CHAD WERTMAN

• Short-term vacation rental in the heart of the Fingerlakes, New York
• Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
• Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.

• New York State Police uniformed Trooper 2002-2006

-Conducted patrol duties in assigned areas of responsibility, Vehicle and traffic enforcement, Vehicle accident investigations, dignitary protection, event security, criminal investigations.

• New York State Police Investigator 2006-2014:
• Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines
• Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons
• Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections
• Conducted criminal investigations ranging from property crimes, fraud, retail theft, violent crime, domestic violence, crimes against children, sex crimes, gang violence, narcotics trafficking and homicide
• Provided law enforcement security to dignitaries, celebrities and professional athletes during special events
• Secured evidence carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements
• New York Sate Police, Narcotics Investigator (Violent Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team) 2014-2019: Conducted clandestine narcotics investigations and acted in an undercover capacity, managed small law enforcement units conducting clandestine, undercover narcotics investigations, managed confidential informants, documented and managed sensitive narcotics evidence.
• New York Sate Police Investigator, Special Investigations Unit (SIU) 2019 to 2024: Member of a clandestine law enforcement unit that conducted long term investigations involving sex trafficking, money laundering, labor and racketeering, high end auto theft, fraud and organized crime
• Maintained detailed records of investigations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
• Managed caseload efficiently while prioritizing high-risk situations to protect public safety effectively.
• Established strong working relationships with federal partners for seamless coordination on cross-border investigations.
• Collaborated with forensic experts to analyze complex evidence, enabling accurate conclusions about criminal activity patterns.
• Conducted surveillance operations to gather intelligence on suspected criminal activities, leading to multiple arrests.
• Interviewed and interrogated suspects
• Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
• Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.

• 82nd Airborne Division 3rd Battalion/325th Infantry, Airborne Battalion Combat Team
• Paratrooper/Airborne parachute qualified soldier acting as part of a quick reaction force assigned to NATOs Southern European Task Force
• Team Leader / Forward Observer assigned to a light infantry platoon responsible for using military assets, including artillery, mortars, attack helicopters, close air support and naval gunfire, to support the mission of the infantry
• Small unit/team management

• Traveled with sports teams to assist in medical coverage
• Collaborated with other coaches to maintain consistent athletic program
• Inventoried training supplies and medical equipment
• Set clear performance targets and evaluated player and team achievements
• Design fitness and conditioning programs, as well as sports injury rehabilitation for student-athletes
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others

• Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions
• Tracked and maintained bar inventory
• Interviewed, hired and trained new employees
• Supervised staff performing daily activities
• Hired and trained security staff to ensure bar was operating within New York State guidelines for patrons

• Managed a staff of six lifeguards at a large corporate pool serving the public and corporate employees and their families, summer camps and special events
• Designed and Implemented training programs to maintain lifeguard certifications