Paul Reynolds

Operation Manager and Military Veteran with over 20 years of experience delivering steadfast leadership in high-stakes environments. Lead highly trained teams in fast-paced operations and developed training programs for multiple State and Federal organizations. Demonstrated the ability to coordinate efforts between numerous organizations, governmental and private, and engaged community stakeholders. Possesses a comprehensive background in operations management, emergency management, strategic planning, and communication derived for conducting domestic and global operations in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Career supported by a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration (Cum Laude, GPA - 3.57).

 

 

• Leadership / Team Building

• Emergency Response

• Mid-Level Management

• Expert Investigator       

 

 

• Physical / Industrial Security

• Safety / Risk Management

• Operations Management

• Budget Analyst

 

• Program Development

• Project Management

• Written & Oral Communication

• Training / Evaluation

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

CONEXUS SECURITY GROUP - Acworth Ga                                                                                     2018-Present

Vice President of Security Operations and Training; Co-Founder

 

Direct and developed courses for local law enforcement, private citizens, volunteer groups and school administrators about dangerous social issues facing our community. Provides education and direction to publicly and privately owned organizations in various areas including active shooter awareness, drug and alcohol compliance, and workplace violence.

• Responsible for training curriculum tailored to the customers’ environment and/or facilities

• Designed enforcement procedures and scheduling for occupational exposure to workplace violence

• Teach active shooter response training for small to medium sized businesses with approximately 5 to 500 employees

• Manage certified Ga POST instructors with extensive experience in responding to various threats and catastrophic events

• Designed on-site training to foster open dialogue regarding threat scenarios and response actions.

• Created guidance and assistance in establishing organization policies and procedures to provide a safe, functional and professional workplace companies

• Specialized policy development for emergency procedures, staff vetting, and staff training

• Drug and alcohol use awareness training for managers and supervisors

• Behavioral de-escalation techniques and intervention using vocal and/or body language responses

• Create physical threat assessment of internal and external property, perimeter, and access controls.

• Write detailed reports with recommendations to increase security posture.

           

 

CITY OF MARIETTA POLICE DEPARTMENT – Marietta Ga                                                          2012-Present

Uniform Patrol Sergeant/SWAT Team Leader

 

Manage and led teams in high-risk operations. Supervises, plans, organizes, and coordinates activities of a law enforcement/public safety unit assigned to patrol assigned areas.

• Hand selected to spearhead FBI violent gang investigations (RICO) and achieved production rate in top 1/3 of force in seven-year period

• Created and manage a 15-person gang liaison team with the City of Marietta Police Department

• Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team leader and assistant explosive breach team leader; tackled hostage situations, high-risk warrant services, and search and rescue operations; proficient in multiple weapon system

• Wrote and published the standard operating procedures for the City of Marietta Police Department Gang Liaison Program

• Used problem solving skills to independently conduct complex criminal and civil investigations and coordinated with the Northern District of Georgia United States Attorney’s Office for federal  prosecution

• Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment for the Marietta SWAT Team valued over $1M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. 

• Arranges work schedules of assigned staff to cover shifts twenty-four hours per day. 

• Reviews essential information at beginning of new shift; conducts briefing session; answers questions and participates in discussion of information.

• Analyzes reports prepared and submitted by subordinates for accuracy, completeness, essential elements, fundamental soundness, and substantiation of action taken. 

• Disseminates applicable new and revised policies and procedures to subordinates; explains implications. 

• Analyzes difficult situations or problems presented by subordinate staff and recommends action to be taken or appropriate method or procedure to use. 

• Compiles information for and writes periodic statistical reports on work unit activities and submits to supervisor. 

• Analyzes activity reports to determine levels of performance or need for corrective action. 

• Attends supervisory staff meetings; gives and receives information; participates in problem solving; recommends policy changes and program development to superiors. 

• Investigates complaints against staff to satisfaction of all parties; recommends action to be taken.

• Nominated and selected as a top 44 finalist out of 18,000 police officers in the United States for the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing

 

 

CITY OF POWDER SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT - Powder Springs, GA                              2009-2012 Patrol Officer/SRT Operator

Engaged in proactive controls and traffic enforcement to promote public safety. Worked alongside community groups and individuals to deter crime. Protected of life and property through the enforcement of state laws and city ordinances.

• Coordinated with coworkers and community leaders to provide a visible presence and reassure the community, including foot patrols to engage the citizens of Powder Springs

• Operated under limited or no supervision to conduct initial investigations, gather evidence, take statements, and comply with relevant legal requirements; provided suggestions for process improvement

• Conducted all duties with due regard for human rights, security, and health and safety of detained individuals, members of the public, and colleagues; treated everyone with respect and dignity

• Part of a 12 Man Special Response Team (SRT); responded to emergency events and routine situations with calm professionalism, maintaining the safety and security of the public

• Interviewed suspects, victims, and witnesses in accordance with relevant legislation and effectively communicated citizens and individuals from diverse and varied socio-economic backgrounds

 

 

UNITED STATES ARMY – Various Global Locations                                                                              2002-2009

Team Manager/Squad Leader

 

Managed the work assignments, training, safety, and discipline of Airborne Infantry teams comprised up to 12 personnel, maintaining readiness to deploy within 24 hours in support of Army European Command and international operations.

• Communicated with and advised higher leadership on personnel status and team capabilities; coordinated with adjacent units to control team movement in support of tactical operations

• Supervised administrative actions and logistical support; oversaw use, maintenance, and accountability of more than $1.5M in vehicles, secure communication systems, and tactical equipment during deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan

 

• Coordinated and conducted over 1000 Combat Missions in hostile environments, including tactical airborne operations, resulting in the interdiction of over 65 anti-government negative influencers

• Participated in joint operations with Special Operation teams, Iraqi Security Forces, Norwegian and Afghanistan Special Forces; performed personal security detail missions, escorting high ranking officials in harsh territories

• Wrote Standard Operating Procedures and trained a 500-person unit in close quarter tactical operations and weapons systems; trained over 50 personal on convoy procedures and contributed to 85 live training exercises

• Rated among in the top ten percent of the United States Army junior managers

• Assistant Public Information Officer for 3-7 Infantry Brigade, Fort Stewart, GA

 

EDUCATION

 

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration (Cum Laude), Columbia Southern University - GPA 3.57 – 2014

                                                                             

 

SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Office (2003, 2007, 2010), SharePoint

Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows, Windows 10