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| Thomas E. Hillery |
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| P.O. Box 567 Oxford, North Carolina 27565 (919) 693-8440 thillery@policeone.com |
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To utilize my years of protective services leadership and management in contributing to a dynamic and progressive corporate security team in a senior management capacity. To contribute to the overall success of an established or developing protection program - entailing guard force management, physical security, access control, crisis response, investigative, and executive protection expertise - protecting assets, minimizing loss, and insuring operational integrity Revlon, Inc. Oxford, NC (formerly Max Factor & Co.) 2/85 - present Security Manager / Investigator Directly manage a mixed staff of twenty-six officers and a supervisor at main facility (expanded to 1,100,000 sq. ft.). Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, policy/procedure development and implementation, budgetary allocations, expenditures, and records retention. Act as liaison between management and contract guard force at satellite facilities. Perform investigations, security audits, and safety inspections. Provide protective escorts for visiting executives and celebrity spokesmodels. Serve as an alternate chief of in-house emergency squad for fire, HazMat and medical emergencies. Perform on-line criminal record investigations of applicants. Generate incident and monthly reports for corporate security management. Oversee operation of and perform minor work on CCTV system, video imaging station, communication equipment, access control, and fire/security monitoring equipment. Design original forms for usage at various corporate sites. Coordinate with corporate security management on special projects as requested. Perform security assessments and presentations for off-campus facilities and vendor sites. Document and track qualifications for all forklift operators. Responsible for all computer automation and support for the department (ID System Administrator). Member in good standing of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), RTP Chapter #119. • Created a computerized database for executive management to track certified forklift operators. • As part of a multiple agency investigation, apprehended an employee responsible for theft and product diversion. • Developed and presented an original security orientation program for a neighboring company’s in-house staff. • Designed and built simulated CCTV cameras for use in problem areas or during special events. • Instituted a telephone “Hotline” for anonymously reporting security violations and suspicious acts. • Responsible for implementation of PC based trailer tracking and video imaging ID systems Max Factor & Co. Oxford, NC 10/83 - 7/87 Security Sergeant / Shift Supervisor Enforced all aspects of established security policy for 500,000 sq. ft. cosmetics manufacturing and distribution center. Supervised and trained a contract guard force of ten (10) officers. Conducted emergency preparation drills, patrols, and investigations. Operated two-way radio and telephone equipment, photo ID and fire/security alarm systems. • Developed a set of procedural guidelines for transporting and storing sensitive or high value materials. • On own initiative implemented a camera surveillance investigation, which resolved a theft and vandalism problem. • Jointly coordinated the successful transfer of company assets during a major reorganization to out-of-state facilities. The Wackenhut Corp. Raleigh, NC (Client: Max Factor & Co.) 8/82-10/83 Corporal / Site Supervisor Supervised a contract guard force of fourteen (14) officers. Was responsible for scheduling, payroll, hiring, training, and equipment requisition. Conducted security checks to prevent pilferage, fire loss, and unauthorized entry/exit of facility. • Conducted facility orientation and security awareness training for new employees. • Prepared a detailed technical evaluation of client alarm system which resulted in several system upgrades. North Carolina State Guard Headquarters, Ft. Bragg NC 8/89 – 12/98 Major, Headquarters - HQ Company, Special Operations Group Commissioned officer in all volunteer reserve component of N.C. National Guard. Served on command staff as Administrative Officer and Instructor for NCSDM Military Academy. In addition, served on headquarters staff and as an operational member of HQ Special Operations Group in support of law enforcement, civil defense, rescue, and training missions. Previous assignments included: Battalion Executive Officer, Intelligence Officer, and Special Projects Officer for State Training Division. Served as a member of the N.C. State Emergency Response Team (SERT). • Served as Lead Instructor for approx. 300 officers and enlisted personnel at annual statewide exercise. • Certified by State of North Carolina as a Basic Rescue Technician and Medical First Responder / CPR. • Develop and present custom training programs for law enforcement SWAT/SRT and militia units. • Trained with 11th Special Forces Group (Airborne) on tactical operations, patrolling, and small unit tactics. Vance-Granville Community College, Henderson NC A.A.S., Business Computer Programming - including office and personnel management, industrial safety, accounting, statistics, systems development, and supervision. Approx. 