Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Herbert Fisher Jr

Branford,CT

Summary

Astute professional skilled at fostering public safety through timely response and resolution of public and domestic disturbances. Exceptional communicator with skill for alleviating tension in high-pressure situations. Focused professional offering a proven history in fostering public safety and awareness. Seeking a role in which integrity and commitment to safety will provide community enrichment and continuous public safety.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Safety Officer

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
11.2006 - Current
  • Communicated effectively via radio transmissions with other officers while patrolling assigned area.
  • Interacted professionally with students, faculty members, staff members, visitors, vendors and contractors in a courteous manner.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents, accidents, and investigations for legal and administrative use.
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement and emergency response teams during critical incidents.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members to foster trust and cooperation.
  • Assisted in the training and supervision of new public safety personnel.
  • Provided security services for special events and responded to incidents involving alcohol or drugs.

Pro Desk Commercial Sales Representative

Home Depot
North Haven, CT
07.2006 - 08.2010
  • Employed effective selling techniques by promoting product benefits and influencing decision-makers.
  • Attended meetings with management team members to review performance metrics.
  • Ensured efficient documentation of customer accounts, orders, and payments.
  • Built relationships with key decision makers within target organizations.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to remain updated on industry trends.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Tanning Salon Owner/Manager of Operations

Tropical Tanning Inc.
East Haven, CT
01.1992 - 10.2006
  • Maintained accurate records of client appointments, inventory levels, sales transactions, employee hours worked and other data related to the salon's operations.
  • Assisted with training new hires on basic job responsibilities such as greeting customers properly or using specific techniques when performing treatments.
  • Managed payroll processing and benefits administration for all employees.
  • Scheduled staff shifts for maximum efficiency while ensuring adequate coverage for peak times.
  • Worked closely with marketing professionals to design advertisements that effectively promote salon services.
  • Trained staff on customer service procedures, product knowledge, safety protocols and sanitation standards.

Education

Associate of Arts - Music

Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT

Bachelor of Arts - History

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Skills

  • Crime Prevention
  • Investigative skills
  • Firearms knowledge
  • Emergency Response
  • First Aid Certified
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Traffic Control
  • De-escalation Strategies
  • Foot Patrolling
  • Dispatch Communication
  • Property Confiscating
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Interrogation Techniques
  • Officer Training
  • Public disturbance resolution
  • Directing Traffic
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Certification

certifications in:

  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Mental Health First Aid from Hartford Healthcare.

Accomplishments

  • Quinnipiac University Public Safety: Service Excellence Award 2020
  • Quinnipiac University: Deans List 2021-2023
  • Home Depot: Top Sales Representative

Affiliations

  • classically trained, performing vocalist. Performed in recording studios as well as in concerts with audiences of thousands. This has given me the ability to adapt, respond to, and work with a vast array of personalities and circumstances.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Public Safety Officer

Quinnipiac University
11.2006 - Current

Pro Desk Commercial Sales Representative

Home Depot
07.2006 - 08.2010

Tanning Salon Owner/Manager of Operations

Tropical Tanning Inc.
01.1992 - 10.2006

Associate of Arts - Music

Housatonic Community College

Bachelor of Arts - History

Quinnipiac University
Herbert Fisher Jr