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Ernest E. Guise

Summary

It would be an honor to be a part of your team in which I would have the opportunity to demonstrate my many years of service and experience in the field. I am an extremely hard and dedicated worker, with countless years of supervisor and management experience. I have police training. I have had Fire Arm, Self Defense and Crisis Prevention Training as well. I look forward to working with your company soon.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Grande Fumee Cigar Lounge
08.2020 - Current
    • Manage day-to-day business operations.
    • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
    • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
    • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
    • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
    • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.

Co-Owner

Emergency Crime Prevention
04.2017 - 02.2023

    My responsibilities were but not limited to the items below.

    • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
    • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
    • Established team of motivated and highly skilled employees to help run business.
    • Established foundational processes for business operations.
    • Monitored performance, identified areas of improvement and devised solutions to address areas of weakness.
    • Created and maintained customer-centric culture to drive customer satisfaction and expand customer base.
    • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
    • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
    • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Command Center Operator

Allied Universal Security Services
10.2016 - 07.2017
    • Executed day-to-day functions at the command center for the Kimberly Clark Corporation.
    • Dispatch of officers to different locations thru out the property.
    • Monitoring of CCTV System
    • Developed strategic plans to warn, control and evacuate personnel and general public from critical zones.
    • Monitored communications to detect important information related to current and planned military operations.
    • Logged in employees or any visitors, packages or any information pertaining to the facility.

Regional Assets Protection Supervisor

BrandsMart USA
10.2014 - 06.2017
    • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
    • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
    • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
    • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
    • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
    • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
    • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
    • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
    • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
    • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
    • Installation of alarm camera

Account Manager

Taurus Protection Agency
09.2015 - 10.2016

    Started as an security officer/loss Prevention at a retail store worked varies accounts and also patrolled and secured properties.

    As Account Manager

    • Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
    • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
    • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
    • I was responsible for 25 accounts in which I did the scheduling, hiring, training, payroll, overtime control and all aspects required to make sure the client was satisfied.

Account Supervisor

Security Service Of America
09.2004 - 05.2005
    • Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss challenges, successes and strategies.
    • Provided leadership, guidance and direction to the security staff to ensure they knew exactly what was expected of them to do their job effectively.

Security Officer 1

Mount Clemens General Hospital
12.1998 - 07.2004
    • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
    • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
    • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
    • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.

Auxiliary Police Officer

Inkster Police Department
06.1997 - 01.2000
    • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
    • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
    • Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
    • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.

Operations Manager

Nation Wide Security
09.1995 - 12.1998
    • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
    • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
    • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
    • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
    • All aspect of management duties.

Education

Welding

Welder Training School
Ferndale, MI

Certificate of Completion Allied Security Service
Atlanta, GA

State of GA Security Certificate of Completion
Atlanta, GA
03.2016

Inkster Police Academy
Inkster, MI
01.1998

Basic Studies - Basic Studies

Detroit Mackenzie High School
Detroit, MI
06.1983

Skills

    • Excellent Leadership Skills
    • Computer Skills
    • Business Management
    • Staff Hiring
    • Relationship Building
    • Employee Development
    • Customer Relations
    • Client Service
      • Verbal and Written Communication
      • Business Development
      • Operations Management
      • Contract Management
      • CCTV/DS Monitoring
      • Payroll
      • Crime Scene Preservation
      • Traffic Control

Timeline

Owner

Grande Fumee Cigar Lounge
08.2020 - Current

Co-Owner

Emergency Crime Prevention
04.2017 - 02.2023

Command Center Operator

Allied Universal Security Services
10.2016 - 07.2017

Account Manager

Taurus Protection Agency
09.2015 - 10.2016

Regional Assets Protection Supervisor

BrandsMart USA
10.2014 - 06.2017

Account Supervisor

Security Service Of America
09.2004 - 05.2005

Security Officer 1

Mount Clemens General Hospital
12.1998 - 07.2004

Auxiliary Police Officer

Inkster Police Department
06.1997 - 01.2000

Operations Manager

Nation Wide Security
09.1995 - 12.1998

Welding

Welder Training School

Certificate of Completion Allied Security Service

State of GA Security Certificate of Completion

Inkster Police Academy

Basic Studies - Basic Studies

Detroit Mackenzie High School
Ernest E. Guise