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- 1. JJOHNOHN A.A. RRODEODE Jrode3115@gmail.com 954-4715402 CORPORATE SECURITY EXECUTIVE Fully qualified to assume an Executive Director Corporate Security role in a corporate, government or retail environment Dynamic, innovative and proactive leader with extensive experience in the planning and delivery of revolutionary corporate security programs designed to minimize risk and protect assets for one of worlds leading organizations (Home Depot). Possess strong combination of loss prevention, organized retail crime expertise, corporate security and twenty-four years law enforcement experience in Dade County, Florida. I have worked in several Federal Task Forces with the F.B.I. and D.E.A. I have testified in Federal Court in over one hundred Federal cases where I was directly involved in the investigations and locating witnesses. Strong problem-solver and creative thinker, with an innate ability to assess business operations and gain immediate understanding of needs before merging people and activities to make things happen. Extensive training knowledge with ability to convey critical skills, procedures and regulations to both new recruits and practiced professionals. Communicate well with all levels of staff, management, local/federal law enforcement agencies, business units and customers to deliver organizational requirements. Skilled in communicating the difference between a traditional law enforcement perception and one of true corporate business security. Career-long reputation for high level of integrity, trustworthiness and thorough commitment to all issues related to corporate security. CAREER PROGRESSION AKAL Security Miami, FL 10.2008 to Present SECURITY AGENT/SPECIAL DEPUTY U.S. MARSHALL (CONTRACTOR) Overview: Charged with providing executive protection for Federal judges while on Federal property within the Federal courthouse in the Southern District of Florida. Key Contributions and Notable Activities 則 Investigated all crimes and security issues occurring on premises and working with other security employees tasked with manning security checkpoints inside and outside building. 則 Security of criminals appearing in court as well other personnel assigned to courthouse. 則 Oversaw surveillance monitoring room and operation of hundreds of CCTV cameras and ensured optimal operation of buildings interior alarm system consisting of both silent panic alarms and other exterior alarms. HOME DEPOT Atlanta, GA 8. 2004 to 5.2008 MANAGER, CORPORATE SECURITY/LOSS PREVENTION WITHIN HOME DEPOT CORPORATE SECURITY DIVISION Overview: Functionally responsible for numerous security measures with focus on conducting internal and external investigations to minimize company loss. Hold full authority over 120 stores in Florida, nine in Puerto Rico and one in St. Thomas. Addressed issues including theft, loss prevention, stop and detaining suspects involved in thefts from stores, Home Depot procedures and policies on detentions of suspected
- 2. shoplifters, organized training classes on the liability issues on improper and illegal detaining of suspected shoplifters, credit card fraud, counterfeiting, check fraud, safety issues, Hazmat and OSHA violations, shrink issues, audits, inventories and key control as well as hiring of all security guard services. Key Contributions & Notable Activities 則 Served as primary corporate liaison to outside local, state and federal agencies involving criminal cases and related prosecution. 則 Managed security of annual shareholders meeting comprised of approximately 10,000 attendees and key management personnel including CEO and all Senior Vice Presidents. Activities included security pre-planning, medical and emergency issue planning, executive protection and coordination of local law enforcement. 則 Recovered over $10M dollars related to loss by creating and launching the Organized Retail Crime (ORC) program. Created network consisting of bi-weekly calls to Loss Prevention managers to improve communication flow to Loss Prevention Field investigators, resulting in thousands of arrests at store level, which were successful, prosecuted. Based on success of program, was requested by other retail business to construct and organize individual ORC programs. 