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BRETT M. LEONARD 5405 W 25^th Street || Greeley, CO 80634

 QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Dynamic, self-motivated team leader / manager, actively seeking new challenges.

• Flexibility, strong leadership skills, and high degree of initiative gained from exemplary military service.
• Extensive successful experience in industrial security, including physical security, facility access, intrusion detection, and development of corporate-wide policies and procedures.
• Respected team leader, skilled and experienced in personnel, budget, and program management; proven ability to develop and implement effective training programs for new and experienced employees.
• Decisive problem-solver, with outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Currently pursuing Master degree in Security Administration; Top Secret Security Clearance (SCI) Feb2010.

Southwestern College, Winfield, KS

Master of Science in Security Administration (GPA 3.86), expected May 2011

Bachelor of Science in Security Management, cum laude (Dean’s List), 2008

- Information Security Administration	- Terrorism / Security Law
- Homeland Security Defense & Administration	- Vulnerability Assessment
- Emergency, Disaster, & Contingency Management	- Physical Security Planning

Mineral Area College, Park Hills, MO

Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, (Dean’s List) 1989

Combat Arms Specialist / Combat Arms Training / Antiterrorism Force Protection – United States Air Force

Investigator Certification – Pinkerton’s, Inc.

Member, ASIS – American Society for Industrial Security

Martial Arts Instructor – World Youn Wha Ryu Association

FEMA Professional Development Series in Emergency Management

FEMA Emergency Planning IS-00235

FEMA Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools IS-00362
Defense Biometric Identification System (LEO/Operator/Super Registrar)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SMSgt in the U.S. Air Force Reserve (active), Peterson AFB, CO & Scott AFB, IL 2005 – Present

Staff Action Officer / Combat Arms Program Manager / Training Manager / Unit Reserve Coordinator

• Directed qualification and certification training programs for 3,500+ personnel, including formal education program valued at more than $500,000.
• Directed 13 combat arms training & maintenance programs, including oversight of processes, inspections, allocations, and placement of small arms weapons / ammunitions; managed subordinate firearms ranges.
• Managed and developed training programs and policies for Security Forces.
• Managed over 400 volunteer Security Forces personnel supporting over 20 Security Forces Squadrons.
• Saved  AFSPC over $200,000 by re-organizing the reserve volunteer program for Security Forces.
• Served as liaison between Security Forces, headquarters, and other subordinate units; ensured adherence to Security Forces center policies by subordinate units.
• Functioned as point-of-contact for all Security Forces education and training issues.
• Managed the office of two colonels; spearheaded staffing and human resources functions; compiled and maintained administrative personnel folders in compliance with regulations and policies.
• Provided subject matter expertise to headquarters General Officers.

Assistant Chief Security Officer

• Protected personnel, hardware, programs, networks, and data from physical circumstances and events causing potentially serious losses or damage.
• Developed, implemented, and maintained security procedures to meet company’s changing needs.
• Designed and implemented security education training / testing programs for security officers.
• Implemented preventive security standards and procedures to address security issues.
• Planned and developed company security manual.
• Performed and maintained excellent physical security by employing techniques of environmental design, intrusion detection, and entry control measures.
• Ensured adequate surveillance and notification systems; oversaw proper functioning of all fire, life, & safety systems.
• Ensured compliance with all federal and state safety regulations; managed contact with safety agencies.
• Conducted incident response planning; responded to and provided support for security events in a timely manner, appropriate to the situation.
• Managed and supervised over 20 security officers.
• Responsible for the physical security of property and 3 remote sites.

Installation Anti-Terrorism Officer/ Combat Arms Instructor

• Oversaw anti-terrorism program for installation of 1200 military, civilian, and guard personnel.
• Conducted and performed vulnerability and threat assessments for installation.
• Member of the Greater St. Louis Threat Working Group (2002-2004)
• Organized installation Threat Working Group containing over 25 members from 7 different military units.
• Received Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Level II training at Nellis AFB, NV.
• Fight Superintendant; managed three flight chiefs, organized training, scheduling, and exercises.
• Directed combat arms program at Jefferson Barracks.
• Developed and implemented physical security training program for augmentation program at the installation.
• Coordinated firearms training program for 1500 personnel.

Investigator, Grade II

• Gathered information for investigations by questioning key individuals, observing and documenting relevant activities, and searching databases, credit reports, public records, legal filings, and other resources.
• Conducted background investigations regarding an individual’s activities, financial status, and personal history.
• Performed internal undercover investigations to observe and evaluate internal operations and performance.
• Obtained and analyzed information for insurance fraud investigations.
• Provided personal and professional protection services.

Builder 2nd Class Petty Officer

• Built and repaired wood, masonry concrete, and steel structures.
• Installed interior finish work, including installing sheet rock, paneling or ceramic tile walls and installing ceiling and floor tile, millwork and trim;
• operated carpentry, cabinet-making, and tool and equipment repair shops;
• Built forms for concrete construction
• Made estimates of material, labor, and equipment requirements.
• Read and interpreting blueprints and preparing sketches for projects;