Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Commander
National Gallery of Art
Washington DC, United States
11.2014 - Current
For over 24 years at the National Gallery of Art providing subordinates with leadership, direction, supervision, mentoring, counseling, and guidance; serves as a role model for subordinate staff by setting the example for professional conduct, appearance and demeanor.
My knowledge of principles of supervision and leadership has led to leading several teams to improved performance and receiving team of the quarter awards.
I have years of experience and comprehensive knowledge of a diverse range of protective procedures and activities managing the safety and security of NGA visitors, staff, buildings, property, and collection by ensuring that policies and procedures are followed.
Manage daily operations including, art protection, security staffing, handling investigations concerning visitors and employee staff complaints and criminal investigations.
• Managed Special Operations overseeing Security Escorts for contractors, VIP visitors, and special events.
Responsible for the security and protection of all Gallery buildings and grounds including, off site Gallery Occupied buildings.
I have through knowledge of National Gallery of Art Emergency Evacuation and Fire Alarm Annunciation systems and manage critical events, alarms, emergencies, and SCC operators as needed.
I am training in fire protection and have thorough knowledge and experience in understanding of firefighting procedures and the various fire prevention systems installed throughout the National Gallery.
Monitoring and providing security for critical areas containing art and ensure that all staff are aware of the proper procedures for securing the areas.
Conduct regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards to staff and visitors, maintains physical protection from hazards in the area, and reinforces safety training for subordinates on the nature of potential hazards and on any required protective measures.
Mitigate risks and make the final decision to activate Emergency Evacuation and/or Fire Alarm Annunciation system including radio, telephone and intercoms whenever appropriate or any emergency involving protection of life and property, oversee all events, conditions, sequences and interface with AOP Operations, Track AOP Operations response personnel and assist the Operators if necessary, Coordinate with the AOP Chief, Assistant Chief of Operations, Major and Shift Supervisors on emergency events.
I have the responsibility of overseeing the AOP weapons qualifications for all armed officer.
• I am trained in Basic Physical Security knowledge including: Interagency Security Committee Orientation, Security Legal Considerations, Risk Management, Access Control, Perimeter Security, Security Design, Guard Force, Protective Lighting (to include night lighting assessment)
Lieutenant Security Supervisor
National Gallery of Art
Washington DC, United States
04.2005 - 02.2011
For the last 13 years as a National Gallery of Art Special Police Security Supervisor I have enforced National Gallery of Art rules and regulations, local and federal laws.
I have performed a full range of supervisory security officer duties by following, enforcing and executing specific rules, regulations, and procedures covering the Gallery’s law enforcement and security policies and procedures including but not limit to search and seizure, arrest procedures ; crowd control ; threats against personnel and property; Security investigations for detection of criminal activity; and fire detection systems and fire alarm response actions.
I have had the responsibilities that included, but not limit to Security Command Center (SCC) Supervisor with duties that include: to follow critical events and alarms and support the operators as needed, make the final decision to activate the Emergency Evacuation and/or Fire Alarm Annunciation system whenever appropriate, oversee all events, conditions, sequences and interfaces with AOP Operations, and track AOP Operations response personnel.
Follow up alarm event progress and determine resolutions and make notifications to other Gallery staff, as appropriate.
Monitor the Washington Area Warning Alert System (WAWAS).
Also as Security Command Center (SCC) supervise, monitor, follow critical events, alarms through out the gallery and support the SCC operators as needed.
I have been trained and have thorough knowledge of the Gallery’s computerized security system and various types of alarms and detection devices that comprise the system, such as the Skyline Access Control Alarm Monitor Systems, Closed Circuit Television systems, Fire Alarm system and various other systems that are use to secure and protect personnel, property, buildings and grounds.
Underway Replenishment Technician
US Navy Reserves Miltary Sealift Command
Washington DC, United States
03.1994 - 10.2009
Whiles serving in the US Navy Reserves I stood the watch as a Joint Maritime Command Information System (JMCIS) Operator for Military Sealift Command Washington D.C.
As an Operator I was responsible for the JMCIS which provides a single integrated Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) system that receives, processes, displays, maintains and assesses the unit characteristics, employment scheduling, materiel condition, combat readiness, warfighting capabilities, positional information and disposition of own and Allied forces, and allows decision makers to optimize the allocation of resources.
Efforts included managing up to date threat assessments, operational information and logistics requirements to support deployed Navy assets.
Assisted in the preparation and conducting of operations and/or exercise related briefings for Commander, Military Sealift Command, his staff, and area command representatives.
Responsible for consolidating and editing information gathered from multiple information systems in the preparation and updating of various operations and/or exercise reports to Commander, Military Sealift Command.
Supported MSC participation in, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. Including, ship deployment, and planning, Liaise with Commander, Military Sealift Command staff, area commands and other DoD agencies concerning ship movements.
Education
Technical or occupational certificate - Certified Institutional Protection Manager
International Foundation For Cultural Property Protection
04.2019
Technical or occupational certificate - Certified Institutional Protection Instructor (CIPI) program
International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection
04.2019
Professional degree (e.g. MD, JD, DDS) - Physical Security
Federal Law in Enforment Training Centers
06.2014
Professional degree (e.g. MD, JD, DDS) -
VA Police Academy
07.1999
High school diploma or equivalent - Electronics
J.M. Wright Technical High School
06.1985
Some college (no degree) -
MOHEGAN COMMUNITY
Skills
Data Management
Dependable and Responsible
Problem Resolution
Cultural Awareness
Critical Thinking
Organizational Skills
Problem-Solving
Computer Skills
First Aid/CPR
Remote Office Availability
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Team Management
Affiliations
AAU Youth Football Patuxen Rhinos - Assistant Coach
Job Related Training
New Instructor and Lesson Plan Development - October 2015
Physical Security Training Program - June 2014
VA Police Academy July - 1999
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) - IS-00200.b ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident, ICS-200, IS-00100.b Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100, IS-00700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction