Andrew Richard Kara

Andrew Richard Kara

Andrew Richard Kara

3 Pine Street, Montvale, New Jersey 07645

(201) - 788-5237 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

U.S. Marine Corps veteran with over five years of supervision, leadership, and management experience. Proven track record in management, documentation, task delegation, and providing quality customer service. Experienced in assessing individual performance. Regularly trained and instructed large and small groups of personnel in both a field and classroom setting. Able to effectively communicate with coworkers and supervisors as well present information to the general public. Currently completing a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology.

RELEVANT SKILLS

Training & Instruction  Supervision & Leadership  Resource Management  Quality Customer Service  Safety

Conflict Resolution  Administration & Documentation  Decision Making & Analytical Skills  Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Police Officer July 2012 - June 2017

Bergen County Police Department & Sheriff’s Office

  • Conducted criminal investigations, completing police reports and other documents as required by regulations.
  • Assisted in the creation of more standardized documentation practices and recorded facts to prepare reports that documented incidents and activities.
  • Rendered aid and assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid.
  • Testified in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
  • Provided classroom and/or field training and instruction in new policies and safety procedures
  • Experienced in crowd control at various county events, ensuing safety for participants at all times.
  • Led the Department for three years with the most DWI arrests and recognized by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) in 2015 for outstanding achievement.
  • Trained in first aid, motor vehicle crashes, vehicle entrapment with the use of “Power Hawk” vehicle extraction equipment, fire rescue, HAZMAT response & intermediate SWAT team operations.

Squad Leader / Platoon Sergeant (Supervisor) March 2012 - November 2016

U.S. Marine Corps- Sergeant

  • Directly supervised up to 35 personnel at one time, providing performance evaluations and delegating tasks.
  • Provided training to personnel in a field and/or classroom environment.
  • Inventoried and maintained over $2 Million worth of military vehicles, weapons and specialized equipment.
  • Organized Live Fire Trainings including coordinating all the logistical requirements to ensure success.
  • Acted as range safety officer which entailed supervising the use of weapons at the firing range and ensuring that all personnel adhere to all safety policies regarding the use of weapons.
  • Conducted specialized instruction in Combat Marksmanship and Advanced Urban Combat tactics.
  • Supervised the movement of personnel, weapons, tactical vehicles, and various military equipment.

Reserve Police October 2010 - June 2012

Park Ridge Police Department

  • Worked with fellow Police Officers and Reserve Officers to complete various assignments and details.
  • Safely and effectively directed traffic and assisted with crowd control in congested areas and functions
  • Assisted Police Officers in responding to calls including domestic disputes, traffic accidents, traffic enforcement, arrests, medical emergencies, and ride alongs on officer’s assigned shifts
  • Trained in evidence collection, homicide investigations, interrogation and questioning, and D.U.I. training.

Team Leader (Corporal) August 2005 - August 2010

U.S. Marine Corps

  • Supervised personnel and ensured their proper training and development while ensuring understanding and adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
  • Led and navigated foot security patrols while deployed to an overseas, hostile location.
  • Searched, interrogated and transported hostile detainees while ensuring their safety as well as the military personnel’s safety.
  • Conducted security and surveillance operations for protection of personnel, property and equipment vital to National Security.
  • Followed all procedures and protocols for escalation of force and rules of engagement
  • Operated and piloted a RQ-11B Raven UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) with numerous successful reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition flights.

EDUCATION & Specialized Training

  • Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Fairleigh Dickinson University: Teaneck NJ, Expected Graduation: May 2018
  • Bergen County Police Academy Graduate, 2nd Squad leader of Class #109, December 2012
  • Police Auxiliary Academy Graduate, (Commanding Officer of Graduating Class), May 2011
  • High School Diploma, Graduated Pascack Hills High School, Montvale, New Jersey, June 2005

AWARDS & Honors

Certificate of Commendation (2)  Meritorious Mast for Superior Performance of Duties (2) Letter of Appreciation

Presidential Unit Citation  Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2)  Navy Unit Commendation

Combat Action Ribbon  Afghanistan Campaign Medal  NATO ISAF Medal  National Defense Medal

Global War On Terrorism Service Medal  Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

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