Eduardo Cancel
Naples,FL
Summary
Hard-driving leader offering skill in strategic team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships in dynamic, fast-paced settings. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Owner of the Company
Palm Protection & Investigations LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Provided following services, Executive Protection, Home Security, Risk Management & Assessment Surveys, Industrial Security & Site Surveys and Armed Security.
Corrections Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.
- Oversaw and maintained custody of 1 to 200 inmates in maximum security.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
Detention Officer
Starside Security
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Works closely with other bureaus of law enforcement (DEA, ICE, San Diego Sheriff's Department)
- Guards inmates at medical facilities
- Provides transportation to & from detention centers.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of 1 to 32 inmates at a time.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
Security Officer
SIS Security Services
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Specializing in high-end retail loss prevention
- Ensures inventory counts are accurate
- Liaison for customers.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
Team Leader / Squad Leader
United States Marines Corps
06.2010 - 06.2015
- Planning: Preparing Marines for missions and planning for assigned tasks
- Carrying out orders: Following orders from the platoon commander and ensuring Marines follow military standards
- Managing: Supervising and managing other Marines and team leaders within the squad
- Leading by example: Being physically fit and mentally prepared to lead the squad in stressful situations
- Being responsible: Being held accountable for the squad's readiness, performance, and the actions of their subordinates
- Controlling: Maintaining troop discipline and unity, and ensuring the squad's weapons and equipment are in good condition and used economically and effectively
- Tactical employment: In training, leading the squad during offensive, defensive, amphibious, and stability operations, and being responsible for fire discipline, fire control, and maneuver/Lead infantry exercises and training missions to improve my team's efficiency and war readiness
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Conducted joint exercises with the Japanese military upon deployment to Okinawa in 2013
- Patrolled restricted areas and guarded nuclear weapons and nuclear naval submarines
- Displayed exemplary performance and professionalism for which I was awarded a Certificate of Accommodation from the Commander of the Japanese Self-Defense Force.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Education
High School or equivalent -
Brewster High School
Brewster, NY05.2008
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Operations Management
- Performance Analysis
- Administrative Oversight
- Staff Management
- Employee Development
- Staff hiring
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic PlanningTeam Oversight
- Talent Development
- Small business operations
- Business launch
- Client Service
- Business Administration
- Consulting
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Part Owner of the Company
Palm Protection & Investigations LLC
10.2023 - Current
Corrections Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
01.2021 - 07.2021
Detention Officer
Starside Security
06.2018 - 12.2020
Security Officer
SIS Security Services
03.2018 - 12.2018
Team Leader / Squad Leader
United States Marines Corps
06.2010 - 06.2015
High School or equivalent -
Brewster High School
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