Aaron M. Sejud
Experience
AFN Niles, IL
Procurement Representative
Selling freight to carriers and negotiating rates.
Bring carriers up to compliance standards.
Build relationships with carriers.
Develop new carriers and learn about all aspects of their business.
Conflict and problem resolution.
Booking, dispatching and tracking freight.
May 2008 - January 2009
Francorp Olympia Fields, IL
Regional Director/Franchise Analyst
Produce sales leads for incoming business.
Cold and warm lead caller.
Qualifying and targeting companies for franchising.
Booking companies to attend seminars.
Touring and interacting with clients.
Setting and making travel arrangements for clients.
August 2007 - November 2008
Premier Security- Triangle Plaza Chicago, IL
Director of Security
Manage 10 fulltime officers.
Completed full revision of operations manuals to more effectively manage and train security officers.
Interview, hire, attendance and track progressive discipline for employees.
Train staff in policy and procedures and all other IDFPR required topics.
Responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationship with client, including weekly building management meeting.
Negotiating contract renewal as well as receiving new contract bids.
Managing major disaster concerns such as; employee coverage, crowd control, public relations and contractor direction.
September 2006 - August 2007
Premier Security- John Hancock Building Chicago, IL
Shift Manager
Responsible for responding to and investigating various incidents such as property damage and medical emergencies.
Complete daily condition reports.
Scheduling of officers to cover open shifts and special details.
March 2004 - September 2006
Levy Security- Union Tower Chicago, IL
Director of Security
Hired, managed, and trained seven fulltime officers.
Completed daily condition reports.
Made weekly schedules.
Managed department’s annual operating budget.
Developed record keeping system for the permit parking lot.
Created policy and procedures for more effective patrolling of designated areas.
January 2001 - February 2004
Five Seasons Country Club Burr Ridge, IL
Dining Room Manager
Increased monthly revenue by 20%
Supervised and created banquet setups.
Scheduling and staffing of over 20 employees.
Assisted chef and general manager to develop daily specials.
Placed food and product orders with multiple vendors.
Education
1997-2000 Columbia College Chicago, IL
B.A. Non-linear Video Editing and a minor in Sound Engineering
1995-1997 College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Obtained general education credits towards bachelors’ degree.
Skills
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, creating annual budgets, scheduling, creating and revising operations manuals, creating training manuals and procedures, operating and troubleshooting various telephone systems, developing client relations, negotiation in all facets.