R. STEVEN CARTER BA, CPP

*** ***** *** ***. * Starkville, MS 39759

662-***-**** or 720-***-****

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphstevencarterma63

Resume for: Physical Security Project Manager, Brookfield Global, Resume https://www.postjobfree.com/job/m5vw0j/physical-security-project-united-states PHYSICAL SECURITY MANAGER & TRAINING LEADER with PROJECT DELIVERY EXPERIENCE Respected physical security professional with extensive experience leading security operations centers (SOC), projects, and security staff with Global and regional organizations. Trusted security advisor to the senior management team with years of experience in performance management, quantitative analysis, strategic direction, budgeting, risk assessments, and risk mitigation. Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems. Proven track record in guiding sizeable, cross-functional teams in the design, redesign, and delivery of cutting-edge physical and electronic security solutions, driving greater efficiencies, engagement, compliance, key performance indicators, and other key metrics. Expert leadership, presentation skills, and negotiation capabilities. Ability to lead by forging solid relationships with strategic partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels with vision, tact, and diplomacy. Empower a diverse workforce and an environment where ideas are fostered and nurtured and exhibit engaging and approachable behavior by listening attentively to understand the needs, intentions, and values of others.

Core competencies include:

Process Redesign and Change Management and Follow-Up - Profit and Loss Management - Influential Interpersonal Skills with a history of delivering successful projects with tight deadlines - Loss Prevention - Team Building Relationships & Leadership Employee Recruiting and Staffing Initiatives - Point of Contact for Vendor Management - Risk Mitigation Regulations and Policies - Vendors Audit and Internal Compliance Audit Experience - Implement Policies with Creative Solutions and Best Practices Emergency Management using Strategic Thinking and engaging Collaborative Problem- Solving - Intuitive Project Management Skills - Organized and Articulate Security Director - My Value Proposition and Personal Brand Ethos are that I'm able to influence others by utilizing servant-based leadership by being coachable, curious and collaborative with younger team members, including direct reports. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

• Reduced unbillable over-time from 20% to 4% resulting in $172,000 added to the bottom line

• Implemented process change from paper & pen daily logbooks to entering daily logs and incidents with an iPad in Smartsheet project management software

• In collaboration with all team members input, I implemented a rotating work schedule to ensure everyone only works two weekends each month

• Refined Toyota’s PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) process be encouraging all team members to contribute planning, ideas, suggestions and, solutions instead of only older, more experienced employees participating in the process

• Expedited the hiring process by recruiting locally and in-person instead of solely relying on an online recruiting policy, resulting in a decrease in the on-boarding process from over two weeks to less than one week, providing anticipated annual savings of $41,000

• Initiated a mentoring program for training and development by selecting senior officers to collaborate and aid other officers, especially new hires, with more nuanced aspects of physical security such as standard operating procedures, safety procedures, instilling a spirit of cooperation and creating a positive atmosphere for each team member, being a good role model, honesty and integrity, customer service as it pertains to the client, visitor, and guest relations and practical, reasoned decision making to solve problems. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GARDAWORLD SECURITY SERVICES/TOYOTA MANUFACTURING PLANT PHYSICAL SECURITY PROJECT MANAGER 05/2021 - PRESENT

• Project management responsible for the global physical security and safety operations of Toyota Manufacturing facility of 1.7million sq. feet safeguarding 1,800 employees and 369 MM in assets and inventory to ensure the protection of employees, contractors, access control, information, technical and physical assets, while ensuring optimal use of technology, personnel, and equipment.

• Key leader of a physical security guard force and fire brigade of a 41-member cross-functional emergency response team.

• Develop departmental policies, regulations and, procedures to aid the development of safety training, personal protective equipment (PPE), and OSHA compliance and controls audits.

• Lead and manage a Control System SoC and data center and call center team of 6 communications experts.

• Meet daily with the Inventory Control Analyst and the Inventory Control Team to monitor all vehicles assigned to and in transit from the facility by truck or rail. Attend weekly calls/meetings to ensure an adaptable and creative working knowledge of the processes and communication of key issues and challenges. Manage the stolen vehicle reporting process and lead all investigations involving a vehicle and proprietary information theft. Investigate with Management, Corporate Insurance, and other partners and stakeholders during the stolen vehicle reporting and theft investigation process.

