Max Cathey
Flowood,Mississippi
Summary
Senior Operating Executive with proven leadership skills in meeting the ever-changing needs of business. Senior Operating Executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across corporate, governmental, business, and military sectors. Skilled in managing multi-million dollar-budgets and multiple projects, enhancing organizational skills, and motivating cross-functional teams. Proven ability to build strong customer and vendor relationships and drive excellence in demanding environments.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Unemployed
Unemployed Due to Motor Vehicle Accident
05.2022 - 09.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Supervisor
Law Security Group
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with security protocols and policies.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and safety practices.
Loyal Source Government Services WDDRPM
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: (Wing Demand Drug Reduction Manager)
Asset Protection Specialist
Hudson Bay Company
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Monitored surveillance systems to detect and prevent theft incidents.
Sales Associate
Terminix Pest Control
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed customer inquiries and provided pest control solutions.
- Conducted sales presentations to promote pest control services.
Senior Team Lead, Asset Protection
Academy Sports and Outdoors
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Instructed Loss Prevention employees in the areas of theft prevention, customer relations, and security protocols.
- Facilitated merchandise returns to optimize company credit and reduce write-offs.
- Directed team to achieve optimal security protocols and customer relationship management.
Quality Control Manager
Inner Parrish Security Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Oversaw appropriate Quality Control practices and procedures to ensure optimal yield and efficiency.
- Enforced proper security guard dress codes, resulting in improved client ratings within two months. Sold security services to prospective clients.
- Improved quality of guards’ reports and daily inspection documents for accuracy and conciseness by coaching the guards and monitoring their writing skills.
- Oversaw Quality Control practices, enhancing yield and efficiency through strategic planning.
Mississippi Department of Corrections
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Served as liaison between agency and sheriffs, utilizing inmates assigned to the Joint County State Work Program.
- DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY, WAREHOUSE, AND FLEET OPERATIONS (2011 to 2013)
- Held three management positions: (1) Compliance Officer, (2) Projects Coordinator, and (3) Assistant Director of Records. Ensured private and regional prison regulatory compliance and policy adherence. Updated training in three locations.
- Reduced new clothing inventory for new and current inmates by 3% for effective cost control.
- Coordinated compliance and policy adherence for private and regional prison operations.
- Improved the supervision-fee collection system in collaboration with the Community Corrections Division.
- Implemented more efficient cleaning and stocking standards, improving inventory and distribution operations.
Division Director
MS Department of Health / MS Department of Corrections
10.2003 - 01.2007
- Management experience in major state agencies – MS Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), MS Department of Health (MDH), and MS Department of Corrections (MDOC), fully knowledgeable of State Personnel Board policies and procedures.
- MDOC LIAISON (April 2004 to April 2007)
- Provided leadership for hurricane, earthquake, and nuclear disaster planning for MEMA, assisting all counties with strategic disaster preparedness planning.
- Spearheaded the rebuilding of Waveland’s entire infrastructure and communication systems after Katrina.
- Utilized MDOC’s major operating systems: Offender Trak, Legato, Protégé, Fuelman, and Caseload-Automon.
Education
Master’s Degree - Criminal Justice
American Military University
Charlestown, WVBachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Belhaven College
Jackson, MSSkills
- Cross-functional operations
- Efficient Project Management Skills
- Leadership in military operations
- Human Resources Management
- Contract Bidding and Negotiations
- Budget management
- Employee development skills
- Supply Management and Inventory Control
- Experienced manager of personal records
- Qualified law enforcement professional
Timeline
Unemployed
Unemployed Due to Motor Vehicle Accident
05.2022 - 09.2025
Supervisor
Law Security Group
10.2021 - 05.2022
Loyal Source Government Services WDDRPM
01.2020 - 01.2020
Asset Protection Specialist
Hudson Bay Company
02.2019 - 10.2019
Sales Associate
Terminix Pest Control
02.2017 - 02.2018
Senior Team Lead, Asset Protection
Academy Sports and Outdoors
01.2014 - 01.2015
Quality Control Manager
Inner Parrish Security Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2014
Mississippi Department of Corrections
01.2006 - 01.2013
Division Director
MS Department of Health / MS Department of Corrections
10.2003 - 01.2007
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Belhaven College
Master’s Degree - Criminal Justice
American Military University
Military Experience
- U.S. Army National Guard and Reserve (1971-2010)
- Mobilized Army Reservist on Active Duty, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Mobilized Army Reservist, Central Command, Defense Commissary Agency, and Corps of Engineers
- Served in multiple leadership positions, which included Senior Operations Sergeant, Senior NCO, and NCOIC of the Army’s Premier Personnel Project known as Silver Scimitar. Held a Top Security (TS/SCI) clearance.
- Managed military contracting in providing life support systems for thousands of military personnel entering and exiting the theatre of war in Camp Arifijan, Kuwait, or Doha, Qatar.
- Directly supported multiple U.S. government agencies (FBI, CIA, DOS, and HS) by providing contractual services for transportation and equipment storage in the transition from CONUS to Iraq or Afghanistan.
- Served as Director of Enlisted Instruction for the 3390th USAR School for six years.
- Served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Director of DeCA the Defense Commissary Agency
Additional Experience
- Director, Vital Statistics MS Department of Health (MDH), Jackson, Mississippi
- Director, Plans and Operations MS Emergency Management Agency, Jackson, Mississippi
- Assistant Construction Manager BellSouth, Jackson, Mississippi
- Owner-Manager 3 WICKS ‘N’ STICKS candle locations in premier malls. Winner of multiple awards.
Awards
Army Legion of Merit, Army Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (7th Award), Army Achievement Award (5th Award), Global War on Terrorism Medal, Madison County Outstanding Law Enforcement Volunteer, Lowndes County Outstanding Law Enforcement Volunteer
Military Legion of Merit award
Proven leader and man of high integrity and ethical values.
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