GWENDOLYN D. GAITHER
148 Cree Drive  ‚  Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745
 [Send email to request phone number] 49.7017  ‚  

SECURITY DIRECTOR

Veteran in security and safety management with 14 years of experience ensuring
optimal security and protection for personnel, property, and facilities. Proven
history of developing comprehensive security policies designed to guard against
theft, security incidents, and violation of state, federal, and agency
requirements. Strong talent for guiding team members in adopting and maintaining
security best policies. Adept at promoting and maintaining a safe, secure
environment. Solid track record of cooperating with diverse departments to
maintain optimal effectiveness and efficiency for security programs.

Core Competencies
Security Management  ‚  Investigation & Incident Reporting  ‚  Security Policy 
‚  Safety Management
Team Leadership  ‚  Policy Development  ‚  Regulatory Compliance  ‚ 
Documentation & Reporting
Facility / Property Safety  ‚  Equipment Inventory  ‚  Budget Management  ‚ 
Personnel Monitoring
User / Staff Training  ‚  Emergency Response  ‚  Crisis Management  ‚  Security
Clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MONTEBELLO CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNER ASSOCIATION, Alexandria, Virginia  ‚ 
2009-Present

Safety & Access Control Officer
Support the Safety & Access Control Manager in ensuring optimal safety and
security for 2,000 tenants in four high-rise condominiums. Contribute to
documentation and upkeep of security records, files, and theft reports.
Investigate incidents and accidents. Manage security equipment inventory and
entry access rosters. Authorize guest admission and entry. Utilize security
equipment to monitor activity and access to identify possible theft or other
illegal activity.

Specific Accomplishments:
Provided expert recommendations on new security policies and procedures.
Safeguarded accuracy and completion of written documentation.

POTOMAC JOB CORPS., Washington, D.C.  ‚  1995-2009

Social Development / Security Director (2000-2009)
Promoted to launch and lead 24-hour operations for the security department.
Ensured staff compliance with security requirements. Conducted investigations,
granted clearance, and managed access control. Supervised security personnel.
Defined standard operating procedures and processes governing operational
effectiveness. Established profiles for computer security. Reviewed and approved
security documentation. Created the annual access control roster. Evaluated sites
on a case-by-case basis to determine restricted areas and visitation
authorization. Enforced compliance with security plans and policies across
regional and national offices. Performed annual evaluations of security against
regulatory requirements. Routinely assessed budget allocation and limits.

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Specific Accomplishments:
Assisted HR by participating in reviews and granting requests for staff security
clearance.
Ensured ongoing safety by developing strategies for emergency readiness,
disaster preparedness, asbestos operation, maintenance, and hexavalent chromium
exposure.
Maintained compliance with OSHA regulations by tracking violations and
coordinating correction or abatement.
Reduced theft by developing new programs to reduce deficiencies in security and
monitoring.

Security Manager (1995-2000)
Coordinated safety, security, and protection for students, staff, visitors,
contract employees, and all company property. Maintained a secure location for
storage of sensitive information and materials. Guarded against theft, misuse,
and sabotage. Administered security policy, training, and implementation.
Deployed protection procedures for property and facilities. Provided secure
escorts and patrols. Conducted investigations into incidents. Monitored and
granted access to various site locations. Remained current on state, federal,
EPA, DOT, NFPA, and OSHA regulations. Tracked internal compliance with all
regulations. Aided in suppressing and resolving disturbances.

Specific Accomplishments:
Assured comprehensive training on security procedures and protocols, including
creating lesson plans and staging security and CPR training sessions.
Oversaw security, access, and protection for more than $300 million in equipment
and 39 buildings / facilities.
Built relationships with community agencies by serving as key point of contact
with neighboring law enforcement and fire agencies.
Achieved 100% timeliness and accuracy for logging accidents and injuries in the
Safety and Health Information System database.

FORMAL EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Everest University, Tampa, Florida

Associate of Science, Criminal Justice
Parks College, Arlington, Virginia