Erich Kenning-Zweimiller
Kansas City
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Police Officer at the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, excelling in investigative skills and relationship building. Proven track record in emergency planning and conflict de-escalation, effectively enhancing community trust and safety. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities and strong inter-agency coordination.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
01.2013 - 12.2025
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Spent 5 years as a full time member of the S.W.A.T. team.
Sales Associate
MDL Wine & Spirits
01.2010 - 10.2012
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
United States Marine
Marine Corps
04.2003 - 04.2008
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete base security taskings.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Memorized F/A-18 aircraft policies and led training for company personnel.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Over saw flight deck training and qualification standards for personnel working aboard various aircraft carriers.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS12.2009
Skills
- Emergency planning
- Cultural awareness
- Investigative skills
- Inter-agency coordination
- Planning and coordination
- Relationship building and management
- Conflict de-escalation
- Schedule setting
- Exceptional problem solver
- Report writing
Timeline
Police Officer
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
01.2013 - 12.2025
Sales Associate
MDL Wine & Spirits
01.2010 - 10.2012
United States Marine
Marine Corps
04.2003 - 04.2008
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Johnson County Community College