則 Led Home Depot Hurricane Disaster Response Team, providing leadership to team and preparing stores on pre-hurricane awareness and post-hurricane issues affecting area. Successfully assembled and organized security personnel within 48 hours prior to the storm (Hurricane Katrina) and assembled over 50 off-duty police personnel to aid in support of security issues. JOHN A. RODE, Resume Page Two Headed up command post in New Orleans directly following storm, arranging for transportation, lodging, meals and safety for thousands of Home Depot Employees including charter buses to transport employees out of the state. 則 Improved overall security measures by providing new associate training on techniques to identify theft, fraud, and counterfeiting and general awareness of criminal elements present in stores. 則 Resolved issue related to repeated bomb threats and over $5M in losses due to evacuations and closing of stores following call. Worked with law enforcement officers and conducted surveillance at pay phone to identify perpetrator who was subsequently prosecuted. Received $5M reimbursement from outsourced Security company in responsible for placement of the security guard. 則 Routinely delivered budget under plan, lowering expenditures of department throughout tenure. AKAL Security Miami, FL 11.2003 to 8.2004 SECURITY AGENT/SPECIAL DEPUTY U.S. MARSHALL (CONTRACTOR) Overview: Charged with providing executive protection for Federal judges while on Federal property within the Federal courthouse in Dade and Broward counties, Florida. Key Contributions and Notable Activities 則 Investigated all crimes and security issues occurring on premises and working with other security employees tasked with manning security checkpoints inside and outside building. 則 Security of criminals appearing in court as well as other personnel assigned to courthouse. 則 Oversaw surveillance monitoring room and operation of hundreds of CCTV cameras and ensured optimal operation of buildings interior alarm system consisting of both silent panic alarms and other exterior alarms. CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES Miami, FL 4.2003 to 11.2003 SUPERVISOR, SURVEILLANCE AND SECURITY DEPARTMENT Overview: Directed all major investigations and security issues occurring on Carnival cruise line vessels including deaths, suicides, thefts, and sexual assaults and missing property.
- 3. Key Contributions & Activities 則 Ensured optimum safety of President of Company when traveling on ships by leading executive protection team assigned to particular cruise. 則 Received special security clearance with US Coast Guard and Port Authorities throughout the US. 則 Played key role in resolution of numerous lawsuits filed against the company. 則 Directly impacted performance of ships security staff by facilitating training on appropriate investigative, evidence gathering and crime scene preservation measures. RADIANT HOLDINGS Miami, FL 4.2002 to 1.2003 DIRECTOR OF SECURITY Overview: Accountable for performing background checks on new employees, access control systems, CCTV, building safety/fire systems computer fraud and executive protection for CEO. Oversaw activities of twenty-four hour guard services for six buildings owned by company and held responsibility for over 500 employees working on properties. Directly responsible for Hazmat and OSHA issues on the property. Coordinated annual inspections with local fire inspectors and oversaw all fire alarm systems. 則 Protected fiber network system and computers by personally supervising replacement of new, non-water fire system with new power chemical. JOHN A. RODE, Resume Page Three HIALEAH POLICE DEPARTMENT Hialeah, FL 6.1989 to 3.2002 MAJOR CRIMES DETECTIVE Overview: Directed all investigative cases dealing with major crimes and suspect apprehension, averaging approximately 40 cases per month held highest clearance rate inside division. Key Contributions & Activities 則 Served as key liaison on investigations involving FBI, DEA, ATF, Secret Service, FDLE and other law enforcement agencies. 則 Played pivotal role in resolution of high-profile case (covert operation involving Armed Robbery Plot). Acted on information provided by informant, coordinated SWAT team and business owner to devise operational plan resulting in death of subjects and saving of numerous victims lives. 則 Led high profile, covert operation involving two individuals intent on committing Armed Robbery on a local business. Constructed operational plan contacted Swat Commander and worked with business owner on strategies. Subjects were eradiated following brief gunfire exchange. 