John K. Fitzgerald ** McMahon Avenue
Clinton, MA 01510
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Accomplished security professional with 25+ years of progressive
responsible security experience developing and leading operational
improvements in large high technology companies. Diverse management
experience encompassing project management, contract security services,
safety, complex investigations, supply chain risk mitigation, technical
enhancements and strong analytical problem solving skills. Demonstrated
success in setting and attaining system-wide goals and objectives and
improving staff accountability. Recognized for superior interpersonal
skills and an ability to quickly develop credibility with business
management and all levels of law enforcements. Areas of expertise include:
Project management Executive protection Quality Initiatives
Expense management Staff recruitment and Security education
retention
Technology assessment Strategic Marketing events
planning/implementation
Professional Experience
Nokia through SOS, Contract Site Security/Safety Manager - March 2013 to
July 2013.
Managing security program for Nokia Corporation in Burlington and Cambridge
Massachusetts. Program consists of access system management, strategic
security direction to assist business, assist in business contingency
planning, management of staff and development and execution of emergency
evacuation/safety plans.
Massachusetts State Police, Contract Program Manager - December 2011 to
April 2012.
Marketing Department of Homeland Security Automated Critical Asset
Management System (ACAMS) to private businesses and public municipalities.
This program enhances the security controls on the eighteen defined
Department of Homeland Security critical infrastructure sectors. Providing
site internal and external risk assessments to their assets, evaluating
security staffing, providing security enhancements to harden site property
and adjusting site security policies where required.
Intelligence Security International (ISI), Consultant - February 2011 to
November 2011.
Security consulting for management and planning, physical security design,
workplace violence programs, contract security selection / RFP process,
risk management, audits, travel security programs, emergency
evacuation/safety plans, EHS issues and product reviews.
Hewlett-Packard Corporation
Regional Northeast Security Manager 2007 to 2010
Accountable for all security support (Maine to Pennsylvania) to 24 sites
and 3,200 employees working at home, customer sites or HP sites. This
includes proactive, reactive and passive plans and activities which
protects HP assets and interests of the corporation.
. Strategic liaison for key business partners for emerging security
threats.
. Maintaining full responsibility for Corporate Security
tactical/strategic support and subsidiary security operation in my
region.
. Managed 3rd party security vendor for performance, quality deliver and
cost management.
. Eliminated $157K in labor costs (2007 to 2010) through technology
enhancements based on risk, spend analysis and performance for region.
. Continually assessed and aligned resources with risks.
. Partnered with EHS on delivery of programs and addressing issues
within the region.
. Directed regional security emergencies of workplace violence, site
evacuations, product loss via supply chain and policy violations an
impropriety by employees.
. Educate 3,200 HP employees on corporate policies of workplace
violence, proprietary protection information and safety issues.
. Key advisor to senior management on security/safety trends,
development of overall policies and long term goals of the
organization.
. Security representative on the HP Real Estate, Mergers, Acquisitions,
Divestitures and Outsourcing team.
. Managed installation of Lenel/C-Cure access control systems across my
region on time and on budget.
. Implemented/understood product supply chain risks and preventative
security measures at all product completion and distribution centers.
. Developed and distributed awareness notices to area of responsibility
based on Department of Home Land Security advisory system.
Hewlett-Packard Corporation
Regional Security Manager US/Canada Sales/ Product Centers 2003 to 2007.
Held a key leadership role in providing security services to 294 sale
sites, 24 distribution centers.
Hewlett-Packard Corporation,
2002 to 2003
Regional Security Manager, U.S. East Coast and Canada.
Oversaw all phases of security operations supporting 250 small and medium
sites across the region. Directed proprietary and contract security staff
to support the service.
Compaq Computer Corporation, Andover, MA
1998 to 2002 Security Manager, Distribution Operations.
Education:
. B.A. Criminal Justice, University of Southern Maine
. A.S. Liberal Arts, Quinsigamond Community College
Professional Organizations:
. American Society for Industrial Security