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PATRICK W. COOPERPOST OFFICE BOX 2160 JONESBORO, GEORGIA [email protected](678) 571 - 0448
SENIOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE EMPLOYED: OCTOBER 2004 TO PRESENTLockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Marietta, GeorgiaGOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE: ACTIVE SECRET (DOD)
Plan and conduct investigations into alleged violations of Company policies. Interview witnesses and other sources of information, obtaining written statements for
inclusion in detailed written reports. Support the Lockheed Martin Office of Counterintelligence (CI) Operations by providing
analysis research and investigative assistance to the Marietta CI Site Lead. Assist in administration of Workplace Violence Prevention Program by developing and
delivering training presentations to Senior Leadership, Management and Supervision, as well as external audiences. Continue to maintain and continuously update a secure database relating to incidents of threats/workplace violence.
Interface as needed with various internal corporate departments as well as local, state and federal law enforcement officers.
Plan, coordinate and implement protective service operations for site executive personnel and others as designated by management. Serve on security details assigned to protect visiting high-level corporate executives and dignitaries.
Plan, coordinate and implement security arrangements related to LM Aero executive attendance at F-22 Raptor Squadron Arrival/Deployment Ceremonies at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska (2007) and Holloman AFB, New Mexico (2008), the Meeting of the Board of Directors of Lockheed Martin UK Holdings, Ltd. (2009), the C-130J Hercules Operator’s Council (2012 and 2013) and the P-3 International Operators Support Conference (2013).
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION AGENT EMPLOYED: JUNE 2001 TO OCTOBER 2004Wackenhut/G4S Secure SolutionsAssigned to: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Marietta, Georgia
Initially served on approximately 12 member detail assigned to armed 24/7 coverage of corporate principal. Selected by principal to continue to serve on detail when coverage was reduced. Responsible for close quarters security both on- and off-site.
Accompany and transport principal to various speaking engagements and community events. Plan, coordinate and implement protective service operations for site executive personnel and others as designated by management. Serve on security details assigned to protect visiting high-level corporate executives and dignitaries.
Provided increased coverage to principal during 2002 labor strike. Emergency response with LM Aero Executive Leadership Team to scene of mass workplace
homicide at LM Aero facility in Meridian, MS. Responsible for close quarters protection of numerous executives in extremely volatile environment.
PARALEGAL INVESTIGATOR EMPLOYED : 1995 TO 2004Self Employed Jonesboro, Georgia
Performed investigations of a wide variety of types of insurance claim. Analyzed and developed leads for the proper verification of facts and circumstances. Duties included surveillance, location and interview of witnesses, review of medical records, obtaining written/recorded statements and performing courthouse and other research. Preparation of legal briefs at both trial and appellate levels. Assisted attorneys at trial. Interfaced as needed with federal, state and local law enforcement personnel.
INVESTIGATOR EMPLOYED: 1998McLain & Merritt, P.C. Atlanta, GeorgiaPerformed pre-trial investigations, including the location and interview of witnesses. Prepared pleadings, discovery documents and deposition summaries. Frequently interfaced with various federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, opposing counsel, insurance company claims personnel and Court officials. PARALEGAL
EMPLOYED: 1995Webb, Carlock, Copeland, Semler & Stair, P.C.
Atlanta, GeorgiaPerformed pre-trial investigations, including location and interview of witnesses. Prepared pleadings, discovery documents and deposition summaries. Frequently interfaced with various federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, opposing counsel, insurance company claims personnel and Court officials.
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR EMPLOYED: 1989 TO 1995Various Employers
Atlanta, GeorgiaMaintained ongoing business relationships with several investigative agencies in the Atlanta area. Extensive travel in the southeastern United States while performing workers’ compensation insurance claim investigations. Performed investigations subsequent to fire losses as well as wrongful death investigations. Provided executive protection services in labor strike settings. PARALEGAL EMPLOYED: 1988 to 1989Glaze, Fincher & Bray, P.C. Jonesboro, GeorgiaPrivate law firm served as County Attorney for Clayton County as well as City Attorney for several cities. Assigned specifically to the Litigation Division responsible for defense of law enforcement officers involved in 42 U.S.C.A. § 1983 litigation. Prepared pleadings, discovery requests and responses, deposition summaries and a monthly report to the Clayton County Board of Commissioners regarding the status of all litigation matters being handled for the County. Conducted pretrial investigations and witness interviews as well as extensive factual and legal research.
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS / MEMBERSHIPS
BACHELOR OF ARTS (MAJOR: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT) GRADUATED 2001 CLAYTON COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY MORROW, GEORGIA LAWYER’S ASSISTANT PROGRAM CERTIFICATION GRADUATED 1987NATIONAL CENTER FOR PARALEGAL TRAINING ATLANTA, GEORGIA
PRIVATE DETECTIVE REGISTRATION NO. PDE046719GEORGIA BOARD OF PRIVATE DETECTIVES & SECURITY AGENCIES (CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT)
FACULTY (CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION) INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUESNATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
PLENARY SPEAKER – “DON’T IGNORE THE RED FLAGS” WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION5TH ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT/PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESS CONTINUITY SUMMIT (2013) ATLANTA, GEORGIA
CERTIFICATIONS · BASIC INTERVIEW & INTERROGATION TECHNIQUES (2004) ·ADVANCED INTERVIEW & INTERROGATION TECHNIQUES (2007)
· INTERVIEWING FOR TITLE VII INFRACTIONS (2010)WICKLANDER - ZULAWSKI & ASSOCIATES DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS CERTIFICATIONS · BASIC INTERVIEW & INTERROGATION TECHNIQUES (2012) ·ADVANCED INTERVIEW & INTERROGATION TECHNIQUES (2012)JOHN E. REID & ASSOCIATES CHICAGO, ILLINOIS ASIS INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY ATLANTA CHAPTERATAP ASSOCIATION OF THREAT ASSESSMENT PROFESSIONALS ATLANTA SOUTHEAST CHAPTERSHRM SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SOUTHERN CRESCENT CHAPTER
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Patrick W. CooperSenior Industrial
Security Representative
Security & Emergency Services Department
LM Aero - Marietta