則 Certified as Hostage Negotiator, Received Officer of the Month five times and nominated for Officer of the year on five separate occasions based on leadership, calm direction and ability to remain productive during crucial life/death situations. EARLY CAREER HISTORY Director of Security Jockey Club Hotel and Resort, Miami, FL (1988 to 1889) 則 Key responsibilities included managing contract security service (50 guards) on 24x7 bases covering three 20-story high-rise buildings, 020-room hotel complex, two restaurants and 100-yacht slips marina. Performed audits, safety issue planning, emergency planning and health department activities. Provided executive protection for visiting dignitaries including Saudi Arabian Prince and his family. Principal - John A. Rode Investigations, Miami, FL (1986 to 1988)
- 4. 則 Conducted criminal and civil investigation in State of Florida for corporate clients and served as Chief Investigator for high-profile attorney Roy Black. Provided high-risk executive projection for key clientele including Saudi Arabian Prince and actor Don Johnson. Served as technical advisor on Miami Vice and trained Mr. Johnson on police techniques and undercover narcotic operations. Police Officer / Organized Crime Narcotics Detective Miami-Dade Police Department (1975 to 1986) 則 Performed variety of law enforcement activities and led numerous investigations including high-risk undercover operations dealing with kidnapping cases, weapons and extortions as well as smuggling, drug trafficking and money laundering operations; Promoted to Detective Division, serving as SWAT sniper. 則 Received Purple Heart Award after being shot in the line of duty. EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS MS Security Management Almeda University AA, Police Science Miami Dade Community College BS, Criminal Justice Almeda University Member: Fraternal Order of Police, American Society International Florida Organized Retail Association, Florida Economic Crimes Association, International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators, Board of Directors for Crime Stoppers Association in Dade County JOHN A. RODE, Addendum CERTIFICATIONS State of Florida Certificate of Compliance / Police Officer 1975 Police expert Marksman / 1975 N.R.A. Certified sniper and survival expert 1978/ F.B.I. 32 Hours South Florida Institute of Criminal Justice 40 Hours 1979 Certified Narcotics Expert 1982/ D.E.A. 80 Hours Certified Hostage Negotiator 1991 F.B.I. 80 Hours Blood borne pathogens Training 5 Hours/1993 BCC Investigative Interviews 40 Hours 1994 Human Diversity Training/16 Hours/1994 2007 CPR/AED Certification / 4 Hrs 2006 Vance Executive Protection Training/ 40 Hrs Florida Dept Law Enforcement Access Terminal Operator 1998 Concealed Firearm License 2007-2012 FBI Advance Hostage Negotiation 1993 Institute of Police Technology and Management/Advance Hostage Negotiations 40 Hours- 1994 State of Flay/Criminal Justice/Stress Awareness-40Hours 1995 BLS/CPR Training 4Hours/ 1997 Sexual Harassment Workshop 8Hours/1998 Automatic External Defibrilator/4Hours/1998 Domestic Violence Seminar 40 Hours/1998 MDCC School of Justice/Suicide by Cop 2000 United States Marshals Service/Court Security Training/40 Hours/2003 Florida Law Enforcement Property Recovery/8Hours/2005 Florida Law Enforcement Property Crimes Seminar/16Hours/2005 Florida Law Enforcement Property Recovery/8Hours/2006 Florida Organized Retail Crimes Conference/8Hours/2006 Casino Gaming License/State of Florida/Hard Rock Casinos County AWARDS City of Miami Beach / Mayor Alex Daoud- presented "Key to the City"
- 5. City of Hialeah / Mayor Raul Martinez- presented Award of Merit" FBI/Robbery Task Force/Operation Thunder Sweep 1997 Department of Treasury / A.T.F - "Award of Merit" 1998 Federal Bureau of Investigation / "Award Certificates" 2000 City of Hialeah / Meritorious Service Award 9 Times, Officer of the Month (5 Times) Distinguished Service Award (4 Times), Emergency Mobilization Award (3 Times), Life Saving Award (1 Time), Combat Cross Award (1 Time), Good Conduct Award (5 Times). 51 Commendations, Miami Dade Police / Purple Heart Award - 1985 United States Secret Service Miami Florida - 2006 Appreciation Award United States Secret Service Miami Florida - 2007 Appreciation Award Fraternal Order of Police American Society International Security Florida Organized Retail Association Florida Economic Crimes Association International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators Board of Directors for Crime Stoppers Association in Dade County Fl