Percy L. Upshaw Jr.
Powder Springs, GA 30127
404-***-**** – **********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Highly skilled and self-motivated Veteran with over ten years of Military and Security experience. People oriented individual with attention to detail and a positive attitude. Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively. Well organized with extensive knowledge of weapons and hand-to-hand defense tactics. Excellent presentation and active listening skills to handle face-to-face customer interactions with a high level of professionalism.
Skills
Quick Learner
Foot and Vehicle Patrols
Communication Skills (verbal & written)
Document Preparation
Criminal Law
Trail Support
Work History
07/2016 to Current
Battle Protection Agency, Security Officer
Battle Protection Agency – Marietta, Georgia
Ensure protection of all residents, guest and staff.
Perform regular patrols on property and assist in loss reduction.
Monitor premises and restricted entry of unauthorized guest.
Prepare and maintain all logs and reports.
11/2012 to 06/2016
Security Innovators
Urban Outfitters – Marietta, Georgia
Monitored security surveillance monitor.
Performed regular security rounds throughout the store.
Aided in Loss Prevention.
Prepared and maintained all safety logs and reports daily.
04/2022 to 09/2022
MUST Ministries Marietta, Ga
Housing Assistant
Ensuring rules were followed by the clients in the shelter
Liaison between clients and case manger
Documenting incident and shift reports
Ensuring the cleanliness in the male dorm
Enforcer when needed
Inputting new clients in Client Track & Easy Track
Gathering client’s clothes and washing them
Administering breathalyzer to clients
Overseen the COVID clients when in quarantine/respite
09/2022 to 02/2023
MUST Ministries Marietta, GA
Certified Peer Specialist/ Outreach Case Manager
Accommodating nonresident clients with clothing and showering
Reunification of families
Providing bus passes
Resources for housing
Medication vouchers
1 on 1 with veterans
Fieldwork with homeless
military experience
08/1998-12/2009
Weapons Division Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy
Lead Supervisor of ten sailors.
Trained new recruits using knowledge of small arms and magazine sprinkler system.
Provided security for base auxiliary.
Provided support during two campaigns (Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom)
Education and Certifications
06/2013
05/1998
12/2021
Associates of Science in Criminal Justice
Chattahoochee Technical College – Marietta, Georgia
High School Diploma
McEachern High School – Powder Springs, Georgia
Mental Health Certified Peer Specialist
Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network – Marietta, Georgia