Brian Ovens
Justin
Summary
Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Safety Manager
Northwest Independent School District
02.2021 - Current
- Developed and maintained comprehensive emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness for potential incidents while minimizing the impact of disruptions.
- Enhanced transportation safety by implementing comprehensive training programs for drivers and staff.
- Created customized training materials to address specific needs of diverse team members, increasing safety awareness among staff.
- Reduced accident rates through rigorous safety audits and timely corrective actions.
- Providing ongoing coaching and mentoring to staff members, fostering a commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of transportation safety.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, identifying root causes and implementing effective countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborated with operations teams to identify areas of risk, developing targeted strategies for improvement.
- Established a proactive safety culture by engaging employees in regular safety meetings and open forums.
- Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
Commissioned Officer
Sheepdog Defense Group
07.2019 - Current
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Moved throughout facility and among customers to remain aware of developing security situations.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Participated in staff meetings, special events and professional development activities.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
Owner/Operator
Blue Hangar Cafe/Oakley Grill
03.2011 - 03.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Provided outstanding coaching to employees to boost productivity.
Police Detective
Austell Police Department
08.2007 - 12.2009
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
Police Detective
City Of Powder Springs
09.1997 - 11.2007
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity and completeness.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Followed chain of custody mandates to send individual items off for laboratory analysis and DNA testing.
- Collected witness statements and identified persons of interests.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
Education
Certification - Criminal Justice
North Texas Law Enforcement Acadamy
04.1997
High School Diploma -
Binghamton High School
Binghamton, NY06.1988
Skills
- Identifying hazards
- Safety guidelines
- Managing PPE
- Assessing risks
- Training expertise
- Patrolling areas
- Maintaining equipment
- Briefing leadership
- Supervision
- Critical thinking
- Good listening skills
- Written Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Planning and Coordination
- Responsible
- Safety audits
- Hazard Identification
- Accident investigation
- Transportation Planning
Certification
- Defensive Tactics instructor
Timeline
Transportation Safety Manager
Northwest Independent School District
02.2021 - Current
Commissioned Officer
Sheepdog Defense Group
07.2019 - Current
Owner/Operator
Blue Hangar Cafe/Oakley Grill
03.2011 - 03.2023
Police Detective
Austell Police Department
08.2007 - 12.2009
Police Detective
City Of Powder Springs
09.1997 - 11.2007
Certification - Criminal Justice
North Texas Law Enforcement Acadamy
High School Diploma -
Binghamton High School
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