Security, Surveillance, Loss Prevention, Physical Security, IT Industry, Customer Service, Criminal Justice, Auditing, Risk Management, Money Fraud Detection, Automotive Logistics, Policies and Procedure, Preventative Maintenance, Basic Lifesaving Skills, Quality Assurance Control, Leading Meetings, Leading Training, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

04/2016-Present

Department of the Army, National Guard

Hamburg, PA

Hours Worked per Week: 40

Salary:

Supervisor Name: Carmine Contie; Phone Number: xxx-xxx-xxxx; May Contact: Yes or No

Executive Officer, Pennsylvania National Guard

  Supervised a Unit Maintenance Program with more than 25 tactical vehicles, improving operational readiness rate in excess of 95% which exceeded U.S. Army standards.

  Oversaw the planning, supervision and execution of 27 live fire weapon ranges, which increased the weapons readiness rate from under 60% to more than 90%.

  Improved and updated the medical records readiness rate 25% toward the completion of personnel files for awards, schooling and evaluation reports.

  Implemented a training program for soldiers who failed the U.S. Army Physical Fitness standards, increasing the physical test pass rate by 30% within just six months.

  Led overall maintenance and operation for $25 million in tactical vehicles, as well as over $150 million in equipment, motivating underperforming soldiers to rehabilitate equipment.

  Created a monthly Safety Council that increased safety awareness and accident-free operations.

  Planned, supervised and safely executed 45 tactical convoys to and from training exercises as convoy commander, maintaining accountability for 100% of personnel and equipment.

  Served as 1st line Supervisor for a 140-soldier Infantry and Armor Company responsible for managing three anti-tank platoons, three tank platoons and a logistic platoon to rapidly deploy anywhere in the world by providing logistics and maintenance support, including automotive, ground support equipment, communications, electronics and missile systems.

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  Participated in Brigade wide war-gaming events and After Action Reviews (AAR).

  Prepared and executed briefings to higher ranking officers, leveraging Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

  Created, maintained and inputted information into databases.

  Established and managed paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents such as attendance records, correspondence or other materials.

  Considered subject matter expert (SME) and tasked to provide security guidance to soldiers in regards to OPSEC, INFOSEC, PERSEC and PERSEC.

  Participated in support mission training in Germany from Jan. 2017 to Feb. 2017.

07/2013-04/2017

Wegmans Food Markets

Owings Mills, MD

Hours Worked per Week: 40

Salary:

Supervisor Name: Jodi Snyder; Phone Number: xxx-xxx-xxxx; May Contact: Yes or No

Asset Protection Specialist

  Saved the company $1.5 million as a result of successfully prosecution of more than 800 suspects over a three and a half year period.

  Ranked No. 1 in 2014 out of more than 100 company asset protection specialists for identifying the most theft in stores and apprehending suspects.

  Generated company savings of more than $150,000 as a result of identifying employees that were stealing company property.

  Developed security plans and procedures.

  Directed the work of contract security officers or other loss prevention agents.

  Investigated and interviewed more than 100 employees regarding internal theft cases.

  Performed store audits to identify problem areas or deficiencies with procedures.

  Maintained documentation of reports on security-related incidents or investigations.

  Apprehended shoplifters in accordance with corporate guidelines.

  Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to report or investigate crimes.

  Drafted incident reports regarding investigations.

  Testified in civil or criminal court proceedings.

  Developed and administered training and presentations for more than 500 personnel, including upper management, about counterfeit money, including ways to detect and deter fraud.

  Created key performance indicators to assess program efficiency.

  Verified physical security systems, such as closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs), alarms, sensor tag systems and locks were properly functioning.

  Analyzed data and monitored CCTV.

  Recommended methods, processes or equipment to reduce potential financial fraud losses.

  Responded to catastrophic events, violent weather or civil disorders.

  Reduced the amount of counterfeit money processed at cash registers by $10,000.

  Learned a more in-depth way with how to handle physical security.

  Identified an increase in money fraud.

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  Learned how to detect counterfeit money.

  Trained upper level management on how to ensure safeguards to protect sensitive information such as credit cards.

  Served as CPR/AED BLS Instructor starting in April 2015, designing and facilitating trainings and certifying more than 100 employees.

  Scouted new and existing stores and determined best placement of AED units.

