Facility & Security Program Lead
Resume:
• Nassau College
Business Administration
• Alterius College
4.0 GPA, Deans List
Diploma: Residential & Commercial
HVAC, Oil & Gas
• NATE Certified
• 608 Universal License
• 410 Universal License
• CNC & EDM Milling Center
Maintenance.
• ISO Lead Implementer
Certified: 27001:2012,
27002:2022, 22301, 9001.
• ISO Lead Auditor Certified
27001:2012, 27002:2022.
• Global Security System
Implementation
• M&A Integration & Site
Decommission
• Business Continuity & Risk
Management.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Critical Systems / EHS / FLS
Operations Management
• ISO, ITAR, CMMC,SOC I, II &
HIPPA Audit Compliance
• Physical Security Technology
Operations
• Vendor & Budget Management
• Bluebeam
• MS Teams, Smartsheet, Office
365
• Ariba, YARDI
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Low Voltage Certified
• Lenel, Milestone, Brivo, Eagle
Eye, Honeywell,
FACILITY & SECURITY PROFESSIONAL
Seasoned Security Systems Project Manager with 15+ years of experience leading complex physical security and facilities initiatives across North America, Latin America, and Europe. Specialized in the design, implementation, and oversight of security systems for new construction, remediation, mergers & acquisitions
(M&A), and decommissioning projects. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence in high-risk, high-impact environments. Certified in ISO standards, HVAC systems, and critical infrastructure operations
Experienced in leading teams of staff and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve operational excellence and meet organizational objectives. EDUCATION & SKILLS
2019 – Present Cognizant
Current: Security
Project Manager America, LATAM, EMEA
Legal Counsel Administration- Corporate
Real Estate.
Contact: David Atencio
Phone: 720-***-****
Previous: Regional Facility Manager
Corporate Workplace Services - Real Estate.
Contact: Steven Gioffre
Phone: 813-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
5450 Mariner Boulevard, Spring Hill
Fl, 34609
*********@*****.***
https://lddandkjp.wixsite.com/kenne
thpowell
CONTACT
2015 - 2018 Cushman & Wakefield
Regional Operations Manager
Real Estate.
Contact: Denise Haigler
Phone: 904-***-****
2014 - 2015 Bealls Inc.
Chief Building Engineer
Engineering Dept.
Contact: Mike Hobmann
Phone: 941-***-****
CAREER HISTORY
REGIONAL SECURITY MANAGER, PHYSICAL SECURITY –(COGNIZANT). Responsible for operationally supporting physical security throughout the region. Continuously leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of a robust Physical Security program, which adequately protects Cognizant people, facilities, assets, and brand/reputation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Execute on the Corporate Security vision, mission, and goals as delegated by Americas and APAC Director of Security.
Advise Corporate Security and Real Estate Leadership on all Physical Security matters in the region.
Interface with Workplace Services, Real Estate, M&A, Compliance, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Business Units, Clients and Law Enforcement personnel as required.
Assist in driving consistency, synergies, and physical security best practices throughout the portfolio.
Assist in establishing and maintaining robust physical security standards and guidelines.
Lead and develop New Construction, Remediation, M&A, and Decommission Projects for associate and security personnel throughout USA & Canada. Kenneth Powell
REGIONAL MANAGER; TAMPA – FACILITIES, CORPORATE WORKPLACE SERVICES – (COGNIZANT) While serving on Regional and Global Leadership Teams, reporting to the VP of Real Estate Global; I direct and coordinate all Corporate Workplace Services activities and processes, ensuring our offices are running efficiently and meeting all standards. My responsibilities stretch across a multitude of support functions, including but not limited to: Staff management and development, facilities maintenance and construction projects, office administration, physical security, compliance and audit programs, business continuity and emergency preparedness, vendor management, financial and accounting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure all locations are operating properly and maintained, with a focus on building and occupant safety, office administration deliverables, financial performance, location aesthetics and continued readiness.
• Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures related to business continuity, facilities services, building safety, physical security, and office operations.
• Supervise appropriate staffing levels and provide managerial support to associates. Perform consistent and frequent leadership, coaching, development, performance management and payroll processing to a team of staff directly and virtually.
• Responsible for Physical Security operations at assigned locations, partnering directly with vendors and Corporate Security to ensure the completion of program goals and coverage needs.
• Ensuring either directly or through delegation the resolution of all services requests in a time sensitive and satisfactory manner, with a goal toward exceeding customer expectations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various internal working groups and internal Cognizant departmental contacts.
• Responsible for new account allocation including coordination with IT, Real Estate, Finance, Security, and required vendor engagement.
• Implement and handle vendor services via creation of SOWs and service contracts: Janitorial, security, first aid, office supplies, furniture-fixtures-equipment, general repair, and maintenance, etc.
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes, certifications, and compliance.
• Provide continual evaluation of processes and procedures. Responsible for suggesting methods to improve area operations, efficiencies, and service to internal clients.
• Support on-boarding process for employees, such as seat assignments, creating access and security badges and coordination of desk set-up.
