Walter Hudson

Walter Hudson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Minnesota State Representative with background in broadcast and print media.

  • Education

    • University of Phoenix

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Information Technology
  • Experience

    • Vance Uniformed Protection Svc

      Oct 1998 - Sept 1999
      Security Officer

      Provided safe and secure environment for client sites (Park Nicollet Medical Center in St. Louis Park and Fairview-University Medical Center in Minneapolis). Conducted foot and vehicular patrols. Responded to emergencies. Provided personal escorts. Other duties as necessary.

    • Fairview Health Services

      Oct 1999 - Sept 2000
      Security Dispatcher

      Monitored alarm systems and closed circuit television system. Operated security switchboard and dispatched contract officers to routine and emergency calls. Maintained shift logs. Wrote incident reports. Generated identification badges for new hospital employees. Other duties as necessary.

    • University of St. Thomas

      Oct 2000 - Sept 2001
      Public Safety Officer

      Monitored parking in downtown lot, including issuance of citations, installation of vehicle immobilization devices, and arranging towing. Responded to emergencies, providing back-up for patrol officers. Provided personal escorts and other customer service.

    • Minneapolis College of Art and Design

      Oct 2001 - Aug 2002
      Public Safety Officer

      Provided safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors by conducting regular foot and vehicular patrols and responding to emergencies. Trained in effective use of baton, handcuffs, and chemical spray.

    • Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

      Mar 2005 - Sept 2007

      Provided safe and secure environment for employees and visitors of Pearson Educational Measurement by controlling access to and conducting regular patrols of client facility, monitoring alarm systems, and notifying municipal services and client on-calls in the event of emergencies. Promoted to site supervisor three months after hire as temporary officer. Trained, developed, and supervised contract security officers. Served as primary point of contact with client. Oversaw operation of the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids branch office during the interim between assigned branch managers. Provided service to over a dozen client locations. Met with client contacts, received administrative instruction, responded to service opportunities, and implemented training schedules. Interviewed new hire candidates for officer and supervisor positions and made final hiring decisions. Coordinated with HR on disciplinary issues. Trained in civil treatment of employees.

      • Site Supervisor

        Feb 2003 - Sept 2007
      • Administration Specialist

        Mar 2005 - Jul 2005
    • Minneapolis College of Art and Design

      Oct 2007 - Jul 2015
      Public Safety Officer / Admin Support

      Provide safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors by monitoring surveillance, alarms, answering switchboard calls, conducting regular foot and vehicular patrols, and responding to emergencies. Maintain shift logs and reports. Perform various administrative duties ranging from payroll processing to record keeping. Trained in effective use of baton, handcuffs, and chemical spray. Trained in first aid and CPR. Responsible for monthly exterior lighting surveys.

    • ADC LTD Security Division

      Jul 2009 - Feb 2017
      Federal Security Officer

      Serve as a contract security officer at a Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control facility in Farmington, MN. Provide a safe and secure environment for employees and visitors by controlling access to the facility utilizing TSA-style metal detection equipment and procedures. Process delivery and contractor vehicles prior to granting access. Patrol perimeter and interior of facility. Monitor video surveillance and alarm systems, responding to abnormalities as appropriate. Trained in first aid and CPR, defensive tactics utilizing a tactical baton, and use of firearms. This is an armed position which requires possession and maintenance of a Minnesota state permit to carry a pistol. Show less

    • David Horowitz's NewsReal Blog

      Jun 2010 - May 2011
      Associate Editor

      Contributed news commentary to digital publication, and assisted in editorial process.

    • PJ Media

      Oct 2011 - now
      Contributor

      Submit weekly contributions to PJ Media's online publication, covering politics and pop culture from the perspective of a conservative/libertarian activist.

    • City of Albertville

      Jan 2015 - Dec 2022
      City Council Member

      Served from 2015 thru 2018. Appointed again in January 2020. Resigned in 2023 upon being sworn in as state representative.

    • W Hudson Logistics

      Feb 2017 - Oct 2019
      Owner

      Independent contractor providing on-demand parcel delivery services for client courier company.

    • IHeartMedia

      Feb 2017 - now
      News/Talk Host

      Hosted nightly two-hour radio program on major market broadcast radio station, Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130.

    • TDPO Delivery

      Oct 2019 - Oct 2023
      Operations Manager

      Plan and coordinate delivery of parcels across 10-19 routes throughout a contracted service area for FedEx Ground. Respond to emergencies. Fill in for drivers when necessary. Manage routing system.

    • Jet Delivers Inc

      Aug 2020 - Oct 2023
      Operations Manager

      Plan and coordinate delivery of parcels across 10-19 routes throughout a contracted service area for FedEx Ground. Respond to emergencies. Fill in for drivers when necessary. Manage routing system.

    • Minnesota House of Representatives

      Jan 2023 - now
      Member

      Elected to represent Minnesota House District 30A in November 2022. Serve on the House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee, along with the House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee.

    • Metro Express Corp.

      Sept 2023 - Oct 2023
      Operations Manager

      Plan and coordinate delivery of parcels across 10-19 routes throughout a contracted service area for FedEx Ground. Respond to emergencies. Fill in for drivers when necessary. Manage routing system.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Emergency Medical Technician

      National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
      Mar 2014