Eric D Townsend Resume

Eric D. Townsend905 Park Lane (205) 382-2108Fultondale, Alabama 35068 [email protected]

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSResponsible and disciplined leader with passion to pursue a rewarding career in Human Resources. Ready to leverage 6+ years of proven ability to manage resources, staffing, and continuously improve training programs to a dynamic team. Military veteran and recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance in the United States Air Force.

Secret Clearance Team Leadership

Emergency Response Resource Allocation

Program Management Staffing

Access Control Security Onboarding NERC/CIP Security

Training/ Development Quality Assurance Relationship Building Public Speaking

Logistical Expertise Microsoft Suite Employee Management Investigations

EDUCATIONAshford University – (San Diego, CA) (2011-2015)

Bachelor of Arts – Criminal Justice; Minor Human Resources Faulkner University CJ/LS (Montgomery, Al) (2015)

Basic Criminal Investigations Criminal Behavior Assessment Instructor Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEAlabama Power Company – Birmingham, AL (2004 – Present)Senior NERC/CIP Security Operator

Conduct In Service Training for the 14 member Physical Security Operations Team (PSOT) Assist the Safety Champions with providing safety topics and lesson plans for location’s monthly safety meetings. Conduct security and firearms training to new officers Responsible for protection of all critical assets across the Southern Company Footprint Timekeeper for the Physical Security Operations Team

Senior Security Officer Direct Employee supervisory responsibility for up to 7 security personnel to manage daily workload, execution

standards, and dispatch to support calls Conduct training for security and firearms to new officers Responsible for protection of company personnel and property while maintaining positive relationships and

customer service

United States Air Force – Various Locations (1999 – 2015)Combat Arms Section Head

Supervised 8 Firearm Instructors/maintenance personnel and Scheduled, supervise and conduct all weapons and tactics training

Managed the inventory, inspection and repair of 850+ weapons through cross-functional coordination with the owning unit, storage facility personnel, and Logistics Readiness personnel

Conducted fraud, waste, abuse and personnel investigations in conjunction with managing primary security and safety responsibility for 120+ weapons

Managed several programs for the unit, including supervising the operation of the Security Forces Armory, the Weapons and Ammunition Safety Program, and the Controlled-Area Training Program

Created the Unit Armory Operating Instruction which is still the standard for the US Air Force Reserves


Assisted in Creating the Air Wing Explosives Safety and Weapons Safety Operating Instructions Reviewed and updated all lesson plans, presentations used by the section.

First Sergeant Conducted several critical training programs, including Security Augmentation Training in preparation for

Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom deployments, and new member onboarding for Antiterrorism and Personal Security Training

Counseled/mentored members on personal responsibility, financial management, duty obligations, and uniform regulations; monitored the Family Care plan to ensure dependants of single parents have an emergency care plan during deployment and mobilizations

Conducted Resource Allocation to ensure a fit and capable team for the Commander’s Physical Fitness Program Additional program management includes Air Force’s Government Travel Card, and the Financial Management

Program

Area Supervisor (Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq) Coordinated and assisted in daily security force activities of up to 30 personnel Assisted the flight chief in the executions of all duties Provided leadership and guidance in the absence of the flight chief and sector commander Coordinated and facilitated the deployment of 68 Security Forces weapons to and from Iraq.

Sheffield Electrical Contractors Inc., Irondale, Alabama (1999-2003) Commercial/Industrial Electrician’s Helper/Electrical Apprentice• Assisted electricians by performing general duties of the electrical trade, and worked with the journey level

electricians as instructed. Used and accounted for all tools and equipment, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, strippers, drills, soldering irons, manual and power conduit benders, and threaders.

• Completed electrical connections (terminations) for controllers, transformers, and electrical motors. Troubleshot and repaired electrical components.

• Installed Fire Alarm and Intrusion Detection Systems at multiple locations.

US Navy -Various Locations (1993-1999)USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), NAB Mayport, Florida

• Machinery Room Electrician’s Mate • Assigned to the Electrical Distribution Shop. Performed duties as an Electrical Distribution Maintenance man, 60

Hz/Ship Service Generator, 400 Hz Special Service Generator, Degauzing System Maintenance Man/Operator, Electrical Safety Inspector/Instructor, General Shipboard Safety Inspector/Instructor, Emergency Generator Operator.

• Qualified as a Repair Party Team Leader, On Scene Leader, Dewatering Team Leader.• One of 3 Certified Machinery Vibration Data Collection Technicians.

US Navy, USS America (CV-66), NOB Norfolk, Virginia• Flight Deck Electrician’s Mate • Assigned to the Flight Deck Lighting Shop. Maintained the Flight Deck Lights, Main Aircraft Elevators,

Ammunition Elevators, Food Stores Conveyors, Aircraft Fueling Electrical Systems, 400 Hz Generators and Aircraft Servicing Stations on the Flight Deck and Hangar Deck.

• Qualified as a Repair Party Electrician, Repair Party Communications, On Scene Leader, Damage Control Team Leader.


MILITARY/LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATIONTraining Schools

Air National Guard NCO Academy- Supervisor/Management Course US Air Force Security Forces Apprentice Course- Military Police Course US Air Force Combat Arms Instructor Course-Weapons Specialist/Instructor Course US Air Force Airman Leadership School Correspondence- Supervisor Course US Air Force Security Forces Craftsman Course- MP Supervisor Course Air Force Reserve TRIAD (Commander/ART/1st Sgt) Course- Human Recourses Course USN NCIS Threat Management/Assessment Training Course- Investigations Course USN Electrician’s Mate ‘A’ School

Certifications Certified Basic Criminal Investigator- Auburn University Montgomery/Faulkner State University Certified Immediate First Aid Aerosol Chemical Weapons Instructor- TAC & Aerko International National Rifle Association Pistol/Shotgun Instructor

MILITARY AWARDS 3 Air Force Commendation Medals Navy Good Conduct Medal Iraq Campaign Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Navy/Marine Achievement Medal 5 Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal 2 National Defense Service Medals Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

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Eric D Townsend Resume