Security Management

Alfredo Cruz

Partnerships Builder Security Specialist

908-***-**** • *********@****.*** • http://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredolcruz PROFILE

• U.S. Navy Veteran who held diverse leadership roles as part of the Ordnance (Weapons) Team

• Over 7 years of international (Iraq and Afghanistan) High threat Protection (World Protective Services) for U.S. State Department.

• B.S. degree in Entrepreneurial Studies; bilingual in English and Spanish; completed numerous management courses

• Expertise in building relationships, managing diversity and resolving conflicts; able to quickly identify and secure strategic partnerships; directed various teams based on trust, respect and loyalty EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, Entrepreneurial Studies

Protective Security Course, Dept. of State World Protective Services Certification in Emergency Response Team (ERT), U. S. Department of State Certification in Enhanced Tactical Casualty Combat Care (TCCC), AZ POST #12-204 Certification in Range Safety Officer (NRA)

Certification in Designated Defense Marksman, AZ POST # 04-302, # 04-303 & # 04-304 Certification in Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance WORK HISTORY

Crisis Management and Operations Coordinator, Allied Universal, (Morristown, NJ) 2019 – Present Manage global incidents, emergency notification systems, escalation notifications, and help coordinate follow-up actions across a dispersed team during emergencies and major business interruptions. Prepare and contribute to the ongoing effort of providing timely risk assessments and situation reports to various business lines and stakeholders across the enterprise. Monitor intelligence activity and supporting intelligence assessments to determine potential risks and threats to the business. Provide support and participate in crisis mitigation and after- action reporting. Administer and support the delivery of business and employee crisis response and emergency communication activities to include the use of an emergency notification system. Assist in the establishment of methodologies to solve analytical problems when raw unfinished data contains information gaps and requires validation. Assist the Regional Operations Manager and Global Head to build partnerships with other internal stakeholders and private/public sector entities responsible for threat-related operations, threat monitoring, crisis management, and response.

Patrol Security Officer (Armed), Paladin Private Security, (Sacramento, CA) 2018 – 2019 Provided safety to private establishments, by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations. I recorded facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities. Worked with local Law enforcement and Community agencies to minimize or mitigate potential safety incidents. Monitored, noted, reported, and investigated suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in designated patrol area.

International Development Solutions (Constellis), Protective Security Specialist, (Kabul, Afghan.) 2014 – 2018 Supervised up to 50 employees (Local Nationals, Third Country Nationals, U.S. Expatriates) attached to the site’s internal security element. Duties included overseeing day-to-day operations, employee training, and establishing standard operating procedures. I prepared employees for initial work assignments by conducting orientation and training to familiarize personnel with post procedures, position requirements, site security protocol, and company policies. Managed an 18% reduction in force by implementing new operating procedures and restructuring existing manning to mitigate subsequent vulnerabilities. Charged with the accountability and maintenance of more than 500k in government equipment, vehicles, weapons, radios and computers. 2

Dyncorp International, Protective Security Specialist (Erbil, Iraq) 2011 - 2013 Served as Personal Security Detail driver for motorcade operations. Conducted secure movements of personnel throughout high threat areas. Managed route reconnaissance, vehicle dismount – extraction/movement to hardened structure (hard point), Actions on Contact/Breaking contact, Personal Security Detail (PSD) walking formations. Conducted Tactical Site Surveys (TSS) including emergency egress routes, hard points, layout of inside and outside of venue (meeting place), possible choke points and attack routes on Personal Security Detail Element. Served as a member of an Emergency Response Team / Quick Reaction Force (ERT / QRF) when assigned. I conducted Low Profile Personal Security Details (PSD). SOC LLC, Administrative Logistics Security Specialist (Baghdad, Iraq) 2010 - 2011 Duties included employee training, and scheduling. Managed logistical and administrative support for U.S. Embassy. Coordinated between different vendors, and different government agencies. Supervised up to 20 employees (Local Nationals, Third Country Nationals, U.S. Expatriates) attached to the site’s internal security element. Prepared employees for initial work assignments by conducting orientation and training to familiarize personnel with position requirements, site security protocol, and company policies. U.S. Navy, Aviation Ordnance man /Aviation Warfare Specialist, (Virginia Beach, VA) 2005 – 2009 I Led team of 5+ aircrew members. I Maintained and inspected airborne weapons and aviation ordnance

(weapons) equipment. Used schematics, diagrams, and charts to trace systems ensuring proper equipment capabilities. Performed routine inspection of ordnance (weapons) equipment. Completed periodic maintenance data forms timely and accurately.

VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Vice President of the Student Government Association of Union County College. 2004-2005

• Student Representative on the Board of Trustees

• Peer Mentor

• Thanksgiving Feed the homeless

• Tsunami Disaster Food run

New Jersey Youth Corp 2002

• 350 hours of land maintenance for Warren county

HONORS & AWARDS

• GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL

• NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL

• GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM SERVICE MEDAL

• SEA SERVICE DEPLOYMENT RIBBON

• PISTOL MARKSMAN RIBBON

• RIFLE MARKSMAN RIBBON

• BLUE JACKET OF THE QUARTER

• SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society

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