TRAVIS KITA
107 Golden Drive, New Castle DE
(302) 322-1757
Looking to relocate back to PA
tjkita@yahoo.com
QUALIFICATIONS
I am a highly organized, take charge professional with more than fourteen years of corporate
management experience. I have strong problem solving and decision making skills with the
ability to develop and implement effective action plans. Demonstrated experience handling all
types of internal and external customer issues in order to improve company standards and
expectations. Work well under pressure in difficult and emergency situations.
KEY SKILLS
 Over fourteen years management experience providing exceptional corporate security,
safety, investigations and customer relations in a diverse corporate pharmaceutical
setting.
 Operational knowledge of various card access and CCTV systems.
 Strategic-relationship/partnership-building skills--listen attentively, solve problems
creatively, and use tact and diplomacy to find common ground and achieve win-win
outcomes.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Manager
Covenant Security, Sunoco Logistics Security Manager 7/2014--Present
 Security Account Manager for Sunoco Logistics in Westville, NJ.
 Manage 24/7 contract staff, supervise work and provide direction regarding security
projects, daily duties and responsibilities.
 In charge of scheduling, payroll, interviewing, hiring, training and issuing out disciplinary
actions.
 Work closely with HR, Operations, Facilities and Site Engineers.
 Performing Risk assessments of the refinery and recommendations for increased
security measures.
 Responsible for setting up CCTV and Card Access improvements at the refinery.
 Provide technical direction, consultation and training for the security staff and
emergency after hours support as required in support of the business.
 Set up various access levels and clearances on the Ccure system for various levels of
employees and contractors.
 Work closely with the US Coast Guard and Customs for incoming and outgoing
vessels.
 Establish work schedules, prepare payroll, train and discipline security personnel
accordingly.
 Investigates security incidents, vandalism, thefts, accidents or any other incidents.
 Writes security policies and procedures for the security department.
 Prepares reports for daily activities for all security personnel.
 Acts as a liaison with any law enforcement agency as needed.
 Manage the CCTV upgrades, card access systems and modifications.
 Ensure compliance with regulations agencies enforced by OSHA, DOT, and FDA.
 Respond to all medical emergencies on site, contact 911 and direct EMT’s to location.
 Delegate authority and supervise work activities of all employees.
 Communicate with all levels in the organization as well as external vendors and
contractors.
Manager
M&T Bank AlliedBarton Security Manager 4/2013—7/2014
 Security Account Manager for M&T bank in Wilmington DE
 Supervise over 20 officers/receptionists in two high rise buildings.
 Manage the security control center including direction for incoming calls, maintenance
issues, customer requests and emergency services.
 Manage the CCTV upgrades, card access systems, and lock and door configurations.
 Assess and quickly resolve physical security problems related to access control, alarm,
and video systems.
 Manage 24x7x365 physical security operations for two M&T high rise buildings in the
security control room.
 Respond to all medical emergencies on site, contact 911 and direct EMT’s to location.
 Monitor seven M&T branch banks and several other ATM’s across the Tri-State area.
 Develop and Implement security policies and procedures for the M&T population.
 Issue employee badges through Andover and Verex access systems and electronic
fingerprinting for Federal background checks.
 Experience conducting risk assessments, designing alarm/video/access control
systems.
Control Room Operator
US Security Associates AstraZeneca 4/2012--2/2013
 Administer and maintain the access control and video surveillance system.
 Process and evaluate information received, prioritize calls and dispatches security,
medical and emergency personnel or law enforcement agencies.
 Managing the operations of card access and alarm security systems.
 Direct the contract Security force of 80 officers in 7 buildings.
 Add, remove, modify and manage system configurations, user profiles, and action plans for all
security systems in the Corporate Security Control Room.
 Take calls for HVAC requests and adjust as necessary.
 Work closely with facilities, HR, Engineering and maintenance personnel.
 Create and manage restricted access reports for HR, Legal and the Data Center.
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Supervisor/Manager
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals 4/2002-4/2012
 Manage in house and contract staff, supervise work and provide direction regarding
security projects, daily work and resolution of problems as required.
 Direct the US Security Associates contract security force of 80 officers in 7 buildings for
a campus population of over 5000.
 Conducts complex and confidential internal/external investigations for the Corporation.
 Conduct site security surveys and make recommendations for improvements.
 Work with legal and HR with confidential investigations involving employee harassment,
workplace violence and employee terminations.
 Responsible for all on site investigations regarding vehicle accidents, thefts, losses and
employee harassment using CCTV and Card Access reports.
 Manage the SIRTS in house security incident and tracking system database for all
incidents on campus.
 Follow up with law enforcement personnel, HR and Executive Management with
investigations requiring arrest, prosecution or employee termination.
 Set up covert surveillance to apprehend/resolve thefts in the amount of over $50,000.
 Provide technical direction, consultation and training for contract guards, employees
and emergency after hours support as required in support of the business.
