MIKE VERTUS
Atlanta,CA
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional and 7-year U.S. Army Veteran, of proven ability to be a corporate steward interacting and collaborating with multiple levels of management and diverse cultural audiences. currently serving as a Tactical Field Police Officer. With expertise in high-risk operations, crisis intervention, and public safety enforcement. Proven ability to lead under pressure, execute critical missions, and maintain order in complex, fast-paced environments. Skilled in tactical movement, de-escalation, and evidence-based policing, with a strong record of service, discipline, and commitment to community safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer, Tactical Field Officer
MARTA
Atlanta, GA
05.2021 - Current
- Enforced state laws, city ordinances, and MARTA regulations to maintain safety across trains, buses, and stations.
- Conducted patrols, responded to emergencies, and managed investigations with accurate reporting and evidence handling.
- Delivered customer service and de-escalation to ensure a safe, orderly, and welcoming transit environment.
- Coordinated with local, and agencies during joint operations and security initiatives.
- Trained in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to resolve volatile situations safely.
- Applied active listening, empathy, and non-confrontational communication to stabilize individuals in distress.
- Trained in tactical movement, breaching, room clearing, and advanced weapons handling.
- Maintained readiness for rapid deployment during active threats, crowd control, and emergency situations.
- Coordinated with multi-agency units to ensure safe and effective mission outcomes.
Maintenance | Petroleum Supply Manager
United States Army
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Various Global Locations
- Managed a team of 5 employees responsible for transporting sensitive and hazardous material in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Developed and managed new shipment schedules; cut costs by $20K.
- Created and implemented standard operating procedures for handling hazardous materials maintain 100% compliance EPA rating.
- Generated reports and conducted training to keep employees up to date on regulations; increased productivity by 40%.
- Cultivated a positive working environment within the organization; increased company’s retention rating by 20%.
- Led a team effort and improved inadequate operations in one of the depot key shipping functions, bringing the processing accuracy rate to 97%.
- Planned and coordinated critical resources and synchronized the petroleum supply operations for the entire organization consisting of over 200,000 pieces of equipment spread out over multiple countries.
- Achieved a 100% mission-ready rating.
- Various Global Locations
- Specialized Military Training: Basic Management and Leaders Course, Environmental Management
Education
Lithonia High School
Lithonia, GACriminal Justice -
Georgia Perimeter College
Tucker, GASkills
- Customer Service
- Supply Chain Operations
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Control
- Research
- Data Analysis
- Acquisition
- Procurement
- Communication
- Organization
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis intervention & de-escalation tactics
- Tactical field operations (room clearing, breaching, warrant service)
- Active threat / critical incident response
Crowd management & control
Defensive tactics & use of force continuu
Certification
Transportation of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certified
Specialized Military Training
- Basic Management and Leaders Course
- Environmental Management
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Police Officer, Tactical Field Officer
MARTA
05.2021 - Current
Maintenance | Petroleum Supply Manager
United States Army
01.2017 - 05.2021
Lithonia High School
Criminal Justice -
Georgia Perimeter College