Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Certification
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Nick Bellos

Champlin

Summary

Program management professional with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Sheriff

Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office
09.2021 - Current

Currently assigned to Enforcement Services Division – Conducting and average of over 400 investigations per year

  • Handles high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
  • Work with minimal supervision to manage independent investigations with high proficiency in documenting investigations
  • Maintained accurate reports and records, aiding in proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings.
  • Field Training Officer - training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles
  • Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE)

Fusion Chief

MN Army National Guard
02.2020 - Current
  • Chief Warrant Officer (CW2) – All-Source Intelligence Technician - 34th Infantry Division Headquarters
  • Army Intelligence Data Platform (AIDP) Program Manager
  • Advisor to Commanding General of 34th Infantry Division
  • Chief of research and analysis for Task Force Spartan, encompassing intelligence analysis for over 20 countries in the Middle East and all current operations in the Combined military theater of operations
  • Supervise and manage cross-functional teams for the production of intelligence investigations, reports, and deliverables
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Police Officer (Corporal)

Department of Veterans Affairs Police
02.2015 - 09.2021
  • Uniform Police patrol, response, and investigation of multiple housing areas/apartment complexes, federal buildings, hospital campus, and national cemetery
  • Field Training Officer, Drug Recognition Expert/Evaluator (DRE), Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer
  • Conduct thorough investigations utilizing interviews, evidence collection, and research of open-source data
  • Additional duty as the department Criminal Intelligence analyst – conducting quarterly analysis and briefings to department and facility leadership
  • Coordinate with local and other federal agencies for case information and investigation support
  • Provide constant awareness of issues that could impact facility operations or the security of personnel and assets; to include but not limited to violent crime, criminal trends, potential terrorism, civil unrest, workplace violence, and extreme weather
  • AWARDS 2020 - Performance Award – Presented by Chief of Police for assuming lead of a critical incident involving a violent suicide that occurred in the main public entrance of the VA Medical Center
  • 2017 - Performance Award presented by VA Command Staff for de-escalation and use of CIT skills to negotiate a subject with a weapon out of their apartment to receive medical care
  • 2016 - “Good Catch” Award – Presented by the VA Medical Center Director, for rendering emergency medical care as first officer on scene to a suicide attempt
  • Performance Award presented by VA and Burnsville PD Detectives for outstanding investigations leading to 25 Felony convictions in a single case

Police Officer

City of Rosemount Police Dept.
08.2017 - 09.2019
  • Investigation of all criminal cases assigned to including but not limited to: assault, theft, fraud, DWI enforcement, and drug investigations
  • Assisted with K-9 Handler training for apprehension and tracking
  • Regular writing of search warrants, administrative subpoenas, interviews, and custodial interrogations
  • Proactive patrol and investigation to monitor and respond to emergencies and alerts for municipal cities
  • Criminal Intelligence analysis and statistics (Rosemount PD)
  • DRE Officer, CIT Officer, and Explorer advisor
  • AWARDS 2017 - Life Saving Award
  • 2018 - Military Service Award, Training Award, (3) Awards for Merit: Outstanding investigation leading to felony conviction of domestic assault and strangulation case, proactive patrol and investigation resulting in the closure of a nuisance/drug house, & de-escalation of a violent encounter with an armed suspect

Project Manager

AVI Systems
02.2013 - 02.2015
  • Plan, direct, and carry out electronic communications and audiovisual installation projects from initial point of sale to final customer acceptance, with an average profit margin of 39%
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.

Education

Bachelor of Science, BS - Law Enforcement

Metropolitan State University
St. Paul, MN
08.2018

Associate in Applied Science, AAS - Intelligence Operations Studies

Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ
09.2018

Associate in Arts, AA -

North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MN
09.2018

Skills

  • Integrity and ethics
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Emergency management
  • Multi-phase project management
  • Strategic planning
  • Detail-oriented
  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership and direction

Volunteer Experience

  • Regular volunteering for non-paid community engagement events to build trust with police/community relations.
  • Active member of my church, volunteering to assist with security team, special projects, food drives, and technology repair/install.

Certification

  • Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) – IACP
  • Field Training Officer Certificate - ATOM
  • Drug Abuse Recognition Evaluator (DAR)
  • DMT – Evidentiary Breath Test Operator – MN BCA
  • SFST/ARIDE – MN State Patrol
  • MN Peace Officer License #24468 – MN POST

Additionalhighlights

  • Mission Commander, For Personal Security Detachment, deployed to Brooklyn Center PD and throughout the Metro during Operation Safety Net 2021.
  • Advisor/MACC liaison, To the Division Commanding General for information analysis and assessment during Minneapolis civil unrest – 06/20.

Timeline

Deputy Sheriff

Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office
09.2021 - Current

Fusion Chief

MN Army National Guard
02.2020 - Current

Police Officer

City of Rosemount Police Dept.
08.2017 - 09.2019

Police Officer (Corporal)

Department of Veterans Affairs Police
02.2015 - 09.2021

Project Manager

AVI Systems
02.2013 - 02.2015
  • Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) – IACP
  • Field Training Officer Certificate - ATOM
  • Drug Abuse Recognition Evaluator (DAR)
  • DMT – Evidentiary Breath Test Operator – MN BCA
  • SFST/ARIDE – MN State Patrol
  • MN Peace Officer License #24468 – MN POST

Bachelor of Science, BS - Law Enforcement

Metropolitan State University

Associate in Applied Science, AAS - Intelligence Operations Studies

Cochise College

Associate in Arts, AA -

North Hennepin Community College
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