Zephan B. Quinn
Virginia Army National Guard
Lynchburg,VA
9
years of professional experience
Results-oriented Military and Defense Professional with over 6 years of experience in personnel leadership, operations, and regulatory compliance. Led teams as Military Police Sergeant, overseeing 20+ soldiers in CENTCOM operations. Skilled in fostering relationships, making decisions in high-pressure situations, and integrating military culture into the defense workforce.
Work History
Military Police Sergeant
8 Years 7 Months- Contributed over six years to the Virginia Army National Guard, including three years leading as a sergeant and managing daily operations.
- Supervised and mentored over 20 soldiers, cultivating teamwork and discipline while ensuring professional growth through structured training and performance evaluations.
- Coordinated and executed monthly training exercises to maintain operational readiness, achieving 100% mission preparedness ratings within the unit.
- Submitted and took care of over $100 million in military equipment, ensuring cleanliness and meeting standards.
Traffic Management and Collision Investigator - JD
3 Months- Conducted law enforcement and security operations in CENTCOM AOR, ensuring safety and compliance for personnel, equipment, and high-risk facilities while assisting Military Police Investigators in active investigations.
- Investigated traffic collisions and on-base incidents, collecting evidence, interviewing involved parties, and producing detailed reports used for command decisions and legal actions.
- Investigated traffic collisions and on-base incidents, collecting evidence and interviewing involved parties to produce detailed reports that informed command decisions and supported legal actions.
- Enforced US DoW/US Army regulations and local policies while engaging with local populace, demonstrating professionalism and conflict resolution skills in high-pressure situations.
USCENTCOM Customs Agent - UAE, KU, JD
10 Months- Managed inspection reports and tracked mission numbers using Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
- Coordinate with multiple military and DoW agencies to expedite clearance approvals, reducing processing time by 50%.
- Executed cross-functional inspections for prohibited and restricted items, ensuring 100% accuracy in documentation and reporting.
- Utilize Microsoft Office and SharePoint to manage inspection reports and tracking mission numbers.
Correctional Officer
10 Months- Supervised 75+ inmates daily in high-capacity correctional facility, ensuring safety, security, and order through consistent enforcement of policies and procedures.
- Responded to emergencies and conflicts using de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
- Conducted thorough contraband searches to ensure facility security.
- Performed routine and targeted contraband searches.
Lodging/Footwear Salesman
1 Year 5 Months- Delivered expert product knowledge to hundreds of customers weekly in the footwear and outdoor departments.
- Managed inventory tracking and product displays in the footwear department.
- Managed inventory tracking and optimized product displays in the footwear department to enhance customer experience.
- Promoted safety and responsible ownership through product education, fostering repeat business and customer trust.
Education
Bachelor's - Business Administration & Data Analysis
Associates - General Studies
Military Police Diploma - UCMJ
HS Diploma
Skills
Surveillance operations
Report writingSecurity assessments
Surveillance techniques
Report writing
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Word
& SharePoint
Operational management
Team collaboration
Conflict management
Interpersonal communication
Fitness training
Timeline
Traffic Management and Collision Investigator - JD
Virginia Army National Guard
03.2026 - 06.2026Read More
USCENTCOM Customs Agent - UAE, KU, JD
Virginia Army National Guard
05.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Correctional Officer
Blue Ridge Regional Jail - Amherst
06.2024 - 04.2025Read More
Lodging/Footwear Salesman
Dick’s Sporting Goods
08.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Military Police Sergeant
Virginia Army National Guard
12.2019 - 07.2028Read More
Liberty University
Bachelor's from Business Administration & Data Analysis
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Central Virginia Community College
Associates from General Studies
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United States Army Military Police School
Military Police Diploma from UCMJ
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Brookville High School
HS Diploma
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