Security professional with solid expertise in safeguarding assets, maintaining order, and ensuring safety. Strong focus on collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing situations. Skilled in threat assessment, emergency response, and conflict resolution. Known for integrity, vigilance, and effective communication.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Tailormade Protective Services
Charlotte, NC
01.2025 - Current
Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
Enforced company policies and procedures consistently across various sites while maintaining professionalism at all times.
Reduced incidents of theft and vandalism by maintaining a strong visible presence at designated checkpoints.
Assistant Store Manager
QuikTrip
Charlotte, NC
02.2024 - 01.2025
Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Truck Driver
Red Classic Transportation
Charlotte, NC
11.2023 - 12.2023
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Off Road Truck Driver
E.S Wagner
Charlotte, NC
08.2023 - 11.2023
Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Truck Driver
Crete Carrier
Omaha, NE
08.2022 - 08.2023
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Truck Driver
Stevens Transport
Dallas, TX
09.2021 - 08.2022
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Truck Driver
HALO Logisatics
Charlotte, NC
03.2021 - 09.2021
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Truck Driver
Stevens Transport
Dallas, TX
12.2020 - 03.2021
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
VoIP & IT Specialist
Square Clover Inc.
Charlotte, NC
02.2019 - 03.2020
Conducted regular maintenance checks on computers, servers, and other IT equipment.
Configured, maintained and monitored VoIP network components such as gateways, PBXs, routers, switches and firewalls.
Provided technical support for users experiencing hardware or software issues.
Created user accounts, set up permissions, and monitored system security.
Configured routers, switches, firewalls and other hardware to deploy and manage LAN, WAN and wireless networks.
Coordinated hardware and software installations.
Connected wires and cables to terminals and completed necessary paperwork for each work order.
Reviewed project drawings to perform installation activities according to specifications.
Installed and maintained telephone systems, including PBXs and key systems.
Performed repairs on all types of telecommunications equipment such as phones, switches, routers, modems.
Installed operating systems including Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Unix.
IT Manager
Renaissance Imports, Inc.
Matthews, NC
12.2005 - 02.2019
Conducted research to identify new technologies that could improve operations.
Developed and implemented IT policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Managed the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network systems.
Collaborated with other departments to develop innovative solutions for complex problems.
Monitored system performance and identified areas for improvement.
Developed data security and disaster recovery procedures.
Provided technical support to end users on a variety of issues.
Created detailed documentation for software, hardware, and network configurations.
Trained staff members on various aspects of computer usage and software applications.
Oversaw the development of databases, websites, intranets, extranet's, and mobile applications.
Coordinated disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime during system outages or malfunctions.
IT Consultant
RESCUECOM
Charlotte, NC
02.2005 - 12.2005
Provided technical support for hardware, software, and network issues.
Installed and configured computer hardware operating systems and applications according to customer requirements.
Tested computer components such as processors, memory modules, hard drives prior to installation into a system unit.
Resolved technical problems reported by customers via phone calls or emails quickly and accurately.
Maintained an up-to-date inventory of hardware and software assets owned by the company.
Assisted clients in developing and implementing IT strategies to improve business operations.
Analyzed client's current system infrastructure and identified opportunities for improvement.
Technical Support Specialist
Jade Systems Inc.
New York, NY
07.2004 - 02.2005
Provided comprehensive technical support to customers via telephone, email and chat.
Installed and configured hardware, software and peripheral components such as printers, scanners and routers.
Resolved customer issues related to operating systems, network connectivity, software applications and hardware components.
Diagnosed hardware problems by running tests and troubleshooting techniques.
Replaced defective components such as motherboards, hard drives, RAM, CPUs, power supplies, and video cards.
Installed operating systems including Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Unix.
Configured network settings for local area networks and wide area networks.
Owner/Operator
Dingo Paintball
Boonton, NJ
08.2001 - 07.2004
Unrelated experience
Owner-Operator of paintball specialty pro shop
Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
Ensured compliance with all local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the business.
Sr. Systems Support Analyst
TAMS Consultants, Inc.
New York, NY
04.2001 - 08.2001
Manage support staff of 6
Responsible for day to day operations of the computer room, that included the support and maintenance of 4 high capacity plotters, and the server room, back-ups, break-fix, and new user account creation
Plan and manage migration from Win98/NT 4 0 to Windows 2000
Responsible for tracking and procurement of all technology equipment
Communicated with dept heads to help establish business unit’s needs and requirements
Plan and manage projects, such as Win2k roll out and PC & Laptop re-imaging
Established internal helpdesk-desktop support standards and procedures.
Performed routine maintenance tasks such as patching servers, setting up new users and resetting passwords.
Managed the installation of new hardware components such as servers, switches, routers and other devices.
Assisted end-users with basic software applications such as MS Office Suite or browser configuration issues.
