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MICHAEL GROOMS

Davenport

Summary

Accomplished Security Manager with 25 years of experience. Committed to strategic planning and delivery of large-scale objectives while maintaining highest levels of integrity and respect. Applies advanced technical, business and logistics acumen to streamline processes. Adept at driving cross-functional teams within high-pressure and deadline-driven environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender Shift Manager

Iserv
10.2024 - Current
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables, and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.

Owner/Operator

Devoted Lawn Services, LLC
08.2023 - Current
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning, enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Conferred with customers to understand needs, finalize purchase orders, and employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
  • Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects, reviewed completed work to monitor and enforce quality standards and requirements outlined in the contractual scope of work for the installation of rock gardens, ponds and irrigation systems in consultation with clients.

Facility Security Officer (FSO), Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)

CAE USA
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Security Ambassador to the GSC by assisting in the development and implementation of the Technology Control Plan (TCP), Electronic Communications Plan (ECP), and Visitation Procedures.
  • Updates and collaborates with the DCSA IS Rep of any known attempts to violate any provision of the Facility's mitigation agreement or relevant U.S. government contract provisions related to security, U.S. export control laws, or the NISP; and communicate any material changes to the IS Rep early and often.
  • Provide education and training to employees regarding security policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities and can contribute to maintaining a secure environment.
  • Coordinated with government agencies, such as the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), to ensure compliance with security requirements and facilitate assessments or inspections with exceptional ratings.

Facility Security Officer (FSO)

OWT Global, LLC
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Ensured compliance with organizations security practices and procedures align with the relevant regulations, such as the 32 CFR Part 117 and National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
  • Managed robust industrial security programs involving the implementation of security measures, conducting security self-inspections, and applying risk mitigation methodologies.
  • Provided education and training to employees regarding security policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities and can contribute to maintaining a secure environment.
  • Coordinated with government agencies, such as the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), to ensure compliance with security requirements and facilitate assessments or inspections.
  • Implemented background checks on prospective employees as part of comprehensive pre-employment screening processes aimed at reducing potential risks associated with hiring decisions.

Facility Security Officer (FSO), Global Security and Compliance

IAP Worldwide Services
05.2021 - 02.2023
  • Managing industrial security programs and the implementation of security measures, conducting security self-inspections, and applying risk mitigation methodologies.
  • Implemented background checks on prospective employees as part of comprehensive pre-employment screening processes aimed at reducing potential risks associated with hiring decisions.
  • Educating and training regarding security policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities and can contribute to maintaining a secure environment.
  • Developed and implemented security plans and procedures to safeguard classified information, personnel, property, facilities, and operations from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Activity Security Representative, DoD SAPCO, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense

ManTech
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Security representative for US Space Command (USSPACECOM) Project Management Office (PMO).
  • Implemented background checks on prospective employees as part of comprehensive pre-employment screening processes aimed at reducing potential risks associated with hiring decisions.
  • Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding Special Access Program (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and collateral data in support of US military operations.
  • Provided day-to-day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and provide appropriate recommendations for revising and improving security policies, procedures, and systems.

Operations Director

Levy's Landscape and Design
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses, mentored newly hired employees to take on responsibilities and tasks with solid understanding of requirements.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Developed business plans to successfully finance business ventures.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.

Internet Sales and Business Development Manager

General Motors
08.2018 - 04.2020
  • Trained teams on specific operations, applicable procedures and techniques for each job site.
  • Built and enhanced relationships with clients to boost revenue.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Assistant Contractor Program Security Officer (ACSPO)

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Created and updated files on each applicant to include, but not limited to, initiations of SF 86 Electronic Applications for Security Clearances, Background Check, wrote and filed reports detailing findings of investigations and provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
  • Investigated disturbances and used proportional and strategic responses to handle different types of issues, communicated with team members and building management via radio, telephones, computers and proprietary software.
  • Safeguarded highly classified and sensitive information completely confidential through implementing thorough document control procedures.

