Director of security for a Class A multitenant office building in downtown St. Paul. Responsible for identifying contract security, technology needs, budgetary accuracy and forecasting, investigations, risk management & risk management applications, identifying trends, training and building leaders from within the security ranks. Strong working relationship with local law enforcement and federal law enforcement agencies with a focus on tenant and public safety as well as overall building security. Increased focus on Suspicious Activity Reporting and Suspicious Indicators Recognition & Assessment (SIRA) certified.

Responsible for the operation and staff management of a security program that protects more than 300 people and company assets. Administer, direct, and review security operation programs. Oversee policies for threat assessment, risk analysis, incident analysis, loss prevention, workplace violence, and internal investigations. Investigate reports of internal theft, ascertain facts through in-depth investigations, interviews, surveillance, and document cases for use in criminal charges. Maintain all technology equipment e.g. alarm systems, access control, and CCTV

Contracted account manager responsible for all day to day operations, including scheduling, payroll, disciplinary actions, termination, and hiring of new security officers. Conduct in-depth investigations and collaborate with the Director of Operations for Navarre.

Promoted from Security Officer after 10 months. Managed security staff to ensure a safe and secure environment for employees and visitors at Class A office building in St. Paul CBD. Responsibilities included team organization, security checklist procedures and implementation, and staff training. Observed and reported activities at client's site, provided security and safety of client's property and personnel, monitored alarm systems, monitored entrances and exits by closed-circuit television, performed walking tours, reported any observed irregularities, such as fire hazards, leaking pipes, unsecured entries, and faulty equipment, preserved order and acted to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors and premises, investigated disturbances.

Boatswain Mate-Security SpecialistNon-Commissioned OfficerHonorable DischargeClearance: ConfidentialInstructed team in the protection of security issues in and around the U.S.S. Valley ForgeSearched vessels entering/departing Iraq.Performed gate guard watch in many countries with varying levels of threat