12/2011-04/2016

Department of the Army, National Guard

City/State

Hours Worked per Week: 40

Salary:

Supervisor Name: xxxxxxxx; Phone Number: xxx-xxx-xxxx; May Contact: Yes or No

Platoon Leader, Pennsylvania National Guard

  Directly supervised 40 soldiers and NCOs, overseeing their health, welfare, morale, safety, training, discipline and professional development. 

  Created a 25-page convoy-standard operations and procedures binder that is still being used today and has decreased convoy commander confusion and accidents during travel. 

  Investigated and discovered evidence of soldiers suspected of using drugs, which resulted in soldiers undergoing treatment.

  Investigated unit supply discrepancies and provided proof to superiors that the Supply Sergeant should be disciplined for illegally selling the supplies for personal gain.

  Supervised more than 100 soldiers at train stations during the night shift as part of the visit by Pope Francis to Philadelphia, PA in 2015, ensuring the safety of the Pope and visitors from around the world.

  Collaborated effectively with local Philadelphia, PA to inspect vehicles and reported suspicious behavior or individuals to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

  Prepared equipment and soldiers to participate in emergency relief and control efforts during Superstorm/Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

  Managed a group of 50 soldiers while based in Hamburg, PA over a week, rescuing citizens while avoiding downed power lines and ensuring transport to local hospitals.

  Provided leadership, development and training for a 12-member Infantry platoon (Anti-Tank, Stryker ATGM).

  Planned, resourced, executed and assessed training at the platoon level.

  Prepared and issued platoon operation orders, requested training resources and assessed platoon training, rendered mission briefs, conducted and led convoy operations, including rendering safety briefs.

  Prepared risk assessments, conducted After-Action- Reviews (AARs) and rendered reports as required.

  Maintained accountability, maintenance and readiness of all platoon equipment in excess of $12 million, including three Stryker vehicles (ATGM), sensitive items and other platoon equipment.

  Ensured overall soldier readiness, physical fitness and well-being of platoon members.

  Mentored platoon members, including PSG, SLs, NCOs and subordinates.

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02/2012-07/2013

Gabriel Brothers

Abingdon, MD

Hours Worked per Week: 40

Salary:

Supervisor Name: Chip Bentzil; Phone Number: xxx-xxx-xxxx; May Contact: Yes or No

Loss Prevention Detective

  Performed basic physical security work.

  Identified and monitored potential threats, performed daily audits.

  Approached and detained shoplifters.

  Testified in court hearings.

  Helped reduce shrink through the detection and apprehension of theft committed by shoppers or store employees.

  Honored with the Extra Mile Award for catching the most shoplifters.

  Investigated multiple external and internal thefts that led to more than 200 apprehensions in 18 months and minimized the companies shrink by 75% from the previous year.

  Taught, developed and trained new employees on proper operational processes as well as store safety standards and policies.

08/2008-12/2011

Department of the Army, National Guard

City/State

Hours Worked per Week: 40

Salary:

Supervisor Name: xxxxxxxx; Phone Number: xxx-xxx-xxxx; May Contact: Yes or No

ROTC Cadet and Drilling, Pennsylvania National Guard

  Demonstrated outstanding leadership and oral presentation skills while leading training courses before 30 fellow soldiers.

  Led physical exercises as well as a variety of different types of training in the field.

  Took sole ownership of leading lower classes during their third and fourth year of training.

  Educated soldiers about the rich history and tradition of the U.S. Army.

01/2006-08/2008

Department of the Army, National Guard

City/State

Hours Worked per Week: 40

Salary:

Supervisor Name: xxxxxxxx; Phone Number: xxx-xxx-xxxx; May Contact: Yes or No

Radio Operator, New Jersey National Guard

  Learned how to command a company as well as lead multiple platoons.

  Collaborated with a Company Commander to improve the readiness of soldiers.

  Completed thorough practices, drills and training in an outdoors environment.

  Simulated reconnaissance missions equivalent to battle in enemy areas.

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Kutztown University

Kutztown, PA

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice

GPA: 2.46 (4.00 scale)

Earned: 12/2011

Advanced Interview and Interrogations Techniques, Wicklander-Zulauski

Basic Life Saving Skills Instructor, American Heart Association

First Aid, CPR and AED Certified, American Heart Association

CompTIA A+ Certified

Completed Reserve Component Phase II and Phase IV Resident Maneuver Captains Career Course (RC-MCCC), U.S. Army

Extra Mile Award, Gabriel Brothers; for catching the most shoplifters

Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

English