Ross Weiner Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Commission Sales Associate in Men’s Store at flagship Herald Square location. Promoted early to Specialist in Calvin Klein. Noted for superior customer service.

American Red Cross, Disaster Action, Government Liaison Office Teams. Performed Damage Assessment, Mass Care and Logistics functions after the WTC disaster.

Team Leader for successful campaign. Responsible for deployment and oversight of Canvasser Teams. Personally initiated over 1,100 voter contacts.

Assigned to JFK airport for duty as Customs and Border Protection Officer. Selected for training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Glynco, GA. Passed Physical Fitness Battery, First Aid, Arrest Techniques, Defensive Tactics, Baton Techniques and 6 exams with an average of 94.67%. Studied basic law enforcement, counter terrorism, customs regulations, and immigration law. Separated, with favorable record, following strain injury that precluded firearms qualification.

Assigned as Expert in the elite Behavior Detection Officer (1801) Program at LaGuardia Airport 10/2007-02/2008. From April 2006 to October 2007 served as Supervisor (STSO) SV 1802 G, From September 2004 to April 2006 served as a Lead (LTSO), SV 0019 F. From September 2003 served as Screener, SV 0019 D. Selected for highly competitive special program in behavior detection to join elite team. Assigned to critical special duty project identifying errors in training records for almost 1,000 employees and tracking corrections. Promoted in less than a year; significantly faster than is expected for qualified applicants in government service. Promoted again to supervisor at first opportunity. Assigned to the Delta Airlines and American Airlines concourses, positions of high visibility screening up to 8,000 passengers a day. Responsible for training and overseeing staff of 35, resolving customer service concerns and clearing possible threats detected by screeners. Considered strongest enforcer of new regulations in accordance with CFR and SOP to ensure the safety of the flying public and retain consumer confidence in the national transport system. Commended for superior customer service. Selected for collateral duty as TSA Trainer. Hand picked by supervisors to coach and mentor new hires. Letter of Appreciation from British Ambassador. Special cash award for superior service.

Technology sales at Circuit City, one of three in department of 15 to qualify for a raise. High end collectibles in Holiday Lane at Macy's Herald Square. Key member of the store’s only department team increasing sales over prior year; leading by exceeding store sales goals by 30%. First in department in achieving instant credit applications. Noted for superior customer service. Prior retail experience in Anderson’s Ace Hardware, Chicago, IL.

Advanced from Research Consultant, finding new technology investments, through Research Analyst to Junior Partner for small start up firm. Conducted background research on industry trends, product positions and financial status of targeted equities for Investment Bankers and Asset Managers. In four days, given the words "Translucent Aluminum," found a start up company and a new process for making Synthetic Sapphires. Held NASD Series #7, Series #63.

Advanced from Security Scheduler to Manager of Auxiliary Services, Social Sciences Division. Supervised staff of 12, annual budget of $250,000. Initiated major automation and space renovation; resulting in the transformation of management, invoicing and work flow.

Tenured History Teacher at The Bronx High School of Science. Earlier taught at James Monroe, in the South Bronx, and W.C. Bryant High Schools.

United States Navy Active Duty Ship's Officer (Weapons, Operations), Reserve Intelligence Reserve duty at NIC Suitland, PIC Norfolk, NAVFAC Munich. Desert Storm Intel. Operations. Active duty, managed over 45 men. Organized, disciplined and trained Division. Planned maintenance, and supervised operation of equipment. Discretionary Budget Authority over $100,000. Ship's Safety, Missiles, Data Systems, Helo Control and ADP Security Officer, First Lieutenant Afloat. Held Security Clearances, TS-SCI (Top Secret, Special Compartmented Information) and PRP (Nuclear Weapons). Wrote instructions and reports. Promoted three times to Lieutenant, USNR. Awards include, Naval Reserve Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Sea Service (two stars), Battle Efficiency (twice), and National Defense Service Ribbon.

Instruction and support at Academic and Public Computing's Central Users Site for 10,000 member community. Technical Help Desk, focused on customer service.

Personal Aid to NOBEL LAUREATE Professor James Heckman of the University of Chicago Department of Economics. Supported research that lead to the CLARK AWARD from the American Economic Association.

Education record

Ba, Economics

Activities and Societies: Documentary Film Group