Emergency Management Physical Security

831-***-**** ***************@*****.*** Seaside, CA

SECURITY, SAFETY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL Program Development Personnel Training Regulatory Compliance Operational Leadership Dynamic security management professional and strategic leader, with extensive experience and expertise in security, safety, and emergency management. Tactically and strategically astute with a proven record of success developing and implementing security and safeguarding policies, processes, and procedures. Increased operational efficiency and enhanced planning of management of emergency and daily operations. Possesses strong critical thinking, de-escalation and decision-making skills that enable swift development of innovative solutions to emerging challenges.

● Valued for the ability to lead and execute complex multi-disciplinary projects, programs, and operations at all levels.

● Passionate about driving individual and team development through the creation and delivery of training programs, mentoring, and counseling to support, guide, motivate, and inspire team professional development.

● Recognized for the ability to foster and facilitate relationships and communications across multiple agencies and organizations to ensure optimal operational efficiency. Core Competencies

• Company Security

• Personnel Safety

• Incident Command

• Crisis Management

• Operational Planning

• SOP Development

• Policy & Procedure

• Training, Mentoring

• Team Leadership

• Stakeholder Relations

• Interagency Coordination

• Budget Planning/Management

Professional Experience

2024 – Present • OFF DUTY SERVICES • San Jose, CA • Armed Protection Officer Supervises the APO team. Respond and manage safety and security of hospital staff and patients. Respond to all code silver and make tactical decisions for containment and safety. 2018 – 2024 • DIVINITY PROTECTION • Monterey County, CA • Principal/Director of Security Developed a successful business providing security guard and bodyguard services, consulting, and training to government agencies, private organizations, and individuals.

● Collaborated with clients to define security strategies that ensure business continuity, optimize personnel safety, and maximize asset security.

● Leveraged knowledge and extensive network to bring onboard specialists across multiple areas of security including security technology/ system design and implementation.

● Steered planning and execution of operations including determining staffing levels and resources to deliver high standards of security to customers in compliance with budgets and contractual obligations.

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● Conducted site inspections to determine risks and areas of exposure, formulating mitigative strategies and physical security programs.

● Effectively managed, maintained, and monitored access controls and video surveillance and applied full knowledge of federal, state, and local laws to ensure compliance.

● Provided leadership, effectively overseeing on-site management of emergency events, coordinated response, and addressed physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology, and materials.

● Conducted confidential investigations, maintained security records, files, and data. Evaluated and recommended the best physical security systems, software, and equipment.

● Improved safety and security awareness by creating physical security training programs and curriculum, training of employees on workplace violence, fraud, safety, and physical site security. 2008 – 2016 • PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY POLICE DEPARTMENT • Presidio of Monterey, CA • Sergeant

● Played an integral strategic leadership role in two live active shooter situations

● Served as a member of the Emergency SWAT team

● Selected to be on the Department of Defense (DOD) Protection Team assigned to the Secretary of Defense Peninsula Team

1998 – 2008 • FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION • TERMINAL ISLAND • San Pedro, CA • Lieutenant

● Became the youngest Lieutenant to serve in a Federal maximum-security prison.

● Provided effective leadership resolving two critical hostage situations and nine riot lockdowns, leading to restructuring of maximum-security prisons’ conduct safety and security in the United States.

● Served as one of the leading US Physical Security Experts to ensure facilities were safe for prison guards and staff.

1994 – 1998 • UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS • Twentynine Palms, CA • Infantryman

● Served as Close Combat and Self-Defense Instructor with the 7th Marine Division Education & Credentials

Associate of Arts, Criminal Justice

Federal Police Academy Certificate

Federal Correctional Academy Certificate

Management of Aggressive Behavior Certification (MOAB) Five-time Mixed Martial Arts World Champion

Protective Service Training Certificate

School of Infantry Certificate

Certified Close Quarters Combat Instructor

Certified Self-Defense Instructor

Certified SWAT Team Operator

Certified Disturbance Control Instructor Certified Hostage Negotiator

Certificate of Taser Weaponry

Chemical Agent Management Certificate

CPR Certificate

Technical Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Standard weaponry and Hand to Hand Combat

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