Gvp, Physical Security Specialist Manager
CurrentResponsibilities• Manage the physical security program for the entire SunTrust footprint – 1,700 branches, buildings and Data Centers• Oversee the risk assessments process at all locations• Responsible for a team of 9 Physical Security Specialists across the east coast• Develop, document, implement and maintain standards for installation of security equipment • Develop, document, implement and maintain corporate security policies and procedures to mitigate risk• Manage threats related to workplace violence, executive protection, protests, civil disruptions and natural disasters• Involved in departmental strategic planning • Manage vendor relationships for outsourced security functions; monitor quality of service, communicate procedural changes and escalate issues• Develop relationships across lines of business to improve risk mitigation• Involved in branch design to minimize security risks Key Accomplishments• Developed a business case and obtained funding for the purchase and installation of card access controlled turnstiles - total project cost was $300,000• Oversaw the bid and contract negotiations for contract security officers – $2.6 million annual spend• Assumed role of Relationship Manager for our card access and alarm monitoring vendor and oversee the improvement of their poor performance • Developed and implemented a custom web-based automated card access request form• Researched and implemented an ATM anti-skimming pilot • Received an audit rating of “Effective” for the Physical Security program in 2010