Anthony Cerrato
Vineland
Summary
I am an Army Veteran and Professional security specialist with strong focus on ensuring safety. I Demonstrate reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting needs of dynamic environments and demanding shifts. I work well with a team and effectively communicate, I am friendly while maintaining professional boundaries with coworks and staff. Im Skilled in surveillance, and access control, always prioritizing safety. I do not take unnecessary risks or play games when it comes to completing my jobs and tasking. I understand technology and will become proficient in different systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Unarmed Security Officer Vineland SREMO
Allied Universal Security Services
Vineland, NJ
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted routine patrols to identify security risks and maintain a safe environment.
- removed multiple trespassers by communicating calmly and effectively to get to them to leave the property without incident or argument.
- Documented multiple incidents regarding trespassers and assisting HSPD and Vineland PD leading to identification of personnel trespassing
- Enhanced safety by conducting thorough and regular patrols of the premises noticing changes throughout the grounds (dropped tools newly opened doors broken fences and gates) and reporting them to my supervisor with pictures.
- Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized, and illegal activity on premises.
- Identified hazards like open manholes and damaged trees reporting them to my supervisor and relief guards.
Unarmed Security Officer Acora Psych Hospital
Allied Universal Security Services
Hammonton, NJ
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of staff and visitors.
- Conducted routine patrols to identify security risks, unsecured vehicles, and gates.
- Documented incidents and prepared reports for review by security supervisors.
- Provided customer service by addressing inquiries and offering assistance to visitors.
- Transported visitors to and from their buildings to visit patients
- Assisted staff in transporting patients and themselves to and from different locations around the hospital grounds
- Identified and reported patients attempting to enter or loiter near off limits areas
- Assisted in search for missing patients around the grounds
- Escorted multiple vehicles around the hospital including deliveries and ambulances
Store Clerk
Gorilla Vapes of Vineland
Vineland
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, providing prompt and accurate information on products.
- Operated point-of-sale system efficiently, processing transactions and handling cash accurately.
- Trained new staff on store policies, customer service standards, and operational procedures.
- Provided backroom support by organizing incoming shipments, tagging merchandise correctly, and restocking shelves as needed.
88M Motor Transport Operator
US Army
Camp Vilsek Germany/ Fort Campbell KY
06.2016 - 09.2020
- Operated diverse military vehicles, ensuring safe and efficient transport of personnel and equipment mainly the m1120A2/A4 load handling system and m1075A2 palletized load system
- Acquired a security clearance level: Secret
- As a team leader I had 4 soldiers under my supervision and command ensuring their fitness, health and proficiency.
- Transported hazardous material (ammunition fuel food and explosives) across eastern Europe from germany to estonia to georgia supporting 4 Batteries of our Artillery Squadron
- Additional duty as a unit armorer running and maintaining a 2.5 million dollar arms room consisting of 200 weapon systems and additional equipment
- Trained and qualified my entire company 150 soldiers of the 372 ICTC/ 101 abn div on the operation and handling of their weapon systems (M4, M240b, M249,mk19)
- Received and trained company and brigade level officers on the use or the newly acquired M17 pistols
- Took part in multiple quick deployment training operations/shows of force such as saber guardian 16 and saber strike 17 with the Field Artillery Squadron and 1st squadron of the 2nd cavalry regiment
- Provided our own convoy security by effectively employing gun trucks.
- Provided our own HQ security. Setting up checkpoints and choke points surrounding our positions.
- Trained react to contact drills with 4/2CR scouts to then train my own troop and qualify them.
- Trained and qualified as a lead of a gun truck section for convoy security
- Trained with 5th Special Forced Group in conducting counter insurgency raids and cordons on FT Campbell and National training center FT Irwin
- Conducting multiple force on force training scenarios at Joint Multinational training center Hohenfels Germany developing and testing tactics in case of future conflicts in Europe.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vineland High School
Vineland, NJ06-2016
Welding Certification AWS Level 1 - Welding
Cumberland County Tech
Vineland, NJ06-2016
Skills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- Property patrol
- Maintaining order
- Situational awareness
- Security equipment operation
- Patrol techniques
- Self-defense tactics
- Building security
- Fire prevention
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Employee assistance
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of up to 5 soldiers at different times totaling up to 15 over 4 years.
- Assisted Vineland PD and HSPD in the identification of a metal thief
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for my arms room known as a master arms list.
- Overhauled my arms room accountability by fixing problems made by the armorer before me.
- Directly developed tactics in setting up and testing logistic release points and logistical movements in combat zones as the army was changing over from counter insurgency (COIN) to force on force conflicts in europe like conflicts we see now in ukraine
Timeline
Unarmed Security Officer Vineland SREMO
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2023 - Current
Unarmed Security Officer Acora Psych Hospital
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2021 - Current
Store Clerk
Gorilla Vapes of Vineland
11.2020 - 08.2021
88M Motor Transport Operator
US Army
06.2016 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Vineland High School
Welding Certification AWS Level 1 - Welding
Cumberland County Tech