David Carrington Stone
PO Box 705
Yosemite National Park, California 95389-0705
(209) 372-8890
Current office: (209) 372-8459
Email:
David.C.Stone@att.net
http://home.att.net/~d.c.stone
Work
Experience
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Manger of Security, Fire and
Life Safety (March
2000-)
Delaware
North Companies Parks & Resorts at Yosemite (Formerly: Yosemite
Concession Services Corp.), a Delaware North Company, Yosemite National Park,
California
Security,
Fire, and Life Safety Department
Overall
supervision of seventeen year-round personnel (approximately 20+ during summer months) with
direct supervision of the Administrator, Assistant Manager of Security, and Alarm
Technician/Fire Captain. Plan, establish, and
assure compliance with various security, fire and safety procedures.
Oversee and/or conduct investigations of policy non-compliance and
criminal activity towards the Company, guests, or employees.
Responsible for formulation, revisions, and supervision of the Capital
expenditure budget. Oversee all
department accounts including the operational budget, expenditures, etc.
(approximate annual budget of $800,000).
Manage approximately $250,000 of other Business Unit's budgets. Oversee
the Lost and Found Department which processes approximately 13,000 items
annually. Assure
compliance with applicable safety and labor codes.
Communicate with executive staff and unit managers regarding security,
fire, and safety incidents. Make
recommendations to unit managers and executive staff regarding security or fire
safety issues. Constantly
evaluate operations for physical security and general security awareness.
Review daily reports and documents.
Comment and provide recommendations as necessary.
Conduct periodic review of training programs to ensure suitability,
effectiveness, and maintenance of professional standards.
Maintain liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement and fire
agencies regarding security, fire, and safety issues.
Periodic inspection and testing of facilities to evaluate conformance to
Company loss prevention and other security procedures.
Coordinate outside shoppers and private investigators.
Conduct employee and applicant background checks as requested or
required. Present security-related workshops and presentations as
requested. Perform safety-related
responsibilities as requested. Oversee
all Security administrative functions. Attend
disciplinary meetings or legal proceedings as required.
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West Division Manger of Security
(November 1998-February 2000)
AT&T
Broadband (acquired TCI), San Ramon, California
Essential
functions of the position included setting department security goals, managing
workflow to ensure effective operations, executive protection, managing field
audit contractors, and providing workplace violence training.
Investigation activities included: suspected unauthorized customers,
internal theft, human resource matters and external losses as directed,
interviews of employees and non-employees, documentation of findings and court
testimony in support of such findings, investigation of local, regional, and
national decoder piracy, liaison with law enforcement agencies.
Management and oversight of 50+ retail "Cable Store" locations
and related security upgrades. Developed
new, adapted existing, and then implemented, "Plant Damage Recovery"
processes. West Division included
approximately 2,000 employees, and two million customers.
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Southwest Regional Security Manager
(July 1997-November 1998)
Tele-Communications,
Inc. ("TCI") West Division, Southwest Region; Livermore, California
Responsible
for setting security department goals, monitoring and controlling workflow, and
ensuring an effective operating department.
Investigation of suspected unauthorized customers, document finds.
Responsible for developing and administering physical security systems
and programs to ensure the safety and security of TCI employees and property.
Maintain "secret witness" program.
Conduct internal investigations. Liaison
with law enforcement officials and civil attorneys regarding written and verbal
testimony.
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Audit/Security Supervisor
(April 1996-July 1997)
TCI
of Los Angeles County; City of Industry, California
Responsible
for the implementation and supervision of all phases of the field audit program,
including the investigation of suspected unauthorized customers, document finds,
and providing written and/or verbal testimony at court proceedings.
Responsible for developing and administering physical security systems
and programs to ensure the safety and security of TCI employees and property.
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Small Business Representative
(January 1996-March 1996)
CompUSA;
Oxnard, California
Retail
sales of computer equipment to small businesses and government agencies.
(Part-time while attending to a terminally ill family member.)
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Principle
(March
1993-June 1996)
Stone
Investments; Fresno, California.
Provided
business and property management services.
Supervised employees, managed accounts receivable and accounts payable.
(Part-time while attending to a terminally ill family member.)
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Deputy Sheriff (September
1977-September 1981/September 1982-January 1993)
Fresno
County Sheriff's Department; Fresno, California
General
law enforcement. Added duties:
Acting supervisor, Field Training Officer, K-9 handler, Honor Guard, Uniform
Committee, Vehicle Committee, and Companion Officer Program volunteer.
Hold an Advanced Officer's Certificate from California Department of
Justice, Peace Officers Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.).
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Vice President
(1972-1986)
Western
Cable Services; Ventura, California
WCS
was a "Multiple-System Operator," telecommunications construction
company, and performed Master Antenna system TV maintenance.
Supervised service and construction crews, developed bids for cable
television projects, coordinated agreements with cable television networks, and
responsible for complete physical asset management.
Current
Affiliations
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American Certified Fraud Examiners
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American Society for Industrial Security
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Cable and Telecommunications Association for Marketing
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California State Sheriff's Association
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Fresno State Alumni Association Life Member, Criminology Chapter
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International Communication and Utilities Security Association
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International Fraud Training Institute
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International Institute of Security and Safety Management
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National Association of Minorities in Telecommunications
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National Association of Veteran Police Officers
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Society of Cable Television Engineers
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Southern California Cable and Telecommunications Association
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Women In Cable and Telecommunications