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Tim Burkett

Louisville

Summary

Dynamic security operations leader with over 22 years of law enforcement and security experience, complemented by corporate expertise in planning, directing, coordinating, and overseeing high-requirement operational activities. Proven ability to ensure compliance with contracts and company standards while developing and implementing efficient operations and cost-effective systems tailored to the evolving needs of government and commercial clients. Demonstrated success in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training management-level staff, alongside overseeing daily workflows of teams and departments. Recognized for strategic planning capabilities and fostering a collaborative work environment, consistently driving organizational success while maintaining reliability and adaptability in achieving business objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

President

Sourced Solutions
09.2023 - Current
  • Contract with former employer, Block By Block, to coordinate with and train all new Block By Block Managers one week a month at company headquarters
  • Oversee matters related to health and safety at Block By Block, including writing a weekly safety article, a monthly safety talk, tracking safety stats for all 150+ accounts, lowering risk by 20%
  • Contractor and Consultant providing private police services & safety guidance & project management
  • Part-time Police Sergeant at Hurstbourne Acres Police Department

Vice President of Field Support

Block By Block
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Oversaw all activities relating to supporting field operations, including recruitment, training, culture, finances, and logistics
  • Improved onboarding process by 36% resulting in fewer non-compliant I9s and completed paperwork
  • Created the company’s first digital handbook requiring electronic signatures on Cornerstone Learning Management System, saving the company $15,000 on printing costs for our nearly 3,000 employees
  • Managed all national recruiting efforts for the company with 6 regional recruiters
  • Developed a recruiting spreadsheet, keeping track of all 150 accounts and their recruitment needs in real-time
  • Improved a Recruitment Request Form that allows managers to express all their recruiting needs in once place
  • Started and managed the operations of a security, cleaning, outreach and hospitality Ambassador Program
  • Expanded the City of Louisville account by working with city stakeholders to onboard outreach ambassadors

Director of Manufacturing

Louisville Bedding Company
07.2020 - 09.2021
  • Managed operations of over 100 employees and strategize for short and long-term goals and objectives
  • Established procedures for reworked items, reversing a backlog and reducing the personnel needed by 22%
  • Reengineered placement of resources. Designed a cart to hold needed tools, saving company time by 15%

4th Division Major

Louisville Metro Police Department
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Oversaw the daily operations of over 100 personnel in a division that consists of multiple universities, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Fair and Expo Center, an amusement park and over 80,000 residents
  • Commanded the SWAT Team, Hostage Negotiations Team, Bomb Squad, Dignitary Protection Team, K-9 Unit, Air Patrol, River Unit, Dive Team, Mounted Patrol, Special Response Team, and Honor Guard
  • Perfect record on favorable resolutions as Incident commander on all barricade subjects and hostage situations
  • Directed all security operations for events, such as, the Kentucky Oaks & Derby and Muhammad Ali Funeral
  • Consulted for the U.S. Department of State in two African Countries on special event risk management
  • Spearheaded a currency project that cleared up over 9,500 cases and over $6 million dating back to 1972
  • Secured over 1 million in funding for vehicles for SWAT, River Patrol/Dive Team boat, and Bomb Team
  • Managed quality control, evaluating, coaching, discipline, scheduling, and management of a 100-vehicle fleet
  • Developed and cultivated positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring safety and security for 122 days of events yearly in the city of Louisville
  • Wrote multiple policies and processes to ensure optimal security for personnel and sensitive evidentiary items
  • Conducted background investigations on police recruitment candidates

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice: Public Administration

Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Graduate Certificate - Criminal Justice Education

University of Virginia

Graduate Certificate - Executive Police Leadership Development

University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

Project Management Certificate - undefined

University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

Skills

  • Risk Assessment, Threat Management, & Strategic Planning
  • Workplace Violence & Incident Investigations
  • Office Safety Assessments & Compliance
  • Crisis Response & Business Continuity
  • Executive Protection, Event Security, & Vendor Management
  • Internal/External Stakeholder Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills
  • Strategic Thinking Skills & Leadership Skills
  • Investigative Databases, Cornerstone LMS, Microsoft Office, Security Technologies
  • Certifications: Certified Sports Security Professional (ANSI-accredited), Certified Law Enforcement Instructor, OSHA 30-Hour, Project Management Certificate
  • Executive protection
  • Event security
  • Physical security
  • Personnel management
  • Emergency preparedness

Certification

  • Certified Sport Security Professional
  • National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security at the University of Southern Mississippi
  • ANSI accredited, the CSSP certification required proven proficiency through testing in areas of business and facility management, all-hazards emergency planning and management, legal and regulatory issues, crowd management and security principles for events
  • Certified Law Enforcement Instructor
  • Kentucky Law Enforcement Council – Department of Criminal Justice Training
  • Certified instructor for topics in patrol, investigations, and leadership
  • OSHA 30 Training
  • University of South
  • 30 Hour General Industry Safety and Health

Timeline

President

Sourced Solutions
09.2023 - Current

Vice President of Field Support

Block By Block
10.2022 - 11.2023

Director of Manufacturing

Louisville Bedding Company
07.2020 - 09.2021

4th Division Major

Louisville Metro Police Department
08.2019 - 07.2020

Graduate Certificate - Criminal Justice Education

University of Virginia

Graduate Certificate - Executive Police Leadership Development

University of Louisville

Project Management Certificate - undefined

University of Louisville

Master of Science - Criminal Justice: Public Administration

Liberty University

Training

  • Block By Block – New Managers Training (June 2022-Present)
  • Four-day training, held 10 times a year, responsible for organizing, inviting, setup, hosting, and training
  • Topics – leadership, safety, risk mitigation, and operations
  • University of Southern Mississippi – Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security (Feb 2018-Mar 2020)
  • FEMA AWR-167 Sport Security Risk Management Course
  • Topics - threat and risk assessment, multi-agency teamwork, all-hazard planning and protective measures, and security planning
  • University of Louisville – Southern Police Institute (Jan 2017- Dec 2018)
  • PTO (Police Training Officer) 80-hour Basic Course
  • Topics - leadership, coaching and emotional intelligence
  • Louisville Metro Police Department – Training Division (June 2017 – Mar 2020)
  • New Sergeant Course
  • Topics - incident command and hazard mitigation for front line supervisors

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