JEFFREY YAKIMA
***** ******** **. ****** ********, MI 48315
Home: 586-***-**** Cell: 248-***-**** Email: *********@*****.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffyakima/ PROFILE:
A highly accomplished Security/Safety Professional with excellent leadership and communication skills. Strong technical and business qualifications with an extensive Corporate Security/Safety Management background. Proven ability to successfully analyze organizations threats/risks and provide valued cross functional cost effective solutions.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
● Physical Security
● Safety/Environmental
● Emergency Management
● Product/Event Security
● Travel Security
● Executive Protection
● Audits/Investigations
● Project Management
● Budgets/Cost Control
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
● Development of ground level Security/Safety Programs for numerous Nissan/Infiniti operations.
● Responsible for the development/administration of the Nissan North America “Emergency Management” and “Travel Security” Corporate Policies (2010).
● Developed/implemented the original Nissan North America Supply Chain “Security Profile” for the Custom Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Program. (2002).
● Developed/implemented Global Security Access System for US/Canada sites since 2001.
● Member of Nissan/Renault Global Security Organization/Network since 2000. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
RENAULT-NISSAN-MITSUBISHI ALLIANCE December 2016 - October 2019 Global Product Security Expert - Farmington Hills, MI Appointed by the Chief Security Officers from Renault/Nissan as a Product Security Expert for the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. This assignment supports a global initiative to identify various security threats/risks, and development of standardized Security Policies/Procedures for the protection of confidential vehicles. The scope of this assignment covers vehicle development (Design/Engineering) and pre-launch events/activities (Auto Shows, Dealer Meetings, Photo Shoots, Marketing Clinics and Media Functions).
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. November 2002 - October 2019 Sr. Specialist, Corporate Security - Farmington Hills, MI Develop and manage the security culture and programs for all non-manufacturing facilities and operations within Nissan North America. Development of security strategies and initiatives to enhance the organization's effectiveness by cost reduction, while maintaining a high level of quality and service. The general scope of support includes multiple sites in the US and Canada. NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA, INC. January 1991 - November 2002 Manager, Corporate Security/Safety - Farmington Hills, MI Responsible for the development/administration of all Corporate Security, Safety, Environmental, and Emergency Management Programs pertaining to the Nissan North America Technical Center
(Farmington Hills, Michigan) and Nissan Proving Grounds (Stanfield, Arizona). Strong understanding and knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, NIOSH and ANSI Safety Standards. Interactive partnership with EPA, DOT and FAA associated with Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods. Responsible for the investigation of work related injuries, and Workers Compensation. Expertise regarding Fire Protection, and NFPA Codes/Standards. Corporate Safety Committee Chairman. UNISYS CORPORATION September 1986 - January 1991
Supervisor, Security/Safety - Detroit, MI
EDUCATION:
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE COLLEGE - University Center, MI Bachelor of Arts (1985) - Major: Criminal Justice Minor: Sociology PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/DEVELOPMENT:
● Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)- Partnership between the US Department of State and the private sector.
● InfraGard - Partnership between the FBI and private business.
● American Society For Industrial Security (ASIS)
● American Society Of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
● National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
● Value-Up - Nissan’s version of Six Sigma process improvement program.
● Kepner Tregoe - Quantitative problem solving and decision making process.
● Kaizen - A business philosophy/practice focused on continuous improvement.