Elite team of specialist in event and electronic security:DONALD (DON) MORRIS Phone: 248-200-8710 Email: dmorris@naiasss.com LEAD ENGINEER & PROJECT MANAGERDynamic and results-driven Engineering Professional accomplished in combining technical, business, and management expertise to lead and support system design, optimization, and implementation projects within the IT, Electronic Security, and Construction Infrastructure industries. Innovative athinker with strong attention to detail and keen ability to strategize and introduce creative solutions to improve system performance, strengthen infrastructure, prevent operational downtime, maximize resources, and control operational costs. Highly organized with exceptional work ethic and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, assume ownership of complex projects, and work across functions in support of operational and project success. AREAS OF EXPERTISE________________________________________  Project Management / Lead System Design / Implementation Strategic Planning/Analysis RFP / Cost Estimates  Government / Commercial / Private Full / Partial Site Development Disaster Recovery / Critical Response Sales Team Technical Support  Team Development / Training Cross Functional Collaboration Risk Assessment / Management Problem ResolutionA detailed resume can be emailed upon request

Donald F. Morris Phone: (248) 200-8710 Email: donfmorris@yahoo.comExtensive years of management and technical work experience in the “Event Management” industry.Management abilities include staffing, budgets and cost analysis, supervision of personnel, project development, planning and scheduling.I am currently serving as the Senior Director of Operations for the Parade Company. My principal duties included producing the America's Thanksgiving Parade® since 2004. The 2008 Red Wing Victory Parade, 2008 The University of Michigan Rose Bowl Victory Parade and the Target Fireworks, 2015 to 2013 and the Ford Fireworks since 2014. My duties include but not limited to the following;• Annual budget forecasting for the two principle events of the “The Parade Company”• Monitor, verify and reconcile expenditures of budgeted funds • Manage and direct all event operations of the Parade Company’s signature events, America’s Thanksgiving Parade® and Ford Fireworks• Manage all operational teams and support agencies for all Parade Company Events that include;• Establish and manage production schedules and timelines for all above events• Developing training documentation for all departments and volunteer assignments• Provide complete development and execution of event and/or specific project as it relates to event management• Secure all event licenses from various governmental agencies and serve as liaison with operations of all governmental entities needed for the events.• Develop, manage and direct all security elements and protocol for related events. Security teams included: Homeland Security, State Police, municipal police, United States Coast Guard, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Teams