Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                            Seth W. Mecum

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FACTOR A: Skill in the review, analysis, documentation and presentation of complex physical security processes and procedures for critical infrastructure security assets.

In my current position as Vulnerability Analyst at Adjutant General s Department for the State of Kansas, I consistently identify and implement pioneering ideas and approaches toward the review, analysis, documentation and presentation of complex physical security processes and procedures for critical infrastructure security assets that play a key role in optimizing operational performance. In a leadership capacity, I have resourcefully applied security principles toward conducting comprehensive risk and vulnerability assessments. Proactively identify potential weaknesses, interview personnel, collect data, establish facts, and draft evaluation documentation. Actively investigate and analyze patterns or trends to design and apply new security measure strategies.

 

Supporting my qualifications in reviewing, analyzing, documenting and presenting complex physical security processes and procedures for critical infrastructure security assets, I strategically monitor, report and investigate suspicious persons and situations as the Security Forces Craftsman   Fire Team Leader for US AIR FORCE - KANSAS AIR NATIONAL GUARD.  I also provide training on safety issues and regulations pertaining to Air Force personnel and operations, with strong focus on optimizing productivity and efficiency.  I successfully detected and apprehended numerous impaired individuals operating motor vehicles.  In addition, I created and implemented new policies and procedures which increased the safety and security of coalition personnel in an austere environment with nearly depleted resources.

Serving as Product Security Specialist at Best Buy, I have effectively provided innovative, solutions-focused security recommendations.  I successfully conducted comprehensive evaluations of store s loss prevention measures and delivered oral presentations to store management on how to increase loss prevention effectiveness while containing costs.  I reduced shrink through diligent application of security measures increasing store s loss prevention status to top of region, winning Employee of the Quarter in 2004.

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                            Seth W. Mecum

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FACTOR B: Ability to function as a technical authority in advising infrastructure/asset owners and operators and State and local public safety officials on methods to improve security plans and to reduce risk factors.

I have continually served as primary technical support resource in advising infrastructure/asset owners and operators, as well as State and local public safety officials on methods to improve security plans and to reduce risk factors. I was consistently relied upon to lend my expertise and provide educated recommendations to staff on effective security measures.

 

Serving as a Vulnerability Analyst at State of Kansas, Adjutant General s Department, I successfully found potential weaknesses. I conceived and implemented new assessment procedure and methodology, instrumental to the development of more accurate assessments and reduced risk. Exhibiting sharp analytical skills, I applied new strategies for security measures which enhanced the protection of life and property, in addition to mitigating vulnerabilities. I also initiated and led the training program for Homeland Security Section to enhance quality and effectiveness of vulnerability assessments and increase professional development. I collaborated directly with local, state, and federal agencies to determine appropriate countermeasures and develop security plans. I prepared and delivered thorough presentations of my findings to senior leaders. I also trained management and staff on diverse risk and security programs.

 

To proficiently secure passengers, equipment and supplies, I am relied upon to inspect/assess and implement security measures as the Security Forces Craftsman   Fire Team Leader at US Air Force   Kansas Air National Guard.  I conducted comprehensive research and analysis of daily security operations in order to design and implement new policies and procedures to enhance the safety and security of coalition personnel in an austere environment with nearly depleted resources.  Applying my advanced communication talents, I enforced and briefed individuals on federal and Air Force laws and regulations and provided training on safety issues and regulations pertaining to Air Force personnel and operations.

 

I have also held responsibility for successfully conducting evaluations of store s loss prevention measures and educated store management on strategies to boost loss prevention effectiveness without increasing cost as the Product Security Specialist at Best Buy.  I am skilled in cost-effectively managing security resources.  Through effective planning, allocation and administration of policies and strategies, I have been able to boost multiple areas of security performance and quality while reducing and containing expenses.

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                            Seth W. Mecum

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FACTOR C: Knowledge of new developments and technological advances in physical security.

 

 

A key part of my jobs has been to continually monitor and evaluate new developments and technological advances in physical security. Throughout my career, I have continuously taken and completed numerous professional training and development courses in order to maintain up-to-date on all industry trends and products. Among my recent trainings, I have completed Critical Infrastructure Protection - Buffer Zone Protection Program, National Incident Management System, Incident Command System, Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO), Threat Weapons & Effects Seminar, Pressure Point Control Tactics Instructors Course, Continuity of Operations, Emergency Planning, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) and Automated Critical Asset Management System (ACAMS). I have prepared, developed and delivered detailed presentations, staff competency training and documentation to support senior management and fellow team members in new developments and technological advances in physical security.

