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Sterling Thompson

Alexandria

Summary

Accomplished Assistant Director offering 10 years experience working with retail properties, public schools, and non profit organizations. Demonstrated success in customer service, training teams, hiring and scheduling, project management, team leadership, and schedule coordination. Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite software. Authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Allied Universal Security Services
Reston
06.2025 - 12.2025
  • Managed daily operations and ensured compliance with security protocols.
  • Coordinated training sessions for new security personnel and existing staff.
  • Supervised security team to maintain effective communication and teamwork.
  • Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.

Assistant Account Manager

Allied Universal Security Services
Springfield
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assisted Account Managers in managing client relationships and resolving customer service issues.
  • Recognized security risks to properly handle situations.
  • Provided administrative support to the Account Manager team including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and coordinating travel arrangements.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new hires to optimize profitability.

Assistant Security Director

Andy Frain Services
McLean
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Ensured that all equipment used by the security department was properly maintained
  • Investigated suspicious activity reports from staff members
  • Supervised all security officers on the performance of their duties
  • Managed security operations, including personnel and resources
  • Performed payroll, onboarding, and scheduling for employees
  • Trained staff on safety protocols, emergency response plans and security best practices
  • Maintained records and documentation related to security operations.

Overnight Supervisor

Allied Universal Security Services
Arlington
11.2022 - 10.2023

Demonstrated adaptability by staying current on industry trends related to supervising, training officers, and applying new techniques to maintain company policy and procedures.

Loss Prevention Investigator

Sephora
Arlington
10.2020 - 04.2023
  • Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or employees. Collaborated with law enforcement to detain and prosecute theft perpetrators. Not limited to appearing in court hearings to provide honest and full eyewitness testimony of events.

Graphic Designer

Intuitive Truth Client NBA Player Kyrie Irving
South Orange
07.2018 - 11.2020
  • Rendering visual art concepts, and designing Production Company graphic logos remotely
  • Developed creative design for Intuitive Truth illustration, including print materials, logos, motion graphics and video animation
  • Coordinated content, designs and periodic updates to the company website.

Social And Digital Media Specialist

Black Hollywood Education Resource Center
Los Angeles
07.2018 - 11.2020
  • Create posts, pics, animation graphics, and videos on several company social media pages
  • Collaborated with advertising, production, online marketing and management teams to ensure campaigns were perfectly timed
  • Obtained, attributed, and wrote compelling captions and other text for photos, video, and other graphics for both print and online use.

Asset Protection Specialist

Macy's
Wheaton
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Conducted shortage control, asset protection and safety inspections and audits with accurate documentation of results and potential or existing hazards
  • Monitored physical security protection standards and building access control.Identified, reported and resolved safety issues, inventory shortages, cash handling concerns and theft
  • Initiated and led asset protection theft investigations following SOP.Viewed store CCTV, alarm and exception reporting systems to monitor activity and detect theft.

Overnight Security Guard

Never Left Alone Security
Washington
02.2017 - 11.2019
  • Secured all doors in the office and main building regularly
  • Detected suspicious activities and watched for criminal acts and rule infractions
  • Detected and apprehended any unauthorized personnel.

Loss Prevention Store Detective

T.J. Maxx
Washington
05.2013 - 06.2018
  • Trained all new executives and asset protection personnel
  • Detected and apprehended any unauthorized personnel
  • Monitored security camera system day and night to protect lives and property.

Lead Security Guard

FCP Protection
Washington
01.2014 - 08.2015
  • Remedied theft issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution
  • Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests
  • Provided services efficiently and with high level of accuracy.

Education

B.F.A. degree - Graphic Design

William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
2010

Skills

  • MERCHANDISING
  • LEADERSHIP
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • MANAGER EXPERIENCE
  • CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
  • MENTORING
  • TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
  • SALES
  • MARKETING
  • TEACHER

Additional Information

  • DCJS Virginia Valid
  • CPR Certified Valid
  • OC Spray Certified Valid
  • Monadnock Training Instructor Valid

Timeline

Operations Manager

Allied Universal Security Services
06.2025 - 12.2025

Assistant Account Manager

Allied Universal Security Services
09.2024 - 06.2025

Assistant Security Director

Andy Frain Services
07.2023 - 09.2024

Overnight Supervisor

Allied Universal Security Services
11.2022 - 10.2023

Loss Prevention Investigator

Sephora
10.2020 - 04.2023

Asset Protection Specialist

Macy's
05.2019 - 06.2020

Graphic Designer

Intuitive Truth Client NBA Player Kyrie Irving
07.2018 - 11.2020

Social And Digital Media Specialist

Black Hollywood Education Resource Center
07.2018 - 11.2020

Overnight Security Guard

Never Left Alone Security
02.2017 - 11.2019

Lead Security Guard

FCP Protection
01.2014 - 08.2015

Loss Prevention Store Detective

T.J. Maxx
05.2013 - 06.2018

B.F.A. degree - Graphic Design

William Paterson University
Sterling Thompson