Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Results-oriented with diverse experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Leader
Kwik Trip
04.2023 - Current
Ensured building/property safety and security
Implemented tactics to reduce theft and profit loss which contributed to area best shrink levels in both cash and product loss control.
Built relationships with team members to encourage willingness to address concerns and issues.
Created staff schedules, approved requested time off, and updated reports.
Delegated daily tasks, addressed employee questions, and resolved scheduling issues.
Managed team workload to reach targeted goals.
Mentored employees to help improve skills and enable team members to become peak performers.
Supervised 14 co-workers per shift.
Code Enforcement Officer
Antioch Police Department
08.2023 - 05.2024
Carried a case load up to 30+ investigations - mostly from self initiated field activity.
Enforced compliance with city regulations and ordinances, pertaining to non-criminal codes, nuisance housing abatement, and building health and safety codes.
Testified in hearings, distributed information and collaborated with attorneys for court presentations.
Timely completion of follow up investigations and all related documentation.
Communicated updates for cases with significant impact to the community to the Chief of Police, Mayor and Director of Community Development.
Crew Member, Kitchen Manager, Service Manager
Chipotle Grill
05.2022 - 03.2023
Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
Completion of weekly schedules to allocate labor working within budgeted hours allotted.
Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
Balancing of cash, reconciled transactions, and deposited earnings.
Patrol Officer / Field Training Officer
Antioch Police Department
06.2002 - 05.2018
Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and adherence to policies and procedures.
Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
Assisted in the development of field training materials and scenario-based training for new recruits and civilian personnel.
Ability to act quickly under stress and change methods of approach based on situations.
Completion of searches and security of buildings, properties, and assets to ensure safety and intact.
Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs in accordance with policies and procedures
Completion of comprehensive reports documenting progress and deficiencies.
Verbal de-escalation techniques, proficient use of force skills and tactics
Extensive training in building searches, event security and critical incident response/tactics.
Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
Criminal Investigator
Antioch Police Department
06.2010 - 09.2014
Conducted: pre-employment background checks, interviews, investigations, and completion of all related reports and documentation.
Reid 1 and Reid 2 Advanced interview and interrogations training.
Testified under oath, obtained subpoenas, search warrants, and arrest warrants
Management of multiple high-priority cases requiring in-depth investigation.
Utilized advanced techniques and resources related to evidence and video analysis.
Recorded scene layout, damage and findings by drafting diagrams, numbering items and taking photographs.
Conducted surveillance and high-risk apprehensions.
Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings based on policies and case laws.
School Resource Officer
Antioch Police Department
07.2006 - 06.2010
Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
Managed and trained private civilian security staff to ensure building and personnel safety and integrity.
Conducted regular campus security patrols and handled incidents promptly to maintain overall safety for staff, students and visitors.
Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice / Hospitality
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
High School Diploma -
William Howard Taft High School
Chicago, IL
06.1990
Skills
Team Leadership
Scheduling of Personnel
Team Development
Problem-Solving
Premises surveillance
Staff management
De-escalation techniques
Event security
Active shooter response
Threat assessment
Access control
Accomplishments
2012 Officer of the year.
2012 Commendation from the Lake County State's Attorney's Office Felony Drug Division.
2013 Commendation from the Lake County State's Attorney's Office Children Advocacy Center.
Officer-in-charge duties: Supervising a team of officers and community service officers within the patrol division. Conducted daily briefings, preserved order in times of crisis, assisted patrol officers as needed and provided overall supervision. .
2010 Commendation from the Round Illinois Police Department for the apprehension, confession, and firearm recovery - attempted kidnapping and strong-armed robbery within their jurisdiction.