to develop personal business plans for individuals looking to get in the K9 training industry.

• Outreach to develop contacts and new business prospects.

• Demonstrations at local events to showcase abilities and services that could be provided.

• Personalized training and regimens catering to individualized needs and target areas.

• Attended several K9 training courses to gain the credentials needed in the K9 industry. Lead K9 Handler and Trainer March 2016 – October 2016 Perfection K9 Services Union, KY

Handled and trained multiple canines in scent detection/obedience, maintaining records and achieving training goals. Partnered in imprinting new canines, training handlers, providing exceptional client service through inspections while managing all scheduling and documentation.

• Worked, handled and trained multiple canines daily in scent detection and obedience while maintaining all training records, documentation, and meeting all monthly training goals.

• Partnered with Head of K9 Services imprinting new canines on scent detection and training of a new K9 handler to the organization.

• Maintained and ensured that live-in canine was receiving the best possible care including exercise, training, feeding, cleaning, grooming and veterinarian oversight.

• Provided exceptional customer service to the client while conducting residential, commercial and municipal inspections, before, during and after working hours, making sure all client needs were met.

• Accountable for all scheduling, contacting inspection sites, documentation, paperwork, filing and time management on all accounts.

Transportation Security Officer October 2015 – March 2016 Department of Homeland Security Erlanger, KY

Identified suspicious activity, followed procedures for notification, and implemented knowledge of 3,000+ SOPs based on threat levels. Controlled airport entry/exit points, screened passengers/baggage using counterterrorism technology, and made critical decisions to prevent threats while providing security for high-profile events.

• Responsible for identifying indicators of suspicious activity at all direct access points, gates, secured areas, sterile areas, air operations areas, public areas; and on aircrafts. Making sure proper notification of procedure requirements are followed with local, state, and federal personal, as well as airline stakeholders.

• Control airport terminal entry and exit points by operating various screening equipment and using the most advanced counterterrorism technology.

• Screen, watch, and communicate with thousands of passengers daily from all types of back diverse cultures and backgrounds.

• Making efficient and effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations preventing any actual and potentially dangerous threats in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.

• Was one of four selected for Secret Service detail to provide security and secure the Donald Trump Rally, March 2016, Westchester, OH

Security Manager/Custom Protection Officer August 2013 – October 2015 G4S Secure Solutions USA Cincinnati, OH

Oversaw day-to-day security operations ensuring contract compliance, adequate staffing, training, and administrative functions like payroll and reporting. Conducted investigations, prepared security surveys/post orders, and utilized security programs/technology for incidents and suspicious activities.

• Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day security functions on-site ensuring they were performed within compliance.

• Ensured that contract required staffing, scheduling and on-site training for security personnel were met.

• Performed administrative operations such as payroll, wrote, reviewed and maintain incident reports, issue uniforms, assisted in preparation of security surveys and post orders.

• Conducted investigations and prepared reports for accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities utilizing numerous security programs and technology. Owner, Operator February 2008 – August 2012

Sears Hometown Store Newport, ME

Managed over $1 million in retail operations, including office management, finance, HR, and accounting, achieving Premier Dealer status. Directed sales team on task prioritization, monitoring progress, and adjusting deadlines to drive operational excellence.

• Oversaw and conducted the day-to-day business operations of over a million dollars in retail sales.

• Exercised strong proficiency in business operations including office management, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, human resources and accounting.

• Achieved Premier Dealer status award by Sears Holdings as a result of excelling in all areas of business operations.

• On the sales floor daily directing managers and associates on multiple tasks and assignments about the best use of their time and how to re-prioritize their work while monitoring their progress towards completion. Making changes to deadlines and priorities when needed. Stay at Home Dad March 2003 – February 2008

Suspended my career when our children were born to provide optimum parental care in my own home while my wife continued to work close to home.

Behavioral/Parenting Consultant January 2004 – December 2004 Department of Health and Human Services Lewiston, ME Consulted high-risk families, educating legal guardians on proper parenting skills and behaviors to support retaining parental rights. Prepared comprehensive case reports for DHHS caseworkers to facilitate potential civil enforcement actions.

Patrol Deputy April 2003 – September 2004

Somerset County Sheriff’s Department Skowhegan, ME Responded to dispatch calls in a rural area covering over 185 sq. miles, employing crisis management skills with delayed backup. Conducted investigations, prepared legal documentation resulting in enforcement actions, and engaged in community policing to uphold the department's mission. Behavioral Educational Tech./Liaison/Alternate Team Leader March 1998 – March 2003 Good Will – Hinckley Hinckley, ME

Participated in daily case management meetings, formulating recommended plans of action spanning school and institutional housing. Prepared detailed reports based on information from meetings with house parents, caseworkers, and legal guardians.

EDUCATION

Explosive K9 handlers/trainer

Global K9 Protection Group Opelika, AL

Advanced Decoy K9

Israeli Special Tactics K9 Loxahatchee, FL

Six-week Dual Purpose Explosive/Patrol, Dog Handler Vohne Liche Kennels Peru, IN

Pre-Service Academy

Maine Criminal Justice Academy Waterville, ME

Associate’s Degree Social Science/Law Enforcement

Champlain College Burlington, VT

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