Security Management
Resume:
JAMES STEFFEN
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Security Manager and Military Veteran with 30+ years of proven ability to be a corporate steward interacting and collaborating with multiple levels of management and diverse cultural audiences. Consistently achieved exceptional and measurable results while leading up to 45 personnel in dynamic and fast-paced environment in a military and civilian capacity. Possess a comprehensive background in Security Operations, Emergency Response, and Project Management derived from conducting Domestic and Global operations. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $1B while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in Professional Development, Weapon Employment, Strategic Planning, and Force Protection. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Army. Career supported by specialized military training and 3+ year’s contractor experience in maritime and static security in the Middle East.
Cross Functional Leadership
Maritime Security
Strategic Planning
Risk Analysis
Process Improvement
Policy Implementation
Operational Oversight
Proven Leadership
Performance Evaluation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Huffmaster Crisis Response LLC - Troy, MI 2016 - Present
Crisis Response Security
I worked as part of a Crisis Response Security Team, we worked Strikes/Strike Lines and part of my job was to ensure the Safety of our Clients to and from their work site, and their home if it was necessary, and keep them out of Harms.
If need be we would perform Riot/Crowd Control and assist the Local Law Enforcement if they needed extra help
TRIPLE CANOPY – Reston, VA 2015 – 2016
Static Security Guard
Oversaw and enforced security measures in accordance with Triple Canopy/Constellis Group policies by providing static installation access control within the Israel Ministry of Defense, While managing security activities for a $1B Asset.
Controller/Assistant Team Leader
oManaged rotational schedules of 15 security guards ensuring 24/7 monitoring
oDeveloped 20+ operational plans at the strategic level, managing the execution of the plans at the tactical level, and monitoring the outcomes to ensure achievement and organizational goals
Conducted ongoing reviews of the operational environment and key indicators of performance within the area of responsibility; proactively identified problems, concerns, and opportunities to improve – implemented solutions before operations were negatively impacted
Led readiness training drills in categories including: emergency response, active shooter, first responder, and base security actions
Managed overt and covert human source networks to identify threat information and advised mission commanders on threats on a weekly basis, or as soon as critical threats were alerted
Drafted and revised organizational polices relating to base defense and security operations; acted as the primary liaison between the client and company to implement process improvements
BLACKSAND GROUP INC. – Fayetteville, NC 2012 – 2014
Maritime Security & Risk Assessment Agent
Contract security agent charged with enforcing anti piracy security measures on board Deep Sea Drilling Ships (Pacific Scirocco, Bora, Khamsin). Participated in maritime security operations along the Western Coast of Africa primarily along the Gulf of Guinea to include Ghana, Liberia, Togo, Lagos and Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Led on boarding missions directing a 5-personnel security detachment
oDiscovered multiple hidden weapon caches; therefore, reducing potential threats to local and neighboring regions
Implemented base Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Plan; executed and maintained base Physical Security Plan
Conducted over 200 Resource Informative (RIG) Reviews and security audits
Drafted daily reports on operational readiness; developed and presented courses of actions/recommendations to improved and streamline operational readiness and support issues to senior management
Developed procedures for the emergency response and crisis management, physical security, information protection, incident management and investigation units
EPHOR INC. – Boulder, CO 2010
Role Player
1-Month contract. Provided the 3rd Special Forces Group realistic training prior to rotational deployments in Afghanistan. Acted as part of a 6-personnel team specializing in guerrilla warfare and insurgency operations. Served as an adviser for mission planning, target identification, and actions on the objectives.
Oversaw drop zone operations for the 3rd SFG (A) Halo Team – guided teams to transportation link up points and rendezvous sites while mitigating unplanned issues to ensure mission success.
CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD – El Cajon, CA 2006 – 2013
Light Infantry Reconnaissance Scout
Directed the work activities, tactical employment, training, administrative and personnel management of a 45 personnel unit for rapid worldwide deployment to conduct light Infantry combat operations; managed unit readiness logistics, maintenance and security activities for $13M worth of equipment.
Developed and implemented aggressive program to ameliorate critical personnel shortfalls for the Infantry weapons officer community from 67% to 100% of workforce requirement within a 24-month period
Initiated a medical readiness policy resulting in the increase of company wide readiness from 65% to 98% in 2 months
Engineered risk assessments for complex operations in various high threat locations, formulated risk mitigation matrix's, and implemented control measures
Managed the accountability and maintenance of $1M in organizational equipment with zero loss; resulted in a 3% reduction of fraud, waste and abuse while successfully repairing damaged equipment to free– up 14% of the annual budget; commended from senior leadership for leadership excellence
Led 9 personnel team through 4 rotations of Operation Rapid Trident in the Ukraine – specializing in peacekeeping and stability operations within the operating environment (2008-11)
oLead Trainer for the Ukrainian Special Forces providing situational training in all aspects of countering improvised explosive devices, convoy operations, and patrolling
oCollaborated with the British, Ukrainian, Slovenian, Polish, and 18 other countries to plan and execute all Military Field Operations
oJoint Training Exercise Cadre – provided mentor ship and training on doctrine for all 26 countries
Achieved a 99.9% “Up Time” of operational and mission readiness for two gun teams – highest and longest rating in the Brigade’s history resulting in recognition by the Commanding Officer
Expert Qualifications – M4, M16, M9 Beretta 9mm Pistol, Barrett .50 Cal Sniper Rifle
BAE SYSTEMS – Vista, CO 2007 – 2010
Furnace Operator/Lead
Operated high temperature furnaces used to make body armor for the military and federal government. Provided qualitative assurance oversight by conducting Special Engineering Tests runs.
Provided qualitative and quantitative analytic information and in order to facilitate and implement process improvement
Streamlined operations improving productivity through effective reporting, prioritization and customer communication reducing employee downtime and errors in reporting by 50%
Implemented all initiatives and performance management systems to promote efficient operations and orderly delivery of services to achieve acceptable levels and meet all long-range goals; allocated all labor hours, anticipated hours required to maintain an efficient and streamlined operation
Conducted weekly operation synchronization meetings to manage organizational chart, improve deficiencies, streamline processes, and identify reluctant tasks
SONY ELECTRONICS – Rancho Bernardo, CA 1997 – 2007
Lead/Assistant Supervisor
Process Lead for the 19" Computer Monitor Line, in charge of all line shut downs and start ups.
Inherited an underachieving shift operation with the following issues: a deficient record in achieving acceptable production target; unacceptable levels of off-grade material being produced; escalating downtime and poor safety record and turned it into one of the top producing shifts in the plant
Streamlined operations improving productivity through effective reporting, prioritization and customer communication reducing employee downtime and errors in reporting by 50%
Implemented safety protocols resulting in a .2% incident rate exceeding the target goal of .6%
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) Certification
First Responder • Respirator Certification
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) • Hazardous Waste (HAZWASTE) Training
Crane • Hoist • Forklift Operator
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Office (2003, 2007, 2010, 2013)
Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook
Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows (95, 98, XP, Vista), Windows 10
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Final Test Technician at Delta Design Inc. 2006 - 2007
Manufacturing Lead at Graphic Converting Inc. 2005 - 2006
Production/Line Technician at Callaway Golf 2004 - 2005
Clean Room R&D Test Technician at Hewlett-Packard 2002 - 2004
Wafer Fabrication Operator at SGS Thompson Micro Electronics 1996 - 1997
Quality Assurance Auditor at Endar Corporation 1995 - 1996
Wafer Fabrication Production Lead at International Rectifier 1990 - 1995
Clean Room Lead at Abbott Medical 1984 - 1990
US Army Paratroopers 82nd Airborne Division 1976 - 1984
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