Security Project Manager

WELDON MacArthur HOWARD

**** ********* **., ** *****, Md. 20646

804-***-**** **********@***.***

SECURITY/CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Delivering Safety, Security, Program/Contract Management, and Expertise to the Enterprise

PROFILE

Results-driven Law Enforcement, Security, Business Professional with a record of success in Homeland Security,

Facilities, Contract Management and Field Services, able to work independently and collaboratively in a variety of

settings, conditions and environments. Able to remain calm and work well in high-pressure situations, possessing

skills that achieve maximum productivity from every situation. A strategic leader with the highest professional

standards and personal integrity, detail and results oriented with a proven ability to consistently demonstrate flawless

execution and implementation of innovative strategies.

• A keen insight into the current security posture reflective of today's business environment. Able to effectively

manage a variety of functions that deliver value to the bottom line. Consistently on schedule, under budget,

and able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks to both achieve and exceed organizational goals.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Program Management • Performance Improvement • Leadership Skills • Risk Identification and Mitigation

Policy and Procedure Development • Investigation Procedures • Contract Review and Administration

Facilities Management • Crisis and Disaster Management • Integrated Access and Security Systems

Staff Leadership and Development • Detailed Technical and Analytical Investigation

Human Resources Policy and Procedures • Regulatory Compliance

Previously held Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance, U.S. Department of State, Currently Holds Public

Trust Government Clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Howard, Howard, Howard & Howard, LLC Lancaster, VA 2007-2012

Senior Manager, Mid-Atlantic Region

Managed Business Portfolio, ensured Client Contracts were executed smoothly, business relationships with Federal

Accounts were satisfied with the overall performance, deliverable schedules were met on time, and that staffing needs

were within budgets.

Managed customers daily on-site operations of complex and diversified Federal and Commercial Service Contracts,

including field personnel, trade professionals in all aspects of building operations, maintenance and security programs

as well as managed customers Business Development Programs including establishing market tools, technical writing,

cost pricing, capture management, proposal development and contract opportunity identification.

• Conducted Quality Assurance Inspections at the Library of Congress impacting over 3,000,000 square feet.

• Managed Gallery Place, Jacksonville Job Corps Center, Overseas Investment Corporation, and ATFE HQ.

Currently Acting Project Manager at Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Headquarters, O&M

Contract

US Department of State Arlington, VA 2004-2007

Security Specialist

Security Specialist for the Program Coordination Branch, Facilities Security Division, Bureau of Diplomatic Security,

responsible for 37 Federal Facilities from New England to Miami. Designed Building Access Security Requirements

and Electronic Security IDS Protection Programs to safeguard classified information, personnel and facilities.

• Designed and managed construction of SCIF Facilities, installation of alarm devices, physical security surveys

and risk assessments.

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DRE Partners, Inc. Washington, DC 2003-2004

Director, Security Technology Division

Security Consultant to the Office of Property Management, Protective Services Division, District of Columbia

Government. Managed the process for conducting Physical Security Surveys of D.C. Government properties,

including Quality Control, and Inspection Surveillance to ascertain compliance with Government Security Standards.

• Developed physical Security Programs, identified deficiencies, and conducted comprehensive cost analysis.

• Responsible for obtaining contract with the D.C. Government valued at $650,000.

W.M. Howard & Associates, Inc. Mollusk, VA 1985-2004

CEO/Manager

Principal Security Consultant provided expert level consultation assessments of physical security programs, contract

administration functions, developed security training programs, and conducted risk management studies for clients.

Major long term engagements included:

Areawide Electronic Security Systems, Inc. 2002-2003

Director, Operations

Managed Corporate Staff, Security Specialist and Uniformed Security Guards that provided on-site Security Services

to the Federal Government for the protection of Federal Facilities. This included the staffing and oversight of all

operational requirements, including Training, facility Emergency Plans, development of Crisis Management Programs,

as well as comprehensive Electronic Security Programs.

• Chief Liaison with Federal Security Program Managers, State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies.

• Primary Marketing Representative for the company, in four years generated sales of over $15,000,000.

Wackenhut Services, Inc. 1997-1999

Vice President/General Manager

Managed 1,800 employees, including Security Officers and Special Police for the protection of Federal Government

Facilities. Additionally, managed budgets, Security Training Programs, as well as functioned as principal liaison

between Federal, State and Local Governmental Agencies in the National Capital Region and Corporate Headquarters.

• Reviewed and recommended changes to customer agencies access control programs, as well as developed and

deigned customer manpower staffing requirements.

• During the first year of management, increased sales over $3,000,000.

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President/CEO /Mid-Atlantic Security Services, Inc. /AREAWIDE Services. 1985-

1997

• Founder/CEO of a $38,000,000 8(a) Government Facilities Service Company sold to Wackenhut Services,

Inc.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 1983-1985

• Director, Domestic Security

General Services Administration Washington, DC 1971-1983

• Chief, Contract Guard Bureau 1980-1983

• GSA Contracting Officer (CO) 1980 -1983

• Chief, Inspection Branch 1979-1980

• Chief, Operations/Support Services 1978-1979

(Managed 600 man federal police force)

• Lead/Physical Security Specialist 1973-1977

• Federal Protective Police Officer 1969-1973

United States Army (SGT.E-5) Viet Nam/Virginia Beach, VA

1965-1968

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Administration of Justice American University, Washington D.C.

Associate of Arts, Police Science Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria, VA

Federal Consolidated Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, Ga.

Maryland State Police Agency License Identification License Holder #106-4051

SPECIALIZED TRAINING/AWARDS/HONORS

TRAINING

Federal Protective Service Training School

Consolidated Fed. Law Enforcement Training School

Security Work

Bomb Awareness Training

National Courts Security

Critical and Strategically Materials

Federal Building Fund Accounting

Defense Industries Security Institute

Introduction to Computers

Industrial Security Program

Developing Statements of Work

Source Evaluations

Contract Law

Advance Contract Administration Contracting by Formal Advertising

Air Transportation School

Contracting for Commercial Services

Defense Industrial Facility Protection Course

Federal Emergency Management Institute

Development Investigators Course

Instructor Training School/Va. Department of Criminal Justice

National Security Training Seminar

Electronic Security Training

Civil Service Training

80 hrs. Technical Security Operations Fundamentals

Heart Saver AED Training

** HELD TOP SECRET/SCI SECURITY Clearance W/US DEPT. OF STATE

AWARDS/HONORS

Governor's Citation, State of Maryland

County Executive Proclamation-P.G. County, MD.

Prince George's County Industrial Council Small Business Award Board Member

Rappahannock General Hospital Board of Directors

Three Rivers Chapter American Red Cross Board of Directors

Chesapeake Bank Advisory Board

Lancaster County Industrial Council

P.G County Minority Small Business Man of Year Award

Annual Performance Award $8,000.00 (Federal Regulatory Commission)Energy

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