Dedicated and highly motivated Transportation Security Specialist with observant nature and firm grasp of security procedures, standards and regulatory compliance. Excellent time management and organizational abilities backed by disciplined nature and strong communication skills. Trained in Cyber Security and willing to learn any skills which will serve the protection of the United States and its people.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Security Inspector
TSA
John F. Kennedy Airport, NY
10.2019 - Current
Career Accomplishments:
Discovered defective U-LINE catering seals which impacted four international airports and served as point of contact and lead investigator to follow up on actionable next steps.
Received Team of the Year Award for consistent regulatory compliance by way of knowledge sharing and due diligence practices.
Work Experience
Enforces security compliance of personnel, transportation systems and entities regulated under Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1500 series.
Performs inspections and assignments pertaining to full range of regulatory compliance activities in Aviation.
Serves as lead in administration of critical and complex compliance and enforcement programs designed to protect nation's airline and cargo transportation systems.
Shares and distributes technical inspection knowledge acquired in formal core training and experienced on-the-job training scenarios with other TSA Inspectors.
Rapidly responds to security incidents, threats, violations or potential violations.
Provides overt and covert presence, including high visibility activities, to detect and reduce identified security threats and vulnerabilities.
Offers major recommendations concerning significant internal and external program policy issues; including process control, developing performance criteria, and identifying risks.
Coordination Center Officer
TSA
John F. Kennedy Airport, NY
06.2013 - 10.2019
Career Accomplishments:
Team of the Year Award for diligent monitoring and reporting of security risks and vulnerabilities.
Work Experience
Determined the significance of events, followed incident reporting guidelines per TSOC requirements and delivered critical information to appropriate recipients.
Ensured management's awareness of ongoing activities; recognized when appropriate to call attention to new information that required further examination or action.
Supported national security risks in collaboration with Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR), Playbook, Federal Air Marshalls, Port Authority, and NYPD.
Identified, collected, and preserved evidence used to support enforcement actions.
Assisted in determining when enforcement action should be initiated by TSA Inspectors, CBP, PAPD, FBI, or FAA.
Entered data pertinent to investigations, inspections, and incidents into the national database Performance and Results Information System (PARIS).
Supported collection of performance metrics for airport terminals as needed to identify process improvements, vulnerabilities, or inefficiencies in screening processes.
Coordinated movement strategy and distributed communications for special operations for diplomats, State Department, Make a Wish Foundation, and other organizations.
Served as Team Leader in planning, developing and coordinating portions of the Continuity of Operations Program (COOP) for airport operations.
Coordinated and tracked readiness status, maintenance, and distribution of technical equipment and government property within airport operations.
Transportation Security Officer
TSA
John F. Kennedy Airport, NY
06.2006 - 04.2016
Work Experience:
Operated various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircrafts.
Performed searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers and bag searches.
Controlled terminal sterile area entry and exit points.
Engaged in continuous development of critical thinking skills, necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats.
Retained and implemented knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior.
Facilities Maintenance Unit, Logistics
TSA
John F. Kennedy Airport, NY
07.2006 - 04.2016
Career Accomplishments:
Received Team of the Year award for outstanding performance.
Received Safety Award for monitoring and ensuring safe working practices for all 2,500 Federal Transportation Security employees.
Work Experience:
Contributed to intake, interviews, and color vision testing, fingerprinting, and medical evaluations of more than 360 Transportation Security Officers candidates over intensive six day period with extraordinary results.
Developed strategic plans and testing of security risks in collaboration with other TSA departments or divisions.
Investigated purchase of new forklift, which was approved and saved federal government over $10,000.00.
Responsible for entry and maintenance of officers' Federal badge information on Airport Information Management (AIM) system when it was first implemented.
Ensured proper procedures for issuance and return of Federal employee uniforms when required.
Demonstrated expertise in hazard identification, risk analysis, risk assessment and job safety analysis.
Created safety awareness by promoting safety meetings, presentations, and open forum discussions and by implementing safety trainings.
Collected, transported, and segregated hazmat and voluntary abandon property (VAP) in designated areas.
Concierge
AvalonBay Communities
New York, NY
05.2013 - 09.2014
Work Experience:
Allowed access to community for authorized personnel only and protected residents by restricting unauthorized community members when appropriate.
Responded to resident requests, inquires and concerns in accordance with AvalonBay Communities customer service standards.
Greeted visitors and residents, handle calls, and arranged transportation accomodations as necessary.
Received and distributed deliveries (i.e.; FedEx, UPS, and USPS) with safety and discretion in mind.
Obtained extensive knowledge in building security and administration software and served as Subject Matter Expert for such programs for other employees and new hires.
Developed meaningful rapports and earned trust and high esteem with residents which resulted in acknowledgement to management.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY
Skills
Complex Problem-Solving
De-Escalation Techniques
Incident Investigation and Reporting
Federal Regulation Compliance
Crisis Management Planning
Critical Thinking
Law Enforcement Collaboration
Crew and Passenger Safety
People Skills
Compliant Procedure Implementation
Security Breach Management
Acute Attention to Detail
Superb Surveillance Skills
Threat Mitigation
Certification
Certificates and Completed Training:
OSHA Certified Hazmat
FEMA Disaster Management IS-00200.b
Incident and Emergency Management Training
Access Control - Breach Mitigation
Microsoft Excel Essentials
Decision Making: Making Tough Decisions
Managing for Rapid Change and Uncertainty
Manager's Guide to Discipline and Documentation
Workplace Management: Risk Management
Timeline
Transportation Security Inspector
TSA
10.2019 - Current
Coordination Center Officer
TSA
06.2013 - 10.2019
Concierge
AvalonBay Communities
05.2013 - 09.2014
Facilities Maintenance Unit, Logistics
TSA
07.2006 - 04.2016
Transportation Security Officer
TSA
06.2006 - 04.2016
No Degree - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
Transportation Security Officer- Security Support Assistant at Denver International AirportTransportation Security Officer- Security Support Assistant at Denver International Airport