Christopher Imperiale Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Florida

Responsible for the Safety & Security for 8 resorts, retail stores and convention space along with a dynamic team of safety & security professionals.

Orlando, Florida Area

Responsible for the Safety & Loss Prevention Operation for 862 Room, 7 restaurants, 2 eighteen hole golf courses, 7 pools, retail stores & 258, 000 sq. ft. of banquet area.Develop loss prevention/security concepts, strategies, and assure successful tactical implementation around the clock including customer service training.Coordinate the implementation and management of loss prevention programs with retail stores/management on resort.Upgrade and installation of all security cameras throughout the resort.Ensure the safety and security of all associates, guests and visitors within the resort properties.Provide leadership, management and development of loss prevention/ security staff.Maintain and monitor video camera system with IT and security dispatchers.Implement and maintain CPR/first aid training classes for all resort associatesHire and manage performance of Loss Prevention/Security Associates and assure appropriate reinforcement or consequencesBudget accountability; goals and measurements management.Oversee investigations of theft or other criminal and non-criminal activity.Work closely with Associate Services center on OSHA standards, manage, implement and conduct on-site safety training.Oversee and monitor monthly Safety Committee meetings with all departments.Investigations of all accidents and develop an action plan to prevent or reduce the chance of a re-occurrence. Develop and maintain healthy relationships with Law Enforcement Agencies, First Responder's and surrounding properties.Build accountability with operations leadership for a safe and secure workplace through policies and best practices.Development and management of communications and programs that promote a safe and secure work environment.

Westgate Resorts

Responsible for the Safety & Security Operation for 2200 units, 2 restaurants, supermarket, bowling alley, 7 pools, offices, retail stores & banquet areas.Develop security concepts, strategies, and assure successful tactical implementation around the clock including customer service training.Coordinate the implementation and management of loss prevention programs with retail stores/management on resort.Initiated upgrade and installation of all security cameras throughout the resort.Ensure the safety and security of all employees, guests and visitors within the resort properties.Provide leadership, management and development of a security staff of forty officers and two managers.Maintain and monitor video camera system with IT and security dispatchers.Create, implement and maintain Security Policy and Procedures.Implement and maintain CPR/first aid training classes for all resort employees.Hire and manage performance of Security Staff and assure appropriate reinforcement or consequencesBudget accountability; goals and measurements management.Oversee investigations of theft or other criminal and non-criminal activity.Work closely with Risk Management on OSHA standards, manage, implement and conduct on-site safety and risk management training.Oversee and monitor monthly Safety Committee meetings with all departments.Investigations of all accidents and develop an action plan to prevent or reduce the chance of a re-occurrence. Develop and maintain healthy relationships with Law Enforcement Agencies, First Responders and surrounding properties.Build accountability with operations leadership for a safe and secure workplace through policies and best practices.Development and management of communications and programs that promote a safe and secure work environment.

Newark, New Jersey

Criminal InvestigationsMulti-Agency Operations: United States Marshals- Operation Falcon and Safe Surrender, New Jersey State Police-Gang Suppression.Investigate, locate and apprehend wanted fugitives Uniformed and plain clothes street patrol Extradition coordinatorDepartment-Emergency Medical TechnicianInstructor, Essex County College Police Academy (Report writing, patrol techniques, verbal communication skills, chemical agents, officer safety, building search)Instructor, ECSO in-service trainingSuspect processing, finger printing and photographySpecial Assignment: N.J. State Police-Metro North Station/ Essex Street Crime Unit Task Force: DetectiveConducted criminal investigations, specialized in narcotics, firearms and gangs. Search warrant preparation and execution, evidence collection. Plain clothes street patrol and undercover assignments.December 1987 to January 1994Essex County Sheriff’s Office, Newark, New Jersey – Transportation/Patrol Division – Sheriff’s OfficerTransportation of suspects/prisoners to and from court (superior & municipal)Uniform Street PatrolWarrant & remand transports from municipalities, county jails, and state institutionsMarch 1985 to December 1987UMDNJ Police Department, Newark, New Jersey - Police OfficerUniversity of Medicine & Dentistry Newark Campus & Trauma HospitalUniformed foot & motor patrol of campus grounds & buildingsCriminal investigations, report writing, traffic controlTrauma center security (emergency room & all campus entries)Anti-Crime unitJanuary 1982 to May 1984Essex County Sheriff’s Office, Newark, New Jersey - Sheriff’s OfficerCriminal Identification/Courts DivisionPrisoner processing, finger printing and photographyDocumentation preparation, filing and NCIC/SCIC operationsPreparation of daily court lists, oversee security for judges, courtrooms, visitors and prisoners/suspects.Laid off in June 1984 due to budget cuts.