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Christopher Cherry

Christopher Cherry

Protective Security Officer
Ferndale,WA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Protective Security Officer

MaxSent (FPS WWA Contract)
Tukwila, WA
03.2023 - Current
  • Screening of visitors and employees across all NW Washington federal facilities.
  • Armed security services to ensure safety of federal properties and their occupants.
  • Emergency Response to include defensive tactics, first aid, and CPR.
  • Customer service roles in an ever-changing work environment.
  • Working alongside federal law enforcement to accomplish a wide variety of missions
  • Attention to detail, timeliness, and upholding appearance standards.
  • Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
  • Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.

Protective Security Officer

Triple Canopy (FPS WWA Contract)
Tukwila, WA
03.2018 - 03.2023

(This is the same contracting job as MaxSent, but under the previous contract holder.)

11B Infantryman

Washington Army National Guard
Kent, WA
08.2018 - 09.2021
  • Job responsibilities include: Maintain accountability of personnel and equipment in a combat training environment.
  • Respond to incidents of civil unrest / environmental disaster.
  • Assist local / state / federal emergency services as needed.
  • Maintain physical fitness standards as directed by Army Regulation.
  • Track the overall readiness of subordinate soldiers and their families in case of deployment.
  • Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.

74D Chemical Operations Specialist

US Army Reserve
Marysville, WA
09.2012 - 08.2018
  • Job responsibilities include: Maintain accountability of personnel and equipment in a combat training environment.
  • Maintain physical fitness standards as directed by Army Regulation.
  • Track the overall readiness of subordinate soldiers and their families in case of deployment.
  • Teach the bi-annual 2hr suicide intervention course to classes of 50 people.
  • Administration of monthly unit wide urinalysis test ensuring integrity and security of sample package
  • Conduct convoy operations and 24 hours biological surveillance missions.
  • Continuously provide the soldiers with CBRN specialist skills training.
  • Collaborated with other military branches on joint projects related to chemical defense programs.
  • Managed routine upkeep of equipment with basic repairs and lubrication of high-friction components.
  • Monitored air quality levels at all times during field exercises involving hazardous materials.

Carpenter Laborer

Alvord-richardson Construction
Bellingham, WA
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Job responsibilities include: - Carpenter/Roofing Laborer with experience reading plans, utilizing tools, and conforming to OSHA safety standards to ensure a quality product and working environment
  • Assists team members and communicates. effectively to ensure project deadlines are met in a timely manner.
  • Ground-up construction of Pole Buildings (Carpentry, sheet metal/flashing install, insulation install, concrete finishing, etc.).

Forklift Driver

Costco Wholesale Corp
Bellingham, WA
09.2011 - 10.2017
  • Job responsibilities include: - Ensure neatness of products and warehouse floor to ensure quality membership experience.
  • Conform to OSHA safety standards.
  • Communicate effectively with members.
  • Handle money and serve members appropriately upon checkout.
  • Forklift certified (Crown Stand-up)
  • Was promoted to safety representative and delivered monthly compliance training to a team of 25 employees.
  • Completed supervisory training and performed backup supervisor duties when needed.

Security Officer

Pacific Security
Bellingham, WA
10.2014 - 08.2015
  • Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
  • Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
  • Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
  • Occasionally operated harbor pump equipment to stop boats from sinking and notified staff of hazmat spills.

Detail Specialist

Leeper's Marine
Bellingham, WA
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Washed and detailed various styles of boats.
  • Performed basic mechanical services such as oil changes, winterization, and spark plug replacements.
  • Maintained the property by mowing lawns, pulling weeds, and cleaning the facility.
  • Delivered boats to the customer's homes.

Education

74D - Chemical Operations Specialist - Hazmat Operations

U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological and N
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
08-2013

High School Diploma -

Bellingham High School
06-2011

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Whatcom Community College

Skills

  • Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, Outlook, and One Note
  • Extensive firearms experience through military and private work
  • Knowledge and experience operating vehicles including passenger, light truck, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, forklifts, small planes, and boats
  • Hazmat Operations level certified
  • Experience using Level B, C, and D PPE under hot and cold weather conditions, in confined spaces, and for extended periods
  • Excellent Communication and writing skills
  • Experience in carpentry, insulation, concrete, and sheet metal work
  • Leadership skills in the realm of counseling, training, planning, and tactical movement
  • Trained and certified to treat casualties with CPR, apply tourniquets, apply splints, perform needle chest decompression, give IV’s, and install a nasopharyngeal airway
  • Experience working with hand and power tools under varying environmental conditions
  • Armed guard experience dealing with aggravated personnel in a high stress work environment
  • Experience utilizing X-Ray, magnetometers, and CCTV systems
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Protective Security Officer

MaxSent (FPS WWA Contract)
03.2023 - Current

11B Infantryman

Washington Army National Guard
08.2018 - 09.2021

Protective Security Officer

Triple Canopy (FPS WWA Contract)
03.2018 - 03.2023

Carpenter Laborer

Alvord-richardson Construction
10.2017 - 03.2018

Security Officer

Pacific Security
10.2014 - 08.2015

74D Chemical Operations Specialist

US Army Reserve
09.2012 - 08.2018

Forklift Driver

Costco Wholesale Corp
09.2011 - 10.2017

Detail Specialist

Leeper's Marine
01.2009 - 01.2011

74D - Chemical Operations Specialist - Hazmat Operations

U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological and N

High School Diploma -

Bellingham High School

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Whatcom Community College
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