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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Responsible for the overall management of the BJCC Building Security, BJCC employee safety, patron safety and asset protection prior, during and post events.• Identified potential employees and oversaw the onboarding, training, and placement of each on the property.• Managed and reviewed schedules weekly for payroll and invoicing purposes.• Created site specific post instructions for each post.• Developed and implemented road closures and placements of Meridian Barricades… Show more Responsible for the overall management of the BJCC Building Security, BJCC employee safety, patron safety and asset protection prior, during and post events.• Identified potential employees and oversaw the onboarding, training, and placement of each on the property.• Managed and reviewed schedules weekly for payroll and invoicing purposes.• Created site specific post instructions for each post.• Developed and implemented road closures and placements of Meridian Barricades for large scale events.• Increased the staffing from 385-man hours per week to 3000-man hours a week as the needs of the contract expanded. Show less

United States

Responsible for the logistics of bringing staff in from all over the United States to La Crosse Wisconsin to work a dining facility (DFAC) contract at Fort McCoy.• Coordinated the staging facility and Covid-19 testing for over 200 out of state employees.• Managed and placed staff in 2 separate hotels, in 2 separate cities according to their shift schedule.• Created and planned transportation routes and times for staff members to and from the staff hotels to the job site… Show more Responsible for the logistics of bringing staff in from all over the United States to La Crosse Wisconsin to work a dining facility (DFAC) contract at Fort McCoy.• Coordinated the staging facility and Covid-19 testing for over 200 out of state employees.• Managed and placed staff in 2 separate hotels, in 2 separate cities according to their shift schedule.• Created and planned transportation routes and times for staff members to and from the staff hotels to the job site. • Developed and implemented a Quarantine plan for Covid-19 exposures and positive test results.• Coordinated logistics for each staff members return to their states once the completion of the contract ended. Show less

Birmingham, Alabama Area

Managed contracts and oversaw multiple sized operations for clients including Alabama Gameday, Auburn Gameday, Bruno Event Team, Talladega, Barbers Motor Sports Park and ESPN Gameday.• Reduced employee labor costs by 23% by ensuring we had adequate staff which reduced overtime• Worked with clients to restructure schedules and needs to increase billing, but lower operational costs by 15%.• Created training and organized certifying of licensed security guards according to Alabama Security… Show more Managed contracts and oversaw multiple sized operations for clients including Alabama Gameday, Auburn Gameday, Bruno Event Team, Talladega, Barbers Motor Sports Park and ESPN Gameday.• Reduced employee labor costs by 23% by ensuring we had adequate staff which reduced overtime• Worked with clients to restructure schedules and needs to increase billing, but lower operational costs by 15%.• Created training and organized certifying of licensed security guards according to Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB) standards, maintaining compliance with Alabama law.• Sourced over 500 part time personnel and conducted necessary coaching and training, achieving functional teams to staff contracts.• Coordinated logistics for each event including rental vehicles, staff meals, command post setup, event traffic flow, gate operations, security, and customer service, delivering overall success of event and maximizing client satisfaction for duration of contract.• Collaborated for invoicing, scheduling, payroll, accounts receivable, and human resources, ensuring accurate paperwork and billing.• Evaluated with local police, sustaining public safety including emergency evacuation plans. Show less

Mobile, Alabama Area

Performed staffing, security and logistics of contracts for University of South Alabama, LADD Stadium, The Wharf Amphitheater, the Hangout, Hangout Music Festival, Mobile Civic Center and more.• Negotiated with vendors to lower operational costs by 22%.• Reduced labor costs by maintaining an 83% employee retention rate.• Designed, built and constructed Event Security Division, growing to over $750K in annual revenue.• Presented dignitary and celebrity protection both armed and… Show more Performed staffing, security and logistics of contracts for University of South Alabama, LADD Stadium, The Wharf Amphitheater, the Hangout, Hangout Music Festival, Mobile Civic Center and more.• Negotiated with vendors to lower operational costs by 22%.• Reduced labor costs by maintaining an 83% employee retention rate.• Designed, built and constructed Event Security Division, growing to over $750K in annual revenue.• Presented dignitary and celebrity protection both armed and unarmed, boosting income for company by utilizing specialized skills. Show less

South Eastern United States

Managed logistics and manning for clients across Southeast such as University of Kentucky, Auburn University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center (BJCC), Mississippi State, University of Mississippi, Southern Miss, University of South Alabama.• Increased sales by 4 million dollars in annual revenue.• Oversaw Event Call Center, confirming each office had adequate staff.• Contributed security and manning for SEC conference… Show more Managed logistics and manning for clients across Southeast such as University of Kentucky, Auburn University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center (BJCC), Mississippi State, University of Mississippi, Southern Miss, University of South Alabama.• Increased sales by 4 million dollars in annual revenue.• Oversaw Event Call Center, confirming each office had adequate staff.• Contributed security and manning for SEC conference games, maximizing success of large contracts and client satisfaction.• Administered to 15 full time employees and sourced to over 1.5K part-time employees, guiding team to meet job expectations and resolving issues that arise with both employees and clients. Show less