Acquisition Security Specialist

Department of the Air Force, Civil Service
03.2016 - 05.2017
  • Spearheaded the Military Construction (MILCON) planning phase for security requirements for the F22 411th Flight Test Squadron (FLTS) facilities worth $125 million dollars and 175,000 square feet.
  • Coordinated and scheduled maintenance the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) which maintained and improved security of the building.
  • Managed the F22 411th FLTS, 412th Operations Group/Information Protection (IP) physical security program: maintained ICD 705 standards and ensured all facilities maintained SCIF accreditation.

Security Forces/Industrial Security Manager

United States Air Force
08.1998 - 03.2016
  • Oversaw on-site management of emergency events, coordinated response and addressed physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology and materials.
  • Created physical security training program and curriculum and managed training of 400+ employees on workplace violence, fraud, staff safety and physical site security.
  • Worked efficiently in busy, high-risk settings while maintaining best-in-class standards of excellence for security initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented anti-terrorism policies, administered force protection programs and served as technical authority on anti-terrorism and overall security.

Naval Criminal Investigation Services (NCIS)/Protective Service Agent

United States Navy
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Provides Physical Security Protection to Senior Department of Defense officials such as US Secretary of Defense, Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and their foreign counterparts ensuring their safety from embarrassment, injury, kidnapping, and assassination as they carry out their official duties both in United States and Abroad.
  • Supervise 6 to 12 person team providing directives and guidance while conducting over 60 Protective Detail Operations both Stateside and Overseas.
  • Acted as liaison and coordinated daily with Local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies and organizations for Protective mission support, pertinent investigations, and threat intelligence, which present risk to the principal and mission objectives.
  • Superb people skills: coordinated with over 20 foreign Embassies to ensure proper arrangements were made for multiple DoD official visits.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Trident University International
05.2017

Associate Degree - Applied Science in Criminology

Community College of the Air Force
05.2013

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Service Management
  • Decision Making
  • Employee Motivation
  • Business Leadership
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Management Team Building
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Operations Oversight
  • Budget Control
  • Administrative Management
  • Anti Terrorism
  • Physical Security
  • Security Awareness and Education Program
  • Vulnerability Assessments
  • Staff training and development
  • Staffing
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Personnel management
  • Inventory management
  • Business operations management
  • Risk management
  • Operations management
  • Operations oversight
  • Hiring
  • Operational reporting
  • Financial planning
  • Cost management
  • Human resources oversight
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Budget development
  • Client relationship management
  • Strategic planning
  • Payroll processing
  • Relationship management
  • Business planning

Military Awards

  • Joint Meritorious Commendation Medal
  • Air Force Commendation Medal
  • Army Commendation Medal
  • Air Force Combat Action Medal

Timeline

Bartender Shift Manager

Iserv
10.2024 - Current

Owner/Operator

Devoted Lawn Services, LLC
08.2023 - Current

Facility Security Officer (FSO), Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)

CAE USA
04.2023 - 08.2023

Facility Security Officer (FSO)

OWT Global, LLC
10.2022 - 04.2023

Facility Security Officer (FSO), Global Security and Compliance

IAP Worldwide Services
05.2021 - 02.2023

Activity Security Representative, DoD SAPCO, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense

ManTech
10.2020 - 05.2021

Operations Director

Levy's Landscape and Design
04.2020 - 10.2020

Internet Sales and Business Development Manager

General Motors
08.2018 - 04.2020

Assistant Contractor Program Security Officer (ACSPO)

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
05.2017 - 08.2018

Acquisition Security Specialist

Department of the Air Force, Civil Service
03.2016 - 05.2017

Naval Criminal Investigation Services (NCIS)/Protective Service Agent

United States Navy
01.2011 - 01.2014

Security Forces/Industrial Security Manager

United States Air Force
08.1998 - 03.2016

Associate Degree - Applied Science in Criminology

Community College of the Air Force

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Trident University International

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