 Organize Crisis Management Room for tabletop exercises for U.S. and Global
Operations.
 Conducts research, monitors new product developments and makes recommendations
regarding new technologies that can benefit AstraZeneca’s Corporate Security
Program.
 Provide excellent customer service interfacing with all levels of the corporation to
identify the security concerns and remediate them as quickly and efficiently as possible.
 Created over 15 Corporate Security policies and procedures for the campus.
 Develop, update and maintain physical security related emergency response &
contingency plans.
 Perform executive protection for CEO/senior management at AstraZeneca and travel
globally for high level events.
 Provide physical security system planning and evaluations of all physical security
systems
 Ensure compliance with regulations agencies enforced by OSHA, DOT, and FDA.
 Coordinating emergency communications that may include addressing environmental
situations, site business crisis information, health, safety, HVAC and fire.
 Manage cross-functional resources assigned to projects.
 Set up security coverage for various business events held on and off site.
 Plans, organizes, and supervises the Company’s Fleet Vehicles
 Oversees coordination, repair and maintenance, performed by Operations by working
closely with fleet services and the management team.
 Oversee acquisition of permits, license and registration of Fleet, and regulatory
compliance and reporting.
 Sources, specs and acquires equipment as needed.
 Manages and recommends equipment to be removed from service and liquidated.
Manager
SOS Security AstraMerck LLP. PA 3/1996-4/2002
 Administer and maintain the access control and video surveillance system.
 Process and evaluate information received, prioritize calls and dispatches security,
medical and emergency personnel or law enforcement agencies.
 Managing the operations of card access, CCTV and security alarm systems.
 Supervise quarterly fire drills and evacuations and direct traffic accordingly.
 Direct the contract Security force of 30 officers in 4 buildings.
 Add, remove, modify and manage system configurations, user profiles, and action plans for the
corporate campus.
Work closely with facilities, HR, legal, engineering, facilities and maintenance personnel.
 Responsible for the in house call center personnel for directing calls.
 Manage scheduling of security and call center personnel and finding appropriate
coverage.
 Responsible for the scheduled maintenance of the security fleet vehicles and shuttle
buses.
EDUCATION
 2007 Masters Degree in Criminal Justice and Security, University of Phoenix
 2005 Bachelors Degree in HR Management, Immaculata University
 1998 Act 120 Police Academy Training, Montgomery County Community College
 1996 Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Northampton County Community
College
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Andover/Verex/Linstar/Ccure DiBos CCTV Systems
John Reid Interrogation ASIS Member
DE&NJ Security License TWIC Certified
Easy Lobby HVAC Siemens Monitoring System

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  • 1.
    TRAVIS KITA 107 GoldenDrive, New Castle DE (302) 322-1757 Looking to relocate back to PA tjkita@yahoo.com QUALIFICATIONS I am a highly organized, take charge professional with more than fourteen years of corporate management experience. I have strong problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to develop and implement effective action plans. Demonstrated experience handling all types of internal and external customer issues in order to improve company standards and expectations. Work well under pressure in difficult and emergency situations. KEY SKILLS  Over fourteen years management experience providing exceptional corporate security, safety, investigations and customer relations in a diverse corporate pharmaceutical setting.  Operational knowledge of various card access and CCTV systems.  Strategic-relationship/partnership-building skills--listen attentively, solve problems creatively, and use tact and diplomacy to find common ground and achieve win-win outcomes. WORK EXPERIENCE Manager Covenant Security, Sunoco Logistics Security Manager 7/2014--Present  Security Account Manager for Sunoco Logistics in Westville, NJ.  Manage 24/7 contract staff, supervise work and provide direction regarding security projects, daily duties and responsibilities.  In charge of scheduling, payroll, interviewing, hiring, training and issuing out disciplinary actions.  Work closely with HR, Operations, Facilities and Site Engineers.  Performing Risk assessments of the refinery and recommendations for increased security measures.  Responsible for setting up CCTV and Card Access improvements at the refinery.  Provide technical direction, consultation and training for the security staff and emergency after hours support as required in support of the business.  Set up various access levels and clearances on the Ccure system for various levels of employees and contractors.  Work closely with the US Coast Guard and Customs for incoming and outgoing vessels.  Establish work schedules, prepare payroll, train and discipline security personnel accordingly.  Investigates security incidents, vandalism, thefts, accidents or any other incidents.  Writes security policies and procedures for the security department.  Prepares reports for daily activities for all security personnel.  Acts as a liaison with any law enforcement agency as needed.  Manage the CCTV upgrades, card access systems and modifications.  Ensure compliance with regulations agencies enforced by OSHA, DOT, and FDA.  Respond to all medical emergencies on site, contact 911 and direct EMT’s to location.  Delegate authority and supervise work activities of all employees.  Communicate with all levels in the organization as well as external vendors and contractors. Manager
  • 2.
