Marcus Hairston
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Accomplished entrepreneur law enforcement and security expert leveraging extensive experience in operational strategy and team leadership. Demonstrated success at Blue Guardian Security Solutions LLC through driving business growth and forging strategic partnerships, while excelling in financial management and relationship building. Proven expertise in project management and negotiation, resulting in significant revenue development and improved client engagement. Focused on continuing to innovate and enhance security solutions for diverse clientele. Resourceful Coordinator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in project management, event coordination, and workflow optimization. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management, ensuring successful project outcomes through effective leadership and teamwork.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder / Security Consultant
Blue Guardian Security Solutions LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership and spearheaded the general day-to-day operations and administration of the company
- Successfully developed a strategic business plan to identify business opportunities to promote the growth of the company
- Supervise financial activities such as accounting, budget preparation and expenditure control and prepared monthly revenue and expenditure reports
- Oversee the recruitment, selection, onboarding and training of security personnel
- Built strategic alliances and partnerships with other organizations for business development as well as to secure funding support for business expansion opportunities
President & Notary Public
Notary King Services LLC
01.2022 - Current
- NNA-NSA certified Mobile notary, serving the greater Buffalo, NY area and beyond
- Verify the identification of individuals and witness legally binding signatures on documents
- Affirming the state of mind of all signees
- Handle affidavits, contracts, loan documents, marriage certificates, and other legal documents
- Identify potential fraud or coercion at the time of signing or other official situations
- Complete notarial certificates on all documents
Owner
Vanguard Vending LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded the general day-to-day operations and administration of the company and successfully developed a strategic business plan to identify business opportunities to promote the growth of the company
- Supervised financial activities such as accounting, budget preparation and expenditure control and prepared monthly revenue and expenditure reports
- Establish strategic alliances and partnerships with other organizations for business development as well as to secure clients and funding support for business expansion opportunities
Security Officer
US Associates Security
01.2018 - Current
- Efficiently monitor properties through frequent patrols (foot or mobile) every 30 minutes as well as through CCTV surveillance monitoring and inspection of access points
- Prepare daily occurrence reports (DOR) and special occurrence reports (SOR) for presentation to senior management
- Consistently watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may have created security concerns or safety hazards
- Display exemplary customer service skills by aiding customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
- Successfully protected company’s property and visitors by always maintaining a safe and secure environment
Security / Access Control Officer
Materion Advanced Materials
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for overseeing the ingression and egression of all staff, faculty, contractors and visitors-using handheld metal detectors, walk-through metal detectors, x-ray machines and biometric facial recognition devices
- Efficiently monitored and controlled access to the property at specific building entrances and watched for irregular or unusual conditions that may have created security concerns or safety hazards
- Secured premises through frequent property patrols (foot or mobile), monitoring of surveillance equipment (132 CCTV cameras), inspecting buildings, equipment and access points, thereby ensuring a safe and secure environment and the protection of company property and staff
- Prevented losses and damage to property by reporting irregularities, informing violators of existing policy and procedures and restraining trespassers
- Maintained written logs and prepared reports on accidents, incidents and suspicious activities for presentation to senior management
- Courteously and promptly assisted clients with their queries and concerns in a timely manner and escalated situations to senior management when needed
Supervising Officer & Chief Crisis Intervention Officer
Canisius College Department of Public Safety
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Responded immediately to distress calls, panic alarms, and emergency calls for medical assistance, disorderly conduct, disruptive persons, and incidents swiftly and appropriately
- Completed daily reports, including relevant information, observations and surveillance footage, and signatures
- Secured premises through frequent property patrols, monitoring of surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment and access points
- Enforced Federal, State and Local Statutes in addition to Canisius College’s ordinances
- Strategically delivered informative crime prevention education strategies and initiatives to all members of the campus community
Community Educator / Instructor
Buffalo Federation of Neighborhoods
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Participated in annual cultural competency trainings
- Prepared curriculum and delivered lectures to young adults across a wide diversity of constituents about Evidence Based Programming (EBP)
- Planned, implemented and participated in summer youth activities as well as oversaw the delivery and supervision of youth employment programs/ activities
