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Vincent Gargano

Old Bridge,N.J.

Summary

Asset Protection Specialist prevents theft and fraud and encourages safety program compliance to reduce store loss. Reviews CCTV and exception reports, monitors security and audits surveillance to identify and investigate incidents. Performs duties safely and with demonstrated integrity by focusing on business objectives while supporting key asset protection and operational responsibilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot
03.2022 - Current
  • Daily work in plain clothes, undercover apprehending shoplifters
  • Responsible for safety goals and concerns
  • Good working relationship with Old Bridge Police Department as well as neighboring town departments
  • Adaptive to theft trends
  • Case notes, paperwork, and weekly routines completed thoroughly.

Assistant Varsity High School Football Coach

Governor Livingston HS
09.2022 - Current
  • Varsity quarterbacks coach
  • Junior Varsity Assistant coach (2022-2023), Head Junior Varsity (2024)
  • Trained athletes and guided them to develop techniques
  • Organized drills and workouts
  • Evaluated game film to better understand strengths and weaknesses.

Security Officer

Allied Universal
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • NJ State licensed (SORA) certified, completed mandatory State Security Officer training to include CPR/AED and life safety skills
  • Serve as Security Concierge at front desk of main Data Center for publicly traded Fortune 500 company
  • Responsible for access control and enforcing visitor policy standards
  • Monitor CCTV & perform periodic foot patrols throughout buildings on premise to ensure areas are secured properly at all times.

Security Officer

SOS Security LLC
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • NJ State licensed (SORA) certified, completed mandatory State Security Officer training to include CPR/AED and life safety skills
  • Performed event/project security at high-profile public and private venues
  • Access Control Officer at Fortune 100 firm
  • Greeted customers and tactfully enforced access control and visitor policy standards
  • Greeted, interacted with and processed a high volume of visitors at high-rise office building
  • Performed detailed foot patrols and inspected mechanical areas to ensure areas were secured appropriately and for engineering service reliability.

Internship

Bethlehem Police Department
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Participated in field observation with officers during daily patrols
  • Listened to 911 calls and Witnessed responses to Domestic Disturbance calls, medical emergencies, car searches and various traffic related matters
  • Observed police testimony in District Court pertaining to criminal and civil cases
  • Worked with the Forensics department learning how to fingerprint persons, and collect and log evidence
  • Trained with the departments’ Emergency Response Team

Security

Camelback Mountain Resort
02.2016 - 05.2017
  • Patrolled resort grounds
  • Managed unruly guests and attempted to mitigate situations prior to involving Pocono Township Police
  • Checked Identification and worked doors at the restaurant/bar facility
  • Dealt with lost/stolen items
  • Worked undercover looking for drugs, alcohol, and ticket resales in the parking lots.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA
01.2017

Skills

  • Injury Prevention
  • Game preparation
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Team Management

Volunteer Experience

  • Community Service Initiatives for Phi Sigma Kappa, ESU 2015-2017
  • Peer Leadership Program, Old Bridge High School 2012-2013
  • Volunteer Youth Coach for SWS Rebels Football Program 2011-2013

Timeline

Assistant Varsity High School Football Coach

Governor Livingston HS
09.2022 - Current

Asset Protection Specialist

The Home Depot
03.2022 - Current

Security Officer

Allied Universal
03.2021 - 02.2022

Security Officer

SOS Security LLC
05.2017 - 06.2018

Internship

Bethlehem Police Department
01.2017 - 05.2017

Security

Camelback Mountain Resort
02.2016 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

East Stroudsburg University
Vincent Gargano