ERIK G. VASQUEZ
Canyon Country, CA. 91351
Phone: 562-***-**** / Fax: 661-***-****
E-Mail: ****.*******@*****.***
Qualifications:
I am a self-motivated professional who is a team player as well as a self-starter. I welcome any and all challenges of working for your company and hope that my attention to detail as well as my security experience and knowledge will be of a benefit to your company and staff. I have an extensive retail, private and corporate security skills set. Computer literate in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and Power Point. Government, State, and private sector certified instructor. Knowledge of various Security systems, programs and equipment.
Work Experience:
2007 - Current SOS Security Inc. Santa Monica, CA. Operations Manager / Regional Trainer & Compliance
Supervise day-to-day operation of all Southern California accounts to include but not limited to: Building, improving and maintaining relationships with clients and employees, develop staff and coordinate needed support services to effectively manage accounts and meet or exceed financial and operational goals. Recruit, identify, interview and hired qualify candidates. Oversee staff development in both technical and professional skills through performance management (Coaching, counseling, disciplining, training and annual formal performance evaluations, recognition, ect.) Assure that employee grievances are heard and resolved (with help from appropriate support departments as required) and updated personnel records (such as attendance report, training records, change of status reports, ect.).
2004 - Current Black Top Security Inc. Canyon Country, CA. Owner / Lead Instructor
Instructor of firearms courses, security training, and continuing education including but not limited to use of force, guard card training, chemical agent classes, handcuffing and Baton use. Maintain and update all training records of students for the Ca. Bureau of Security. Maintained and insure all requirements of the State of California are held to the highest standard.
2006 - 2007 RMI Intl. / S.C. Studios Santa Clarita, CA. Security Director
Duties included: Insuring the integrity of the studios grounds by providing access control, and conducting identification checks. Interaction with executive staff of the studio, and the production companies utilizing the studios facilities. Also created a safe work environment to any and all high profile personnel on the studios grounds. Also responsible for insuring that security department staff maintained high level of professionalism.
2005 - 2007 RMI Intl. / Honda (HPD-1 & 2) Santa Clarita, CA. Corporate Security Manager
Duties included: All aspects of daily department operations for two facilities. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, terminations, schedules, payroll, and generation of all security related reports. Interacted with Executive as well as Administrative staff, while protecting the integrity of the facility and safety of the employees and visitors. Prevented unauthorized removal of /or damage to Company and Employee property. Made routine checks of buildings, grounds, and parking lots to detect unsafe conditions, unauthorized persons and illegal activities. Projected a courteous and friendly attitude in dealing with employees, visitors, contractors and vendors
2003 - 2004 Gelson’s / Mayfair Markets Encino, CA. Store Detective / Security Agent
Duties included: Undercover shoplift detail; witch consisted of non-surveillance equipment aided floor observation. Other duties included but are not limited to the apprehension and detention of suspected shoplifters and their subsequent transfer into police custody.
2003 - 2003 KOHLS Valencia, CA. Loss Prevention Officer
Duties included: Tracking of shortages from the cash registers, monitoring associate actions and testing of employee honesty levels. Performing random audits of departments and its merchandise. Processing of defective and or damaged store items. Other responsibilities included detention, processing, and transfer to local authorities of shoplifters arrested on store grounds. Assist in monitoring compliance to company policies and procedures while promoting safety.
2002 - 2003 J.C. Penney Santa Clarita, CA. Loss Prevention Officer
Responsibilities included: Protecting company merchandise via close circuit television surveillance; as well videotaping suspected shoplifters. Other duties included physically apprehending suspects, writing all necessary reports, conducting internal theft investigations, photographing of suspects and evidence, and transfers of detainees to local law enforcement for prosecution.
2000 - 2003 Core-Mark Vernon, CA. Merchandiser / Sales Rep.
Representative Responsible for supplying, distributing, and merchandising candy, medicine, and other items to The Disney Land Resorts and Hotels. Other accounts included mini marts, gas stations, grocery and liqueur stores. Working closely with retailers to plan the range of products to be sold. Arranged stock and displays to insure that best-selling products were always available.
1994 - 2000 U.S. Navy San Diego, CA. GMG 3
Gunners Mate Petty Officer Third Class in charged of ships armory. Security force supervisor responsible for actions of team members while safe guarding the lives of fellow shipmates from external and internal threats. Other Duties included: operating and maintaining guided missile launching systems, rocket launchers, gun mounts and other ordnance systems and equipment; training and supervising crews in the use of all types of ordnance equipment, from large caliber guns to small arms; stowing, securing, requisitioning and reclassifying explosives: operating and maintaining magazine flooding and sprinkling systems; making mechanical, electrical and electronic casualty analysis using technical publications, circuit diagrams and blueprints; repairing, maintaining, testing and calibrating ordnance equipment; servicing hydraulic and pneumatic systems; repairing, maintaining, testing and calibrating micro processing equipment; repairing damaged hydraulic sealing surfaces, mating areas and threads; performing mechanical wire connections including soldering; operating and maintaining night optical devices; operating optical scanning and marking devices to label, identify and report explosives' utilization/expenditure.
1993 -1994 Radio Shack Bronx, N.Y. Sales Associate
Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients. Establish
and maintain current client and potential client relationships while identifying and resolving client concerns.
1990 - 1993 Brands Mart USA Sunrise, FL. Service & Returns Rep.
Handled and resolved customer complaints in a satisfactory and timely manner.
Education:
1999 - EMT 1, North Valley Occupational center
2002 - Privet Investigator, Harcourt learning direct
2003 - Security/Police Sciences, Stratford Career Institute
2003 - Guard card & Weapons permit, State of California
2003 - Baton & Pepper spray permit, State of California
2004 - Small Business Management, Stratford Career Institute
2004 - California PC 832 P.O.S.T. Certified
2004 - N.R.A. Basic Pistol, Home Defense, Personal Protection Instructor
2004 - California Private Patrol Operator LIC# 15155
2004 - Executive Protection, ASIS International
2005 - California Firearms Permit Instructor
2005 - D.O.J. Handgun Safety Instructor,
2005 - CA. Law for Security Officers, I.F.P.O.
2005 - Utah & Florida C.C.W. Instructor
2005 - Range Safety Officer, N.R.A.
2005 - California State Firearms Instructor (TIF) #1761
2005 - OCAT (Pepper Spray) Instructor
2005 - PATH (Handcuffing) Instructor
2005 - MANADNOCK (MEB) Baton Instructor (Basic & Advance)
2005 - C.P.R. & AED Certified, American Red Cross
2006 - Community Emergency Response Training, LA County Fire Dept.
2006 - Emergency Manager, Emergency Management Institute
2006 - A.R.C. First Aid, CPR, AED Instructor
2009 - California State Baton Instructor (TIB) #1720
2009 - American Hart Association Instructor
2009 - Wicklander-Zulawski, Interview and Interrogation Certified
Current - Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Ashworth Collage
Affiliations:
National Riffle Association (N.R.A.)
American Society for Industrial Security (A.S.I.S.)
California Riffle and Pistol Association (C.R.P.A.)
California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates (C.A.L.S.A.G.A.)
National Association of Firearms Instructor (N.A.F.I.)
Nevada Riffle and Pistol Association (N.R.P.A.)
International Foundation for Protection Officers (I.F.P.O.)
California Rang masters Association (C.R.A.)
International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (I.L.E.E.T.A.)
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (B.S.I.S.)
American Red Cross (A.R.C.)
American Hart Association (A.H.A.)