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Thomas Elledge

Woodstock,GA

Summary

I have over 30 years of law enforcement experience, of which, the last 16 have been in various management roles, mainly depending on the unit missions. My assignment as the Unit Commander for the Violent Incident and Planned Early Response Unit (V.I.P.E.R.) allowed me to manage and lead a motivated team of officers whose mission was to interdict, disrupt, prevent, and arrest violent criminal offenders. I became very proficient at utilizing data and predictive analytics to lead the unit to areas that ensured mission success. I also had the opportunity to work with multiple federal agencies and departments during this time.

My assignment as the Special Operations Traffic Services Commander further developed my administrative skills and continued to sharpen my analytical skills while developing four junior supervisors. This assignment encompassed multiple units within Special Operations, required frequent interaction, and working relations with agencies throughout the state.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Security Manager

Avis Budget Group
Atlanta, GA
09.2023 - Current
  • Regional Security Manager for Avis Budget Rental locations in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
  • Conducted risk assessments of physical assets across the region to identify potential vulnerabilities, and developed actionable solutions to be presented to management.
  • Provided comprehensive documentation following thorough inquiries into regional employee misconduct.
  • Collaborated effectively with law enforcement during security incidents.
  • Documented critical details for incident reports and archives.
  • Responded quickly to any reported incidents or emergencies that may arise in the region.
  • Evaluated security incident data to recognize patterns and improvement opportunities.
  • Assessed existing infrastructure for vulnerabilities and made recommendations for improvements.
  • Periodically reviewed existing policies and procedures and made recommendations to improve security.
  • Monitored compliance with security policies and regulations in the region.

Lieutenant Special Operations

Cobb County Police Department
Marietta, GA
07.1995 - 08.2023
  • Directed resource management and executed strategies to accomplish operational objectives.
  • Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
  • Developed over 30 subordinates to create robust management and operational teams.
  • Revised operational practices and SOPs aligning with departmental requirements.
  • Conducted root-cause analysis to address problem areas.
  • Led budget administration tasks for four distinct units handling an operating budget of more than $200,000.
  • Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency through strategic review to ensure continued focus on operational objectives.

Police Officer

University Of Georgia
Athens, GA
08.1992 - 04.1995
  • Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
  • Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
  • Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
  • Conducted thorough criminal investigations.
  • Directed traffic at high-volume special events for public safety and order.

Risk Management Specialist

Six Flags Over GA
Austell, GA
05.1985 - 10.1993
  • Verified reports for completeness to conform with established OSHA regulations and procedures.
  • Identified potential risk exposure to develop corrective action plans.
  • Maintained risk identification programs to reduce potential losses from workers' compensation and general liability insurance issues.
  • Analyzed reporting strategies and data to create educational programs.
  • Constructed periodic surveys and inspections to comply with regulatory committees.
  • Identified hazardous materials in facilities, disposing of waste according to regulations.
  • Implemented loss control measures to protect workers and mitigate workplace hazards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA
05.2015

Skills

  • Multi-Unit Operations Management
  • Logistics Oversight
  • Budget Development and Management
  • Team Leadership-Management Team Building
  • Solutions Development
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Resource Allocation
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Administrative Management
  • Operations Oversight
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring

Additional Information

Job Coordinator/ Scheduler

  • 2018 to 2023, I was the Job Coordinator/Scheduler for CMB Executive Protection. CMB provides off duty police officers for traffic management, logistics, and site security all across Georgia. The job required management of requests from over 300 officers and development of multiple systems to track various vendors and job locations throughout the state.

Traffic Operations Manager

  • 2020 to 2022, I was one of the traffic and logistics managers for all of the traffic operations surrounding Truist Park. This included managing Braves ingress/egress traffic, special events, and other activities on the Battery Atlanta footprint.

Security Operations Liaison

  • 2010 to 2017, I was the department liaison for Security Operations and Loss Prevention for Six Flags Atlanta Properties. I assisted with site preparation, scheduling of resources, and management for large scale events.

Accomplishments

  • While employed by ABG Group I was able to reduce internal theft and losses by more than Twenty Percent in my first year through implementation of additional tools, investigation, and compliance to policies.
  • Completed the FBI LEEDA training for law enforcement supervisors and managers.
  • Excel and Microsoft Suite certified.
  • Received a Bureau Commendation from the Cobb County Chief of Police for accomplishments while I was the VIPER Unit Commander.
  • P.O.S.T. Certified Instructor and regular instructor for Instructor candidates and mandate students.
  • Invited to teach at the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia (PAC) yearly training sessions.
  • Recognized by the South Cobb Business Association several times for work with elementary students and student athletes.

Timeline

Regional Security Manager

Avis Budget Group
09.2023 - Current

Lieutenant Special Operations

Cobb County Police Department
07.1995 - 08.2023

Police Officer

University Of Georgia
08.1992 - 04.1995

Risk Management Specialist

Six Flags Over GA
05.1985 - 10.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Reinhardt University
Thomas Elledge