As a Vulnerability Analyst for the State of Kansas, Adjutant General s Department, I consistently apply my current knowledge of security trends to create innovative strategies to enhance the protection of life and property, as well as mitigate vulnerabilities.  I also conceived and implemented new assessment procedure and methodology, resulting in more accurate assessments and reduced risk.

 

I also maintained up to date on numerous safety issues and regulations in order to train Air Force personnel as the Security Forces Craftsman Fire Team Leader at the US Air Force Kansas Air National Guard. I conducted weekly training on drug recognition, field-sobriety testing, crime scene processing, report writing, search and seizure techniques, PPCT, anti-terrorism, high-risk traffic stops, HAZMAT, first-aid and CPR. In addition, I enforced and briefed individuals on federal and Air Force laws and regulations.

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                            Seth W. Mecum

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FACTOR D: Ability to plan, organize, and conduct surveys of critical assets and facilities in order to develop measures designed to enhance overall infrastructure security. 

 

While working as the Vulnerability Analyst for the State of Kansas Adjutant General s Department, I have effectively planned, organized and conducted surveys of critical assets and facilities in order to develop measures designed to enhance overall infrastructure security. I ve provided results-driven leadership instrumental to optimizing security. Demonstrating my detail orientation and organizational skills, I performed field work with minimal supervision to conduct risk and vulnerability assessments. I identified potential weaknesses, interviewed personnel, collected data, established facts, and wrote well-supported evaluations. I designed, developed and implemented new assessment procedure and methodology, resulting in more accurate assessments and reduced risk. I also applied innovative strategies for security measures which boosted the protection of life and property, while mitigating vulnerabilities. Initiating and leading the training program for Homeland Security Section, I effectively enhanced quality and effectiveness of vulnerability assessments and increased professional development.

 

I successfully detected and apprehended numerous impaired individuals operating motor vehicles as the Security Forces Craftsman Fire Team Leader at US Air Force Kansas Air National Guard. I was instrumental in the creation and implementation of new policies and procedures which increased the safety and security of coalition personnel in an austere environment with nearly depleted resources. I also monitored, reported and investigated suspicious persons and situations.

 

I have a strong background in security equipment and technologies that has consistently proven valuable in providing hands-security leadership.  Areas of expertise include Continuity of Operations, Emergency Planning and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.  My broad knowledge of security technology includes National Incident Management System, Incident Command System, Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO), National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) and Automated Critical Asset Management System (ACAMS).  I have saved facilities a high volume of dollars by taking the initiative to attend multiple schools, allowing us to reduce the cost of contract services by bringing these services in-house. Additionally, I ve successfully completed a Bachelor s Degree in Security Management.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                            Seth W. Mecum

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FACTOR E: Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with representatives of other Federal agencies, State and local officials, and private sector organizations in order to promote DHS critical infrastructure protection programs.

 

Throughout my progressive career, I have repeatedly demonstrated my talent to support management in diverse functions. My record shows repeated success, resulting in progressive increased responsibilities and promotions. I have strong organizational skills with the ability to quickly diagnose unproductive workflows and processes and re-organize systems and workstations for maximum productivity. I appropriately delegate, so that even the most ambitious tasks and projects are achievable through hands-on oversight and short-term objectives including steps with time frames. I successfully analyze current processes, evaluate alternatives and options, and implement creative solutions to meet organizational objectives. I have consistently built and established key relationships with representatives of other Federal agencies, State and local officials, and private sector organizations in order to promote DHS critical infrastructure protection programs.

 

I coordinated closely with local, state, and federal agencies as a Vulnerability Analyst for the State of Kansas Adjutant General s Department, to determine appropriate countermeasures and develop security plans. I effectively presented findings to senior leaders, demonstrating exceptional presentation and interpersonal relation skills. I led extensive trainings for both management and staff on risk and security programs.

 

Serving as Security Forces Craftsman Fire Team Leader at US Air Force Kansas Air National Guard, I enforced and briefed individuals on federal and Air Force laws and regulations. I prepared and delivered weekly trainings on drug recognition, field-sobriety testing, crime scene processing, report writing, search and seizure techniques, PPCT, anti-terrorism, high-risk traffic stops, HAZMAT, first-aid and CPR. I also provided training on safety issues and regulations pertaining to Air Force personnel and operations.

 

I conferred directly with managers on a daily basis, as Product Security Specialist at Best Buy. I wrote weekly activity reports and presented daily briefs to employees on loss prevention. I taught employees on loss prevention techniques, instrumental to boosting performance and increasing loss prevention effectiveness.