    M&T Bank AlliedBartonSecurity Manager 4/2013—7/2014  Security Account Manager for M&T bank in Wilmington DE  Supervise over 20 officers/receptionists in two high rise buildings.  Manage the security control center including direction for incoming calls, maintenance issues, customer requests and emergency services.  Manage the CCTV upgrades, card access systems, and lock and door configurations.  Assess and quickly resolve physical security problems related to access control, alarm, and video systems.  Manage 24x7x365 physical security operations for two M&T high rise buildings in the security control room.  Respond to all medical emergencies on site, contact 911 and direct EMT’s to location.  Monitor seven M&T branch banks and several other ATM’s across the Tri-State area.  Develop and Implement security policies and procedures for the M&T population.  Issue employee badges through Andover and Verex access systems and electronic fingerprinting for Federal background checks.  Experience conducting risk assessments, designing alarm/video/access control systems. Control Room Operator US Security Associates AstraZeneca 4/2012--2/2013  Administer and maintain the access control and video surveillance system.  Process and evaluate information received, prioritize calls and dispatches security, medical and emergency personnel or law enforcement agencies.  Managing the operations of card access and alarm security systems.  Direct the contract Security force of 80 officers in 7 buildings.  Add, remove, modify and manage system configurations, user profiles, and action plans for all security systems in the Corporate Security Control Room.  Take calls for HVAC requests and adjust as necessary.  Work closely with facilities, HR, Engineering and maintenance personnel.  Create and manage restricted access reports for HR, Legal and the Data Center.  Supervisor/Manager AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals 4/2002-4/2012  Manage in house and contract staff, supervise work and provide direction regarding security projects, daily work and resolution of problems as required.  Direct the US Security Associates contract security force of 80 officers in 7 buildings for a campus population of over 5000.  Conducts complex and confidential internal/external investigations for the Corporation.  Conduct site security surveys and make recommendations for improvements.  Work with legal and HR with confidential investigations involving employee harassment, workplace violence and employee terminations.  Responsible for all on site investigations regarding vehicle accidents, thefts, losses and employee harassment using CCTV and Card Access reports.  Manage the SIRTS in house security incident and tracking system database for all incidents on campus.  Follow up with law enforcement personnel, HR and Executive Management with investigations requiring arrest, prosecution or employee termination.  Set up covert surveillance to apprehend/resolve thefts in the amount of over $50,000.  Provide technical direction, consultation and training for contract guards, employees and emergency after hours support as required in support of the business.  Organize Crisis Management Room for tabletop exercises for U.S. and Global Operations.  Conducts research, monitors new product developments and makes recommendations regarding new technologies that can benefit AstraZeneca’s Corporate Security Program.
  • 3.
     Provide excellentcustomer service interfacing with all levels of the corporation to identify the security concerns and remediate them as quickly and efficiently as possible.  Created over 15 Corporate Security policies and procedures for the campus.  Develop, update and maintain physical security related emergency response & contingency plans.  Perform executive protection for CEO/senior management at AstraZeneca and travel globally for high level events.  Provide physical security system planning and evaluations of all physical security systems  Ensure compliance with regulations agencies enforced by OSHA, DOT, and FDA.  Coordinating emergency communications that may include addressing environmental situations, site business crisis information, health, safety, HVAC and fire.  Manage cross-functional resources assigned to projects.  Set up security coverage for various business events held on and off site.  Plans, organizes, and supervises the Company’s Fleet Vehicles  Oversees coordination, repair and maintenance, performed by Operations by working closely with fleet services and the management team.  Oversee acquisition of permits, license and registration of Fleet, and regulatory compliance and reporting.  Sources, specs and acquires equipment as needed.  Manages and recommends equipment to be removed from service and liquidated. Manager SOS Security AstraMerck LLP. PA 3/1996-4/2002  Administer and maintain the access control and video surveillance system.  Process and evaluate information received, prioritize calls and dispatches security, medical and emergency personnel or law enforcement agencies.  Managing the operations of card access, CCTV and security alarm systems.  Supervise quarterly fire drills and evacuations and direct traffic accordingly.  Direct the contract Security force of 30 officers in 4 buildings.  Add, remove, modify and manage system configurations, user profiles, and action plans for the corporate campus. Work closely with facilities, HR, legal, engineering, facilities and maintenance personnel.  Responsible for the in house call center personnel for directing calls.  Manage scheduling of security and call center personnel and finding appropriate coverage.  Responsible for the scheduled maintenance of the security fleet vehicles and shuttle buses. EDUCATION  2007 Masters Degree in Criminal Justice and Security, University of Phoenix  2005 Bachelors Degree in HR Management, Immaculata University  1998 Act 120 Police Academy Training, Montgomery County Community College  1996 Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Northampton County Community College ADDITIONAL SKILLS Andover/Verex/Linstar/Ccure DiBos CCTV Systems John Reid Interrogation ASIS Member DE&NJ Security License TWIC Certified Easy Lobby HVAC Siemens Monitoring System