2015 – 2020

Took time away from my professional career to act as a full-time caregiver to my Mother and Father Performed daily tasks such as preparing meals, scheduling appointments, picking up prescriptions, etc. Cared for my parents’ pets and drove them to veterinarian appointments Assumed day-to-day management of my parents’ apiculture and poultry (egg-producing) businesses Drove my parents to Dr. appointments and accompanied them during overnight stays in the hospital Monitored insurance claims

Financially ensured my parents could maintain their financial independence by selling my business to a competitor REPUBLIC INVESTIGATIONS, INC. · LEAD INVESTIGATOR 04/2002 – 05/2015

• Examined and interpreted evidentiary data such as sensitive, proprietary information, purchasing patterns, documentation of operations, investigations, and research of financial data records involving real estate, Medicare fraud, pharmaceutical, and medical device supply chain fraud, accounts receivable audits and provided surveillance with video intrusion detection systems for over 40 individuals, companies, attorneys and law enforcement.

• Provided theft and fraud investigations with CCTV, audio recording devices, and other surveillance measures with a cumulative amount recovered totaling over $615K for dozens of corporate clients.

• Provided executive protection coordinated logistics, and close protection for celebrities before, during, and after concerts, collegiate sporting events, special events, event management, wrestling events, etc. preserving product, capital, and human assets exceeding $16MM.

GEMINI SECURITY, INC. · VICE PRESIDENT, SECURITY OPERATIONS 06/1997 – 05/2015

• Successfully founded and grew a start-up security company to generate over $11MM in annual revenue, protecting the assets of 76 clients, employing over 300 employees by coordinating human resources, field operations, payroll, recruiting, and employee hiring, Sales/Marketing and Physical Security Business Operations.

• Initiated the negotiating, acquisition, and integration of 4 new businesses, resulting in 137% gain in annual revenue, including one exceedingly difficult acquisition involving layered and subordinated debts and non-transferrable state government contracts and accounts.

• Protected health and safety by creating security programs with many clients such as Sara Lee, Georgia Pacific, United Technologies, Baldwin Piano & Organ, Milwaukee Tools, Viking Range, Omnova, Flexible Flyer, Intex Corp, Kimberly Clark, Holley Automotive, Metso Paper, American Red Cross, Municipalities City Management, MS School for Deaf & Blind, several High Schools and Colleges, Mental Health Facilities, Construction Sites, Hospitals, Retail Stores, Hotels, and other Hospitality venues. DoD military security contractor for United States Air Force (USAF) Columbus AFB, Columbus, MS.

• Contractor for Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Columbus, MS. Leadership experience with the physical security and fire teams for NISSAN MANUFACTURING FACILITY in Canton, MS vehicle assembly and distribution plant ensuring the health and safety of 6,400 workers and protecting the supply chain management, production, warehousing, inventory control of product inventory and distribution of 450,000 vehicles each year.

EDUCATION

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science & Public Administration. TRAINING & LICENSES

• Firearms training and qualification with concealed carry license and current class D driver's license

• CPR/First Aid & AED Certified

• CPP certification, 2002

• Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Win Team, Lenel OnGuard, Siemens Facility Protection, Matrix Smart Key Lockers

• Kaizen Continuous Improvement management

OTHER SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

• Founded and grew a start-up physical security company to generate over $11MM in annual revenue with Gemini Security, Inc.

• Initiated the negotiating, acquisition, and integration of four security competitors with Gemini Security, Inc. increasing annual revenue by 137%.

• Oversaw the selection and design of physical and electronic security measures before and during the building of an automotive manufacturing facility that ultimately produced 450,000 vehicles each year with Gemini Security, Inc.

• Awarded Client Security Services Manager 6 out of 7 years by peers and management with Burns International Security Services (now Securitas).

• Recognized as Employer of the Year for the entire state of MS by Mississippi Vocational Rehabilitation Services with Burns International Security (now Securitas).

*I am willing to relocate anywhere in the continental United States.