Cory J. Workman
Maple Valley
Summary
Dynamic security professional with extensive experience at Gavin de Becker & Associates, excelling in risk assessment and team supervision. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and developing training programs. Adept at crisis adaptability and effective communication, ensuring client safety and satisfaction in high-stakes environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director
Gavin de Becker & Associates
08.2013 - Current
- Deputy Director
- CPR/AHA First Aid certified
- Active State Guard Cards: WA, CA, FL
- Armed Guard Cards: WA, FL
- Managed and oversaw multiple travel and residential security teams.
- Analyzed performance metrics to drive process improvements and efficiencies.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, coached and evaluated personnel.
- Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary.
Parks Maintenance Worker
City of Renton Park Department
04.2001 - 08.2013
- Parks Maintenance Worker
- Solely responsible for maintaining Liberty Park, the largest and most highly-recognized park in the city, from 2005-07
- Other duties included: mowing, edging, pruning, soccer/baseball field maintenance
- 40 hours per week
Infantryman
Washington Army National Guard
03.2001 - 03.2007
- Deployed to Iraq 11/2003 – 3/2005
- Primary responsibility was working in the largest foot-traffic-only checkpoint into the Green Zone in Baghdad. Screened and inspected citizens, diplomats, government officials, and international media to determine admission into the Green Zone
- Provided personal security for U.S. and foreign diplomats, and high-ranking U.S. and Iraqi military officials
- Additional duties included patrolling Baghdad, closely with Iraqi interpreters and intelligence, maintaining surveillance of city
- Secret clearance granted 2006
- Infantryman 3/2001 – 6/2005, forward observer 6/2005 – 3/2007
- Team leader within a squad, responsible for the supervision of four men
Customer Service Representative
Ace Hardware
06.2000 - 04.2001
- Customer Service Representative
- Assisted with sales, product recommendations for customers, equipment rentals
- 20 hours per week
Assistant Manager
Papa Murphy’s Take-n-Bake Pizza
08.1998 - 06.2000
- Assistant Manager
- Supervised 10 employees
- Ordered products from distributors, maintained facilities, prepared pizzas
- 20-40 hours per week
Education
Bachelor - Political Science, International Security
University of Washington
Seattle, WA08.2011
Associate of Arts - Arts
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WA12.2009
Bachelor - Business Administration
Washington State University
Pullman11.2003
High School Diploma -
Oliver M. Hazen High School
Renton, WA06.2001
Skills
- Security operations and regulatory compliance
- Client travel security operations
- Policy development
- Risk assessment and management
- Project leadership
- Team supervision
- Effective communication skills
- Decision making and problem solving
- Crisis adaptability
- Training and development
Timeline
Deputy Director
Gavin de Becker & Associates
08.2013 - Current
Parks Maintenance Worker
City of Renton Park Department
04.2001 - 08.2013
Infantryman
Washington Army National Guard
03.2001 - 03.2007
Customer Service Representative
Ace Hardware
06.2000 - 04.2001
Assistant Manager
Papa Murphy’s Take-n-Bake Pizza
08.1998 - 06.2000
Bachelor - Political Science, International Security
University of Washington
Associate of Arts - Arts
Seattle Central Community College
Bachelor - Business Administration
Washington State University
High School Diploma -
Oliver M. Hazen High School
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