Richard Ballingar
Philadelphia,USA
Summary
Security Specialist with passion for aligning security plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework. Well-versed in defense strategies to maintain peace at a worked place violence. Enthusiastic security consultant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of security career and it's performance and training in professional security. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in security.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Children Church Pastor
All Nations Christian Church
01.2018 - Current
- Employs variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually
- Adapts Bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures
- Applies teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within framework of church's philosophy
- Organizes and labels materials and displays students' work by ages and perceptual skills
- Maintains Sunday School area through providing decoration and literature
Senior Security
The Hill At Whitemarsh
10.2017 - Current
- Records incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences
- Develops improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness
- Assesses ongoing risk factors and suggested improvements to senior management
- Demonstrates commitment to public safety by patrolling events and well-populated establishments
- Moved around different security stations and to check on officers and adjust workflow to cover changing needs
- Supervises grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty
- Keep team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards
- Implements surveillance cameras to investigate loss, fraud, theft and abuse by employees or visitors
Security Supervisor
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
03.2013 - 09.2017
- Advised security team, conducted investigations of significant threats and loss misappropriation of assets
- Created procedures for identifying and tracking fraudulent activity using appropriate software
- Demonstrated commitment to public safety by patrolling events and well-populated establishments
- Led team of security guards in monitoring high volume of mall traffic during peak hours and days
- Monitored and evaluated unit performance on key security issues, recommending corrective action programs where appropriate
- Conducted security audits per month to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection
Account Manager
CEPHALON Pharmaceutical
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed sales targets
- Developed highly profitable pipeline based on multiple sales penetration techniques
- Analyzed prior delivery processes and uncovered more efficient method
- Expanded customer base by identifying needs, developed solutions, and delivered client-centered products
- Organized company files and created support system to decrease workload and increase productivity
- Boosted revenue by bringing in and cementing relationships with new clients and optimized services of existing customer accounts
Senior Pastor
Evangelical Presbyterian Church
02.1993 - 08.2007
- Lead church in understanding, embracing, and accomplishing mission to develop disciplines locally and globally, and engaging followers in worship, community, and ministry
- Devise and implement church vision and execute strategies to achieve short-range and long-range spiritual and organizational goals and objectives
- Spearhead outreach and pastoral efforts such as biblical counseling, wedding, and funeral services
- Plan worship services and events and equip staff and lay leaders to coordinate services and events; oversee staff and ensure they have resources to fulfill duties and responsibilities
- Support, supervise, and manage congregation staff; work with HR to screen and hire non-ordained staff and call ordained staff
- Work with Outreach Committee to implement ministries reaching out to unchurched, inactive, and new residents of the community, direct assimilation of new members into congregation
Moderator/Spiritual Overseer
Presbyterian Church of Liberia
01.2005 - 05.2007
- As formal moderator, I possessed the authority necessary for preserving order and for conducting Call Presbytery and Annual Session efficiently over the judicatory of the Presbytery of Liberia
- I presented and presided at regular called meetings of the POL
- Confer with the Stated Clerk prior to each meeting to prepare an agenda for Call Sessions and Annual Session
- Give leadership to the session to ensure the maintenance of the work and worship of the church, its regular services of worship, educational programs, is usual and required in the life of the church
- Ensured that the sacraments are not neglected and that they are properly celebrated under the direction of the session
- See that decisions of the session are assigned so that they will be carried out
- Worked with the session to ensure that pastoral care is provided to members of the congregation
- Moderated the congregational meetings of the church, seeing that constitutional notice and procedures are followed, and the actions of the congregation reported to the presbytery through the Commission on Ministry
Chairman
Pastoral Fellowship of Evangelical Churches
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: Twenty one Evangelical Churches (Mainland Churches, Presbyterian, Baptist, Luthren, Methodist, Inland, Episcopal and so forth) that came together in Unity during the belligerent crisis in Liberia with a fourteen years of bloody civil war
- Supported fundraising activities by engaging in dialogue with our primary donor, the Cross Creek Presbyterian church in Jacksonville, Florida, USA
- Visited the USA every year with video documentary including reports indicating our constrained that motivated our USA donor to redouble supports most essentially dealing with our constrained
- The Pastoral Fellowship of Evangelical Churches owned the Liberia Bible Institute and the LBI Computer school
- She also had a clinic and an agriculture project
