Glenn Yorks

Experience

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  U.S. Army

  Feb 1982 - Feb 1985

  Military Police Officer

  Full spectrum police duties including access controls, post security, weapons proficiency, power of arrest, traffic investigations and enforcement. Member Ft. Knox Special Response Team (SRT).

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  Action Insurance

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  General Manager

  Responsible for day-to-day operations of multi-million dollar insurance agency including front line underwriting, sales, service and regulatory compliance. Increased sales, earned bonuses for each year worked and streamlined work processes through implementation of computer network and rating software.

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  Nooksack Business Corporation

  Nov 2001 - Mar 2008

  Corporate Security and Risk Manager

  After performing well at the Nooksack River Casino and Market Center, I was asked to establish and lead security and risk management programs at the new Nooksack Northwood Casino while continuing my other responsibilities. Selected actions:► Reorganized River Casino’s security department for improved efficiencies, recruited and trained staff, developed key talent, and established critical security systems and controls.► Planned and directed successful security planning and execution for top-name acts and events; trained staff to handle different scenarios including fire, bomb threat, earthquake, and active shooter.► Decreased insurance premiums and claims exposure and lowered industrial injury claims annually through improved claims investigation and reporting and the development of safety programs and protocols. Show less

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  Nooksack Indian Tribe

  Mar 2008 - Jul 2015

  Head of Emergency and Risk Management

  Native American tribe of approximately 2,000 members with a Tribal Council and Tribal Government.Deming, WAI was promoted to a new position to roll out security, emergency, and risk management programs across the entire organization. Selected actions:► Improved disaster preparedness, security and business continuity planning across all sectors.► Designed Facebook/Twitter social media outreach that provides disaster and emergency preparedness messaging and alert notification to members of a rural community with limited emergency alert system.► Served as the tribal government’s liaison with FEMA during two presidentially declared disasters; obtained significant reimbursements. Show less

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  Region One Consulting

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2019

  Managing Partner

  Safety and security assessments, consultation and training for small businesses.

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  Bellingham Technical College

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2019

  Adjunct Faculty Instructor

  Safety Instructor - American Heart Association CPR/First Aid, Fire Extinguisher Training, WADOT Construction Flagger Certification.

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  Kenan Advantage Group-West

  Dec 2020 - now

  Regional Safety and Security Manager

  Provided guidance and training related to Safety Management Systems, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation requirements and regulations. Provided HM126 certification, Smith System Driver Training and New Hire Orientation to all newly hired drivers in my region. Monitored and observed employees engaged in daily work activities identifying safety concerns and coaching opportunities. Trained employees with goal of compliance and employee understanding of requirements, rules, and regulations. Conducted accident and incident investigation including root cause analysis and reported findings to corporate claims team. Performed facility safety and security audits and developed content for safety meetings and driver training. Represented company in matters related to safety, security and insurance. Show less