Brian Allen
Princeton,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with diverse skills and a proven track record of success. Excels in applying hands-on experience to achieve results that exceed expectations. Seeking to contribute value and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, collaborative work environment. Open to challenges for continued growth and development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer / S.R.O. (2020 Class President)
Chattanooga Police Department
Chattanooga, TN
03.2020 - 10.2025
- Enforced all city and state codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations to protect life and property and to prevent crime and promote security.
- Managed and answered approximately 20 or more calls for service per shift from the general public.
- Maintained visibility by patrolling assigned area, city streets, parks, neighborhoods, and businesses to ensure security; made observations for prowlers, vagrants, suspicious persons, and other violators.
- Performed surveillance of various locations and of criminal suspects; collects and reviews data; develops trends and/or patterns pertaining to locations/suspects; files intelligence reports.
- Responded to calls for service; investigated reported crimes; interviewed and obtained statements from victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informants; processed crime scenes; gathered, prepared, and submitted evidence to the crime lab. Obtains warrants; performs various search operations; locates missing persons.
- Determined probable cause to search and/or reasonable suspicion to detain suspects; pursues fleeing and subdues resisting suspects; effects arrests; processes and transports prisoners.
- Assisted fellow officers as requested/necessary on domestic and theft calls, executing warrants, serving subpoenas, and making traffic stops.
- Performed functions at accidents, emergencies, fires, and disasters to include directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid, and managing dangerous situations; interacts with EMS teams.
- Administered field sobriety tests; identified wanted persons/vehicles; impounds vehicles; assists stranded motorists; ensures roadways are clear of obstacles and hazards.
- Stopped vehicles for traffic violations; issued traffic citations and warnings.
- Identified illegal drugs and hazardous materials; maintained knowledge of the most commonly abused prescription drugs.
- Entered/retrieved data to/from computer system, including stolen property, arrest and wanted persons information, investigation data, and criminal/driving records checks; reviews crime statistics.
- Identified, documented, and processed various components of the crime scene; collected evidence; photographs/videotapes the crime scene; processed the scene for fingerprints; inspected records and documents to confirm the identity of the individual.
- Responded to questions, complaints, and requests for information by telephone or in person from merchants, community/civic organizations, the general public, employees, superiors, and other individuals.
- Exchanged information with dispatchers, attorneys, court personnel, medical examiner, fire and EMS personnel, medical professionals, and other departments and agencies; communicates effectively on law enforcement radio.
- Maintained current field and code manuals, policies and procedures, employee handbooks, various maps, and related material for reference and/or review.
- Attended shift meetings, seminars, and specialized/updated training sessions as required to maintain knowledge of departmental and city operations, to promote improved job performance, and to maintain knowledge of changing policies, procedures, codes, and laws.
- Completed and prepared a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and various other documents associated with the daily responsibilities of this position; maintains administrative records and files.
- Cooperated with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and their officers or representatives when activities are related to investigations within the city jurisdiction.
- Maintained cleanliness of vehicle; refuels, checked fluids and tires, and requests service and/or repairs as needed; maintained weapons and equipment in functional and presentable condition.
- Performed traffic control and enforced motor vehicle and criminal laws.
- Investigated traffic accidents to determine causes and criminal activity.
Community Marketing Specialist
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise
Chattanooga, TN
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Engage and build lasting relationships/strategic partnerships with any organization, nonprofit, company, entity, or individual considered to be an influencer in our community of families and individuals.
- Generate opportunity/leads for sales and education. Turn the opportunity generated from community engagement, relationship building, and partnerships into realized market share growth.
- Contact, gather and maintain a log of all contacts and activity, client-related information and provide input on key opportunities.
- Data management and reporting to include creating, updating and maintaining daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, internal and external reports.