72 credit hours other studies for A.A.S., Criminal Justice - including patrol techniques, criminal investigation, arrest procedures, firearms, self-defense, and force management. • Recipient of VGCC Academic Achievement Scholarship (1986, 1987) • Nominated to The National Dean’s List (1987, 1988) • Nominated to Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges and Universities (1985, 1986) • GPA 4.0 / 4.0; Dean’s List each semester Vance-Granville Community College, Henderson NC • Hazardous Materials Emergencies (certificate program, 4.2 CEU)) • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Technician (certificate program, 0.8 CEU) • Bio-Terrorism Symposium • HazWoper 40 hour certification North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC - Video Production Seminar University of North Carolina School of Public Health, Chapel Hill NC - DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Course Randolph Community College, Asheboro NC • Fire Behavior, Portable Extinguishers (1.6 CEU) • Firearms Re-certification (0.8 CEU) • Mountain Rope Crossing (1.6 CEU) • Basic Rescue Search (1.8 CEU) • Advanced Rescue Training (1.6 CEU) • Basic Rescue Technician (8.0 CEU) • N.C. First Responder, with CPR certification • Wilderness Rescue (1.6 CEU) • Special Operations Basic Training (11.1 CEU) Rowan - Cabarrus Community College / Rowan County Sheriff’s Dept., Salisbury NC - Multi-Agency Response/Fugitive Manhunt, Tactical Arrest Procedures, Close Quarter Battle, High Risk Warrant Service / Apprehension, Barricaded Suspect / Hostage Tactics (5.6 CEU) N.C. Division of Emergency Management, Butner NC - HazMat First Responder, Emergency Medicine Tactical Response Association 1992 Seminar, Washington DC • International Terrorism • Military Tactics Applied to Law Enforcement • Intelligence Gathering • International Terrorist Devices and Methods • Domestic Left-Wing Terrorism • Executive Protection • Proactive Crisis Management • Explosive Breaching and Dynamic Entry • Insider Crime Federal Emergency Management Agency Home Study Program • Hazardous Materials: A Citizen’s Orientation • Emergency Management U.S.A. • Emergency Program Manager • Emergency Response to Terrorism • Basic Incident Command System • Community Hurricane Preparedness • Leadership & Influence • Emergency Operations Center • The Professional in Emergency Management • Community Disaster Exercises The Centurion Group, Salisbury NC - Man Tracking, Sniper Deployment, Booby Trap Identification, SWAT/SRT Operations Revlon Executive Development Series, Durham NC - Seminars, Shades Alive!, Shades of Leadership, Shades of the Future Zenger-Miller Leadership 2000, Diversity in the Workplace, Conversational Spanish Charlotte - Mecklenburg Police Department, Salisbury NC - Close Quarter Battle, High Risk Arrest, Tactical Operations Oxford Police Department, Oxford NC - graduate of nine week citizen’s academy American Management Association, Durham NC - Seminar, “Step by Step Guide to Better Security” Risk Management Associates - 1997, 1998, 2002 Security Symposium, Raleigh NC - Detecting Deception, Technical Surveillance, Verbal Judo, Computer Theft Investigation, Workplace Violence, Counter Terrorism, Police / Security Operational Initiatives, Covert Video Surveillance, Bomb Threats, Anti-Terrorism through CPTED Concepts, Security as a Value Added Function, Off-Duty Police Deployment, Situational Leadership, Crisis Response Knowledge Source Inc., Raleigh NC - Microsoft Access - Database Development Levels I, II, III Kronos Inc., Charlotte NC - Imagekeeper Video Imaging System Administrator N.C. State Bureau of Investigation – Mail Bombs and Suspicious Packages U.S. Postal Inspection Service – Bio-Terrorism and Postal Threats American Society for Industrial Security - RTP Chapter, Raleigh NC - Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Review Series Stratford Career Institute – Private Investigation (independent study program) American Red Cross – Intro. To Disaster Services, Damage Assessment, Emergency Operations Center, Mass Care Firearms, Baton, Close Quarter Defense Covert/CCTV Lock/Key & Access Control Systems SWAT/SRT Operations Xray Mail Screening Hazardous Materials Response Training Development First Aid / CPR / Automated External Defibrillator Telecommunications (two-way radio, cellular, PBX phones, pagers, data, and fax) Personal Computers (Windows, DOS, MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, video imaging ID badge systems, Internet, wireless messaging) Licensed Amateur Radio Operator American Red Cross Central NC Chapter Disaster Volunteer – County Communications & Security Coordinator Oxford Police Department - Oxford NC • Auxiliary Police / PCAT Volunteer Amateur Radio Emergency Service - North Central NC • Four County ARES (Public Information Officer, Editor, Webmaster) New Horizon Church - Durham NC • Technical Team (Video / Multimedia Coordinator) American Red Cross - Central NC Branch • Communications & Security Coordinator (Granville County Chapter) David Smith Milton Thomas Sheriff Director of Human Resources Granville County Revlon, Inc. 143 Williamsboro Street 1501 Williamsboro Street Oxford NC 27565 Oxford NC 27565 Philip Kercher Judy M. Thompson Vice President of Human Resources Staffing Specialist Revlon, Inc. Revlon, Inc. 1501 Williamsboro Street 1501 Williamsboro Street Oxford NC 27565 Oxford NC 27565 Jerry Knowles Jerry Smith, CPP Vice President, Information Systems Director, Security Revlon, Inc. Retired 1501 Williamsboro Street 14034 North 39th Drive Oxford NC 27565 Phoenix AZ 85043 John Farley Artie Marra, CPP Director, Corporate Security Manager, Corporate Security Revlon, Inc. E*Trade Center 297 Park Avenue 540 Madison Avenue New York NY 10022 New York NY 10022 Robert H. Critcher, Jr. Lonnie Holt Detective Line Sergeant, Ret. Granville County Sheriff’s Office N.C. State Highway Patrol 143 Williamsboro Street P.O. Box 1133 Oxford NC 27565 Roxboro NC 27573 Vaughn Hatley Joel S. Evans Corrections Officer Electrician's Assistant N.C. Dept. of Corrections Private Contractor 6730 U.S. Hwy. 52 1031 East Washington Street Salisbury NC 28146 Nashville NC 27856 John Wolford Shelly Chauvaux Chief of Police Detective / PCAT Coordinator Oxford Police Department Oxford Police Department McClanahan Street McClanahan Street Oxford NC 27565 Oxford NC 27565 |
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