Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Three time five star employee nominee
Timeline
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Brian Zink

Naples

Summary

Dynamic security professional with extensive experience at Ritz Carlton Hotel, excelling in incident investigation and emergency response. Proven track record in reducing theft through advanced surveillance systems and enhancing team performance through effective training. Adept at fostering relationships with law enforcement, ensuring a safe environment for high-profile clients and large-scale events. Customer service professional with 18 years experience in all aspects of the hospitality industry.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor of Security

Ritz Carlton Hotel
02.2007 - 06.2025

Maintained detailed records of security incidents, enabling proper analysis for future preventative measures.

  • Continuously updated knowledge on evolving security trends and best practices, incorporating relevant strategies to maintain a safe facility.
  • Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
  • Investigated incidents and wrote reports.
  • Coordinated protective service operations with other emergency response agencies.
  • Monitored building access, ensuring only authorized personnel were granted entry into secure areas of the facility.
  • Organized successful large-scale events, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure optimal safety conditions for attendees and staff members alike.
  • Provided executive protection services for high-profile clients, ensuring their safety during public appearances and travel.
  • Conducted drills to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established plans.
  • Increased employee safety by conducting regular safety drills and establishing clear evacuation procedures in case of emergencies.
  • Mentored junior security staff, providing guidance and support to build skilled and motivated security team.
  • Responded swiftly to security incidents and effectively resolved security issues.
  • Supervised team of five security personnel during shift.
  • Monitored and maintained CCTV and access control systems to protect personnel and assets.
  • Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
  • Department Trainer for seven years.
  • Nominated 5Star employee three times.

Education

Canton High School
Canton, MI
06-1997

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Incident reports
  • Safety and security procedures
  • Emergency response
  • Emergency planning
  • Vendor risk management
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Security officer training
  • CCTV surveillance
  • Fire control
  • Incident investigation
  • Active shooter training

Certification

  • Certified Lodging Security Officer, Marriott International/Ritz-Carlton - 02/08/2007 - 07/15/2014.
  • Certified Lodging Security Supervisor, Marriott International/Ritz-Carlton 07/15/2024 - Present time

Three time five star employee nominee

Management selects 20 employees from the entire hotel to be awarded Five Star and showcases them for their outstanding efforts. 


Timeline

Supervisor of Security

Ritz Carlton Hotel
02.2007 - 06.2025

Canton High School