Preston Hershberger
Broken Arrow,US
Summary
Adept Physical Security Specialist with a proven track record at Advance Alarms, enhancing security protocols and reducing unauthorized access through expert management of access control systems and programming and maintaining roles within a business. Demonstrates exceptional work ethic and reliability, achieving significant improvements in security system efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Security Specialist
Advance Alarms
04.2022 - Current
- Currently working at QuikTrip Corporate Office contracted through Advance Alarms. 10/30/23 - Present
- Install, service, program and configure Avigilon Video Analytic cameras, NVR's and servers inside QuikTrip locations nationwide.
- Managed Kantech access control system efficiently, granting appropriate levels of clearance to authorized personnel only.
- Assessed effectiveness of current CCTV systems, upgrading or replacing outdated equipment as needed to maintain optimal coverage and functionality across the premises.
- Identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and recommended solutions and improvements to access control systems and video surveillance systems.
- Managed access control systems to prevent unauthorized entry into secure areas, maintaining a high level of protection for sensitive information.
- Troubleshoot issues with network and IP devices.
- Install Avigilon Access control and program Access panels
- Pull CAT 6 wire from servers to camera locations
- Pull access wire from alarm panels to devices throughout a campus/site.
- Reduced unauthorized access incidents with the implementation of multi-factor authentication systems.
Field Service Technician
Federal Protection, Inc
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Licensed in the state of Oklahoma in CCTV, Commercial Burglary and Fire, Residential Burglary and Fire and Access Control
- Performed service on bank equipment such as pneumatic tube systems, locks, and ATM's
- Install and configure NVR's, DVR's, analog and IP cameras
- Performed service, tests, and maintenance on commercial alarm panels and equipment
- Performed service, test, and maintenance on commercial fire panels and access control interfaces
- Worked closely with project managers to ensure that new applications were integrated into existing access control frameworks without compromising security.
- Conducted biannual inventory on thousands of dollars of equipment assigned to my truck, as well as equipment assigned to Tulsa location
Field Service Technician
BANCSOURCE
11.2015 - 06.2018
- Duties include servicing ATM's manufactured by Hyosung, Diebold and NCR
- Received training in Chicago, IL on all three of those types of machines in the first half of 2016
- Proficient in diagnosing and troubleshooting issues with machines, updating and loading software from scratch on Hyosung and NCR machines, ordering and replacing broken or malfunctioning parts, and installing and bring live of Hyosung retail units
- Fielding service calls in a timely manner, coordinating and maintaining a schedule of calls based on distance, call time and call volume
- Also proficient in speaking with customers professionally on the issues of their machines and providing ETA's on when service will be complete
- Completed Brinks and Loomis TIDEL training in May, 2016
- Limited training in Brinks CompuSafes
ATM Tech
Loomis Armored
10.2006 - 04.2014
- Service network of nearly 200 operating locations, with over 8,000 employees, utilizing a fleet of approximately 3,000 armored and other vehicles to provide secure armored transport, automated teller machine (ATM) services, cash processing and outsourced vault services for banks, other financial institutions, commercial and retail businesses
- Responsible for the loading and swapping of cash inside various ATM's in and around the city of Tulsa; including Bank of Oklahoma NCR machines and QuikTrip Diebold machines.
- As a Vault Tech: Accountable for incoming and outgoing cash and coin assigned to routes
- Also, responsible for opening and closing vault each day
Assistant Supply Sergeant
OKLAHOMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
05.2007 - 05.2013
- Enlisted in OKARNG April 2007
- Went to Basic Training and AIT at Fort Benning, Georgia
- Graduated August 10, 2007 with Infantryman (11B) MOS
- Deployed to AFCOP Dand Patan, Paktia Province, Afghanistan March 2011 to March 2012
- Duties include building and maintaining (1) a weapons MAL for every heavy and light weapon assigned to company, (2) Cyclic and Annual Inventories on all sensitive items, (3) truck logs for the vehicles assigned to the Company and (4) DA Form 2404's for all items assigned to Company
- Signed and responsible for over $20 million in Army equipment such as trucks, heavy weapons, weapon parts, computers, printers, telephones, MWR equipment
- Responsible for sub-hand receipting the equipment out to Platoon Leaders and Platoon Sergeants
Crew Lead
AMC SOUTHROADS
08.2002 - 12.2003
- Served as supervisor over crews in ushering and cleaning theaters
- Hired as Concession Stand Worker and advanced to Usher, Box Office and Guest Services in rapid succession and ahead of normal advancement schedule
- Also, trained as Projectionist to build up and tear down movie reels, operate projectors and start and re-wind movies according to pre-established schedules
- Work required maintaining strict adherence to movie schedules and working in an unsupervised environment
Education
No Degree - I.T.
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Access Control Management
- Security awareness
- Security system maintenance
- Security equipment testing
- Work ethic
- Reliability
Timeline
Physical Security Specialist
Advance Alarms
04.2022 - Current
Field Service Technician
Federal Protection, Inc
06.2018 - 04.2022
Field Service Technician
BANCSOURCE
11.2015 - 06.2018
Assistant Supply Sergeant
OKLAHOMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
05.2007 - 05.2013
ATM Tech
Loomis Armored
10.2006 - 04.2014
Crew Lead
AMC SOUTHROADS
08.2002 - 12.2003
No Degree - I.T.
University of Phoenix
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