Project Manager Physical Security
Resume:
R. STEVEN CARTER BA, CPP
*** ***** *** ***. * Starkville, MS 39759
*****************@*****.***
TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE (TS/SCI)
PHYSICAL SECURITY MANAGER & TRAINING LEADER
SUMMARY
Security professional with over 30 years of physical security experience leading security operations centers (SOC), projects, and security staff with Global and regional organizations. Trusted security advisor to senior management team with years of experience in performance management, quantitative analysis, strategic direction, budgeting, risk assessments, and risk mitigation. For the period 2015 – 2020, I took time away from my professional career to act as a full-time caregiver to my mother and father.
SKILLS
Top Secret Security Clearance, Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Win Team, Lenel OnGuard, Siemens Facility Protection, Matrix Smart Key Lockers, Kaizen Continuous Improvement management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Investigator at Peraton Labs, August/2022- January /2023
Conducted background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information.
Performed casework in support of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). Casework for other contracts assigned based on investigator performance and business need.
Gardaworld Security Services/Toyota Manufacturing Plant, Security and Fire Safety Project Manager, 05/2021-April 2022
Led a physical security guard force and fire brigade of a 41-member cross-functional emergency response team.
Developed departmental policies, regulations, and procedures to aid the development of safety training, personal protective equipment (PPE), and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) compliance and controls audits.
Lead and managed a SoC and data center and call center team of 6 communications experts.
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.
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 and close protection for high profile clients at concert venues, collegiate sporting 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
Founded 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.
Acquired 4 new businesses, resulting in 137% gain in annual revenue, including one exceedingly difficult acquisition involving layered and subordinated debts and non-transferable state government contracts and accounts.
Protected health and safety by creating security programs for national and international clients.
EDUCATION
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science & Public Administration.
TRAINING & LICENSES
Top Secret Security Clearance, Firearms training and qualification with concealed carry license, current class D driver's license, CPR/First Aid & AED Certified, CPP certified, 2003
OTHER SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
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 state of MS by Mississippi Vocational Rehabilitation Services with Burns International Security (now Securitas).
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