Enrique Cruz
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Confident Security Manager successful at making critical decisions quickly and effectively. Adept at meeting security challenges calmly and rationally, while handling high risk situations with grace and diplomacy. Skilled in managing large-scale public events and monitoring densely crowded areas to provide effective risk management. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Security
American Protection Bureau
East Northport, NY
06.2014 - Current
- Scheduled over 100 shifts per week.
- Developed and grew staff competencies through team development, implementation and support of specific training for various responsibilities.
- Established measures, metrics, thresholds and targets to drive performance in alignment with security and other business strategies.
- Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated emergency evacuation drills and exercises and developed and improved emergency procedures.
- Responded swiftly to security incidents and effectively resolved security issues.
- Developed and maintained emergency response plans to promote fast and effective action during crises.
- Evaluated security systems and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
- Submitted documentation for weekly payroll, managed schedules, and enforced policies.
- Investigated and resolved security breaches to protect organization and corporate assets.
- Conducted regular security audits and assessments to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
- Analyzed security threats and risks and developed mitigation strategies to reduce potential losses.
- Managed security policies and procedures to promote safety and security of personnel and assets.
- Cultivated relationships with external security vendors to make additional security resources available if necessary.
- Coordinated protective service operations with other emergency response agencies.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement strategies to mitigate security risks.
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
- Established and maintained close working relationships with local law enforcement officers.
- Determined security budgets and identified opportunities to optimize resource utilization.
- Supervised different size teams of security personnel during event shifts.
General Topics Security Instructor
Long Island Training Center
Levittown, NY
03.2016 - Current
- Classes have ranged from 10 to 20 students per class,
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Instructed students on current laws and gave examples of liability laws related to course material.
- Engaged in scenarios to enhance lessons presented.
Personal Security Specialist
Chris Cuomo
New York, NY
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Supplied personal security detail to Chris Cuomo, while shooting promotional footage for an upcoming news network show titled "News Nation".
- Shadowed Mr. Cuomo to various locations throughout New York City.
- Identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and recommended solutions and improvements to control various situations.
- Offered subject matter expertise surrounding physical security strategy and performed site inspections to adhere to physical security strategy and standards.
Head of Security
Biz Markie Funeral
Patchogue, NY
08.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed 30 guards ranging from 3 different security companies.
- Controlled access to deter entry from unwanted persons, as there were many V.I.P. guests in attendance.
- Escorted V.I.P. guests to get interviewed by media sources outside the venue.
- Oversaw safety of guests, employees and and assets by enforcing and regulating security policies and procedures and monitoring and maintaining security systems.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
General Topics Instructor
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
New York, NY
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Classes ranged from 15 to 30 students per class at max with 3 other instructors capping out at 200 students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Head of Security
La Marina Nyc
New York, NY
02.2020 - 02.2020
- Private event hosting several high profile guests.
- Duties included shadowing Former President Bill Clinton and his secret service detail inside the venue.
- Oversaw safety of guests, employees and and assets by enforcing and regulating security policies and procedures and monitoring and maintaining security systems.
Head of Security
Diplo Concert
The Bronx, NY
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Complete capacity for this event was 12,000 guests, secured by 100 guards split between two security companies, which I oversa and managed.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Oversaw safety of guests, employees and and assets by enforcing and regulating security policies and procedures and monitoring and maintaining security systems.
- Coordinated emergency evacuation drills and exercises and developed and improved emergency procedures.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
Head of Security
Museum Of Natural History
New York, NY
04.2018 - Current
- Managed private security team that secures the Hispanic Federation's yearly annual Gala.
- Coordinated with event staff to secure V.I.P. guests in attendance ranging from actors, comedians, musicians and politicians.
- Each event would host roughly 800+ guests.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adali Stevenson High School
The Bronx, NY06.2006
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Administrative Management
- Medical Emergency Response
- Public Speaking
- Security Activity Coordination
- Special Event Security
- Security Operation Evaluation
- Security Procedure Implementation
Accomplishments
- Helped open numerous venues throughout New York City.
- Supplied and managed security personnel for each location.
Certification
NYS Security Guard License
General Topics Instructor License
CPR/AED Certified
Timeline
Personal Security Specialist
Chris Cuomo
08.2022 - 08.2022
Head of Security
Biz Markie Funeral
08.2021 - 08.2021
Head of Security
La Marina Nyc
02.2020 - 02.2020
Head of Security
Diplo Concert
10.2019 - 10.2019
General Topics Instructor
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
03.2019 - 02.2020
Head of Security
Museum Of Natural History
04.2018 - Current
General Topics Security Instructor
Long Island Training Center
03.2016 - Current
Director of Security
American Protection Bureau
06.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Adali Stevenson High School