Handle Move/Add/Change and space management operations for assigned locations. SOUTH REGION 1 OPERATIONS MANAGER, CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD I capitalized on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking physical and financial operations, condition, and cost-efficient performance of assigned properties while continually assuring the highest possible level of service to wide-ranging tenants with superior standards of building maintenance, security, and cleanliness. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and implement specifications, bidding documents, plans, and procedures covering property cleaning operations, mechanical engineering, maintenance operations, and project security.
Evaluate multi-phase property operations to enhance efficiency and maximize cost effectiveness.
Develop annual operational plans, including individual quarterly goals and objectives approved by the Portfolio General Manager and the client.
Prepare and submit high-volume budget recommendations and exercise control over operating expenditures.
Administer high-value service subcontracts and onsite evaluations of quality levels and competitive costs.
Strategically plan, implement, coordinate, and supervise all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and engineering manpower, plus development programs for assigned properties within guidelines of quality standards, operating objectives, and goals established by Cushman & Wakefield to optimize asset protection.
Regularly inspect and assure all vacant spaces are maintained within a clean and occupant-ready condition.
Oversee 1+ million square feet of property for Citibank Service Headquarters encompassing North America, South America, and Canada: as well as overseeing 3 additional 4-story buildings equal to 1+ million square feet and 7,500+ occupants. In addition to SR1 Portfolio equaling 4 million square feet of Physical Mechanical Redundant Critical Systems.
Conduct physical security assessments to determine risk and recommend mitigation actions.
Provide SME support in developing, implementing, and continuously updating facility security programs, policies, and procedural guidelines to protect Cognizant, associates, property, and reputation.
Assist with planning, developing, and conducting in-depth analysis; utilizing gathered data and produce qualitative and quantitative reports.
Conduct due diligence and establish standards for security vendors throughout the region (i.e., guarding, integrators, CCTV, access control) to ensure consistent service levels and competitive pricing.
Develop and maintain effective business relationships with Local/State/Federal law enforcement and emergency response government agencies.
Provides support with managing incidents in the region.
Support when required in Western USA and LATAM regions. REGIONAL CHIEF BUILDING ENGINEER, BEALLS INC.
Spearheaded results-focused troubleshooting and repair of Life Safety, EMS, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, production equipment, and structural issues, malfunctions, and damages throughout 28 facilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversaw preventive and corrective maintenance for EMS, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems.
Managed large-scale repair inventory and vendor coordination for timely resolution of facility issues.
Developed and enforced safety protocols aligned with disaster relief and emergency response standards.
Conducted inspections and quality assurance reviews of vendor work across all sites.
Supported capital planning and budgeting for facility upgrades and repairs.
Served on the Disaster Relief Response Team, contributing to emergency preparedness and recovery operations.
Implemented energy-efficient solutions and sustainability initiatives across multiple locations.
Collaborated with corporate leadership to align engineering operations with strategic goals.
• Direct property management for such high-profile tenants / occupants as Aramark, Medi Fit, ZSF / Office FL Trust, and Corporate Family Solutions / Bright Horizons Education and Daycare Centers; additional details on specific properties provided upon request.
• Continually foster strong relations as a "go-to" liaison between tenants and building owners.
• Develop programs to track, analyze, and reduce maintenance requests and costs for enhanced services.
• Co-coordinate Security, fire safety and all aspects of current fire laws as applicable to obtain certification.
• Recommend project-specific capital improvement programs and initiate approved capital expenses.
• Tactically steered operations leadership and technical oversight for all facilities inclusive of remote field offices. Ensured ongoing cost-effective, safe, and first-in-field facilities operations while guaranteeing the practice of proper engineering procedures and standards.
• Designed and implemented a proactive preventative maintenance program per manufacturers' recommendations and current industry practices, as well as Cushman & Wakefield's strict guidelines. Ensured technical work was carried out per code and building standards and in compliance with building owners and / or client requirements.
• Performed periodic inspections of major equipment, including reviewing operations, maintenance, and capital improvements of all Life Safety, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and Elevator systems required to operate facilities. Promptly supported facility management and technicians with responsibility for daily operations and maintenance of building support systems. Reviewed plans for adding and / or upgrading new equipment, infrastructure, and building improvements. Regularly liaised among applicable building management and operational staff, including providing technical guidance and leadership and oversight of contracted labor and vendors.
• Promoted synergistic change management initiatives to consistently optimize success. Recommended system policies and procedures, including industry-compliant MOPs and SOPs.
• Analyzed equipment downtime ramification and developed contingency plans for equipment failures. * Developed and delivered training methods, materials, and programs for building operating standards. LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
High & Low Voltage Electrical
Used Toward Master Contractors License.
NATE Certified
Heating, AirBalance and Distribution, Gas, Oil (North American Technician Excellence) CLASS 1 – Boiler Operators License
EPA – Universal Certification
300 Ton Plus Global Certification, Type I, II, III. EPA R410
Safecty Certification (New Refrigerant Approved to replace R22A) ISO – Lead Implementer Certified
27001:2012, 27002:2022, 22301, 9001
ISO – Lead Auditor Certified
27001:2012, 27002:2022
ASIS MEMBER
Since 2023
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