Award-winning security leader with a consistent, proven track record of achievement.

  Promoted to positions of greater responsibility for exceeding performance objectives.

  Experience leading and training a team of security professionals to maximize their potential and excel.

  Personable leader with impeccable integrity and judgment to make the right decisions while under pressure.

  Stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders.

  Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV).

  Hold a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.

> Security > Surveillance > Loss Prevention

> Criminal Justice > Auditing > Risk Management

> Money Fraud Detection > Policies and Procedures > Staff Leadership & Training

Department of the Army, National Guard Jan. 2006-Present

Executive Officer, Pennsylvania National Guard Hamburg, PA (Apr. 2016-Present)

  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.

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

Platoon Leader, Pennsylvania National Guard (Dec. 2011-Apr. 2016)

  Led 40 soldiers while maintaining accountability, maintenance and readiness of $12 million+ in platoon equipment.

  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. 

  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.

  Managed a group of 50 soldiers during search and rescue efforts following Hurricane Sandy, rescuing citizens while avoiding downed power lines and ensuring transport to local hospitals.

Department of the Army, National Guard (continued) Jan. 2006-Present

ROTC Cadet and Drilling, Pennsylvania National Guard (Aug. 2008-Dec. 2011)

  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.

Radio Operator, New Jersey National Guard (Jan. 2006-Aug. 2008)

  Learned how to command a company as well as lead multiple platoons, working with a Company Commander.

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

Asset Protection Specialist, Wegmans Food Markets Owings Mills, XXXXXX July 2013-Apr. 2017

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

  Led a team of contract security officers and loss prevention agents.

  Served as CPR/AED BLS Instructor starting in April 2015, leading training and certifying more than 100 employees.

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

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

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

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

  Apprehended shoplifters in accordance with corporate guidelines and testified in civil or criminal court proceedings.

Loss Prevention Detective, Gabriel Brothers Abingdon, XXXXXX Feb. 2012-July 2013

  Earned the Extra Mile Award for catching the most shoplifters.

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

  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.

  Trained new employees on proper operational processes as well as store safety standards and policies.

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice, Kutztown University Kutztown, PA; earned Dec. 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, U.S. Army

Dear Hiring Manager:

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As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am an award-winning security leader with a consistent, proven track record of achievement. During my career, I have been promoted to positions of greater responsibility for exceeding performance objectives. My experience includes leading and training a team of security professionals to maximize their potential and excel. I am also a personable leader with impeccable integrity and judgment to make the right decisions while under pressure. Furthermore, I offer stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders. Among my unique achievements and additional qualifications:

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

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

  Earned the Extra Mile Award for catching the most shoplifters.

My military experience includes serving in the Department of the Army, National Guard. I ve improved the operational readiness rate in excess of 95%; weapons readiness rate from under 60% to more than 90%; the medical records readiness rate 25%; and the physical test pass rate by 30% within just six months. Additionally, during my military career, I 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. What s more, I discovered evidence of soldiers suspected of using drugs, which resulted in soldiers undergoing treatment. I also investigated unit supply discrepancies and provided proof to superiors that the Supply Sergeant should be disciplined for illegally selling the supplies for personal gain.

I earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminal Justice from Kutztown University. I also completed Advanced Interview and Interrogations Techniques Training through Wicklander-Zulauski.

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As discussed, I am an award-winning security leader with a consistent, proven track record of achievement. During my career, I have been promoted to positions of greater responsibility for exceeding performance objectives. My experience includes leading and training a team of security professionals to maximize their potential and excel. I am also a personable leader with impeccable integrity and judgment to make the right decisions while under pressure. Furthermore, I offer stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders.

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