REID B. HERTZ
Kirkland, WA. *8034
Home: 425-***-****
Cell: 206-***-****
E-Mail: ****@*******.***
Security Consultant
Responsible for working directly with the Microsoft client and other vendors providing Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), designs, surveys, audits, consulting and other professional security services to ensure data centers meet physical security requirements. Duties include security system design, project management, physical risk analysis, and site surveys in the U.S. and abroad.
• Provide project management to 30 plus projects at a time with some exceeding more than 3 million dollars.
• Design security systems and modify existing designs while maintaining current with industry best practices and state of the art design guidelines.
• Engineer security systems for existing and new data centers.
• Communicate issues and recommendations for resolution to the clients.
• Work with team members to ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with established deadlines and within prescribed specifications.
Aronson Security Group 2/2008 - 2/2009
Project Manager
Planned, organized, directed, and controlled project activities required for effective management of electronic security installation projects.
• Planned and coordinated project related activities including engineering, installation, and subcontracting on large and complex systems.
• Developed and implemented project plans and strategies necessary to ensure quality installations.
• Coordinated the procurement of materials, supplies and services and ensured timely delivery to job sites.
• Initiated changes in design, contract price and installation plans as needed.
• Maintained construction schedules coordinating with other trades.
• Selected and monitored the performance of subcontractors.
• Maintained records of job status, job changes, material flow and other control records and supervised the preparation and processing of reports for internal and external use.
• Assisted in estimating projects.
• Monitored job status and controlled job costs.
Kroll 5/2005 - 3/2007
Consultant
Provided security-consulting services for commercial and institutional clients.
• Designed security management systems and CCTV systems for pharmaceutical companies, engineering firms, investment firms, law firms, animal testing facilities, and medical supply companies.
• Conducted security and threat assessments.
• Developed security policies and procedures.
• Conducted security awareness and training programs.
Tacoma Goodwill Industries 5/2002 - 5/2005
Corporate Security Loss Prevention Manager
Planned, directed, and oversaw the implementation of a comprehensive security program for the protection of company assets and personnel.
• Designed and directed the installation of a security management system and CCTV system for 19 retail stores, corporate headquarters, warehouses, and coffee kiosks.
• Developed and implemented Corporate Security and Loss Prevention program including policies and procedures.
• Investigated crimes committed against the company by employees and customers.
• Developed an inventory control system to reduce shrinkage of new and donated goods.
• Conducted risk assessments and developed contingency plans.
Amazon.com 3/1999 - 3/2002
Physical Security Manager
Conducted security audits and crime analyses; project managed, administered the guard force operations; designed security management and CCTV systems; developed company wide security policies, procedures and programs for the protection of employees and company assets. Additional responsibilities included:
• Designed and project managed the installation of a security management systems and a CCTV systems for the corporate headquarters and warehouses.
• Supervised over 100 security officers worldwide.
• Oversaw the operations of a global control room.
• Interfaced with both company and vendor personnel to effect strategic security system technology upgrades, re-configurations and modifications.
• Developed global guard company performance specifications and contracts, and audit and assess the company’s performance.
Amazon.com (con’t)
• Conducted security audits for 30 facilities to identify and address security vulnerabilities.
• Analyzed potential lease/purchase sites to identify security, site and crime risk factors.
American Commercial Security Services 3/1997 - 3/1999
Control Room Supervisor
Provided executive protection and coordinated the facilities support needs by supervising the operation of personnel, systems and vendors. Additional responsibilities included:
• Supervised and overseen the operation of the Control Room and security personnel.
• Developed security procedures.
• Implemented and developed training programs.
• Acted as a liaison between security and executives.
• Provided first response leadership role for executive security issues.
• Acted as a focal point for vendors for HVAC, security and fire systems.
• Coordinated all safety personnel.
• Monitored life safety systems and facilitate appropriate response plans.
EDUCATION:
Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation Certified
M.S. Criminal Justice Administration: California State University Long Beach
B.S. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement: California State University Long Beach