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CORPORATE SECURITY/REMOTE MONITORING @ Loss Prevention & Security professional dedicated to the protection of life & assets through the use of alarm monitoring, physical security, & remote surveillance techniques. Knowledgeable of multiple loss prevention & security applications currently used in the commercial market place for access control, alarm handling, & video surveillance. Trained in troubleshooting technical issues for alarm & video systems. Prevent unauthorized access to the facility. Maintain a strong working relationship with visiting Contractors and Vendors. Conduct audits to determine risk and loss. Monitor security cameras from this remote location to aid in the apprehension of individuals involved in internal and external theft. Direct certified store staff in the application of Loss Prevention policies and procedures that result in the apprehension of perpetrators of external theft. Detect illegal or unsafe conditions. Monitor and control all video and alarm systems within the Corporate Headquarters. Ensure all serious incidents are documented and communicated to the management in a through and timely manner. From June 2008 to Present (7 years 7 months) Charlotte, North Carolina AreaSECURITY MANAGER @ Responsible for the Asset Protection, Loss Prevention and Fire Safety for this Residential and Commercial 25 story building. Control access control of a 300+ space parking garage. Developed, coordinated and evaluated the security programs to ensure they were effective and identified the need for additional resources. Trained the staff on the proper use of Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) systems, Fire Protection procedures and Access Control Cards systems. Ensured operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements. Maintained stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements. Conducted Concierge services for the residents. From January 2004 to December 2006 (3 years) DIRECTOR OF SECURITY @ Resoponsible for the account 24/7. Manage internal and external staff to include contract police. Ensure procedures were in place to physically secure the property. Ensure policies and procedures are complied with. Oversee recruitment and selection. Responsible for payroll, training and scheduling. Identify and solve LP vulnerabilities within the mall. From January 2002 to December 2003 (2 years) SECURITY SUPERVISOR @ From January 2001 to December 2001 (1 year) ROBOTICS TECHNICIAN @ Attended the FANUC Robotics System Programming and Operations School. Programmed, Operated and Maintained the P200 RJ2 Robot that is used to paint class 8 truck bodies. From January 1999 to December 2000 (2 years) RETIRED (United States Marine Corps) @ Active Duty - 1976 - 1998 Reserve Duty - 1998 - 2006 From May 1976 to June 1998 (22 years 2 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaProject Manager (United States Marine Corps) @ Received a Meritorious Service Medal for establishing a highly functional account from ground zero. Established the operational procedures to train 15 newly assigned personnel in all aspects of Asset Protection/Loss Prevention, Security and Life Safety, REID Techniques for Interrogation, Use of Exception Reporting, Requisition Management, Receipts Control, Inventory Control, Facilities Management, and Warehouse Operations while simultaneously supporting ongoing operations worldwide. Received two Certificates of Commendation during this period. From January 1998 to May 1998 (5 months) Inspector (United States Marine Corps) @ Consultant to the Commanding Officers of the 22nd, 24th, and 26th Marine Expeditionary Units stationed aboard Camp LeJeune, North Carolina on numerous last minute operational support requirements. These highly mobile and diverse commands are continually deployed to three separate continents in worldwide exercises and contingency operations. Inspected these commands compliance with the proper policies and procedures for Asset Protection/Loss Prevention, Security and Life Safety, REID Techniques of Interrogation, Utilization of Exception Reports, Requisition Management, Receipts Control, Inventory Control, Facilities Management, and Warehouse Operations. From January 1996 to December 1997 (2 years) Operations Manager (United States Marine Corps) @ Received a Navy Commendation Medal for systematically streamlining numerous administrative processes and the distribution of workload among 16 functional areas. Implemented an automated inventory system that saved 120 man-hours over a course of a fiscal year. Created a Group Order publication that provided guidance on the accountability and responsibility as it applies to the administration of United States Marine Corps equipment. Directly supervised 26 personnel in the procedures required for proper Asset Protection/Loss Prevention, Security and Life Safety, REID Techniques of Interrogation, Inventory Control, Facilities Management, Financial Accounting, and Warehouse Operations while simultaneously supporting ongoing operations worldwide. From January 1993 to December 1995 (3 years) Instructor (United States Marine Corps) @ Received a Navy Achievement Medal for being selected as the United States Marine Corps Formal Schools “Instructor of the Year” for 1992. Certified as a Department of Defense “Master Instructor”. Received a second Navy Achievement Medal for authoring and sponsoring five separate and very comprehensive master lessons plans that total 70 hours. Implemented 12 Individual Training Standards for student training curriculums that covered Asset Protection/Loss Prevention, Security and Life Safety, Interrogation Procedure using the REID Technique, Investigations using Exception Reports, Requisition Management, Receipts Control, Inventory Control, Facilities Management, and Warehouse Operations. Developed, coordinated and provided instruction to more than 4500 entry level, intermediate and advanced personnel during this period From January 1990 to December 1992 (3 years) MILITARY POLICE @ From January 1989 to December 1989 (1 year) NUCLEAR WEAPONS TECHNICIAN @ From January 1987 to December 1988 (2 years) MILITARY POLICE @ From January 1983 to December 1986 (4 years) DRILL INSTRUCTOR @ From January 1980 to December 1982 (3 years) MILITARY POLICE @ From May 1976 to December 1979 (3 years 8 months)

United States Marine Corps From 1976 to 2006 United States Marine Corps Medals/Awards From 1976 to 2006 Circuit City @ Customer Service Management Development ProgramCircuit City @ Operations Management Development ProgramRobotics @ Robotics System Programming and Operations Lewis Erne is skilled in: Asset Protection, Loss Prevention, Interrogation Techniques, Security Management, Operations Management, Fraud, Fire Safety, Exception Based Reporting, Internal Investigations, CCTV, Security Operations, Inventory Control, Workplace Violence, Corporate Security, Surveillance