Michael Stoney
Tustin,CA
Summary
Accomplished Sergeant at California Highway Patrol, adept in fostering teamwork and collaboration while ensuring operational efficiency. Excelled in problem-solving and decision-making, significantly enhancing public trust and safety. Skilled in utilizing technology and software, demonstrating a friendly, positive attitude and a commitment to excellence. Proven track record in leadership, achieving high-profile incident resolutions and advancing junior staff development.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant
California Highway Patrol
07.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Security Officer
Superior Protection Services
03.1999 - 05.2000
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
Officer
California Highway Patrol
05.2001 - 07.2017
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance and support to foster professional development and career progression.
- Ensured compliance with national and local laws through regular policy reviews and updates.
- Increased operational efficiency by conducting regular training sessions for junior officers.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and adoption of best practices in law enforcement techniques.
- Conducted thorough investigations into complex cases, leading to successful resolution of numerous high-profile incidents.
- Enhanced public trust through community policing efforts, organizing and participating in public safety workshops.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments, improving efficiency and effectiveness in handling cross-jurisdictional cases.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Sergeant, United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
01.1993 - 01.1999
- Provided crucial first aid treatment during medical emergencies, preserving the health of fellow service members on the battlefield or during training evolutions.
- Enabled rapid response capabilities by coordinating logistics support for deployment readiness exercises and real-world contingencies.
- Optimized resource management by effectively tracking and allocating equipment, personnel, and supplies.
- Demonstrated resilience under pressure by consistently performing at a high level despite challenging conditions or unforeseen obstacles.
- Increased operational capabilities through the regular maintenance of vehicles, weapons systems, and other essential equipment.
- Participated in humanitarian assistance missions, delivering critical aid supplies to disaster-stricken communities.
- Promoted a culture of safety, ensuring strict adherence to guidelines and reducing incidents during training exercises.
- Fostered strong relationships with partner nations through participation in joint military exercises and cultural exchanges.
- Led successful missions by implementing strategic planning and effective teamwork.
- Enhanced unit readiness by conducting comprehensive training exercises and evaluations.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
Education
Various Subjects
Marine Corps Institute
Correspondence CourseGeneral Law Enforcement
California Highway Patrol Academy
Sacramento, CA11.2001
Diploma - General Studies
Marysville High School
Marysville, CA06.1992
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
I was awarded the California Governor’s Medal of Valor, the Orange County Sheriff's medal of valor, the Carnegie Hero Fund’s award, as well as recognition from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the City of Dana Point, after an incident in which I climbed out onto the ledge of an over crossing, to save a suicidal woman.
Additional Information
Lead the Border Division of the California Highway Patrol’s Honor Guard (later referred to as the Special Honors Detail) for roughly 10 years, with nearly 20 years of membership on the detail.
I was the Area Range Training Officer for the Capistrano Area of the California Highway Patrol for approximately 10 years.
Timeline
Sergeant
California Highway Patrol
07.2017 - Current
Officer
California Highway Patrol
05.2001 - 07.2017
Security Officer
Superior Protection Services
03.1999 - 05.2000
Sergeant, United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
01.1993 - 01.1999
Various Subjects
Marine Corps Institute
General Law Enforcement
California Highway Patrol Academy
Diploma - General Studies
Marysville High School
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