Awards and Commendations

2010 IUSD Outstanding Service Award

This is the Certificate for the Award, I also received a trophy, but most importantly I had an opportunity to share the moment with my colleagues.

Photo at Award Acceptance

I wasn't told I was being honored until right before the Awards Banquet, so I wasn't really dressed up for it! Wish I didn't have that "Deer in the Headlights" look!

"My Favorite Teacher"
by Marilyn Estrada

Marilyn was one of my students, who wrote this letter as an extra credit assignment for another class. Thank you, Marilyn.

Education Lamp
Medallion Award

This is an award of merit for educators, signified by the lamp resting upon the open book with the background star. I was recognized by MHS Principal Michael Dennis and the administrative staff for contributions made during the 2007-08 School Year.

HUGHES Aircraft Company
"Superior Performance" Award 1990

Earned for supervision and action taken during an emergency when a power transformer exploded in 1990.
I was one of a very few who earned this award in my department. (20-18-23 for you ex-Hughes employees)

HUGHES Aircraft Company
"Group Achievement Award" 1990

I also particpated in inter-department group activities in support of the goals and objectives of the program. This award recognized my contributions made to improve documentation of procedures & records using Technology.

Performance Improvement - 1985

While employed at HUGHES Aircraft Co. from 1984-1992, I participated in Total Quality Management (TQM) training activities. I was recognized for my ideas to improve methods and procedures in my department.

Performance Improvement - 1986

Unfortunately HUGHES was bought by General Moters in 1987. General Motors stopped the TQM Training and recognition of employee contributions in this regard, and outsourced many jobs. I consider this to be a very short-sighted policy blunder!

ASIS Professional Membership

I was a Member of ASIS, the American Society for Industrial Security from 1993-1998 when I was in Private Industry Security Supervision & Management.

Security Force Management

This 2 day workshop covered "Responsible Charge" Client Relations, Leadership & Management of sub-ordinate personel in a variety of Industrial & Government Contractual settings.

Security Liabilities Workshop

This 2 day workshop covered "Use of Force" continuum policies and liability exposure issues of concern for Directors of Security.

Gaming Protection Workshop

This 2 day workshop covered areas of concerns relating to Casino Security Operations. I worked for the Bell Jackpot Casino in 1994-95 and for the Hawaiian Gardens Casino in 2000.

hi- shear Corporation Commendation Letter

Written by Delores Ferarro, hi-shear Human Resources Vice-President to my Branch Manager, Michael Bowles for Superior Performance in my service to hi-shear, an aerospace fastener manufacturer. I earned Guard Systems, Inc "Site Supervisor of the Quarter" Wall Plaque Awards 3 out of 5 times.

Bell Jackpot Casino Commendation Memo

Written by Aurthur F. Heidke, Director of Security, for Superior Job Performance in planning, staffing and supervising physical security operations for the Bell Jackpot Casino.