Staff Sergeant Emergency Management

LORENZO KNAFF

Zebulon, NC 912-***-**** ******@****.***

SECURITY MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer and Army Veteran leveraging 20+ years of proven experience in leadership, operational planning, policy analysis, and operational execution. Engages in operational planning consistent with the strategic planning of the organization.

Accomplished measurable results leading teams of 40+ personnel in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Possesses a comprehensive background in emergency management, physical security, operations management, communicating with all levels of leadership, and upholding organizational policies and regulations. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect people, assets, property, and equipment valued at over $15M while achieving corporate milestones. Possess extensive experience patrolling assigned areas, collaborating with government agencies to achieve national objectives, implementing safety protocols, overseeing administrative processes, and managing risk.

• Team Building

• Security Procedures

• Threat Analysis Response

• Asset Protection

• Training Development

• Policy Implementation

• Equipment Management

• Risk Mitigation

• Inspections Observations

AREAS OF COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and Supervision: Served as a point of reference and subject matter expert for quickly identifying and solving problems, improving operations and productivity, skilled at developing and cultivating key relationships, and establishing effective collaborations.

• Training and Development: Analyzed organizational training needs to determine needs; planned, resourced, developed new ideas, and executed live, virtual, and constructive exercises. Prepared and presented well-organized and logical intelligence briefings to leadership while also developing training assessments that met specified learning objectives.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Charlotte, NC 2006 – 2020 Patrol Officer

• Conducted over 500 complex investigations through the application of technical knowledge and time/task management skills resulting in successful adjudication that detected, prevented, and deterred crime

• Developed, maintained, and conducted liaison to establish working relationships with law enforcement and intelligence counterparts to exchange pertinent information on matters of mutual security interest

• Interviewed and interrogated over 400 suspects, witnesses, or victims, utilizing exceptional interpersonal communication skills to build rapport and obtain sensitive information relevant to criminal investigations

• Trained and experienced as a first responder with practical application in real-world scenarios; proven ability to preserve human life and protect property assets

• Conducted 15 semi-covert counterdrug operations, which resulted in the identification of drug distributors and the seizure of controlled substances

• Supervised the preservation, collection, and chain of custody of over 200 items collected as evidence to be used in the adjudication of felony drug offenses

Narcotics Unit and Alcohol Beverage and Control Detective/Target Response and Apprehension Team

• Performed comprehensive felony crime investigations of illegal narcotics trafficking operations, organized/managed Confidential Informant narcotics buys and participated in undercover operations to secure introductions to critical suspects

• Acquired search and seizure warrants, planned raids, and directed team members' seizure and processing of evidence.

• Interviewed/interrogated witnesses and suspects, compiled comprehensive reports, and submitted case files to prosecuting attorneys to facilitate the preparation of court cases and testimonies

• Served as lead investigator on over 100 cases and devised strategies to ensure positive outcomes in independent, joint, covert, and overt investigations focused on the prevention of narcotics violations LORENZO KNAFF PG. 2

Staff Sergeant (E-6) United States Army 2nd Battalion 325Airborne Infantry Regiment 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 212th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, Kitzigen Germany, 179th Military Police Detachment (K-9) 3rd Infantry Division Military Police Battalion, Fort Stewart, Georgia November 1996 – April 2006- Full Time (Active)

As a member of the United States Army, I served overseas for Operation Fairwinds in the Republic of Hati in May of 1997, Operation Joint Guardian, Task Force Falcon in Kosovo in November of 1999, and Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan in April of 2003. I achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge. I successfully completed the United States Army basic Infantry and Military Police Training, Military Police Canine Training, Pre-Leadership Development Training, Financial Advisors Training. Security Operations Manager

• Oversaw the daily tasking and operations for 14 personnel assigned to the security department and created rotation schedules that provided 24-Hour security watches 7 days a week

• Facilitated 45 hours of Anti-Terrorism, Force Protection training to 40 personnel across 6 duty teams and improved the unit's ability to respond quickly to security threats by 50%

• Audited administrative records for accuracy, facilitated 3 Security Reaction Force courses and 3 Non-Lethal Weapons

(NLW) sustainment courses

o Received a certification score of 99% during the annual program inspection

• Conducted 30 investigations into Uniform Code of Military Justice cases and processed 19 Non-Judicial Punishment cases resulting from the investigations

• Mentored teams of 42 personnel during 120 hours of training and 60 security and emergency drills and improved company readiness and response times to Force Protection and Damage Control emergencies Department Manager

• Analyzed operational support requirements, evaluated impacts on unit resources, and conducted coordination with various staff sections in support of operations

o Ensured the safety and protection of 12K personnel protecting national objectives

• Provided operational oversight and strategic technical direction for criminal intelligence analysts ensuring daily compliance with Department of Defense regulations, Federal laws, and Executive Orders

• Cultivated oversight and coordination of the administrative, operations, training, and supply managers for a Military Police company with 20+ Soldiers. Maintained 100% accountability of assets and equipment valued at $1M+

• Trained and developed personnel, empowered individual growth with a focus on improving standards, o 3 qualifying for advanced opportunities, and personal selection above peers for advanced opportunities and responsibility

Program Manager

• Coordinated and oversaw the command drug screening program for personnel, collected information, verified employee identification, processed samples, and updated databased with 100% accuracy

• Facilitated leadership development training for peers and manager selectees, which enhanced unit cohesion and improved individual leadership qualities

• Managed the command Equal Opportunity program, facilitated command climate surveys, trained Assessment Team members, and oversaw diverse focus groups consisting of military and civilian personnel o Analyzed results and implemented processes that improved command culture and climate by 20% EDUCATION TRAINING

Purdue University Global

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Homeland Security/March 2015 Professional Training:

North Carolina Law Enforcement Training (Police Academy). Confidential Informant Management Training. Search Warrant Application Training. Search Warrant Preparation and Execution Training. Police Tactical High Risk Warrant Service Training. Advance Interview Training. Advanced Tactical Surveillance. Police Tactical Rifle Training. Police Bike Training (Nationally Certified). Police Tactical Medic. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365, PLIMS Software, I-Net Viewer, People Software Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows

References available upon request

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