- Chelsea Smith 423-756-6256
Community Development/Consultant
Hope for the Inner- City
Chattanooga, TN
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Assist Community Development Director with managing and facilitating Spring Urban Ministry Teams
- Research, report and present written report on the needs of community youth
- Provide written recommendations for youth focused programs and partnerships. Assist with completing and packaging 2019 Junior Workforce initiative package.
- Anthony Watkins 423-698-3178
Delivery Route Driver/ Merchandiser
Keurig Dr. Pepper
Chattanooga, TN
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Deliver, fill, merchandise, and rotate products at customer accounts.
- Ensure the "look of success" appearance of all Keurig/Dr. Pepper equipment and products.
- Foster relationships with store management and personnel and provide superior customer service.
- Ensure proper inventory of product, handling of cash and assets daily.
- David Mungler 423-634-2443
President/ CEO/OPERATOR
Royal Transportation
Chattanooga, TN
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Oversee all staff within the organization.
- Oversee the budget of the organization
- Direct the organization's financial goals, objectives, and budgets.
- Encourage business investment.
- Promote economic development within communities.
- Hire, train, and terminate employees
- Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the organization.
- Direct staff, including organizational structure, professional development, motivation, performance evaluation, discipline, compensation, personnel policies, and procedures.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Brian Allen 423-401-0480
Delivery Route Driver/ Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Lavergne, TN
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Deliver, fill, merchandise, and rotate products at customer accounts.
- Ensure the "look of success" appearance of all Coke equipment and products.
- Foster relationships with store management and personnel and provide superior customer service.
- Ensure proper inventory of products, handling of cash, and daily handling of assets.
- Johnathan Perkins 615-793-8880
Director of Youth & Family/ Volunteer Coordinator
Bethlehem Community Center
Chattanooga
04.2013 - 07.2017
- Planned, organized, and directed the leadership boot camp for fifty middle and high school students.
- Presented to a wide range of organizations, businesses, and, churches to bring awareness to the Bethlehem Center, and the work the organization does in the community it serves.
- Raised funds and broaden the donor base for the organization to help better serve the community.
- Assisted in helping bringing more partnerships to the Bethlehem Center that can benefit the organization and community.
- Co-Created & Overseen the Bethlehem Center V-Team (victory) & B.L.U. (Bethlehem Leadership Unit) leadership programs.
- Revise the V-Team curriculum, plan and organize all activities for the V-Team and BLU leadership. These programs catered to middle, high school, and a small percentage of college students.
- Mentored, taught career and leadership skills, entrepreneur skills, and more to area middle and high school students in the City of Chattanooga at the local high schools. This included mission trips/service projects, college tours, business campus tours, internships etc.
- Monitor the intern's performance and evaluated the students at the end of the programs. All programs took place throughout the whole calendar year.
- Worked with students and families on educational, social, spiritual, and economic needs in a community of 300+ residents by partnering with different agencies, businesses, and nonprofits that brought resources to the area.
- Provided leadership to the Bethlehem Center, After-School and Summer Academy.
- Managed and overseen all sports and recreational programs throughout the year including the after-school and summer academy that serves 1st -8th graders. Other programs included 9th grade- adults. Sports and activities include basketball, baseball, soccer, football (partnership), ballet, acting, dance, and camping.
- Recruited and retained volunteers for the Bethlehem Center, its programs, and events that were planned through the organization. As needed I opened and closed the facility for different events that took place at the campus.
- Coached youth and young adults in various sports such as soccer, basketball, football, baseball, etc.
- Created & organized different events that benefited the community the Bethlehem Center serves.
- Reginald Smith 423-266-1384
Operator/Assembler
Columbus McKinnon Corp.
Chattanooga, TN
04.2011 - 04.2013
- Operated forklifts to rust veto parts, proof test parts, and stock parts.
- Operated six different machines to proof test different size hammerlocks.
- Operated magnaflux machine to check parts for cracks and defects.
- Operated a bagger machine to seal and pack different size parts.
- Kevin Viars 423-698-2213
Lead Person
Standard Candy-Functional Food Co.