Desktop Support Supervisor
Metiom, Inc.
New York, NY
02.2000 - 04.2001
Manage Helpdesk staff of 3 helpdesk technicians and 3 network engineers
Provided technical support to end users on a variety of computer hardware and software applications.
Diagnosed and resolved complex network problems, including server issues.
Performed system maintenance tasks such as patching, security updates, and virus scanning.
Ensured compliance with IT policies and procedures for all desktop systems.
Developed documentation for IT processes and procedures related to desktop support activities.
Monitored the performance of desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, scanners.
Assisted in the installation of new computers and peripherals such as monitors, keyboards, mice.
Managed user accounts within Active Directory ensuring proper permissions were granted appropriately.
Troubleshot local area networks by running diagnostics tests and performing repairs as needed.
Installed operating systems on workstations according to company standards.
Systems Engineer
CBS Corporation, Inc.
New York, NY
04.1999 - 02.2000
Responsible for first & second level hardware and software desktop support for 500 users
Perform Y2K software upgrades and installation
Headed group responsible for migration from cc:Mail to Outlook 98 on all desktops.
Developed and maintained system documentation, including installation procedures, operational guidelines, and user manuals.
Installed and configured server hardware components such as processors, memory modules, hard drives, RAID controllers, power supplies.
Troubleshooted technical issues related to servers, networks, storage systems, virtualization platforms and other IT infrastructure components.
Maintained inventory records of all installed hardware and software components in the environment.
Assisted in setting up new users accounts in Active Directory and provided them with necessary permissions for accessing resources on the network.
Upgraded existing hardware and software components when needed according to best practices.
Installed and configured operating systems, application software and system management tools.
Sr. Systems Analyst
Merrill Lynch, Inc.
New York, NY
09.1998 - 04.1999
Responsible for first level hardware & software desktop support for 175 users
Provided technical support for users on system issues, including troubleshooting hardware and software applications.
Performed system maintenance tasks such as backups, patching, upgrades and security measures.
Configured network components such as routers, switches, firewalls, in accordance with best practices guidelines.
Provided guidance and mentorship to junior team members on technical matters.
Troubleshot and resolved problems with programs and systems.
Maintained and created user account profiles and passwords, facilitating company-wide security.
LAN Administrator
WinStar Telecommunications
New York, NY
08.1997 - 09.1998
Team Leader Responsible for the implementation and completion of platform migration from Microsoft WIN95 & NT3 51 (Workstation & Server) to Microsoft NT 4.0 Workstation & Server
Installed new workstations, laptops and other computer peripherals.
Installed, configured, and tested network hardware, software, and cabling.
Configured user accounts in Active Directory for access to corporate resources.
Provided technical support for LAN users in resolving computer-related problems or questions.
Answered user inquiries to resolve computer software or hardware operation problems.
Installed and configured hardware such as printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards and mice.
Oversaw daily performance of computer systems.
Education
NC State PPS Certificate - Armed Security Officer
Spartan Training
Charlotte, NC
01-2025
Certification - Electronics, Computer Applications and Networking Technologies
Computer Learning Center
Paramus, NJ
07.1997
Skills
Public safety
Problem-solving
Safe driving
IT asset management
Body armor usage
Strong work ethic
Report writing
Customer service and engagement
Information security
Military Service
U.S. Army, 1989-1993
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Tailormade Protective Services
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
QuikTrip
02.2024 - 01.2025
Truck Driver
Red Classic Transportation
11.2023 - 12.2023
Off Road Truck Driver
E.S Wagner
08.2023 - 11.2023
Truck Driver
Crete Carrier
08.2022 - 08.2023
Truck Driver
Stevens Transport
09.2021 - 08.2022
Truck Driver
HALO Logisatics
03.2021 - 09.2021
Truck Driver
Stevens Transport
12.2020 - 03.2021
VoIP & IT Specialist
Square Clover Inc.
02.2019 - 03.2020
IT Manager
Renaissance Imports, Inc.
12.2005 - 02.2019
IT Consultant
RESCUECOM
02.2005 - 12.2005
Technical Support Specialist
Jade Systems Inc.
07.2004 - 02.2005
Owner/Operator
Dingo Paintball
08.2001 - 07.2004
Sr. Systems Support Analyst
TAMS Consultants, Inc.
04.2001 - 08.2001
Desktop Support Supervisor
Metiom, Inc.
02.2000 - 04.2001
Systems Engineer
CBS Corporation, Inc.
04.1999 - 02.2000
Sr. Systems Analyst
Merrill Lynch, Inc.
09.1998 - 04.1999
LAN Administrator
WinStar Telecommunications
08.1997 - 09.1998
NC State PPS Certificate - Armed Security Officer
Spartan Training
Certification - Electronics, Computer Applications and Networking Technologies