Peter Allard
Meriden,CT
Summary
Highly disciplined U.S. Army Veteran with extensive experience leading safety and security operations in dynamic, high-risk environments. Proven ability to protect both military personnel and civilian populations through strategic planning, risk mitigation, and adherence to strict safety protocols. Demonstrated leadership in combat and peacekeeping missions, with a focus on situational awareness, threat detection, and operational integrity. Post-military roles in warehouse operations and corrections further strengthened crisis response, compliance, and team coordination skills. Actively transitioning into the fields of cybersecurity and computer science, bringing a mission-oriented mindset, strong ethical standards, and a deep commitment to safeguarding critical assets and infrastructure. Open to opportunities in the defense, technology, or public safety sectors.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
CT Department of Correction
New Haven, Connecticut
04.2014 - 06.2020
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and compliance with facility rules.
- Conducted regular security checks throughout the facility to prevent disturbances.
- Managed inmate movements during transport to court and medical appointments.
- Provided crisis intervention during conflicts to maintain order among inmates.
- Documented incidents and observations in daily logs for record-keeping purposes.
- Collaborated with staff in implementing rehabilitation programs for inmates.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
Operations Manager
3pd Logistics
Wallingford, Connecticut
08.2011 - 09.2014
- Directed daily operations by implementing strategies to achieve profitability goals.
- Supervised employee workflow to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Coordinated team schedules for optimal resource allocation and enhanced output.
- Implemented process improvements to boost operational effectiveness and quality.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and company policies to ensure compliance.
- Oversaw inventory management, maintaining stock levels to support operational needs.
- Collaborated with departments including sales, marketing, finance, and human resources to ensure seamless operations.
- Established and enforced policies and standard operating procedures for quality assurance.
USA Army
United Staes Army
Middletown, Connecticut
06.2006 - 06.2012
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Maintained weapons qualifications through regular firearms training exercises.
- Responded to emergency situations such as natural disasters or civil disturbances.
- Completed regular patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
- Diffused hostile situations with effective negotiation techniques.
- Provided crowd control during large public events or demonstrations.
- Developed plans for responding to terrorist incidents or other high-risk scenarios.
- Traveled to foreign territories to set up and defend military camps.
- Provided 24-hour armed internal security for multiple events by monitoring security equipment and operational logbooks to control building access.
- Developed and implemented security plans for the protection of critical assets and infrastructure.
- Administered first aid and emergency medical treatment to injured persons until medical personnel arrived.
- Managed detainee operations, including processing, supervision, and transport of detainees.
- Provided mentorship to junior soldiers during training exercises and field operations.
- Developed standard operating procedures for unit safety and operational efficiency.
- Executed reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy positions and movements.
- Maintained equipment and supply inventory for operational efficiency and readiness.
- Operated various weapons systems in support of combat operations and security missions.
- Collaborated with team members to execute strategic training exercises and drills.
- Conducted tactical operations to ensure mission readiness and effectiveness.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CTConnecticut
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Process improvement
- Analytical thinking
- Security management
- Weapons training
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Multitasking and organization
- Payroll and accounts payable and receivable
- Microsoft office
- Proofreading
- Java
- Python
- R
- SQL
- C
Timeline
Correctional Officer
CT Department of Correction
04.2014 - 06.2020
Operations Manager
3pd Logistics
08.2011 - 09.2014
USA Army
United Staes Army
06.2006 - 06.2012
Some College (No Degree) -
Quinnipiac University
Connecticut
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