ALAN M. NUTES, CPP
Pooler, GA 31322
*********@*********.***
EXPERIENCE
Security Manager (November 2008 -
July 2010)
City of Atlanta
Department of Watershed Management
Atlanta, GA
. Responsible for the planning, development and management of the
organization's security programs and operations in relationship to guard
force operations, physical security and emergency preparedness/continuity
of operations to protect all assets and to provide risk mitigation.
. Manage several program areas to include administration, staff
development, planning and budgeting, logistics and communications.
. Initiated a metric scoring system to ascertain the overall security
effectiveness and to meet the organization's strategic goals.
. Developed and implemented emergency response plans, continuity of
operations/disaster recovery plans and coordinated testing and exercises.
. Provided guidance and assistance to the other operational functions
within relating to security issues and resolutions
. Designed and implemented physical security solutions/techniques to
safeguard the organization's assets and correct vulnerabilities and
exposures. Conducted security exposure/vulnerability assessment studies
for all facilities.
. Developed relationships with high-level law enforcement, international
counterparts, intelligence agencies and private sector counterparts
worldwide.
. Conducted briefings/presentations to employees, customers and vendors
regarding security issues such as protecting proprietary information,
workplace violence prevention, reporting incidents and other services.
. Responsible for the coordination of appropriate security measures
regarding the protection of property and personnel at all facilities to
include those designated as critical infrastructures.
Manager, Security Services (September 2004 -
April 2008)
Gulfstream Aerospace
Savannah, GA
. Planned, developed and managed company security programs,
policies/guidelines, and operations to ensure compliance with corporate and
federal security regulations to properly protect all assets worldwide.
This included management of staff, scheduling, budgeting, investigations,
travel security and executive protection. Managed an operating budget of
approximately $2.5 million.
. Developed and implemented business continuity/disaster recovery
assessment and planning. Demonstrated experience with risk/business impact
analysis and emergency response to situations that developed worldwide.
. Supervised security measures for proper application of federal
regulations and government security clearance programs. Ensured submittal
of reports and documentation required by federal, state, and local
agencies.
. Established and supervised through subordinate's operational activities
such tasks as fire control procedures, traffic and parking control,
guarding and patrolling physical property, training and monitoring of
personnel involved with classified information, emergency preparedness
plans, and investigation of criminal acts or security violations.
. Created the processes for the implementation of a newly developed
background check function on all employees and non-employees worldwide.
. Provided guidance and assistance to the other locations worldwide of
Gulfstream relating to security issues.
. Designed and implemented technology solutions/techniques to safeguard
the organization's assets and correct vulnerabilities and exposures.
Conducted security exposure/vulnerability assessment studies.
. Developed relationships with high-level law enforcement, international
counterparts, intelligence agencies and private sector counterparts
worldwide.
. Conducted briefings/presentations to employees, customers and vendors
regarding security issues such as counterintelligence, proprietary
information protection, workplace violence prevention and other services.
. Responsible for the coordination of appropriate security measures
regarding the protection of aircraft and exhibits/property/personnel at air
shows, other marketing events and hazardous locations.
Manager, Security Operations (March 2000 -
December 2003)
AboveNet Communications, Inc.
New York, NY
. Identified, prioritized and implemented security strategies in
conjunction with senior line management.
. Directed the efforts in the identification of trends or patterns of
existent, suspected or potential losses of corporate assets.
. Provided investigative support and counsel for senior management
involving company interests as they relate to employees, customers, vendors
and contractors.
. Developed and implemented a security education and awareness programs
for all organizational levels.
. Initiated and maintained relationships with appropriate federal, state
and local law enforcement and related agencies within the business
community.
. Provided leadership, advice, counsel and other resource capabilities for
the Human Resources, Legal, Audit and other administrative functions.
. Developed/directed the communications process for rapid dissemination of
information in the event of emergencies and security related activity.
. Developed a safety program that included training, inspections, OSHA,
HAZMAT response and contingency planning.
. Initiated and maintained a comprehensive executive protection program.
. Coordinated resources to effectively reduce the risks associated with
the information and networks within AboveNet and the respective customers.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
. Security Consultant, Self-Employed, Hewitt, New Jersey (January 2004 -
August 2004)
. Manager, Headquarters Security/Reception and Safety Services, Philip
Morris Companies
. Vice President/Director Corporate Security & Safety, Drexel Burnham
Lambert
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey
AFFILIATIONS
ASIS International
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
. Recipient of the 2010 CSO Compass Award presented by CSO magazine
. Board certified as a Certified Protection Professional (ASIS
International)
. Council Vice President, ASIS International, (2006 - 2008)
. ASIS International Working Group member which developed the ANSI
Standard titled "Organizational Resilience Management Systems -
Requirements with Guidance for Use" (Present)
. Chairman, ASIS International Telecommunications Security Council (2002
to 2005)
. Chairman, ASIS International Disaster Management Committee (1988 - 1990)
. Vice Chairman, ASIS International Disaster Management Committee (1987 -
1988)
. Served on committee that published the ASIS International Information
Asset Protection Guidelines
. Speaking engagements at major conferences, seminars and workshops
. Interviewed by several major publications (LA Times, USA Today, Meetings
West, California Lawyer magazine) regarding solutions to security issues.