Hoyt “Jessy” Alexander

Leesburg, VA • 706-***-**** • adljdf@r.postjobfree.com

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Profile

Proven security and law enforcement leader in domestic and international environments. Skilled strategic planner, tactical thinker, and effective advisor. Expertise managing complex programs and diverse teams in highly challenging environments. Deliberate and diplomatic communicator with ability to handle sensitive conversations in a thoughtful and effective manner. Manager and mentor of teams to conduct risk mitigation, threat analysis, and criminal investigations in fast paced settings. Provider of training in emergency preparedness, resiliency, and personal security.

Key Skills: security operations, strategic planning, risk analysis, business continuity, cybersecurity, training, budgeting, program management, emergency planning, counterintelligence, physical security, investigations

Accomplishments

Implemented and adjusted crisis management plans supporting evacuation efforts for U.S. diplomats and citizens during COVID-19 pandemic. Recognized as best practices after Beirut Port Explosion in 2020.

Managed $275M budget, total assets, and security programs to protect 700+ personnel in critical threat environment. Supervised 495+ employees.

Led development and design for innovative biometric solutions using multiple modalities coupled with other selector information and database review to detect insider threats.

Professional Experience

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY 1997-Present

Domestic and International Locations

Supervisory Special Agent, Computer Investigations and Forensics (2020-present); Regional Security Officer, U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon (2018-2020); Regional Security Officer, U.S. Consulate General Erbil, Iraq (2017-2018); Division Chief, Counterintelligence/Counter Terror Vetting Division, Rosslyn, VA (2015-2018); Deputy Regional Security Officer, U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (2012-2015); Branch Chief, Investigations, U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq (2010-2011); Assistant Agent-in-Charge, San Francisco Field Office (2007-2010);

Security Operations

Led 400+ security personnel, managed $22M in operational and training budgets, assets of $16M+, and 24/7 security operations, infrastructure, and policy decisions.

Developed operating procedures to allow security personnel at diplomatic mission to safely operate in COVID-19 environment.

Defined, implemented, and managed policies and guidelines for US government security programs. Collaborated with embassy stakeholders to mitigate risk and recommend cost efficient solutions.

Partnered with various office and leadership to deliver critical new assets and resources, a more resilient security posture, and revised security policies better protecting personnel, property, and interests.

Training

Reinvigorated anti-terrorism assistance (ATA) program in Beirut and gained additional funding for training at a time of increased scrutiny with foreign assistance.

Revamped emergency plan including 3-dimensional mapping with GPS navigation. Coordinated first ever integrated security training exercise for 100+ attendees including host-country police.

Provided security training and conducted crisis management exercises for the diplomatic mission and U.S. corporations in Erbil to increase security awareness and emergency response preparations.

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Technical Solutions

Enhanced messaging system with mapping software alerting personnel of issues during anti-government protests. Relied on same system during COVID-19 ordered departure and repatriation efforts.

Implemented counter drone program to include technical defeat capabilities as well as drafted response

policies to protect personnel and property.

Managed $6M budget and 24+ law enforcement and security personnel providing cutting edge technology to vet 20,000+ local staff at diplomatic missions around the world.

Established permanent polygraph program including securing funds, hiring 13 polygraph experts, and overseeing build out of custom designed-office spaces.

Established GPS-based “geo-fence” barrier around diplomatic facility preventing drones from approaching. Created drone-response policies and rehearsed drone-attack drills to be best prepared.

Created biometric analytical unit including policies, processes, standards, budgets, and recruitment. Provided briefings to senior leadership regarding biometric success and program effectiveness.

Relationship Building

Increased Overseas Security Council’s (OSAC) membership by 50% and improved collaboration with corporate security partners by providing daily situation reports.

Served as liaison with Iraqi-Kurdish police, U.S. military activities, and other diplomatic missions.

Previous titles: Regional Security Officer, U.S. Consulate Munich, Germany (2004-2007); Assistant Regional Security Officer, U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2001-2004); Assistant Regional Security Officer, U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines (1999-2001); Special Agent, San Francisco Field Office (1997-1999)

U.S. BORDER PATROL, Campo Station San Diego Sector 1996-1997

Border Patrol Agent

UNITED STATES ARMY, Ft. Hood, TX 1991-1995

Russian Linguist/Electronic Warfare Specialist

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science in Political Science University of Maryland College Park, MD

Training: Leadership Courses (2019, 2007); Arabic, Thai, and Russian Language (2019, 2012, 1992); Polygraph Manager (2016); U.S. Border Patrol Academy (1996)

Additional Information

Honors and Awards: Multiple Department of State Superior Honor Awards and Meritorious Honor Awards

Certification: Private Pilot’s License

Languages: Arabic, Thai, and Russian (knowledgeable)

Security Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI

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