SUMMARY:

• Security consultant for Kroll, the world’s leading risk consulting company, developing comprehensive security/risk strategy for client’s activities and interests which maximize the benefits, while minimizing risk exposure and maintaining legislative compliance.
• Planned/designed complex security systems and programs to mitigate risk, while attempting to maintain acceptable levels of operational efficiency and physical security effectiveness.
• Maintained up - to-date knowledge of security threats, countermeasures, security tools and technologies. Performed business vulnerability assessments, identifying and implementing improvements in existing processes and procedures; ensured efficient implementation using a balance of architectural, electronic, and operational measures.
• Evaluated existing security methods and measures by identifying specific strengths and weaknesses of client programs, making recommendations for both by capitalizing on strengths and minimizing weaknesses.
• Developed proactive tiered approaches, utilizing industry best practices allowing clients to quickly respond to changing threat conditions. Performed executive protection threat assessments.
• Addressed legitimate security concerns without adversely impacting business operations; navigating a delicate balance between security, convenience, and corporate culture.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, New York

PRINCIPAL SECURITY CONSULTANT

• Primary point of contact between Corporate Security and Confidential 's lines of business (LOBs), providing advice and solutions to mitigate operational, strategic and tactical risks.
• Performed vulnerability assessments to ensure Confidential LOBs and their third party suppliers were compliant with corporate standards, industry requirements and governmental regulations. Led the field response for bank robberies and other security/safety incidents in the New York metro region; provided court testimony as warranted.
• Designed, developed and executed tests and programs to assess compliance with security-related policies, procedures and applicable banking laws and regulations.
• Responsibility to ensure the technical security systems used at Confidential effectively and efficiently supported the protection of assets.

Confidential, New York

SECURITY OFFICER

• Prestigious mergers and acquisitions law firm of Confidential, Confidential ; performed security duties and responsibilities including: report security and safety issues; performed security console operations monitoring premise cameras along with the access control system; conduct regular floor inspections (fire prevention, staff safety, security issues, etc.); deter unauthorized persons; respond to emergency situations such as fire alarms and security incidents as necessary; prepare reports detailing daily activities, floor inspections or incidents; and other duties as assigned.

Confidential, New York

SENIOR SECURITY MANAGER/TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS PROGRAM

• Planned and coordinated security arrangements for exhibitions loaned by Confidential to other museums and related institutions. These exhibit items could be defined as extremely valuable, archeological, or irreplaceable in nature.
• Managed collaborative effort between AMNH Curator Staff, Exhibitions & Traveling Program Staff, and borrowing institution security. On behalf of the AMNH, provided independent review and analysis of the borrowing institution’s security systems and supporting infrastructure including assessment of the consistency of installation with project design criteria and specifications.
• Evaluated the operational stability of the current system, staffing, current security hardware, and facilities infrastructure. Performed discovery efforts required to ascertain repairs and/or redesign of current environment.
• Assisted in developing risk mitigation plans for current security needs and provide detailed written evaluations of the current security system infrastructure addressing all issues noted above, with recommendations and cost estimates.
• Worked in conjunction with AMNH technicians and staff to design and implement protective measures. Visited other venue museums and institutions to ensure contractual compliance with the established security standards.
• Coordinated secure transport of museum objects to exhibition locations. Presented program briefings to senior management. The Traveling Exhibition Program enhanced the AMNH’s international impact in science and science education, in addition to being extremely prestigious and highly profitable for the institution.

Confidential, Roseland, New Jersey

REGIONAL SECURITY DIRECTOR

• Directed, administered, and coordinated security functions of Prudential Financial home office properties in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Worked within the Prudential Global Security Department to develop and implement policies, programs, and procedures to ensure employees understood and adhered to established regulations. Provided effective response to security and emergency incidents. Investigated security violations and prepared reports specifying preventative/corrective actions to be taken. Ascertained protection requirements according to the size/nature of each facility, evaluating and determining security equipment specifications. Managed collaborative effort with contract security vendors to oversee site security staffs. Assisted in the preparation and management of the annual department budget ensuring that forecasts were accurately estimated based on objectives and business needs; efficient and cost effective management of allocated resources. Conducted proactive site inspections and analysis of facilities, assessing potential threats. Forged liaison with law enforcement agencies. Presented specific program briefings to senior management and general employee base maintaining security awareness education.

Confidential, New York

VICE PRESIDENT - Security/Safety Specialist

• Global responsibilities, performing security and safety inspections to ensure compliance with corporate standards. Formulated written procedures and corporate advisories. Amended/updated corporate protection and safety manuals. Administered and enforced government regulations including OSHA and the Bank Protection Act. Promoted and conducted security and safety training seminars. Evaluated and determined security equipment specifications. Coordinated travel security advisory services for corporate travelers and expatriate staff. Created, implemented and coordinated security of the Corporate Art Collection. Analyzed global situations and trends as part of risk assessment program. Administered Special Projects Program that provided access to emergency funds for the critical needs of select bank customers. Performed investigations/provided court testimony as warranted.
• Recipient of Confidential Excellence Award Conducted extensive research and co-authored study of bank robberies in Chile, at the request of Asociacion de Bancos e Instituciones Financieras de Chile. Confidential representative to the New York Clearing House/Technical Security Task Force and Armored Courier Task Force.

Confidential, New York

MANAGER - Field Investigation Specialist

• Directed the administrative and field operations of the Confidential Unit, specifically investigations and surveillance activities involving municipal corruption, unethical or improper practices, and criminal misconduct against the City of New York.