Proactive management professional with extensive experience at Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, excelling in team leadership and operations management. Proven track record in coordinating Explosive Detection Canine Team Section, achieving compliance with TSA mandates, and enhancing public safety. Consistently achieves goals through collaborative efforts and adaptability to changing demands.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager/Supervisor, K-9 Handlers
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
04.2022 - Current
Coordinate the daily activities of the Explosive Detection Canine Team (EDCT) Section.
Establish training plans, schedules, and work priorities.
Prepare and conduct performance appraisals.
Implement plans to achieve the goals and objectives outlined for the Section.
Assist with budget development and oversight.
Verify that all TSA utilization/training mandates are met.
Review all records to confirm they are accurately entered into the TSA required portal in accordance with the cooperative agreement.
Primary liaison for EDCT issues with OPD, TSA, ATF, CBP and other related law enforcement agencies.
Serve as explosive detection subject matter expert for GOAA and expert resource to the Incident Commander for bomb threat incidents.
Assist in implementing and executing requirements of 49 CFR Part 1542 TSA Airport Security Program.
Explosive Detection Canine Handler
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
07.2007 - 04.2022
TSA Certified Explosives Detection Canine Team
Patrols airport facilities with assigned explosives detection canine to promptly respond to threats that affect public safety or carrier operations.
Patrols within the view of the public to provide a noticeable deterrent.
Responsible for canine training as mandated by the TSA to include aircraft, terminal, luggage, freight and vehicles.
Responsible for proper care and feeding of assigned canine and ensuring kennels are always in sanitary condition.
Drives an assigned vehicle equipped with a kennel to transport the canine to various work sites and home.
Maintains necessary training/utilization records by the TSA.
Maintains TSA annual certification
Prepares written reports.
Utilizes two way radio, standard office equipment, etc.
Education
Master of Arts - Homeland Security
American Military University
Manassas, VA
01-2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
Park University
Parkville, MO
01-2008
Skills
Team leadership
Workload management
Decision-making
Staff supervision
Conflict resolution
Goal setting
Employee scheduling
Customer service
Timeline
Assistant Manager/Supervisor, K-9 Handlers
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
04.2022 - Current
Explosive Detection Canine Handler
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
07.2007 - 04.2022
Master of Arts - Homeland Security
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
Park University
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