Weekend Shift Supervisor / Security Officer
Kalieda Health Systems
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Secured hospital premises through frequent property patrols, monitoring of surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment and access points
- Watched for irregular or unusual conditions that may have created security concerns or safety hazards
- Maintained written logs and prepared reports on accidents, incidents and suspicious activities
- Prevent losses and damage to property by reporting irregularities, informing violators of existing policy and procedures and restraining trespassers
- Oversaw administrative operations inclusive of staff recruitment, interviewing, training and supervision
- Developed weekly and monthly staff rosters to ensure adequate coverage and smooth flow of operations without interruption
Site Supervisor / Security Officer
Peter Vito Investigations- Bry-Lin Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Oversaw administrative operations inclusive of staff recruitment, training and supervision, as well as rostering for duty assignments
- Prepare daily activity reports (DOR) and special incident reports
- Secured property premises through frequent patrols, monitoring of surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment and access points
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Buffalo State College
01.2008
Criminal Justice Fellowship -
The School of Professions - Buffalo State College
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
The School of Professions - Buffalo State College
Skills
- Financial and Operations Management
- Safety Management
- Monitoring & Surveillance
- Loss Prevention
- Investigation
- Crime Prevention Methods
- Community Policing
- Supervisory Management
- Customer Service
- Report Writing
- Knowledge of NYS Penal Law & NYS Criminal Procedure Law
- Office Administration
- Budget Administration
- Training & Development
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite
- ECAC
- CHARMS
- ENCAD
- DATA WAREHOUSE
- QuickBooks
- Consulting
- Revenue development
- Marketing
- Team building
- Business administration
- Business development
- Recruitment and hiring
- Operational Strategy
- Project management
- Organizational structuring
- Team leadership
- Customer acquisition
- Team engagement
- Industry expertise
- Strategic thinking
- Staff management
- Process improvements
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Legal compliance
- Board collaboration
- Market Knowledge
- Start-up operations
- Talent acquisition
- Human resources
- Partnership building
- Operations management
- Client engagement
- Cash flow management
- Performance assessments
- Board reporting
- Goal setting
- Entrepreneurial leadership
- Innovation management
- Business planning
- Financial administration
- Policies and procedures development
- Contract negotiation
Certification
- Sworn NYS Peace Officer
- NYS Licensed Armed Security Officer
- NYS Pistol Permit
- FEMA ICS (IS-00100; IS-100; IS-200)
- NYS Firearms Training (All Required Training: Handgun, Shotgun and Rifle)
- EVOC Training
- NYS Certified Crisis Intervention Officer (CIT)
- FEMA Certified LASER (Active Shooter Training)
- Certified FEMA Incident Command Operations
- Notary Public for the State of New York (Reg. No. ?)
Affiliations
- City Kids Camp Program Counselor
- LEEP Program Counselor
- BFNC Community Educator
- Buffalo State University Gang Violence Lecturer
- Gang Violence Task Force Member (B.S.U., BPD, NYS Police, Erie County Dept. of Mental Health and BPS.)
Accomplishments
- Buffalo State Criminal Justice Dept. 2023 "Morgan Outstanding Graduate Award"
- Buffalo State University Criminal Justice Fellowship
I have a diverse and extensive professional and educational background in law enforcement, security and business management. I am the Founder of Blue Guardian Security Solutions, where I oversee the strategic planning, financial activities, recruitment and training. My previous roles also include supervisory Officer for the Canisius University Police/ Public Safety Department,Community Educator for The Buffalo Federation Of Neighborhood Centers (BFNC); among other leadership roles. I take great pride in the fact that I excel in strategic leadership financial and operations management, safety management and development. My extensive background focuses on operational efficiency and public safety.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder / Security Consultant
Blue Guardian Security Solutions LLC
01.2022 - Current
President & Notary Public
Notary King Services LLC
01.2022 - Current
Owner
Vanguard Vending LLC
01.2022 - Current
Security / Access Control Officer
Materion Advanced Materials
01.2021 - 01.2022
Security Officer
US Associates Security
01.2018 - Current
Supervising Officer & Chief Crisis Intervention Officer
Canisius College Department of Public Safety
01.2017 - 01.2021
Community Educator / Instructor
Buffalo Federation of Neighborhoods
01.2013 - 01.2017
Weekend Shift Supervisor / Security Officer
Kalieda Health Systems
01.1996 - 01.2000
Site Supervisor / Security Officer
Peter Vito Investigations- Bry-Lin Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Sworn NYS Peace Officer
- NYS Licensed Armed Security Officer
- NYS Pistol Permit
- FEMA ICS (IS-00100; IS-100; IS-200)
- NYS Firearms Training (All Required Training: Handgun, Shotgun and Rifle)
- EVOC Training
- NYS Certified Crisis Intervention Officer (CIT)
- FEMA Certified LASER (Active Shooter Training)
- Certified FEMA Incident Command Operations
- Notary Public for the State of New York (Reg. No. ?)
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Buffalo State College
Criminal Justice Fellowship -
The School of Professions - Buffalo State College
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
The School of Professions - Buffalo State College
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