Risk Management Security Specialist

LANCE VINCENT CHWAN

E-Mail: ********@*******.*** LinkedIn/in/lance-chwan-42689335

Phone: 908-***-**** (H) 760-***-**** (Cell)

Professional Summary

Dedicated, highly skilled security specialist with over two decades in Management, Training and Risk Analysis at global locales in service of the U.S. Military, Government, and International Private sector. 25+ years of problem-solving leadership and trusted mentoring experience in the United States Marine Corps. Documented success operating as a participant and leader in high-stress environments, trusted by senior leadership with total devotion to comprehensive mission accomplishment. Fifteen years of physical security management experience at various American Embassies and Forward Operating Bases throughout the world. Background in: Operations leadership, Vulnerability assessments, Risk Management, Asset Protection, Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection, Armed and Unarmed Guard Force Programs and Training.

• Experience analyzing and evaluating security operations to establish policies and procedures, program assessments and risk management.

• Highly proficient conducting project management oversight on U.S Dept of State security programs and Private sector protection measures.

• Proficient knowledge operating within DoS- FAM/FAH regulations

• Leadership and Mentoring experience in over 100 countries, working with Armed Forces, Diplomatic personnel, and Private sectors.

• Experience analyzing security laws, regulations, and guidelines related to physical and technical security protection, local guard forces, and surveillance detection units. Professional Experience

Incident Response Manager / Special Officer Coordinator; The Metropolitan Museum of Art 11/ 2022

■ Manage the Met’s Special Officer program, to include training and development of Special Officers.

• Facilitate Museum wide security awareness training, to include active shooter training.

• Perform high-level covert & overt executive protection, planning, and logistical support for dignitaries, VIPs, and local/state/federal/world leaders while maintaining a low-profile.

• Provide real-time information and support to the Security Intelligence Units.

• Implementation of SOPs for all protection activities.

• Carry a firearm for de-escalation and defensive purposes.

• Respond to all emergency situations and aiding in critical incident management. Identify, monitor, record details of suspicious behaviors and patterns by unknown individuals, to include unusual or prolonged interest in the Museum's Security Programs.

• Act as the liaison to local law enforcement and other government agencies.

• Manage the Met’s Special Officer program, to include training and development of Special Officers. Facilitate Museum wide security awareness training, to include active shooter training. Perform high-level covert & overt executive protection, planning, and logistical support for dignitaries, VIPs, and local/state/federal/world leaders while maintaining a low-profile. Skills: Incident Response · Operations Management · Risk Assessment · Risk Management · Analytical Skills · Training · Executive Protection G4S/Allied Barton- Program Manager, US Embassy, Bangkok, Thailand 04/2018 - 06/2022

• Program and Quality Assurance Manager with oversight of Security Personnel, Training and Logistics to ensure contractual compliance of US Mission Thailand and G4S security contracts, to include multiple Local Guard Force Sites throughout Thailand

• Program management oversight on the effectiveness of local guard programs and ensures post is meeting Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) standards Lance V Chwan 2 of 4

• Coordinates with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Regional Security Officer

(RSO) on security and vulnerability assessments of U.S. Mission Thailand locations and recommends/ implements improvements

• Communicates and coordinates with RSO on local mission security operations, country threat briefings, security improvements, contingency operation plans relating to U.S. Mission and Guard force personnel

• Conduct Quality Assurance Inspections of Human Resources, Financial Information, Training, Logistics, and contract compliance in EAP region

• Responsible for the delivery and oversight of complex project plans, with accountability for delivering security projects on time and within budget

• Coordinates manpower and assignments to the satisfaction of the US customer and international management in Thailand consisting of over 300 guard force personnel at several sites countrywide

• Reviews and analyzes post's budget request, makes funding recommendations, tracks funding allotments, program costs and program administration, to ensure adherence to program objectives and financial management policies and guidelines

• Promulgates all security orders and directives for Guard Force. Manages budget in excess of four million USD annually

• Administers the centralized aspect of Local Guard programs and operations Torres AES, Director of Operations/ Project Manager/Training Coordinator 10/2015 to 04/2018 Lusaka, Zambia, Project Manager, Asuncion, Paraguay, Project Manager/Training Coordinator, Camp Bond steel, Kosovo, Command Center Supervisor and Lead Instructor

• Coordinated with the operations team to establish strategic priorities and timelines guard projects. Managed Contractor workforce and maintained liaison with the U.S. Government

• Implemented orders and special instructions from the COR concerning operations, protection, and security of assigned areas

• Responsible for 650+ member Guard Force securing several Embassy hard sites, 100+ residences and Commercial sites throughout Zambia

• Oversaw the training Program Management for Paraguay Special Forces Police and Corrections Units

• Directed to lead a team of Police and Correction Officers for a “Train-the-Trainer” Programs

• Promulgated Training Program approved and accredited by US Dept of State, Diplomatic Security Service and US DEA

• Led Training for the following classes: Clandestine Manufacturing, Toxicology, Hazards, Crime Scene Processing, Harmonized Hazard Communication and Explosives and Improvised Explosive Devices.

