Jean-Luc Bourgeois
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SECURITY PROFESSIONAL
Highly accomplished security expert with over 25 years of experience with the French FBI, CIA, NSA, and Homeland Security. Analyze performance to ensure adherence to industry best practices for risk management, physical security, and security operations. Identify weaknesses and designs improvements to minimize company risk and exposure. Collaborate with security personnel to maximize security continuity and comply with internal policies. Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism and composure in stressful, demanding environments.
Areas of Expertise
Security Operations Management • Corporate Security • Asset Protection
Threat Assessment • Counterintelligence • Strategy Development • Information Security
Physical / Electronic Security • Program Management • Employee Training • Personnel Management
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Independent Contractor 2009 – Present
Private Security Consultant
Develop and implement security strategies to protect company assets, employees, and third-party individuals. Generate new business by responding to consumer demand within emerging and established markets.
Routinely audited security programs to ensure compliance with industry best practices.
Conducted in-depth investigations to resolve both internal and external thefts.
Introduced new loss prevention strategy that significantly reduced theft and product loss.
French Criminal Police, Paris, France 2005 – 2012
Detective – Counterterrorism Department (French FBI) (2011 – 2012)
Played a key role in the integration and management of a national counterterrorism operating across all French territories. Collaborated with field offices to facilitate the investigation, apprehension, and arrest of criminals.
Formed strategic partnerships with law enforcement officers both domestically and internationally.
Served as the head of all technical operations encompassing GSM/GPS, video, audio, and telecommunications.
Led four major projects that significantly improved unit efficiency, including:
oInstalling effective monitoring equipment to capture activity in a specific area of interest.
oInstituting specific technical equipment in all vehicles to record video and sounds during investigations.
oDeveloped new technology to communicate with the operational team and the Chief of Operations.
oIntegrated different geo-location technologies to improve data usage and reduce energy consumption.
Special Agent – DCRI (French NSA & Homeland Security) (2005 – 2011)
Managed support teams involved in investigating terrorism and intellectual property crimes, as well as establishing counterintelligence measures for national security purposes.
Procured new technologies to improve investigatory capabilities and trained personnel on proper application.
Negotiated agreements with businesses ensure transparency of security operations on private property.
Designated as the Lead Specialist for technical investigations and electronic operations.
DAKAT, Tahiti 2008 – 2009
Vice President
Key member of the leadership team at a company offering customized security solutions for high-value materials and public buildings/events, as well as personal protective services. Led all staff recruiting and training initiatives.
Designed and integrated geo-localization system for company vehicles, protected individuals, and patrol cars.
Launched and managed daily business functions of the technical department and operational center.
Incorporated alarm systems and video surveillance to improve security of client residences and offices.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (cont.)
Holding Renaud Laroche, Tahiti 2007 – 2008
Chief of Security
Coordinated all aspects of the technical department in collaboration with official government authorities. Ensured all projects adhered to legal requirements pertaining to privacy policies and customer needs.
Organized workflow and developed security strategies to maximize holding security.
Introduced new technologies and devices to protect individuals and companies against theft and fire.
French Department of Defense, Paris, France 1989 – 2005
Security Specialist – DGSE (French CIA) (2002 – 2005)
Instrumental in maintaining organizational security and protecting French citizens, structures, and information both domestically and abroad. Prevented invasive electronics from obtaining sensitive information.
Secured high-risk areas and protected sensitive information, including potential leaks from French embassies.
Subject Matter Expert for industry conferences on electronic/physical protection and electronic devices.
Worked with Special Forces and Police to assist with technical operations for major events, including G7-G20.
785th Unit for Electronic Warfare – French Army (1999 – 2002)
Developed specialized expertise in electronically procuring or protecting sensitive information.
Served as a member of the Special Unit charged with protection of the G7-G20 event.
Key contributor in the development of information collection processes to supplement intelligence capabilities.
Commander of Land Forces (1993 – 1999)
Supervised all government buildings and related areas to detect and eliminate unauthorized electronic systems seeking to gain access to sensitive or classified information.
Audited information systems within high-risk areas, including international work environments.
Modernized internal policies regarding potentially litigious, subversive, or dangerous behaviors.
Trained high level government officials on methods of maintaining information security.
Additional 4 years of experience in security positions with the French government and military
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Dominique Bossavy, Inc., Los Angeles, CA 2015 – Present
Project Director
Coordinated all aspects of the project life cycle, including objective setting, deliverables, milestones, resource allocation, progress reporting, budget development, cost control, and personnel management. Built the security strategy of the company and organized the protection of assets and confidential information.
Continuously monitored project progress and updated senior management on potential delays or issues.
Proactively identified and resolved conflicts within the development team or during project execution.
Directly accountable for the security and patent/trademark protection of Dominique Bossavy, Inc.
Blue Moon Investments, Tahiti 2010 – 2015
Managing Director
Primarily responsible for business administration, logistics, transportation, budgeting, payroll, and cost control. Facilitated internal audits to improve employee productivity and maintain compliance with safety regulations. Established the security strategy of the company, developed the protection of assets and people and improved the international transportation of precious goods. Implemented the safety policy and rules at the manufacture.
Transformed 150 acres of island and 2800 acres of maritime area into a profit-generating venture.
Instituted new method of inspecting equipment to optimize functionality during pearl grafts and harvests.
Succeeded in optimizing workflow, communication, and collaboration between two company locations.