Patrick Lange
Monee,IL
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 40+ years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Top of the LINE Painting
Monee, IL
07.2003 - Current
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
- Improved company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Security Officer/Custodial Manager/Security Operations Manager
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL
11.1979 - 07.2003
- Developed standardized training procedures for departmental inspections.
- Maintained team compliance with professionalism guidelines and security team standards.57
- Performed bi-weekly payroll, set schedules and dealt with rule infractions.
- Strengthened emergency preparedness and immediate responses while commanding oversight and maintenance of safety inventory and equipment.
- Recorded required data for incident reports and files.
- Demonstrated public safety dedication by patrolling community events.
- Developed and implemented training methods to promote improved officer performance.
- Controlled physical and security technology programs, CCTV, access control, security lighting, gate systems and incident management systems.
- Monitored and authorized employee and guest access to guard against theft.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Chaired safety committees to devise strategic plans and share best practices.
- Completed investigations of security incidents and wrote reports for permanent record.
- Trained new security officers on safety protocols and company standards.
- Oversaw highly effective security team and managed scheduling and resource allocation.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Trained staff on how to use appropriate equipment safely and effectively while following established procedures.
- Participated in meetings with senior leadership providing updates on progress made within the custodial department.
- Ordered supplies for the custodial department as needed, staying within budget constraints.
- Created training materials and conducted orientation sessions for new custodial staff members.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and implemented corrective measures when necessary.
- Managed custodial staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Supervised ongoing janitorial activities such as floor care, carpet cleaning, window washing and trash removal services.
- Coordinated with outside contractors when specialized cleaning services were required.
- Maintained records of attendance, performance reviews, payroll information and other relevant data related to the custodial staff.
- Developed effective cleaning schedules for each area of the facility, ensuring proper coverage at all times.
- Analyzed operational costs associated with labor, supplies and other expenses incurred by the department.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints regarding custodial services in a professional manner.
- Performed preventative maintenance checks on equipment used by the custodial team to ensure optimal performance levels.
- Conducted regular inspections of the premises to ensure cleanliness standards were being met.
- Provided direction and guidance to custodial staff on daily assignments and special projects.
- Supervised and supported housekeeping personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
- Reviewed employee performance and devised improvement plan to achieve goals.
Security Supervisor
Old Chicago Amusement Park
Bolingbrook, IL
11.1978 - 11.1979
- Responded immediately to security threats, breaches and emergencies, following proper protocols.
- Worked closely with local law enforcement to coordinate security operations and investigations.
- Inspected posts and met with subordinates to outline tasks and responsibilities.
- Worked efficiently in busy, high-risk settings while maintaining best-in-class standards of excellence for security initiatives.
- Led and directed investigations of accidents, thefts and property loss on premises.
- Led security team and contributed to on-call shifts.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Investigated security breaches and took appropriate measures to minimize damage.
Military Police Officer
U.S.Army
Friedberg, Germany
09.1975 - 11.1978
- Improved overall operations planning efficiency by appropriately supervising dispatch movement during security incidents.
- Completed regular patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
- Supervised maintenance of tactical plans and equipment while monitoring personnel, improving overall preparedness for emergencies.
- Traveled to foreign territories to set up and defend military camps.
- Enforced military laws and regulations.
- Monitored and investigated suspicious persons, situations and unusual activities.
- Composed reports on daily activities and incidents, which encompassed theft and damage to property, presence of unauthorized individuals and other unexpected situations.
- Mitigated risk with immediate emergency response security.
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
- Directed and controlled crowds at base functions and organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
- Provided 24-hour armed internal security for multiple events by monitoring security equipment and operational logbooks to control building access.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Law Enforcement
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, ILSkills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- New Business Development
- Employee Training
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Issue Resolution
- Quality Assurance
- Sales Strategics
- Employee Motivation
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Staff Scheduling
- Customer Service Management
- Team Leadership
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Management Team Building
- Decision Making
- Originality and Creativity
- Business Leadership
- Cost Reduction
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Training Management
- Performance Assessment
Timeline
Business Owner
Top of the LINE Painting
07.2003 - Current
Security Officer/Custodial Manager/Security Operations Manager
Argonne National Laboratory
11.1979 - 07.2003
Security Supervisor
Old Chicago Amusement Park
11.1978 - 11.1979
Military Police Officer
U.S.Army
09.1975 - 11.1978
Some College (No Degree) - Law Enforcement
Joliet Junior College
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