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Dalton Adams

Lancaster,PA

Summary

As an accomplished Operations Manager with a solid background in aviation from my military career, I bring a unique blend of strategic oversight, discipline, and operational excellence to the private security industry. My extensive experience in managing complex, high-stakes environments has honed my ability to lead teams with precision, ensure safety and security protocols are rigorously followed, and deliver top-tier service to our clients. Transitioning from the aviation sector in the military to private security, I leverage my expertise in logistics, crisis management, and strategic planning to optimize operations, mitigate risks, and enhance the overall effectiveness of the private security industry. My mission is to uphold the highest standards of security while fostering a culture of integrity, vigilance, and continuous improvement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

DSI Security Services
King Of Prussia, PA
04.2024 - Current
  • Lead, motivate, and support multiple large teams within a complex and demanding environment.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve proprietary tools and systems.
  • Ensure that operational activities remain in compliance and within budget to maximize long-term profitability.
  • Track staffing requirements, hiring new employees as needed.
  • Monitor the efficiency of existing processes and procedures to secure the company’s goals.
  • Maintain constant communication with managers, staff, and clients to ensure proper operations of the company.
  • Manage a total staff of 155 security professionals with 16 direct reports, across 16 unique locations.
  • Reports directly to the Branch and Regional Managers.
  • Completes additional duties as directed.

Site Supervisor

DSI Security Services
Conshohocken, PA
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Oversees Physical Security Team for Cencora at the Site Supervisor level.
  • Enforces site compliance and standards.
  • Conducts investigations and writes incident, tour, and other related reports.
  • Acts as liason between the client and contracted guards.
  • Interviews and hires new candidates.
  • Assists Cencora in security measure development and helps streamline procedures.
  • Monitors assets in the US and abroad.
  • Facilitates incoming alerts to affected assests as a contracted GSOC Coordinator.
  • Investigates 7P Alerts and prevents the loss of multi million dollar Pharmaceutical shipments.
  • Oversees access control into Cencora's HQ, under the supervision of Cencora's internal staff.
  • Conducts inspections of all doors, elevators, and emergency equipment on site.
  • Prevents on site security breaches by enforcing SOP compliance to all staff.
  • Integrates team into Cencora's daily procedures through training or disciplinary measures.

GE-F101 Support Specialist

United States Air Force, USAF
Abilene, TX
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs aircraft engine support equipment.
  • Complies with all Quality Assurance, HAZMAT, and PMEL standards.
  • Directs and establishes link between other repair facilities.
  • Recommends actions needed to ease "flow of maintenance".
  • Coordinates with other repair sections for unscheduled maintenance.

GE-F101 Jet Engine Intermediate MX Journeyman

United States Air Force, USAF
Abilene, TX
04.2019 - 03.2023
  • Inspects, modifies, maintains, tests, and repairs propellers, turboprop and turboshaft engines, jet engines, small gas turbine engines, and engine ground support equipment. Manages aerospace propulsion functions and activities.
  • Plans, organizes, and directs aerospace propulsion maintenance activities. Interprets and implements directives and publications pertaining to maintenance functions, including environmentally safe maintenance practices. Determines resource requirements, including facilities, equipment, and supplies. Inspects and evaluates maintenance activities.

GE-F101 Intermediate MX Apprentice

United States Air Force, USAF
Wichita Falls, TX
04.2018 - 04.2019

Starts learning the fundamentals of maintenance operations surrounding the B-1B F101 series engine. Apprentices continue honing their basic skills by supervised practice on engine rigging, preliminary maintenance procedures, engine servicing, augmenter and gearbox maintenance, removal and installation of accessories and plumbing. Also includes low pressure compressor and turbine removal and installation, core engine maintenance, compressor inspection and core automated maintenance system, and base maintenance supply system. Safety and publications are continued to be taught throughout the apprenticeship.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tamaqua Area High School
Tamaqua, PA
05-2017

Skills

  • Military experience
  • Operations management
  • Cross-functional communications
  • Staff development
  • Business intelligence
  • Geographic information systems GIS
  • Hazard analysis and risk control
  • Disaster recovery operations

Affiliations

  • Painting
  • Historical Research
  • World Events Research

Accomplishments

  • Meritorious Unit Award
  • Joint Meritorious Unit Award
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Air Force Good Conduct Medal
  • Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
  • Air and Space Training Medal
  • Air Force Longevity Service Award
  • 13x challenge coin awards for Military Excellence

Certification

  • International Security Management
  • Leading People and Teams (Currently Enrolled)
  • Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms
  • Counter Terrorism/IED Awareness

Timeline

Operations Manager

DSI Security Services
04.2024 - Current

Site Supervisor

DSI Security Services
11.2023 - 04.2024

GE-F101 Support Specialist

United States Air Force, USAF
03.2023 - 08.2023

GE-F101 Jet Engine Intermediate MX Journeyman

United States Air Force, USAF
04.2019 - 03.2023

GE-F101 Intermediate MX Apprentice

United States Air Force, USAF
04.2018 - 04.2019

High School Diploma -

Tamaqua Area High School
Dalton Adams