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Gerard Mercadel

Atlanta

Summary

Accomplished security professional with17 years of experience, including leadership roles in the United States Navy and UPS. Expert in developing and executing security plans, leading teams, and maintaining high operational standards. Seeking a Security Team Lead position to leverage extensive background in team management, risk assessment, and coordination with law enforcement agencies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Expeditionary Security Team Leader (Military Police) Master at Arms

United States Navy
11.2018 - Current
  • Acts as the primary liaison with the Officer In-Charge, ensuring cohesive leadership and strategic alignment for the Security Team
  • Guides and trains a team of armed security personnel, fostering a culture of operational excellence and safety
  • Develops and implements comprehensive security plans to safeguard assets across various environments, including maritime and airfield operations
  • Conducts meticulous risk assessments, devising and enacting strategies to neutralize potential security threats
  • Security: Protecting ships, bases, and other military installations
  • Crime prevention: Investigating criminal and service-related crimes
  • Force protection: Providing security for dignitaries and senior military officers
  • Anti-terrorism: Carrying out anti-terrorism measures and force protection
  • Training: Training local law enforcement and security agencies
  • Customs and corrections: Conducting customs and corrections operations
  • Detainee operations: Handling detainees
  • Physical security: Developing plans for physical security and force protection
  • Terrorist threat analysis: Assisting commands in analyzing terrorist threats
  • Defensive measures: Implementing defensive measures

Supervisor

UPS
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • Supervised daily package sorting operations, achieving accurate dispatch within scheduled timeframes
  • Led a team of26, maintaining adherence to safety and operational protocols
  • Developed specialized equipment for scanners, enhancing productivity across multiple shifts

Driver (Self-Employed)

LYFT
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provided exceptional customer service, achieving a consistent5-star rating across over5000 rides
  • Balanced professional driving responsibilities with academic commitments in gaming and design, ensuring high performance in both areas

Service Technician Level3

Global Imports BMW
05.2017 - 01.2018
  • Assessed vehicle issues and executed maintenance and repairs, utilizing diagnostic tools to accurately identify problems and communicated solutions to customers
  • Maintained comprehensive records of all service actions and repairs in a computerized tracking system, ensuring meticulous documentation and adherence to technical guidelines

Service Technician Level2

Allan Vigil Ford
05.2016 - 12.2017
  • Evaluated technical documentation to execute precise repairs on a variety of equipment
  • Conducted comprehensive maintenance and repair tasks on numerous vehicle models
  • Maintained detailed records of all interventions and diagnostics in a digital tracking system

Administrator/Executive Assistant

United States Navy
02.2005 - 06.2014
  • Served as the primary point of contact for executive-level management, facilitating communication and coordination of schedules, meetings, and domestic travel arrangements
  • Managed comprehensive office operations, including the creation of manning reports, record maintenance, and the organization of ceremonies and presentations
  • Administered a budget of $1.5M, ensuring meticulous allocation of funds and oversight of daily logistical operations
  • Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive information, upholding the highest standards of discretion and data integrity

Education

Gaming Design

Full Sail University
Winterpark, FL

Business Administration

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Certificate - Automotive Technologies w/Special Training in BMW and Ford

Universal Technical Institute
Orlando, FL
05.2016

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Risk Assessment
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • Tactical Skills
  • Security Planning
  • Professional/Independent Judgment
  • Organizational
  • Resolution/Problem Solving

Certification

  • Level3 BMW Service Technician
  • Ford Technician
  • Master-at-Arms “A” School, United States Navy
  • Expeditionary Warfare Specialist (EXW) Certification, United States Navy
  • Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) Certification, United States Navy
  • Physical Security Certification, United States Navy
  • Aircraft Security Team Certification, United States Navy
  • First Aid and CPR Certification, United States Navy
  • Firearms Training and Certification, United States Navy

Timeline

Supervisor

UPS
06.2019 - 05.2021

Expeditionary Security Team Leader (Military Police) Master at Arms

United States Navy
11.2018 - Current

Driver (Self-Employed)

LYFT
01.2018 - 05.2019

Service Technician Level3

Global Imports BMW
05.2017 - 01.2018

Service Technician Level2

Allan Vigil Ford
05.2016 - 12.2017

Administrator/Executive Assistant

United States Navy
02.2005 - 06.2014

Business Administration

University of New Orleans

Certificate - Automotive Technologies w/Special Training in BMW and Ford

Universal Technical Institute

Gaming Design

Full Sail University

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