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Jomsvikings Protection and Security LLCChief Operations Officer
Feb. 2024 - Nov. 2024As the Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Jomsvikings Protection and Security, I am tasked with the comprehensive oversight of the company’s daily operations. -Security Risk Assessment: I conduct thorough security risk assessments, identify potential threats, and present my findings to the CEO and board of directors. -Security Policies I am responsible for developing and implementing robust security policies and procedures aimed at safeguarding the assets of the company, as well as ensuring the safety of employees and clients. -Compliance I ensure that our operations adhere to local, national, and international regulations. -Operational Efficiency: I identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance overall efficiency. -Team Management: I lead and cultivate high-performing teams across various functions within the organization. -Budgeting: I develop and oversee operational budgets to ensure the efficient utilization of resources. -Economic Forecasting: I apply principles of corporate finance and budget management, utilizing economic concepts to enhance our financial position. -Communication: I focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders. -Performance Monitoring: I monitor operational performance through data analysis and key performance metrics.
Purple Moose ConsultingChief Strategy Officer (CSO)
May. 2023Greater Chicago AreaLeveraging my experience in senior and executive level roles, I serve as the Chief Strategy Officer for Purple Moose Consulting, a Chicago area professional services, small business with a national reach. In my role I ensure that our core competencies of strategy, organization, process, and technical assessment are delivered to our partners & clients through efficiency and innovation. We provide solutions for management training, business consutling & coaching, government contracting support, and branding & messaging to position our partners in their competitive landscape.
Controlled F.O.R.C.E. Inc.Senior Director
Jan. 2022 - May. 2023Greater Chicago AreaControlled FORCE is a Small Business Enterprise recognized under the GSA, SBA and other government entities. The primary focus of the organization is training and development of military, law enforcement, corrections, and private security personnel. The organization maintains government security contracts and performs consultancy on a range of security and training subjects. As a member of the executive team, I oversaw the Business Unit, Functional Support Unit, Human Resources Management, and SLED Management. I am directly involved in federal government contracting, development of strategic partnerships, capture management, and business development. I was directly involved in the capture of $300+MD in government contracting parcelled at the Federal, State, and Local levels. Key performance responsibilities include an adoption of a growth driven culture to focus on internal employee development, management of contractual obligations and business relationships, and collaboration with the operations and training teams to enhance service and program offerings. I maintain a Controlled FORCE instructor certification, leveraging my experience in Law Enforcement, Tactical Exercises, and experience garnered from Leadership and Command education to facilitate development of personnel internally and externally.
Brosnan Risk ConsultantsMidwest Regional Vice President
Apr. 2019 - Jan. 2022Greater Chicago AreaBrosnan Risk Consultants in one of the largest privately held security and investigative firms in the United States. In my role, I oversee a wide variety of responsibilities in an operational leadership capacity for 9 States, 15 markets and 25 staff and management personnel. These include security operations, investigative services, threat and risk assessments, internal and external business relationships, and compliance. Achieved double digit (44.8%) growth year over year through effective management of contractual compliance, threat and risk assessments for a diverse client portfolio, including a major retailer, and development of personnel. Improved capabilities by introducing regional training platform to standardize expectations and execution in single and multi-site locations. Active in development of new initiatives that drive profitability and focus on strategic planning to improve processes and quality assurance. Instrumental in the creation of a Regional Operations Center as a support element to Field Operations, implemented strategies for data analysis through Tableau and other reporting mechanisms to drive operational decision making. Completed Threat and Risk assessments for major retailers, residential communities and financial institutions. Introduced and oversaw the development of new security models leveraging new resources and technologies to create efficiencies and deliver value to internal and external partners.
University of Illinois at ChicagoPolice Sergeant
Jul. 2015 - Apr. 2019Greater Chicago AreaThe University of Illinois at Chicago Police Department is configured in a manner which my portfolio retains a wide range of responsibilities. These include training, budgeting, fleet management, procurement and a significant portion of the organization’s business relationships and contractual commitments. This has provided an extraordinarily-deep and rapid learning environment for me during the latter portion of my career, and has quickly readied me for executive-level roles. Director of Campus Security Program Initiative overseeing $1.6M contract, RFP, and procurement processes at multiple locations throughout northern Illinois. • Achieved increases in department variable line budget by creating new revenue stream through management fees
• Improved department’s external brand by leading a new marketing campaign and improving department’s resources • Defined and communicated activities, deliverables, and timelines for organizational goals to executives and key stakeholders to build sustainable client-provider relationship
• Increased billable work product and performance by serving as Interim director of University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences Security Division Supervisor of the Administrative Services Division, overseeing Training, Equipment, Records and Accreditation units. • Support and lead all administrative services for Police Department and oversee external business system relationships
• Improve talent capabilities for 150 employees by managing recruitment process and providing training and development • Direct daily operations, contractual commitments, and growth strategy through strategic organizational planning Watch Commander in the Field Operations Division with oversight and supervisory authority over patrol operations, criminal investigations and community policing strategies. Direct the activities of Police Sergeants regarding tasks, accomplishing goals and meeting department expectations.
University of Illinois at ChicagoPolice Officer
Aug. 2012 - Jul. 2015• Improved department efficiency by developing processes for Critical Incident Response and Emergency Management • Decreased use of force complaints and re-skilled police officers by developing new Defensive Tactics, Scenario and Tactical programs • Developed measurable goals and integrated modern security standards to enhance organizational effectiveness
Cook County GovernmentRapid Response Specialist
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2012Chicago, IL• Assisted Chief Operating Officer in the development of new initiatives, actionable goals, and risk management to increase community safety • Created new Supervisory Evidence Officer classification leading to significant assistance in criminal prosecution • Established protocols leading to higher job performance and compliance with governmental regulations
Waukegan (IL) Police DepartmentPolice Officer
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2011Waukegan, IL• Served as a Police Officer with concurrent assignments as an evidence technician, field training officer and Crisis Response Unit member
• Promoted to rank of Detective and assigned to gang intelligence in the Neighborhood Enforcement Team
• Maintained communication with local, state and federal organizations
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