Franco Gelsomino

Boise, ID ***** 208-***-**** acxuw9@r.postjobfree.com

Physical Security Management

Enterprise Security – Loss Prevention – Emergency Preparedness

Corporate Security Manager with comprehensive background overseeing day-to-day physical and operational security. Demonstrated success building and leading cohesive, high-performing teams in the protection of people, property, assets, and information. Constantly updating all security management credentials.

Change Agent & Business Leader who applies a cost effective approach to the protection of people and critical infrastructure by performing risk analysis / risk assessments and devising / implementing process improvements for physical and operational security of companies.

Effective Communicator who leads by example and inspires a culture of excellence. A person of integrity who meets commitments and easily builds trust with staff and management. Technically proficient, consistently learning new software and systems. Background in commercial real estate with skills in negotiating, closing deals, and providing exceptional customer service.

Areas of Expertise

Communications / Collaborations Social Skills / Persuasions Insider Threat Program / Negotiations Adaptability / Leadership Risk Analysis & Management Critical Incident & Active Shooter Response Organization / Teamwork Budgeting & Capital Expenditures Building / Systems Access Control Analytical Skills & Critical Thinking Communication / Conflict Resolution Inventory Security / Loss Prevention Interpersonal Communication

Creativity / Problem Solving

Problem ID, Prevention & Solution

Facilities & Enterprise Security

Information Systems & Network Security

Video Surveillance Equipment

Performance Highlights

Facilities Security Management: Secure points of entry, systems integration, capital expenditures, energy usage, building automation systems, and insider threat controls.

Risk Assessment & Risk Management: Evaluate existing security and controls to assess adequacy relative to potential threats. Loss Prevention: Set protocols for fraud prevention, business continuity planning, and legal, regulatory, and insurance compliance to secure enterprise operations and corporate assets. Emergency Preparedness: Continuously plan, organize, train, equip, exercise, evaluate, and take corrective actions to coordinate effective incident responses. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Continuity of Operations (COOP): Establish policies and procedures to ensure agencies, departments, and individuals are able to continue performing essential functions under a broad range of circumstances. Critical Incident & Active Shooter Response: Trained to handle critical incident, intruder, and active shooter situations that require sound judgement and decision making to cope with unexpected and potentially lethal circumstances. Security Management Experience

BANTEL CORPORATION (Banking Telecommunications Systems) Temecula, CA Physical and Operational Security Manager 8 Years

Managed all aspects of facilities and grounds security. Protected company assets against loss or damage. Oversaw hiring, training, and supervision of 20-person security team from 1999–2007.

Provided leadership to the security and service team. Safeguarded operational efficiency of critical systems for client support.

Controlled and managed program budget of $250,000. Developed viable business continuity program. Oversaw acquisition and allocation of resources. Conducted staff training and development. Maintained up-to-date operations manual for use by all site personnel to cover continuity of operations and employees’ duties, attendance, and appropriate use of equipment.

Reviewed department financial statements and activity reports. Measured KPIs. Determined in what areas employees needed training, designed and implemented security protocols, and took pragmatic actions to reduce costs.

Represented the CEO and CFO in equipment and security systems purchases. Located, selected, and procured new and used equipment as well as replacement parts for equipment repairs.

Saved ~$100,000 by renegotiating vendors’ contracts and cut procurement costs by ~ 25%, which contributed to increased profitability.

Franco Gelsomino Page 2 Boise, ID 83713 208-***-**** acxuw9@r.postjobfree.com Other Experience

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Boise, ID

Commercial Realtor in California and Idaho 12 Years Specialize in commercial real estate with expertise in how building design impacts security and how to improve fraud prevention, business continuity planning, legal / regulatory compliance, and reduce insurance costs from 2004–Present.

Provide expert evaluation in 4 key areas: condition, technical, critical environments, and energy.

Offer integrated approach to leasing, capital markets, valuation, and research.

Consult with entrepreneurs to find ideal commercial properties for their business needs and connect investors with securable income-producing properties that generate a generous ROI.

Enable clients to make profitable and security-sensible decisions by offering creative strategies to provide value and custom solutions, resulting in connecting equity / investors with properties generating minimum of 8% to 10% cash ROI. AngelWorld USA, LLC Boise, ID

Managing Director 1.2 Years

Represented AngelWorld Family Office Advisory in the U.S. by offering investors differentiable wealth creation & preservation solutions from 2015-2016.

Provided alternative investments and structured financing by offering innovative leadership in wealth creation solutions.

Assisted with creating finance products designed to provide families and investors with additional leverage when investing into alternative assets, providing a yield independent of the performance of the underlying asset invested in.

Enabled investors to transfer investment risk by using structured finance products that edged investors’ investment activity in the effort to lower cost of capital, maximize returns and mitigate risk impediments on liquidity. Education / Certifications

Commercial Operator Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS – FAA Certification) Physical Security Professional (PSP Certification), ASIS International, Boise, ID, Expected completion Dec. 2017 Continuity of Operations (COOP) Certificate, Emergency Management Institute (FEMA), 2016 Information Systems and Cybersecurity (CompTIA A+), Boise, ID, 2015–2016 Understanding Terrorism and the Terrorist Threat Certificate, University of Maryland, 2016 Critical Incident and Active Shooter Response Certificate, Forward Movement Training, LLC, 2016 Communications Certificate, LatitudeU, (Online Course). Photography Certificate, International Freelance Photographers Organization (IFPO), 1995–1998 Diploma, Mechanical Engineering, ITI, Italy, 1987

Professional Organizations

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC) American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS International) National Rifle Association (NRA)

Physical Security Professionals Group (PSP)

Boise Citizen Police Academy Graduate (Community Safety & Security) & Member of Alumni Association Languages

English and Italian

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