Edward Gesley

Experience

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  Mills College

  Feb 2006 - Aug 2008

  Lifeguard

  Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.Maintain updated training and certifications.

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  DeFazio for Congress

  Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

  Campaign Intern

  Assisted in the re-election campaign of Congressman Peter DeFazio.Aided the Deputy Campaign Manager, Campaign Manager, and election campaign team in voter outreach, volunteer and database collection, and the determination of media commercial pricing.Learned many details of running a congressional election campaign.

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  OSPIRG

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Intern & Political Canvasser

  Raise awareness, support, and money for specific political or socioeconomic issues.Attain performance goals and map out canvassing territories.Learn and aid in the grassroots foundation of the company.

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  510 Builders

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2015

  General Contracting Laborer
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  DBA Thoroughbred Trainers

  Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

  Assistant
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  Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2017

  Supervise the security operations of 15 sites in 5 different states. This is done through CCTV and access control monitoring, as well as communication with the various sites. Also, provide physical security supervision at the Portland, OR site.Approximately 95% of my duties are performed independently. About 50% of my time is dealing directly with employees and providing excellent customer service. As well as, ensuring all rules, regulations, procedures, are adhered to. I have to communicate and interact with a wide ranging population. I also need to be able to identify and resolve issues, as they arise, in a timely and efficient manner. Using reason and logic to determine the best possible solution is of utmost importance. The other 50% of my time is dealing with computer-related software and equipment. I monitor alarms, access, and video footage of all site locations. All while inputting data into various operating systems, e-mails, incident and daily reports, and shared calendars. Also, when emergencies arise, I respond to all situations, prioritize issues, and provide interventions, if needed. Overall it is necessary to engage in critical thinking, proper judgement, professionalism, and commitment to the best possible service and safety, as possible. I also train 95% of new officers at the site.Accounts Technical Officer duties, which include:-Gaining a broader, and much more in-depth, knowledge of the accounts access control system (C-CURE 9000) and camera system (Milestone XProtect Smart Client).- Function as a back-up for the accounts Badge Administrator & Access Control Administrator.- Build clearances, grant and revoke access for employees to certain areas and sites.- Set-up account information for new employees, & print personal access badges.- Handle certain administrative aspects of company terminations.- Creating & running reports for the client.- Work on the Technical/Management team to investigate any issues or incidents deemed necessary. Show less I have gained a broad and specialized knowledge of various high profile security posts throughout the Portland, OR area.Some of the duties include:-Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.-Makes periodic patrols to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.-Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.-Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process.-Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons.-Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations.-Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents.-Prepares logs and reports as required. Show less

  • Sites Supervisor and Security Operations Center (SOC): Technical Operator

    Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  • Shift Lead & Security Operations Center (SOC) Technical Operator

    Mar 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Multiple Site Officer

    Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
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  Allied Universal

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2024

  Managed 200+ officers, 45-55 sites, & 8-11K hours per week in the San Francisco, CA branch. Assisted in the start-up of a 2,500 hour/week account, and the integration of several acquired sites into my portfolio.Responsible for staffing, scheduling and processing payroll for all Security Professionals within multiple assigned client sites, in one of the divisions of the San Francisco, CA branch office. Maintained regular communications with Security Professionals, resolving issues regarding pay, morale or complaints. Managed overtime by effective scheduling and making timely, qualified hiring decisions. Took prompt action to when complaints are received regarding employee performance or conduct, administered disciplinary and coaching actions, and initiated and executed routine termination actions. Show less

  • Portfolio Manager

    Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

  • Client Manager

    Jul 2021 - Feb 2024

  • Director of Security

    Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Operations Manager

    Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

  • GSOC Lead Supervisor

    Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Shift Supervisor of Security Operations

    Nov 2017 - Oct 2018