Security Manager

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Signal Support Systems Specialist and Army Veteran with Active Top-Secret Security Clearance and 20 years of proven experience program management, training, and community engagement. Led teams of up 120 in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Possesses a comprehensive background in information assurance, security management, threat assessment, team coordination, and leader development derived from conducting domestic and global operations in North America, and the Middle East. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $1.5B Career supported intensive Army security and leadership training, as well as numerous technical and professional training accreditations.

• Leadership • Operational Planning • Customer Service

• Team Building • Training and Development • Communication

• Problem Solving • Analytical Thinking • Microsoft Office Suite

United States Army Various Global Locations 2010 – Present

Department Manager (2017 – 2020)

Managed highly skilled staff of 84 security officers and executing tactical operations while safeguarding 147 tenant commands, their deployed assets, service members, DOD civilians, and their dependents.

• Developed 654 mission summary messages for coalition forces and disseminated information that was specific to force protection resulting in the safety of 1.8K personnel in the region and ZERO losses

• Managed and accounted for 2.7K pieces of classified or sensitive material and computers with 100% accountability and ZERO security violations

• Served as the primary advisor to executive leadership on the company’s drug and alcohol program and managed 13 cases ensuring employees completed all requirements and were returned to full duty

• Oversaw training and inspection of three 300-person teams, provided professional development opportunities, mentored employees on career goals, and delivered annual performance reviews leading to a retention rate of over 93%

• Developed training exercises and revised post drill policies regarding emergency response drills to include active shooter, bomb threat, and security breaches

• Screened and apprehended several unauthorized personnel trying to gain access and cause grave damage to national security

Operations Manager (2015 – 2017)

Managed Lead Systems Integrations while, implementing solutions to integrate the staff’s IT network operations strategy and network security functions, increased network security, and reduced manning requirements by 20%.

• Implemented processes to maintain IT Security hygiene that increased the organization’s command cyber readiness inspection scores by 10%

• Performed needs analysis to define opportunities for new or improved IT process solutions; consult with network and security engineers to identify and specify requirements

• Provided information management systems software direction and technical guidance to the mission area users and maintains technical surveillance over software used in an information management environment

IT Specialist Manager (2010 – 2015)

Managing IT professionals to install, maintain, and upgrade an organization's technology systems, while overseeing teams of IT administrators and support personnel responsible for the day-to-day operation of the IT network and system components.

• Managed secure voice, data, and information system services to 67 support personnel; coordinated and tracked over 67 user accounts ensuring minimal disruption

• Managed and led 11 personnel with poise and insight, directly contributing to the flawless accountability and maintenance of 1,400 small arms and crew-served weapons valued at $1.7M.

• Maintained accountability of all weapons systems and sensitive equipment, while keeping a record of individual weapons logging any deficiencies in weapons and/or sensitive equipment

• Ensured all weapon systems and sensitive equipment were going through proper preventive and regular maintenance

• Established weekly training schedule for security members enhancing their knowledge and empowering subordinates to perform at higher levels of efficiency

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science (

Operating Systems Mac / Microsoft Windows B.S.) IT Management American Military University (In Pursuit)

CompTIA SEC+ Certification – Certified

MTA Security Fundamentals 2021

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software Microsoft Office Suite, 365

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