Dana Coughlin
Vernon,VT
Summary
Dedicated Security Shift Supervisor and Emergency Director with a proven track record in developing and implementing comprehensive emergency response plans. Expertise in training personnel to effectively navigate crisis situations while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and clear communication of specific tasks. Skilled in coordinating resources to minimize the impact of disasters through the execution of validated emergency procedures. Proficient in managing daily security operations and consistently upholding strict compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ISFSI Security Shift Supervisor/Emergency Director
Holtec Security International
06.2016 - Current
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills
- Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems
- Lead all aspects of physical security operations and security training as shift lead
- Ensure effective protection of personnel and assets while maintaining compliance with NRC requirements and industry best practices
- Oversee all assigned personnel, training development, and administration
- Directly coordinate operational readiness across the site
- Assist in managing the Safeguards Information (SGI) program through program assessments and development
- Serve as a training instructor for qualifying ISFSI Security personnel in all regulatory required equipment
Motor Transport Operations
United States Army/Vermont National Guard
05.2005 - 09.2018
- Oversaw unit readiness and personnel retention as a Staff Sergeant and Squad Leader
- Planned, qualified, and trained personnel on various weapon systems as a Range Safety Officer and Range Coordinator
- Led a team of up to 30 Soldiers in Combat Logistical Patrols for Operation Enduring Freedom
- Trained and certified over 75 personnel in the Modern Army Combatives program with zero accidents
- Promoted, awarded, and recognized for outstanding job performance
- Develop and implement security operations procedures and training programs to ensure unit readiness
Postal Clerk
United States Postal Service
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided service and sales to walk-in customers
- Monitored inventory of postage stamps and made orders to replenish
- Prepared reports to track mail volumes, fees and other related data
- Utilized customer service skills to provide exceptional service for repeat clientele
Armed Security Officer
Entergy
05.2009 - 03.2015
- Ensured compliance with NRC requirements and industry standards
- Complied with Safeguards Information (SGI) program without incident
- Conducted mobile/foot patrols, gate and tower surveillance
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of personnel to prevent theft and maintain premises security
Education
Army Advanced Leaders Course - Leadership and development
Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Fort Eustis, VA03.2016
Warrior Leader Course - Leadership and development
Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown Gap, PA06.2011
High School - General Studies
Brattleboro Union High School
Brattleboro, VT06.2003
Skills
- Team leadership experience
- Security Training and Coordination
- Organizational skills
- Crisis management
- Security team management
- Company risk mitigation
- Firearms trainer
- Emergency response
- Emergency management
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Licensed Private Investigator, Current
- Licensed State of Vermont Security Instructor, Current
- Certified Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Emergency Director, Current
- Certificate, Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Training Instructor, Current
- Licensed NRA Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle Instructor, Current
- Certified CPR/First Aid/Stop the Bleed, Current
- Certified Modern Army Combative Program Instructor, Current
- Certified OSHA 10, Current
Timeline
ISFSI Security Shift Supervisor/Emergency Director
Holtec Security International
06.2016 - Current
Postal Clerk
United States Postal Service
05.2015 - 06.2016
Armed Security Officer
Entergy
05.2009 - 03.2015
Motor Transport Operations
United States Army/Vermont National Guard
05.2005 - 09.2018
High School - General Studies
Brattleboro Union High School
Army Advanced Leaders Course - Leadership and development
Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Warrior Leader Course - Leadership and development
Fort Indiantown Gap
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