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Graham Cook

Graham Cook

Parrish,FL

Summary

Diligent and reliable professional exhibiting outstanding interpersonal abilities and a keen eye for detail, excelling in solo and team-oriented environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Academy Instructor

Manatee Technical College
Lakewood Ranch, FL
03.2024 - Current
  • Applied variety of instructional resources to meet needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
  • Gave constructive feedback to students to improve learning and progress against course objectives.
  • Monitored student performance during practical exercises.
  • Discussed ethical issues related to law enforcement practices with cadets.
  • Reviewed case studies with students to help them understand how legal principles are applied in various situations.
  • Provided instruction on the proper use of firearms and other police equipment.
  • Designed realistic training scenarios to prepare recruits for real-world policing challenges.
  • Certified First Aid Instructor

Insurance Producer

Longview Insurance
Saint Petersburg, Florida
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Licensed in Individual Life, Health, and Annuities
  • Generated sales through personal contacts and references

Police Officer

Bradenton Police Department
Bradenton, FL
12.2013 - 03.2024
  • Respond to calls for service from citizens and businesses.
  • Making confident decisions in high stress situations to affect the best, safest and most reasonable outcome for all involved parties.
  • Patrol assigned area in an effort to prevent and deter crime.
  • Build rapport within the community among citizens and business owners.
  • Use strong listening skills and attention to detail to complete reports for use in the judicial process.
  • S.W.A.T. Team operator (entry/sniper).
  • Certified General Instructor.
  • Certified Firearms Instructor.
  • Field Training Officer responsible for training new officers in the best practices of the industry and agency specifics.
  • Training/Office of Professional Standards: Assisted in writing, reviewing and amending agency policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Created presentations/curriculum/training materials for and instructed courses on firearms, building clearing, and orientation to field training.

Student Minister

Cooper Creek Christian Church
Sarasota, FL
08.2009 - 05.2012
  • Used strong communication and interpersonal skills to plan and deliver presentations to students and parents.
  • Built strong relationships with students and parents.
  • Managed and worked with a team of volunteers to plan and execute programs and events.

Student Minister

Faith Christian Church
Bradenton, FL
08.2006 - 01.2009
  • Used strong communication and interpersonal skills to plan and deliver presentations to students and parents.
  • Built strong relationships with students and parents.
  • Managed and worked with a team of volunteers to plan and execute programs and events.
  • Facilitated a college age/young adult program.

Sales/Security

Versace Company Store
Ellenton, FL
01.2000 - 07.2001
  • Responsible for maintaining working knowledge of current and incoming product.
  • Responsible for listening to customers, deducing their needs and presenting them with a product accordingly.
  • Compiling a customer book and maintaining contact with customers to inform them of new product tailored to their interests.

Account Executive

Executive Cellular Network
Loveland, OH
08.1999 - 08.2000
  • Excellent customer service.
  • In depth knowledge of current and incoming devices, plans, and sales.
  • Addressing walk-in customers and their needs.
  • Making and logging multiple cold calls to individuals and businesses every day.

Education

Law Enforcement -

Manatee Technical College
Lakewood Ranch, FL
07.2012

Ministry -

Florida College
Temple Terrace, FL
12.2001

Ministry -

Cincinnati Bible College
Cincinnati, OH
05.2000

Skills

  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Public speaking and presentation
  • Dedication to proactive and proficient service for clients and their needs
  • Strong work ethic
  • Detail-oriented
  • Goal-driven problem solver

Timeline

Insurance Producer

Longview Insurance
03.2024 - 04.2025

Police Academy Instructor

Manatee Technical College
03.2024 - Current

Police Officer

Bradenton Police Department
12.2013 - 03.2024

Student Minister

Cooper Creek Christian Church
08.2009 - 05.2012

Student Minister

Faith Christian Church
08.2006 - 01.2009

Sales/Security

Versace Company Store
01.2000 - 07.2001

Account Executive

Executive Cellular Network
08.1999 - 08.2000

Law Enforcement -

Manatee Technical College

Ministry -

Florida College

Ministry -

Cincinnati Bible College

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