• Oversaw/Managed supervision of hardened access points to a U.S. Army/NATO installation, protecting and processing of U.S. Soldiers, U.S. Government employees, multi-National Military Contingencies and Local Host nation workforces

• Shift supervision of 200-armed Force Protection Specialists working in 14 static posts, seven Mobile Posts, and two vehicle entry points including and Three pedestrian entrance's The O’Gara Group, Security Specialist, Senior Instructor 03/2008 to 05/2015 Diplomatic Security (DS/PSP/WMD)

• Provided specialized AT/FP, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) countermeasures training at U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Missions worldwide

• Trained Regional Security Officers and specialized response teams on incident command, response, mitigation, sampling techniques, detection, and decontamination of a WMD incident at their respective locations to include Global Anti-Terrorism Assistance (GATA) Programs.

• Conducted WMD vulnerability assessments on over 200 U.S. Embassies and Consulate compounds around the world

• Served as Senior Instructor at International Law Enforcement Academies (ILEA) in Botswana, Gaborone; Budapest, Hungary; Bangkok, Thailand; and San Salvador, El Salvador Lance V Chwan 3 of 4

United States Marine Corps, Company First Sergeant (retired) 10/2005 to 01/2008

• Served as Company’s Senior Enlisted Advisor. Directly worked with Commander on all matters pertaining to the efficient operation of the command

• Spearheaded deployment readiness inspections and deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, resulting in the unit being 100% combat ready

• Oversaw, planned and coordinated physical site security at several Forward Operating Bases in combat theater. As a security supervisor, planned, evaluated, and supervised the implementation site-specific security plan to protect assets designated as vital to the national security

• Chosen out of 1000 Marine Staff NCO’s to be assigned as Team Leader to a Military Exchange Program embedded with Mongolian Counter-Terrorism Team, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

• Responsible for training and instructing over 300 Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers in subjects ranging from Patrolling, Land Navigation, Improvised Explosive Devices, MOUT, Room Entry/ CQB, Riot Control, US Weapons systems and handling and Marine Corps Martial Arts United States Marine Corps

Detachment Commander, Marine Security Guard Duty, Department of State 01/2000 to 09/2005

• Served as Company’s Senior Enlisted Advisor. Consultant to Commander on all matters pertaining to the efficient operation of the command

• Detachment Commander, U.S. Embassies served: Minsk, Belarus / Vilnius, Lithuania / Sofia, Bulgaria / Algiers, Algeria / New Delhi, India / Baghdad, Iraq Commanded Marine Security Guard Detachment providing armed internal and external security of United States Embassies and Consulates

• Briefed, advised and provided guidance to U.S. Ambassadors and senior Department of State personnel on security related issues

• Chosen above peers to activated Marine Detachment at US Embassy Iraq (MNFI), under budget and within scope, due to countless hours of preparation and pre-planning to ensure the safety and security of thousands of personnel at the Mission

• Created and published directives/Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the daily operations of the unit, including all Operation Plans (OpPlans) and Guard Orders providing internal and perimeter security of the Embassy

• Prevented harm to countless Marine and Navy corpsman and embassy/consulate lives at U.S. Government facilities across the globe by implementing robust security measures through vetting and assessments. Providing guidance and leadership throughout 50+ actual incidents, including IDF, Fires and intruders at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.

• Served as Active Member of Emergency Action Committee and Senior Staff of Country team at American Embassies

• Conducted Threat/Vulnerability Assessments, working closely with Regional Security Officers and Other Government Agencies

• Held full responsibility for fiscal planning, budget development and audits of all expenditures of Detachment in the excess of $25M

• Saved the Marine Corps upwards of $1M by driving efficient approaches to security with zero reduction in effectiveness, attention, or quality results on dozens of missions over two decades

• Ensured a robust internal/external security posture in place in an active combat zone that kept US and Coalition forces safe in the middle of Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Coordinated logistics and training during extensive pre-deployment work ups without loss of equipment or personnel

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Education:

Liberty University Bachelor of Criminal Justice 2016 American Military University Pursuing MS Homeland Security 2022 International Business Management Institute PMP Program Management Certification

2022

Alison/Continued Professional Development CSSM Certified Security Supervision and Management

2022

Training:

• USMC Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (All levels)

• USMC, Marine Security Guard School, Detachment Commander Course, Quantico, VA

• MCWIS, Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival, Coronado Island, San Diego, CA

• BSR (Defensive Driving) and HRP (High Risk Shooting) Instructor Course

• SERE Survival, Evasion Resistance, Escape Course (Brunswick, Maine)

• Department of State DSS, PR-24, PPCT, Handcuffing and Force Continuum (Dunn Loring, VA)

• American Red Cross, CPR/BBP and Tactical Combat Care course

• LSU/Homeland Security, Active Shooter (Train the Trainer Course)

• FEMA - Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Counter-IED Train-the- Trainer Certification

• State of New York Division of Criminal Justice Services, Instructor Development Course

• AVERT Active Violence Emergency Response Instructor Trainer

• American Red Cross and Heath and Safety Institute HSI CPR/First Aid Instructor

• WPPS II Worldwide Protection Services, US Dept of State, Diplomatic Security Service

• PSP; Physical Security Specialist (ASIS)

Systems:

Microsoft Office Suite 360, MyLGP Program, AutoCad, VSOC, Mac Operating Systems, Google Suite

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