DANIEL OWENS
Real Life Chapel
Denton,MD
11
years of professional experience
Physical Security Specialist Detail-oriented with extensive expertise in physical security measures, risk assessment, and threat analysis. Skilled in implementing advanced security protocols, utilizing cutting-edge surveillance technology, and conducting thorough investigations to ensure robust protection and safety.
Professional with extensive experience in youth program management, ready to lead and innovate. Skilled in creating engaging programs, fostering community partnerships, and driving impactful results. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable outcomes. Known for leadership, communication, and organizational skills, and trusted for consistent performance and strategic planning.
Experienced with developing and managing youth programs that promote personal growth and community involvement. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to lead successful initiatives. Track record of fostering inclusive environments and building strong community relationships.
Work History
Youth Program Director
10 Months- Directed youth ministry programming, aligning events, discipleship, and family engagement with chapel mission.
- Coordinated outreach initiatives, retreats, and special events to strengthen student participation.
- Recruited, trained, and scheduled volunteers to support safe, consistent ministry operations.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum for worship services, small groups, and seasonal youth gatherings.
- Managed budgets, supplies, and event logistics to maintain orderly program delivery.
- Evaluated ministry processes and implemented improvements to enhance engagement and team efficiency.
- Trained and supervised a team of support staff, fostering a positive work environment for all employees.
- Enhanced youth program outcomes by implementing creative and engaging activities.
- Monitored attendance, follow-up, and pastoral care needs to support student retention.
- Increased youth retention rates through consistent follow-up with families about participant experiences and expectations throughout their involvement in the programs.
- Organized community outreach events to raise awareness of available programs, attracting new participants through targeted promotion efforts.
- Developed curriculum for various age groups, resulting in increased program participation.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, thereby maximizing the impact of each program offered.
Project Coordinator
1 Year 11 Months- Coordinated project schedules, milestones, and deliverables across cross-functional teams.
- Prepared status reports, meeting agendas, and action-item logs for stakeholders.
- Facilitated communication between departments to resolve priorities and prevent delays.
- Tracked project documentation, approvals, and version control for consistent execution.
- Monitored deadlines, dependencies, and risks to maintain project alignment.
- Mentored team members on project procedures, reporting standards, and task follow-through.
- Supported budget tracking, purchase requests, and vendor coordination for project needs.
- Streamlined workflow handoffs, improving coordination between planning and implementation teams.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration in achieving project objectives.
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
Project Manager
10 Months- Physical Security Specialist/Project Officer -Pentagon Force Protection Agency.
- Guided and managed physical security projects, programs, and operations in support of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency. Coordinated and facilitated a diverse portfolio of physical security projects for over 40 Department of Defense (DoD) leased facilities within the National Capital Region to effectively protect information, property, and assets. Provisioned guidance in line with best practices and drafted policies to reinforce security prowess. Project officer and designer for integrating an DTRA site's electronic security system into the PFPA enterprise. Managing Project that involves visitor management, access control, surveillance systems, and intrusion detection integration that allows increased situational awareness and response from PFPA to DoD agency. Engaged with stakeholders and tenants to execute electronic and physical security upgrades, as well as installations and de-commissioning in alignment with ICD 705 standards and the Unified Facility Criteria while maintaining DoD resource stewardship.
- Conducted physical security inspections at various facilities to assess compliance with security standards., information security surveys, and security engineering and anti-terrorism assessments of construction proposals
- Determines if security plans meet regulatory requirements. Provides technical information regarding various security measures. Plans, develops, directs, and manages all physical security initiatives required in accordance with applicable DoD regulation
- Operated as a technical authority for the development of physical security objectives, plans, policies, and requirements in response to analyzed intelligence reports, risk assessments, and other resources geared to identify potential threats and risks.
- Led development of physical security objectives, plans, policies, and requirements based on intelligence reports, risk assessments, and other resources to identify potential threats and risks.
- Delivered persuasive presentations and reports on physical security to senior management and executives, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Provided recommendations concerning complex security problems that oftentimes became more challenging due to remote site considerations, limited specific criteria and procedures, overlapping requirements from different DoD and DHS agencies, and technological changes.
- Conducted physical security surveys to analyze perimeter lighting, intrusion detection, access control, key and lock custody, exterior security, CCTV, etc.
- Attended Intra-Agency Security Committee meetings to discuss security challenges and strategies with stakeholders. in conjunction with Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection members to identify key concerns within assigned leased facilities.
Armed Security Officer Supervisor
4 Years- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns
- Controlled access to property to secure facility and grounds from unauthorized entry
- Conducted comprehensive building and grounds patrols to identify and address security concerns
- Monitored entry points to prevent unauthorized access to the facility to property to secure facility and grounds from unauthorized entry
- Collaborated with security personnel and law enforcement to exchange information and coordinate effective responses to security incidents
- Completed full building and grounds patrols at varying times to spot and investigate security concerns.
- Cooperated with security personnel and law enforcement to share information and coordinate responses to security incidents
- Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives on any situation that may occur
- Created and enforced security policies, procedures, and systems to safeguard personnel, property, and data
- Assessed electronic security systems and reported malfunctions
Superintendent
3 Months- Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency
- Established procedures for daily operations and long-term planning, enhancing team efficiency and project alignment
- Managed construction process to ensure quality, control costs, and improve overall efficiency
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by becoming knowledgeable of industry standards
- Managed workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction
- Oversee a complete site of engineers, foremen of multiple sections, carpenters, crane operators, concrete pump operators, concrete companies and laborers
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility
- Developed and maintained relationships with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating project coordination and collaboration
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management
- Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning
Superintendent
3 Years 10 Months- Maintained comprehensive project records to ensure accurate tracking across engineering disciplines
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications
- Identified technical risks within managed projects
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities
- Determined and scheduled priorities to progress engineering work
- Recommended process improvements that minimized waste and enhanced project efficiency
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion
- Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures
- Assessed impact of modification requests for ongoing projects
- Provided technical direction of system development methodologies to improve technical performance
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials
- Developed supplier relationships to ensure quality materials and timely project delivery
- Assumed responsibility for site management as a first-time superintendent
Education
Project Management Candidate - Project Management
Expected graduation
High School Diploma
Completed coursework towards High School Diploma
Diploma - Project Management
Online
- Creative Arts - Digital Media
No Degree
Skills
Project Management
Project Planning
Program Oversight
Staff Management
Scheduling and Planning
Team Collaboration
Training Facilitation
Curriculum Design
Educational Programming
Partnership Development
Stakeholder Relations
Relationship Building
Supervision
Leadership
Problem-solving
Detail-oriented
Adaptability
Document Management
Diversity Initiatives
Career Guidance
Ethical conduct
Inclusion strategies
Educational programming
Staff management
Youth engagement
Project management
Partnership development
Stakeholder relations
Curriculum design
Positive discipline
Timeline
Youth Program Director
Real Life Chapel
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Project Coordinator
Key One, Inc.
03.2024 - 02.2026Read More
Project Manager
Chenega Corporation (PFPA)
03.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Armed Security Officer Supervisor
Diversified Protection Systems
03.2020 - 03.2024Read More
Superintendent
Bartley Corporation
12.2019 - 03.2020Read More
Superintendent
Saxon Collaborative
02.2016 - 12.2019Read More
Waynesburg University
from Creative Arts - Digital Media
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Alison
Diploma from Project Management
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Bowie High School
High School Diploma
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PMI Study Hall
Project Management Candidate from Project Management
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