Liam Mares
Cecil,PA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Security Operations
Sugar Bear Effects
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and enhance security measures.
- Led development and implementation of security protocols.
- Managed incident response teams during critical situations, ensuring swift resolution and safety.
- Developed training programs for security personnel, promoting awareness and compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw safety of guests, employees and and assets by enforcing and regulating security policies and procedures and monitoring and maintaining security systems.
Cash Transit Armed Guard
Brinks Inc.
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Complied with state and company standards related to the carrying and use of firearms
- Completed the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) at the beginning and completion of each route.
- Provided customers with prompt and courteous service as well as problem-solve customer complaints.
- Responsible for the safe and secure transportation of currency and other valuables to different financial institutions.
- Drove and operated the armored vehicles to deliver undisclosed amounts of money to predetermined locations in a timely, discrete and orderly manner.
Light Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle Commander
United States Marine Corps
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Developed, resourced and executed squad’s various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields
- Directed platoon tactical movements, platoon security/offensive operations and platoon route and zone reconnaissance
- Coordinated work assignments, evaluated performance and disciplined other Marines
- Comprehensive background in managing and directing 7-person team while supervising security of over $1.8 million worth of highly sensitive equipment
- Assisted in Operation Allies Refuge in Kabul, Afghanistan with helping evacuate 123,000+ people
- Collaborated with other foreign militaries to conduct security and control of crowds at HKIA in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Server
Eat'n Park
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Worked with a system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH02-2026
Diploma - General
Pittsburgh Perry High School
Pittsburgh, PA06.2019
Skills
- Act 235 Certified
- Combat Operations
- Security Operations
- Critical thinking
- First Aid
- Radio Operations
- Weapons Proficiency
- Prisoner/Detainee handling and searching
- Self Defense
Timeline
Head of Security Operations
Sugar Bear Effects
02.2025 - Current
Cash Transit Armed Guard
Brinks Inc.
09.2023 - 09.2024
Light Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle Commander
United States Marine Corps
08.2019 - 08.2023
Server
Eat'n Park
05.2017 - 06.2019
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Diploma - General
Pittsburgh Perry High School
AWARDS
- Combat Action Ribbon
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- NATO Medal resolute support mission in Afghanistan
TRAINING MISSIONS
- Operation Allies Refuge 08/2021
- 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit 03/2021 – 09/2021
- Integrated Training Exercise/Marine War fighting Exercise 09/2020
- Light Armored Reconnaissance Training Battalion 02/2020 – 04/2020
- Infantry Training Battalion 12/2019 – 02/2020