Phillip "Al" Spriggs

Torrington, CT H: 860-***-**** C: 702-***-****

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Senior Security & Surveillance Executive

Accomplished security and surveillance executive with 25+ years of

experience in areas of law enforcement, security and loss prevention.

Leverage key skills and expertise gained from working across multiple

industries to apply new technologies, software and hardware and improve

security throughout organization. Develop and train personnel in critical

areas to allow for cross-functional versatility within department.

Successfully identify non-compliant systems and manage upgrades effectively

on time, scope and under budgetary constraints.

Core Competencies

? Business Development & Strategy ? Project Planning, Design & Management ?

Video Surveillance Technology

? Cross-Functional Training ? Regulatory Compliance ? Client & Vendor

Relationships

? Loss Prevention & Inventory Control ? Safety / Security / Risk

Assessment ? Auditing & Analysis of Resources

Professional Experience

BOZZUTO'S INCORPORATED - Cheshire, CT 2008-2014

Vice President of Security & Surveillance

Provider of grocery distribution and services to independent grocers nation-

wide, generating $2.5 billion in annual revenue with 1,500 employees.

Responsible for management and oversight of all security and surveillance

across several locations.

. 41% reduction in employee reported injuries achieved by developing and

implementing safety department that created standard safety practices and

procedures, and utilized video surveillance for training.

. $1.6 million reduction in annual Worker's Compensation insurance premiums

generated by implementing investigation team that reviewed and analyzed

claims to determine validity.

. Successfully upgraded company's outdated and proprietary surveillance

system to user-friendly platform by negotiating contract for purchase of

enterprise system at $0.45 on dollar, resulting in initial savings of

$140,000.

. $200,000 saved in security expenses by deploying EMT, first responder and

traffic control qualification process that nearly eliminated need for

additional security at public events and allowed for 24-hour emergency

services on-site.

. $78,000 reduction in annual toll expenses achieved by initiating EZ pass

reconciliation system that resolved rising highway toll issues, provided

inventory controls, and checks and balances.

. 11% decrease in reported incidents achieved by installing vehicle cameras

and recording equipment to capture accidents and injuries on more than

300 company owned vehicles.

. 45% costs savings generated when updating surveillance system by building

most equipment in-house, allowing system to meet specifications that were

most compatible with existing equipment.

AMERICAN CASINO AND ENTERTAINMENT PROPERTIES - Las Vegas, NV 2008

Vice President of Corporate Security

Hotel and casino operator generating $750 million in annual revenue from

four locations. Directed team of eight reports across all locations,

overseeing casino operations surveillance and security directors.

. $250,000 reduction in annual operating costs earned by investigating

high loss of assets, identifying departments over ordering goods and

presenting information to executive leadership.

. $225,000 in annual security expenses saved by establishing training

programs for individual security officers in areas of crowd control and

emergency action, eliminating need for outside security at events.

. Successfully avoided potential regulatory fines up to $100,000 by

establishing comprehensive training program for all on-floor management

staff and self-reporting issues to Gaming Control Board.

. Saved $175,000 annually and increased efficiency 10% by restructuring

management staff and reducing budgets, leading to reduced payroll, tax

and benefits expenses for department.

. Developed, authored and administered all-encompassing 80-hour new hire

training program that outlined each property and job function, allowing

staff to be rotated to all areas on as needed basis.

. Increased security and compliance by adding Emergency Medical Technicians

(EMT) as part of security staff; providing higher level of safety for

average of 500,000 guests per year.

CASINO MONTELAGO - Henderson, NV 2003-2008

Director of Security, Surveillance & Engineering

High-end casino operator specializing in providing casino services for Ritz

Carlton guests. Responsible for establishing security and surveillance

operations at new multi-story facility.

. Saved $45,000 in necessary upgrade expenses by personally dismantling and

modifying surveillance recording system to meet regulatory compliance

standards that allowed for on-time opening of facility.

. Avoided fines of up to $250,000 and gaming floor closure by identifying

security issues regarding transporting money containers out of view,

developing training program and reporting structure to limit regulatory

action and theft.

. Played key role in establishing security and surveillance for new casino

operation consisting of 750+ machines, 25 live games, bars and

restaurants across 40,000 sq. ft. space.

. Ensured organization met all State and Federal regulations by

strategically placing access controls, casino cage controls and placement

of cameras / recording devices to ensure maximum security of assets.

GOLDEN ACORN CASINO - Campo, CA 2001-2003

Director of Security & Surveillance

Indian Gaming Facility providing casino gaming, convenience store, fuel

station and truck stop services in Southern CA. Responsible for managing

all aspects of security and surveillance department including writing all

controls and on-boarding / training of new staff.

. $75,000 in payout expenses saved for casino by developing intensive

training programs for security personnel that enabled discovery of

several cheating scenarios within first two days of operations.

. Successfully opened casino operation by writing and implementing policies

and procedures in accordance with National Indian Gaming Association and

California Gaming Commission, receiving all required approvals and

licenses.

. Increased staffing and production by implementing employee bus program

that enabled all outlying staff to have access to transportation to and

from work, increasing workforce by 20, vehicles and peripheral equipment,

licensing and insurance.

GAUGHAN CASINOS - Las Vegas, NV 1997-2001

Director of Security & Surveillance

Operator of multiple hotel and casinos within region. Responsible for eight

direct reports and leading restructuring of departments and meeting Federal

and State gaming regulations.

. Met all required surveillance upgrades across five facilities on-time and

under budget by working directly with suppliers to purchase equipment,

utilizing in-house personnel for installation and training staff off-

site.

. Restructured and aligned security departments at three locations to

exceed minimum compliance standards.

CAESAR'S PALACE - Las Vegas, NV 1992-1997

Director of Surveillance

3,000 room hotel and casino operation generating $2 billion in annual

revenue. Responsible for directing team of shift supervisors and

maintenance staff through prevention of gaming loss.

. Identified large-scale theft ring which cost company $1.3 million in

losses by conducting in-depth investigation that uncovered unlawful

actions of four internal employees and two outside agents.

. Successfully discovered and ended gaming theft ring based out of

California by identifying inside agent utilizing manufactured cap that

resumed casino chips to steal $100 denomination chips.

Education, Training & Affiliations

Bachelors of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice, University of Southern

California

Police Officers Standard of Training, Los Angeles, CA

American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Member

Society of Contingency Planners, Member

Military Experience

United States Marine Corps, GySgt E-7, Retired

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