- Organized and chaired regular meetings with all churches leaders last Saturday in every month, Commenced with thirty minutes of devotions, followed by four hours of discussion and planning for the good of this vibrant para-church entity
- Developed and implemented a donor-level strategy to ensure the organization's long-term success
- Negotiated contracts with vendors who provided services or products necessary for organizational operations
- Promoted ethical practices within the organization by establishing clear guidelines for employee conduct
- Provided oversight of all legal matters related to this para-church operations
- Reviewed annual performance reviews of key executives in order to evaluate their effectiveness in leading the organization
- Created policies that established corporate governance standards for the organization
- Served as a spokesperson for the organization during times of crisis or controversy
- Led discussions about succession planning to ensure continuity in leadership roles within the organization
- Oversaw strategic planning and direction of the organization, ensuring alignment with mission and vision
- Chaired committees on special topics, driving focus on critical issues and strategic opportunities
- Represented the organization in external engagements, strengthening stakeholder relationships
- Led board meetings, setting agendas and ensuring productive discussions and decision-making
- Reviewed and approved major contracts and agreements, safeguarding the organization's interests
- Prepared monthly financial statements and annual reports by conducting detailed analysis of receipts, disbursements, losses, claims and statistics to USA donors
- Mentored and guided USA donor members and executives, fostering leadership skills and professional growth
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity
- Twenty one Evangelical Churches (Mainland Churches, Presbyterian, Baptist, Luthren, Methodist, Inland, Episcopal and so forth) that came together in Unity during the belligerent crisis in Liberia with a fourteen years of bloody civil war
President
Liberia Bible Institute & LBI Computer School
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: The Institute used to run from Monday through Friday from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- This is a two year program that used to give Associate Degree in Biblical Studies
- Acted as an ambassador of goodwill for the institute by engaging positively with external parties
- Resolved conflicts between staff members by listening attentively and providing constructive feedback
- Analyzed data from surveys to identify areas for improvement in institute operations
- Organized and facilitated board meetings that entailed the Pastoral Fellowship of Evangelical Churches, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences geared toward fundraising
- Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission
- Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available
- Oversaw daily administrative tasks such as payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable management
- Monitored market trends and adjusted strategies accordingly
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization
- Initiated projects aimed at improving customer service standards across departments
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to nonprofit organizations
- Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination
- Maintained effective communication channels with all stakeholders involved in the organization's activities
- Championed corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives
- Enhanced employee engagement and productivity through leadership development programs
- Conducted regular performance reviews and made adjustments to align with strategic objectives
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders
- Analyzed financial statements and forecasts to improve programs, performance and policies
- Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organization
- Developed and executed strategic business plan to attain assigned metrics
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards
- Developed and executed strategies for entering new markets and increasing market share
- The Institute used to run from Monday through Friday from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- This is a two year program that used to give Associate Degree in Biblical Studies
Education
MBA - Operations Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL01.2019
Master of Arts - Leadership of Educational Organization
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL01.2015
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL02.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
African Bible Colleges University
Malawi, East Africa09.1998
High School Diploma -
Sanniequellie Central School
Liberia, West Africa12.1988
Skills
- CCTV Monitoring Strategies
- Daily Incident Reporting
- Safety And Security Regulations
- Company Risk Management
- Spiritual Counseling
- Congregational Leadership Management
- Community Outreach
- Program Development and Management
Timeline
Children Church Pastor
All Nations Christian Church
01.2018 - Current
Senior Security
The Hill At Whitemarsh
10.2017 - Current
Account Manager
CEPHALON Pharmaceutical
11.2015 - 07.2017
Security Supervisor
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
03.2013 - 09.2017
Moderator/Spiritual Overseer
Presbyterian Church of Liberia
01.2005 - 05.2007
Chairman
Pastoral Fellowship of Evangelical Churches
01.1998 - 01.2003
President
Liberia Bible Institute & LBI Computer School
01.1997 - 01.2003
Senior Pastor
Evangelical Presbyterian Church
02.1993 - 08.2007
Master of Arts - Leadership of Educational Organization
American InterContinental University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
African Bible Colleges University
High School Diploma -
Sanniequellie Central School
MBA - Operations Management
American InterContinental University
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