David Chapman
Gerrardstown,WV
Summary
Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Experienced business leader with demonstrated strategic planning, problem-solving and team-building abilities. Successful at bringing in and training staff to handle customer and business needs. Motivational, diplomatic and respectful of people from different backgrounds. Seasoned Small Business Owner with20 years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals. Seasoned Small Business Owner with [Number] years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Federal Security Officer
Whitestone
Shepherdstown, WV
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored access points to ensure security compliance and safeguard premises.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and address potential safety hazards.
- Responded promptly to incidents, coordinating with law enforcement as needed.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities and security events for reporting purposes.
- Trained new officers on protocols and emergency procedures for enhanced team readiness.
- Implemented improved surveillance techniques, enhancing threat detection capabilities.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to ensure seamless communication and consistent application of security measures across all shifts.
Federal Armed
Allied Universal Security Services
Wv Md Va
03.2022 - 05.2026
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
- Administered first aid for minor medical situations and contacted paramedics for medical emergencies.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Inspected security systems to maintain consistent operational availability and to detect evidence of tampering.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
Owner
Chapman's Turf Pro LLC
Hagerstown, MD
01.1998 - 12.2025
- Directed crew members completing landscaping tasks.
- Trained and instructed new crew members to teach proper use of landscape equipment, maintenance practices and safety procedures.
- Communicated with managers to resolve issues needing attention on customer property.
- Oversaw maintenance, fueling and cleaning of equipment and vehicles.
- Reviewed completed work to monitor and enforce quality standards and requirements.
- Organized worker schedules and supervised loading of tools and equipment on work trailers to prepare for upcoming workday.
- Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects.
- Completed daily timesheets for team and submitted to managers.
- Checked current landscape projects to monitor work progress.
- Monitored job site safety and work quality of landscaping projects.
- Delegated tasks to landscaping crews and supervised completion.
- Inspected malfunctioning equipment and troubleshot issues, returning tools to operation.
- Met with clients to discuss landscaping project process and deliver details regarding completion and proper plant care.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated and assisted with tasks related to landscaping, lawn cultivation and tree pruning.
- Delegated daily landscaping tasks for installations, repairs and regular maintenance.
- Communicated with current and prospective customers regarding services and pricing.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Taught landscaping crew members proper techniques for new plantings and ongoing maintenance.
- Reviewed contracts and project requirements to determine service, equipment and personnel needs.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
Military Police Soldier
US Army Reserve
Chambersburg, PA
08.1994 - 03.2003
- Enforced military laws and regulations.
- Monitored and investigated suspicious persons, situations and unusual activities.
- Diffused hostile situations with effective negotiation techniques.
- Composed reports on daily activities and incidents, which encompassed theft and damage to property, presence of unauthorized individuals and other unexpected situations.
- Mitigated risk with immediate emergency response security.
- Provided 24-hour armed internal security for multiple events by monitoring security equipment and operational logbooks to control building access.
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
- Directed and controlled crowds at base functions and organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
- Transported dignitaries, government officials and criminals between stipulated locations.
- Patrolled specific areas on foot and on motorized conveyance to respond promptly to calls for assistance.
- Traveled to foreign territories to set up and defend military camps.
- Managed CCTV, access control, security lighting, gate systems and incident management systems.
- Completed regular patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
- Improved overall operations planning efficiency by appropriately supervising dispatch movement during security incidents.
Correctional Officer
ST of MD
Hagerstown, MD
05.1998 - 02.2003
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Coordinated activities with inmates to stimulate learning and skill development for life after incarceration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Williamsport High School
Williamsport, MD05.1994
Skills
Staff Scheduling
Operations Oversight
Employee Motivation
Hiring and Onboarding
Goal Setting
Team Leadership
Quality Assurance
Decision Making
Customer Service Management
Accomplishments
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Education and Training
other
Certification
FPS certification
DCJS
OC & Batton
First Aide & CPR
9mm 45 mm and shotgun qualified.
Timeline
Armed Federal Security Officer
Whitestone
04.2024 - Current
Federal Armed
Allied Universal Security Services
03.2022 - 05.2026
Correctional Officer
ST of MD
05.1998 - 02.2003
Owner
Chapman's Turf Pro LLC
01.1998 - 12.2025
Military Police Soldier
US Army Reserve
08.1994 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
Williamsport High School