Tom Stella
Chicago,IL
Summary
Retired sales, project management and security professional with extensive experience. Proven leadership. Effective communication and people skills. Seeking a part time position.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Uber
Chicago, IL
05.2020 - 04.2025
- Communicated effectively with app and customers to provide status updates.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan efficient routes for trips.
- Interacted with customers pleasantly to meet needs and ride satisfaction.
Trade Show Coordinator
Leaf Filter/Bath Planet
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked home improvement trade shows, Sam's Club kiosks to generate leads
- Greated potential customers
- Product demonstrations
- Worked with the inside sales departments to provide details and prioritize potential customers
Security
Saks Fifth Avenue, Zara State Street
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Worked closely with security team monitoring store camera to identify potential issues.
- Reviewed daily reports from other security personnel to ensure that all security protocols were being followed properly.
- Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
Security Director
Volite Energy LLC
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Designed, established and maintained an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish goals and objectives
- Recruited, trained, supervised and evaluated staff
- Created and monitored security budget
- Observed security conditions and conducted ongoing analysis of data received from both external and internal sources; advise administration on appropriate risk mitigation strategies
Project Manager
Royal Millwork, Inc.
Boca Raton, FL
12.2003 - 12.2010
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
Advertising & Marketing - Chicago Event Producer
Maxim Magazine
Chicago
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Major League Baseball All Star Game Event, Park West (1000 VIP guests)
- Magazine Launch Party, Germania Club (800 VIP guests)
- Chrysler PT Cruiser (1000+ VIP guests)
- Sprite Remix (special guest DJ Shadow; 1000+ VIP guests)
- Vanilla Coke (1000+ VIP guests)
VIP Host / Operations / Security Lead
Riviera Theatre
01.1985 - 12.1992
- Reservations for VIP guest reservations, managing guest list, table reservations, mise en place, food and bottle service
- Marketing and advertising related to VIP services
- Responsible for other major functions: security operations and consulting services.
- Guard services: successfully administer major facets of security guard services. Wrote standard operating procedures for theater and operational manual
- Consulting services: conducted risk analysis and security surveys, established loss probability, physical security audits, policies and procedures and operational audits. Conducted security surveys for theater
VIP Host
UNO Special Indy 500 Race Team
01.1987 - 01.1992
- Arranged all transportation, VIP passes, catering and security for 200 people
Security Consultant / Stage Manager
Cabaret Metro
01.1983 - 01.1985
- Conducted extensive security assessments of facility vulnerabilities
- Developed and implemented security measures to address vulnerabilities
- Utilized the latest risk management technology
- Contracted security guard services
- Wrote analytical reports and submitted with security recommendations
- Installed and maintained security systems and gates
- Monitored installed systems for security breaches
Student Concert Chairman
SIU University
01.1978 - 01.1980
- Responsible for booking all concert events, arranging for talent accommodations (back stage riders) - events ranged from 100-25,000 students
Education
Marketing & Communications
Southern Illinois University
01.1980
Skills
- Event production and marketing
- VIP hosting
- Security and guard services
- Consulting and operational evaluation
- Performance and profit improvement
- Adaptability to new ideas
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Leadership abilities
- Legal knowledge and compliance
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Outlook expertise
- Windows applications proficiency
- Mac applications proficiency
- Social media adeptness
Timeline
Driver
Uber
05.2020 - 04.2025
Trade Show Coordinator
Leaf Filter/Bath Planet
04.2018 - 12.2019
Security
Saks Fifth Avenue, Zara State Street
01.2016 - 04.2018
Security Director
Volite Energy LLC
01.2012 - 01.2016
Project Manager
Royal Millwork, Inc.
12.2003 - 12.2010
Advertising & Marketing - Chicago Event Producer
Maxim Magazine
01.2002 - 01.2004
VIP Host
UNO Special Indy 500 Race Team
01.1987 - 01.1992
VIP Host / Operations / Security Lead
Riviera Theatre
01.1985 - 12.1992
Security Consultant / Stage Manager
Cabaret Metro
01.1983 - 01.1985
Student Concert Chairman
SIU University
01.1978 - 01.1980
Marketing & Communications
Southern Illinois University
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