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Dear Hiring Manager,

        I am writing this in response to a job vacancy posting for the position of ________________. Please accept my application to become part of your team. My resum is attached for your review and consideration.

What I offer is my forthcoming degree in IT Management and more than 9 years providing high-performance security and compliance management in the defense and security/protection industries. I am currently with Aegis assigned in Afghanistan as an Armed Security Guard providing security for both military and civilian vehicles and personages including visiting US officials. Prior to this, I was with Triple Canopy detailed in Kuwait providing similar services in securing US government installations and officials. For more details, please take a moment to go through my resum .

In leveraging my security management competencies and strong affinity with IT security systems and project management, I also bring to the table my personal strengths that include a passion for achieving group missions and objectives through sustained results-driven work excellence. Along the way, I have also proven my interpersonal communication skills that help build relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry professionals while forging teamwork synergies with colleagues in attaining shared commitments.

I am confident that my education, experience, and personal strengths offer the right mix of qualifications with which I can transition my physical security career into IT security management in the business community as part of your team. Should you need further clarification, or would prefer to schedule an interview, please do not hesitate to reach me through my phone or email address indicated in the heading. Thank you so much for considering me, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

YYYYYY X. YYYYYY

Attachment: Resum

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IT Security Management/Administration

Qualifications Profile

    Highly self-motivated and results-driven management professional with more than 9 years providing high-performance security and compliance management in the defense and security/protection industries.

    Detail-oriented, analytical and methodical with critical thinking to strategize solutions in addressing work issues even under stressful work conditions.

    Flexible with proven ability to attain high productivity levels in complex demanding work assignments and fast moving work environments.

    Well-organized with multitasking skills that optimize resources to achieve outstanding results.

    Strong people management, and exceptional interpersonal communication skills that inspire confidence while forging teamwork synergies with colleagues and subordinates across diverse ethnicities.

    Holder of a Secret Security Clearance and an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army (2012)

Key Expertise

    Planning & Execution

    Premises & Personal Security Management

    Investigative Research

    Patrols & Security Inspections

    Customer Service Management

    Relationship Management (Customers, Public, & Suppliers)

    Process/Workflow Improvement

    Concurrent Project Management

    Systems Policies & Regulatory Compliance Management (i.e. QA Standards, Local, State & Federal Laws )

    /Business Needs Analysis

    Staff Supervision & Training

Technical

    Ion Scanning Systems

    Stationary & Mobile X-ray Scanning Systems

    Under-Vehicle Scanning Systems

    Surveillance Management systems

    MS Office, Email/Webmail, Web Research, Social Networking, & Online Collaborative Computing

Professional Experience

Aegis Ÿ Afghanistan

    Provided internal security services to include guarding vehicle and personnel entry control points (ECP), mobile patrols, and armed and unarmed escort duties.

    Performed armed security manning at designated Flight line ECPs to detect, identify, report, and guard against unauthorized entry and persons and contraband, as well as entities that pose a threat of damage and destruction to the installations.

    Conducted personal security for the Afghanistan President and visiting US Secretary of Defense.

Triple Canopy Ÿ Kuwait

    Controlled personnel and vehicle entry and exit covering US Government personnel, contractor staff, approved visitors, and Coalition Forces personnel. Handled both military and contracted convoys entering and departing designated Entry Control Points.

    Inspected all deliveries and vehicles up to Force Protection Condition Delta, ensuring compliance with Support Group Kuwait Standard Operations Procedures for installation access.

    Conducted inspections using Ion Scanners, Backscatter X-Ray machines, Under-Vehicle-Surveillance Systems, and Mobile Vehicle X-Ray Scanning machines.

    Operated US Government-installed barrier devices to deny unauthorized vehicle access to US Government interests, e.g., installations, off post parking areas, and other sensitive facilities.

U.S. Army Ÿ Various Overseas Locations

    Served as Enlisted-Specialist (2010 2012) tasked responsible for the training and management of 8-12 soldiers with specialties in Administrative Operations and Military Police Tactics and Operations.

    Served as Enlisted-Private thru Private First Class (2007 2008) providing for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.

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Education & Credentials

    A.A in IT Management/ Administration (on-going)

    A.A. in Criminal Justice (32 credits)

Professional Training & Certifications

    First Aid Certified | CPR Certified

    Fire Rescue, Xxxxxx (2015) | Driver s Licence, clean

    Missouri Peace Officer License, Class B, Xxxxxx (2013)

Awards & Recognition

    Army Commendation Medal | Army Good Conduct Medal | National Defense Service Medal

    Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | Korean Defense Service Medal

    Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star | Army Service Ribbon

    Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award),

    Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver Wheeled Vehicles

    Expert Marksman badge (M4), Expert Marksman badge (M9)

    Ranked one of the top 5 District Managers in the company (2012)