Douglas Belton
New Brighton,MN
Summary
Over the course of his career Doug has developed key critical thinking skills that allow him to quickly and accurately assess people and circumstances in order to make the right decision the first time. Having developed important partnerships serving in both the public and private sectors Doug has learned how to leverage relationships in order to get things done within an organization and the communities he serves. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/General Manager
BelCom inc
07.2015 - 11.2023
- Responsible for all operations including Profit & Loss, Client Relations, Employee Relations, Hiring, Sales, Team Building, and Administrative Oversight
Community Liaison
Hennepin County
09.2014 - 03.2019
- Outreach and training for police and community in the City of Bloomington Minnesota, including Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Coordinating training opportunities for police officers, Coordinating training opportunities for minority communities, and Minority Recruitment
Security Officer
State Capital Security
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Security and safety of employees and visitors of the Minnesota State Capital, Responsible for providing a safe environment for employees and visitors to the capital complex
Security Officer
Guardsmark Security
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Assigned to Public School District 287 South Education Center in Richfield Minnesota, Responsible for providing a safe environment for students and faculty at an alternative school
Security Officer
Allied Barton Security
05.2013 - 10.2013
- Assigned to Public International Plaza in Bloomington, Responsible for providing a safe environment for tenants and employees at an office building, Greeting people as they entered and left the building, Conducting routine patrols of building interior and exterior
General Manager
Per Mar Security
04.2009 - 04.2013
- Managed event security at the Minneapolis Convention Center from October 2009 to July 2011, Promoted to General Manager in July 2011, Responsible for annual budget/profit and loss, Responsible for sales goals and branch growth, Performance reviews for office staff and field managers, Handled all employee discipline issues
District Assets Protection Leader
Target Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed assets protection teams for two districts consisting of 19 stores, Implemented key strategies for reducing shortage due to external and internal theft, process errors, and food shrinkage in 8 Super Targets, Participated in interview process and in making hiring decisions for store executives, Prepared annual review for 19 store managers, Interviewed and hired store team leaders (Supervisors), Prepared store managers for promotional interviews, Participated in talent assessment meetings with executive management, Balanced budget for two store districts totaling $3,000,000 annually, Decreased expenses in payroll, travel, entertainment, over previous year
Complaint Investigator
City of Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Coordinated meetings with a team of attorneys to improve the investigative process for the Minneapolis Department of Civil rights, Served as Intake Officer for the department, Investigated alleged violations of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance and Federal Title VII law, Composed accurate and timely reports of my investigative findings, Kept a team of 4 attorneys focused and on task through a 12 week process improvement program, Completed project 2 weeks ahead of schedule, Drafted legal complaints
Public Service Officer
Baylor Department of Public Safety
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Conducted routine security operations within a large urban hospital with a level one trauma center emergency room assisting staff, patients, and visitors as needed, Monitored emergency room and assisted medical staff with maintaining order, Assisted patients and visitors providing them with information as required
Police Officer/Civilian Background Investigator
City of Minneapolis Police Department
01.1992 - 01.2003
- Civilian Background Investigator: Conducted field interviews, candidate interviews, and utilized electronic databases to investigate over one hundred backgrounds in 18 months, Wrote comprehensive investigative reports, Conducted over 100 background fact finding interviews with perspective candidates, Police Officer: Patrolled Minneapolis’s north side, Served as community service officer in Minneapolis’ south side neighborhoods, Police Sergeant: Investigator for the Robbery Unit, the Internal Affairs Unit, and Family Crimes Unit, Supervised the downtown beat officers and downtown patrol officers, Planned department response for civil disturbances, Served as recruitment coordinator for the department, Closed 85% of all robbery cases assigned by prosecution, Closed several high profile internal affairs cases with investigative findings leading to termination, Planned arrest protocol for 2001 animal genetics conference and coordinated with all agencies, Developed a successful recruitment strategy to date for hiring minority candidates
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Hamline University
St. Paul, MNAAS - Law Enforcement -
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MNSkills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Team Player
- Effective leader
- Training and coaching
- Staff Management
- Customer Relations
- Training and Development
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- P&L Management
Accomplishments
Graduate of the Southern Police Institute 106th Administrative Officer's Course
Graduate of the City of Minneapolis Leadership Development Academy
Per Mar Security - As General Manager, led the Twin Cities Branch to peak sales while developing key cost management and employee retention strategies
Entrepreneur - In 6 years took a brand new security guard company from no annual revenue to $2,200,000 in sales
Professional Development
- Graduate of the Southern Police Institute Police Command School
- The Minneapolis Leadership Development Academy
- Published novelist
Timeline
Owner/General Manager
BelCom inc
07.2015 - 11.2023
Community Liaison
Hennepin County
09.2014 - 03.2019
Security Officer
State Capital Security
04.2014 - 09.2014
Security Officer
Guardsmark Security
10.2013 - 04.2014
Security Officer
Allied Barton Security
05.2013 - 10.2013
General Manager
Per Mar Security
04.2009 - 04.2013
District Assets Protection Leader
Target Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2009
Complaint Investigator
City of Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights
01.2007 - 01.2008
Public Service Officer
Baylor Department of Public Safety
01.2003 - 01.2005
Police Officer/Civilian Background Investigator
City of Minneapolis Police Department
01.1992 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Hamline University
AAS - Law Enforcement -
Inver Hills Community College