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Keith Montross

Renton,WA

Summary

Diligent and service driven Security Professional with over 5 years of leadership experience with proven ability to direct and develop skilled security team members. Well versed in supporting comprehensive security systems and procedures dedicated to providing overall safety and peace of mind. Demonstrates experience and knowledge of security principles, and employs practices and techniques to establish and maintain the safety and security of people and facilities. Masterful at creatively solving problems, adapting to change, and collaborating cross-functionally among multiple teams throughout an organization.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Crisis24
Seattle, WA
11.2021 - Current
  • Successfully filled in as Regional Security Manager for a collective total of 5 months while current Manager took parental leave.
  • Collaborated cross functionally with multiple teams within the organization to effectively ensure all are in alignment on current events and topics related to security.
  • Provide quarterly business reviews to Client Leadership Teams to demonstrate continued value to the client within the Pacific Northwest Region.
  • Assisted in the coordination and leading of fire evacuation drills and other emergency preparedness events.
  • Lead a team of 4 Security Professionals; managing schedules and enforcing polices to keep team compliant on proper protocol and company standards.
  • Worked closely with Security Technology team to effectively roll out and execute access control operations related to employees returning to offices.
  • Helped manage short and long term employee access to closed work spaces during complete COVID office closures.

Protective Security Division

Gavin De Becker & Associates
Portland, OR
05.2017 - 11.2021

Senior Team Leader

  • Worked closely with contract representative to ensure quality control of 2 contracted security professionals.
  • Managed schedules, enforced policies, and met bi-weekly deadline for submitting payroll for 2 associates.
  • Liaised with corporate headquarters operationally to help schedule additional manpower for other site locations, and booking travel for those associates keeping company budget in mind.

Team Leader

  • Oversaw team of 2 security professionals; providing mentorship, schedule management, and performance evaluations.
  • Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards, and addressed any non compliance.
  • Maintained high standards of excellence for security programs, strategies and plans while working in busy, high-risk settings.

Security Staff Agent

  • Protected facility and 500+ employees and guests by inspecting suspicious activities, surveillance feeds and premises regularly for criminal acts and rule infractions.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
  • Investigated incidents and wrote detailed reports reflecting events that took place to provide to Leadership.

0811 - Field Artillery Cannoneer

United States Marine Corps Reserve
Seal Beach, CA
06.2012 - 08.2018
  • Completed reserve service as an E-5 and Section Chief. 0811 Section Chiefs are responsible for the safety, training, and well being of a section of 10+ Marines.
  • Maintained complete accountability of all serialized howitzer gear, crew served weapons, and communication gear associated with the M777A2 howitzer.
  • Responsible for the safe and accurate fires of 1000+ fire missions in training environments stateside and abroad while acting as Section Chief.
  • Demonstrated clear and effective communications on wire and radio to coordinate accurate and effective fires with Fire Direction Control.
  • Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition equipment and processes.

Guest Services Associate

Montage Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, CA
01.2013 - 10.2016

Doorman/Front Drive Supervisor

  • Helped lead team of 20+ valet attendants.
  • Arranged special transportation for guests and booked taxis and business-class vehicles.
  • Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.

Bellman

  • Transferred luggage, bags and other items from vehicles and main lobby to and from guest rooms with wheeled cart.
  • Delivered service in accordance with Forbes triple 5 star rating, passing and exceeding frequent audits.
  • Provided guests with information regarding hotel's amenities, local attractions, nightlife, dining options, museums and concerts.

Valet Attendant

  • Facilitated vehicle flow by managing traffic control and parking in assigned area.
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to responses.
  • Responded to customer requests efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.

Valet Cashier

  • Resolved customer issues and complaints expeditiously to meet customer service quality standards.
  • Maintained and secured revenue during shift to avoid theft or shortage.
  • Processed credit card and cash payments for parking charges and provided customers with accurate detailed receipts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dana Hills High School
Dana Point, CA
07.2011

Skills

  • Salesforce
  • Lenel
  • ExacqVision
  • Milestone XProtect
  • Quip
  • WinTeam
  • Slack
  • Traction
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace

Accomplishments

  • Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal recipient for top performance during the 2018 11th Marines "Top Gun" competition.
  • Graduate of the Gavin de Becker Institute.

Timeline

Program Manager

Crisis24
11.2021 - Current

Protective Security Division

Gavin De Becker & Associates
05.2017 - 11.2021

Guest Services Associate

Montage Laguna Beach
01.2013 - 10.2016

0811 - Field Artillery Cannoneer

United States Marine Corps Reserve
06.2012 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Dana Hills High School
Keith Montross