Nashville, TN
10.2009 - 03.2011
- Ensured all employees within my department stayed on task by doing their job in a good, safe, and productive manner.
- Created a batch sheet using precise measurements, materials, and ingredients to achieve goal set, employees cooked and mixed the syrups for the different bars of products including health bars the company produced.
- Operated forklifts to pull ingredients from staging area to be used for the day scheduled production run.
- Thomas Walker 615-889-6360
Forklift Operator/Environmental
Chattanooga Bakery, Farley's and Sathers
Chattanooga, TN
04.2009 - 09.2009
- Cleaned and sanitized machines and production areas.
- Packed and palletized different candy products.
- Operated a forklift and stocked the warehouse with materials using RF scan gun.
- Various Supervisors 423-893-5275
Warehouse/ Yard
Siskin Steel & Supply
Chattanooga, TN
02.2008 - 02.2008
- Loaded steel plates, pipes (black), channels, and beams onto trailers to be shipped to customers.
- Completed work orders outside on the steel yard to be placed inside of the warehouse with orders ready to be shipped.
- Cleaned and grinded parts with grinder tools for production.
- John Hall 423-756-3671
Coordinator-Supervisor/ Q.A.
Consolidated Biscuit Co.
Chattanooga, TN
07.2005 - 09.2006
- Supervised 20-30 employees on a production line. Coordinated two lines and made certain that production goals was meet and that each line was cleaned at the end of each shift. I then entered production data in the computer system using excel at the end of each shift.
- Quality assurance (Q.A.) I was assigned to check the quality of the product, date on the package, and the weight of the product. Soon after I was promoted to line supervisor/coordinator.
- Operated a forklift for 3-4mths. Loaded and unloaded freight trucks and put up stock and kept the different production lines stocked up.
- Operated cherry picker, reach trucks, forklifts (standup, sit-down, double and slip sheeter).
- Tony Potter 423-209-2920
Education
Criminal Justice
Strayer University
Biblical Studies
Interdenominational Theological Center
High School Studies
Howard School of Academics & Technology
Skills
- Urban youth programming
- Effective public speaking
- Coordinating events
- Effective fundraising initiatives
- Team leadership training
- Program Development
- Volunteer coordination
- Relationship building and management
- Conflict de-escalation
- De-escalation techniques
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
Timeline
Police Officer / S.R.O. (2020 Class President)
Chattanooga Police Department
03.2020 - 10.2025
Community Marketing Specialist
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise
04.2019 - 03.2020
Community Development/Consultant
Hope for the Inner- City
01.2019 - 04.2019
Delivery Route Driver/ Merchandiser
Keurig Dr. Pepper
09.2018 - 12.2018
Delivery Route Driver/ Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
04.2018 - 09.2018
President/ CEO/OPERATOR
Royal Transportation
07.2016 - 12.2018
Director of Youth & Family/ Volunteer Coordinator
Bethlehem Community Center
04.2013 - 07.2017
Operator/Assembler
Columbus McKinnon Corp.
04.2011 - 04.2013
Lead Person
Standard Candy-Functional Food Co.
10.2009 - 03.2011
Forklift Operator/Environmental
Chattanooga Bakery, Farley's and Sathers
04.2009 - 09.2009
Warehouse/ Yard
Siskin Steel & Supply
02.2008 - 02.2008
Coordinator-Supervisor/ Q.A.
Consolidated Biscuit Co.
07.2005 - 09.2006
Biblical Studies
Interdenominational Theological Center
High School Studies
Howard School of Academics & Technology
Criminal Justice
Strayer University
Community Service
Former Board Member of Y.F.C. Chattanooga (Youth For Christ),
Former Board Treasurer for L.Y.A (Lakeside Youth Association),
Former VP of Diversity & Inclusion Education for the Southside Council of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce,
Mentor & Life Coach for at-risk youth & young adults,
Director of M.I.M.E. Leadership (volunteer organization),
Former LAUNCH Business Facilitator (High School)