EDDIE GILLIAM

43 A 1st Montgomery Drive

Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
609-610-3260 egf9a454@westpost.net

SR. SECURITY AND ASSET PROTECTION

Hands on technical and government trained professional with demonstrated skills

in security leadership utilized in demanding military, top secret, energy, aviat
ion and international projects. Skilled in working with multiple highly sensitiv
e detection systems, security personnel, active and passive alarms, local and re
mote customers and anti-terrorism, force protection concepts. Experienced at bud
geting, cost reduction, personnel management and project management.
Accustomed to adversity, resistant to rejection, and practiced in the patient an
d consistent attainment of personal and professional goals. A security leader in
concept, application and execution who consistently earns the confidence of bot
h customers and partners, through the delivery of superior support before, durin
g, and after the engagement. Active U.S. Government Security Clearance.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Security * Asset Protection * Policy and Procedure * Emergency Management * Trai
ning * Cost Controls Program Design and Development * Operations Management * Bu
dget Development * Team Building. Drug Testing Monitor * CPR/Self Aid and Buddy
Care * Physical Security * Financial Management.
Information Security * Ethnic and Diversity Training * Threat Assessment * Recor
ds Management .Security Electronics * Loss Prevention * Screening * Incident Inv
estigation * Protective Services. Customer Relations * Surveillance Technology *
Emergency Response * Urinalysis Physical Apprehension/Restraint * Suicide Inter
vention . Equipment Custodian Training

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Recognized by senior management and command as the "point person" in the acti
vation of a new highly technical and securely operated flight line camera system

* Increased the base/host-nation anti-terrorism and force protection along with

significant enhancements in detection capabilities
* Recognized and rewarded Manager, Training Leader and Course Developer

EMPLOYMENT

L-3 COMMUNICATIONS-EAST Camden, New Jersey 2006 - 2010

Formerly RCA, GE, Martin Marietta and Lockheed Martin
Security Associate 2008 - 2010
Dedicated, highly trained and focused Security Personnel who monitored and follo
wed up on closed circuit surveillance camera operations. Regularly and actively
patrolled and exercised limited entry protocols for a large and classified parki
ng area surrounding the plant.
* Ensured alarmed internal and external areas were operating in a secure manner
Industrial Security Associate 2006 - 2008
Highly visible security presence that performed routine and as-needed patrols an
d exercised entry control for a classified, closed area.
* Skills, training and aptitude resulted in being assigned as a Defense System
Security (DSS) Inspector. Subsequent actions resulted in the security section re
ceiving its 9th consecutive "Superior" rating.
* Formally recognized by DSS for outstanding performance as a patrolman

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1982 - 2006

Base and Secure Facility security services
McGuire AFB New Jersey 2005 - 2006
Law Enforcement Flight Sergeant
Successfully trained and mentored 150 security force personnel whose orientation
included 8,000 hours of enhanced force protection classroom and field developme
nt. Securely passed and processed 5,000 commercial vehicles entering base throug
h vehicle check point without incident. Ably directed flight line security and e
ntry control duties for multiple aircraft parking areas worth $350B with zero re
ported incidents.
* Humanitarian and culturally sensitive mission accomplished effectively. Acti
ons involved providing executive-level protection for 1,800 Lebanon evacuees dur
ing successful repatriation to the United States
Lajes AB Portugal 2004 - 2005
Superintendent, Training/Resources
Spearheaded efforts and completed $150K security control center upgrade and reno
vations on time and within budget constraints. Focused on best practices and cut
ting edge technology enhancements to integrate new weapon system valued at $115K
into security operations. Subsequently initiated, gained approval and executed
a much needed, detailed 5-year budget increasing baseline value by 50%. Research
ed and procured $22K Digital Fingerprinting System enhancing overall security as
part of enhancement plan.
* Research and experience led to the development of an aggressive utilization p
lan saving $2K per year on phone bill

Minot AFB North Dakota 2002 - 2004

Manager/Supervisor Arms
Effectively and efficiently managed the largest Security Forces Armory in the Ai
r Force. Secured assets included two different ammunition accounts valued in exc
ess of $3M. Oversaw updated base safety integration plan for hundreds of rifles
and machine guns and improved firepower response by 30%.
* Utilized the cutting edge technologies to improve the effectiveness and range
of security forces communication efforts by driving the integration of 205 hand
-held radios
Other Security Assignments Global Locations 1982 - 2002
20 years of service spent as a security leader and provider. Ably served as Firs
t Sergeant with responsibility for a security force of 250 military specialists.
Effective at communications, budgeting, training, motivating and directing mult
iple concurrent initiatives.

EDUCATION and AWARDS

Bachelor of Science, Workforce Education and Training
Southern Illinois University

Combined Federal Campaign "Bronze Award" winner

Annual Safety Inspection, weapons and ground safety programs, "Outstanding" rate
d
3 "Outstanding" and 2 "Excellent" ratings during 5 "no-notice" vehicle inspectio
ns
"Best" Largest Security Forces Group in the Air Force
Man of the Year