JOSEPH W. CORRY, CPP
LOUDON, TN 37774
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
I am an accomplished leader, business manager and protection professional with expertise in every aspect of people, asset and enterprise protection, combined with a record of exceptional achievement in positions of increasing responsibility, including at the senior supervisory and executive levels in the private as well as public sectors. EXPERIENCE:
Global Safety, Risk and Integrity Management Firm -- Independent Representative Provided Critical Infrastructure Protection Consultation for the leading global provider of technical services facilitating government as well as the electric, oil and gas, nuclear, maritime, renewable energy and mining industry clients in over 35 countries to operate efficiently, reliably and safely while remaining compliant with applicable regulations, standards and best practices. Federal Agency -- Senior Critical Infrastructure Protection Leader Established enterprise-wide security governance and policy compliance structure as well as developed law enforcement and emergency management strategies for protecting a substantial segment of North America’s critical infrastructure for the nation’s largest public power provider. Fortune 30 Corporation -- Senior Global People and Asset Protection Leader Had managerial responsibility for delivering the Global People and Asset Protection function for the world's largest consumer products company (>$60B in sales with operations in 70+ countries) while progressing through positions of increasing responsibility. US Army -- Senior Military Officer
Held several command and staff officer positions of significant responsibility (including combat) culminating at the rank of Colonel; and was decorated nine times for exceptional performance. Industry Coalition Leader -- President and Chairman of the Board of Directors -- (part-time) Directed an association of the major coupon-issuing manufacturers engaged in promoting integrity in the coupon redemption process and supporting federal law enforcement investigations in addition to ensuring compliance with federal anti-trust requirements. Urban Law Enforcement Leader -- Supervisor, Administrator, Investigator, Trainer and Pilot Held decision-making positions of substantial responsibility including SWAT Team Commander, Chief Administrative Assistant to the Sheriff, Patrol Lieutenant and Sergeant. Recipient of an Ohio Civil Service Employees’ Association “Officer of the Year” Award. College Instructor -- (part-time)
Adjunct Professor and Advisory Board Member for Criminal Justice and Security Program. Advanced Arbitrator -- (part-time)
Adjudicated and rendered legally binding decisions resolving disputes between businesses and their customers as a member of the National Panel of Consumer Arbitrators. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Leader -- (part-time)
Commander, Operations Staff Officer as well as Boat Crew/Coxswain & Vessel Examiner Qualified Core Competencies
Board Certified
in Security
Management
Executive level
leadership
Safeguarding
tangible/intangible
assets and ensuring
business continuity
Critical Infrastructure
Protection
Strategic planning
Compliance assurance
and Fact Finding
Turnaround
management
Crisis management
Team building
Creative problem
solving
Written/oral
communications
Project management
Coaching/Mentoring
Law Enforcement
Management
Managing security
operations in
high-risk venues
Gained extensive
international
experience living
and working on
five continents
Career Overview
ABS Group – Senior Security Consultant – Critical Infrastructure Risk-Management and Compliance consultation Tennessee Valley Authority -- Senior Program Manager, Security Governance and Strategy, TVA Police & Emergency Management
Responsible for managing security governance, policy development and regulatory compliance as well as identifying enterprise-wide security vulnerabilities in addition to developing mitigation plans and implementing security/law enforcement solutions for a federal agency providing electric generation and transmission, flood control, waterway navigation, land management and economic development in a seven state region. Also, coordinated Agency Security Council actions in managing security-related contingencies Procter & Gamble Company -- Senior level security management engaged in coordinating the full spectrum of security services enterprise-wide. Career progression included the following assignments and representative duties:
Senior Manager, Global People and Asset Protection Center of Excellence
Designed, trained and directed the Corporation’s Global Crisis Management Operations Team in managing contingencies worldwide
Collaborated in the development of the Corporation’s Worldwide Business Conduct Manual as well as initiated the Travel Security, Kidnap/Ransom, Workplace Violence, and Brand Protection programs
Regional Security Manager, Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA)
Managed the Corporate Security Program throughout the Corporation’s largest, most diverse and most challenging security environment with over 25K personnel employed in more than 30 countries accounting for approximately one third of the Corporation’s world-wide sales
Manager, Redemption Control Department
Administered processes to mitigate losses from rebate and coupon fraud for an enterprise distributing over
$17B in coupons annually.
Chaired Corporation’s Coupon Audit Committee
Manager, General Offices Security Department
Directed the entire range of security related services for the Corporation’s World Headquarters
Managed a 40-person proprietary security organization servicing a 2 million square feet office complex accommodating over 7K employees
Accountable for controlling access, conducting electronic countermeasure inspections, investigating security offenses, and providing personal protection for company executives and other at-risk personnel
Directed Corporation’s 24 x 7 Global Security Operations Center
Senior Auditor, Internal Audit Division (Career Enhancement Developmental Assignment)
Functioned as Auditor-in-Charge supervising assigned auditors in ensuring Company assets were properly accounted for and protected from loss
Reviewed and evaluated internal accounting controls, determined the level of compliance with established policies and legal requirements, recommended improvements in control procedures as well as ensured systems included business continuity provisions
Security Manager, Corporate Security Division
Developed security policies including the Substance Abuse Response and Proprietary Information Protection programs
Conducted investigations, performed risk assessments, presented educational programs, participated on multi-discipline business development teams, maintained liaison with federal/local law enforcement in addition to US State Department and other security related organizations as well as consulted with all levels of management
Coupon Information Corporation, Inc. – Repetitively elected President/Chairman of the Board for coalition of manufacturers issuing over 75% of the Industry’s coupons with the objective of promoting integrity in the coupon redemption process in addition to supporting law enforcement investigations into fraudulent coupon activities representing Industry-wide losses estimated to be over $500 million annually [part-time] Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. -- Advanced Arbitrator and member of the National Panel of Consumer Arbitrators rendering legally binding dispute resolution decisions [part-time] US Army -- Competitively selected for active duty and active reserve positions of increasing responsibility, including:
National Security Emergency Preparedness Officer Administered program for planning, coordinating and directing Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA) during national emergency contingencies, and directed Joint Service (Army, Navy and Air Force) Liaison Office. Selected for Brigadier General (19% selection rate), and awarded the Legion of Merit Medal for exceptionally meritorious service in addition to a third Meritorious Service Medal for superior performance.
Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations & Training (G-3) Responsible to the Commanding General for providing staff oversight of all training activities and deployment readiness of 88 subordinate units, several of which deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm where they performed their duties with distinction. Awarded a third Army Commendation Medal for exceptional performance and promoted to Colonel (12% selection rate).
Battalion Commander (two times - - 535th MP Battalion and 391st MP Battalion) Commanded ~750 personnel in five subordinate Military Police and Army Criminal Investigation units while consistently maintaining all units at a ‘deployment-ready’ status. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on an accelerated basis and awarded a second Meritorious Service Medal.
Battalion Executive Officer
Second in command and Chief of Staff. Awarded a Meritorious Service Medal, second Army Commendation Medal, and an Army Achievement Medal. Selected for Battalion Command via competitive process.
Company Commander
Commanded 165 personnel, and was accountable for maintaining the unit’s full combat readiness in all Military Police mission competencies. Awarded an Army Commendation Medal and promoted to Major by competitive selection process
Industrial Security Officer
Administered the Department of Defense Industrial Security Program within a three state area. Duties included inspecting contractor facilities, conducting clearance surveys, initiating action for security violations, providing technical assistance in security matters, auditing procedures for safeguarding classified information and administering security education programs for government contractors
Battalion Operations/Training Officer (S-3)
Planned, organized and oversaw the training of over 1,000 trainees in basic combat skills
Company Commander
Responsible for training basic combat skills to over 1,000 recruits over the course of five iterations
Advisor to the 11th Vietnamese Armored Cavalry Regiment (credited as combat command) Awarded a Bronze Star (valor), Purple Heart, Vietnam Gallantry Cross (unit citation) as well as other combat service related decorations
Corps Headquarters Detachment Executive Officer - Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
Armor Platoon Leader and, subsequently, Company Executive Officer stationed in Germany where promoted to First Lieutenant, thence to Captain
Hamilton County (Cincinnati, Ohio) Sheriff’s Office -- Progressed through positions of increasing responsibility in an urban law enforcement agency employing over 1,000 personnel:
Leadership positions included Patrol Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Regional SWAT Team Commander
Sheriff’s Chief Administrative Assistant where, among other duties, I chaired the joint City/County Transition Team charged with planning and overseeing assimilation of the Cincinnati Community Correctional Institution by the County, which resulted in the formation of one of the 25 largest jail systems in the nation, in addition to designing a replacement facility required to be in full compliance with federal and state mandates
Recipient of the Ohio Civil Service Employees’ Association “Officer of the Year” Award
Instructor at the Regional Police Academy
Surveillance Pilot for the Regional Enforcement Narcotics Unit Thomas More College -- Adjunct Professor and Advisory Board Member for the Criminal Justice and Security Management Program teaching Upper Division (juniors and seniors) courses [part-time] Education:
Xavier University – Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science [Pre-Law] with Minor in Military Science; Named to Dean’s List for exceptional scholarship during four semesters
University of Cincinnati – Matriculated in Criminal Justice Masters’ Program with concentration in Urban Police Management
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law – Attended Law School
US Army War College – Competitively selected (7% selection rate) for postgraduate program designed to prepare select senior military officers for leadership positions in National Defense Strategy development
US Army Command and General Staff College – Postgraduate level Command and General Staff Officer’s Course as well as the Brigade/Battalion Pre-Command Course
US Army Military Police School – Military Police Branch Officer Advanced Course as well as Physical Security and Counterterrorism Courses
US Army Armor School – Armor Branch Officer Basic and Advanced Courses
Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Management Institute – National Security Emergency Preparedness Course in addition to Emergency Management for Senior Officials’ Course
State of Ohio Peace Officers’ Training Council accredited Police Academy – Primary as well as extensive In-Service Training courses
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/COMMISSIONS:
Board Certified in Security Management (Certified Protection Professional [CPP]) ASIS, International
US Army Commissioned Officer
US Government conferred Top Secret Security Clearance (currently inactive)
US Coast Guard licensed Merchant Marine Officer – Captain/Master with Commercial Towing Endorsement
US Transportation Security Administration credentialed (TWIC) for unescorted access to secure areas of Maritime Transportation Security Act-regulated facilities and vessels
Federal Aviation Administration licensed Pilot
State of Ohio Commissioned Police Officer
Federally credentialed (Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act) to carry firearms nation-wide
US Department of Transportation compliant Class A Commercial Driver’s License with all endorsements including Hazardous Materials
JOSEPH W. CORRY
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