James A. Acevedo, Cpp, Cps Email & Phone Number

Highly motivated self-directed, professional security jack-of-all trades, master of some. With 25 years of experience in a variety of industries and service-based organizations. Broad range of investigative and security risk management knowledge. Seeking to bring talent and vision to a respected organization that values hard work, dedication and results. Expertise in building and leading diverse teams that create effective mitigation programs through strategic planning and tactical execution. Extensive international experience with specific expertise in Latin America. Detail oriented, analytic problem solver that can analyze complex, sensitive issues and provide quick and comprehensive responses for critical incidents. Fast thinking, multitasker that can forecast consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of established goals.During my career, I have conducted hundreds of investigations and security consulting projects around the world. I have had the honor and privilege to have worked in more than sixty plus countries and nearly every state within the United States including Alaska. I was a part of the core team that conducted the security and vulnerability assessments for the entire City and County of Denver post September 9/11. I have been trained in the Sandia Laboratory Risk Assessment Methodologies and Harmonized TRA Methodology. Using that training I gained special expertise in assessing critical infrastructure security for utilities including water and/or wastewater systems, power companies sub-stations, black start generation stations and non-nuclear power plants (NERC CIP Standards). I have developed considerable expertise in the United States Customs Border Protection (CBP) program Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), ISO 28000 and various Supply Chain Security Programs. I have been designated a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) by ASIS.Combining my passion for Aviation Engineering and Security, I have for the last ten years been endeavoring to understand, research and evaluate how drones and/or unmanned systems (land, sea and air) will impact security. I have been interviewed and spoken at numerous events and have written many articles on the subject. I am considered subject matter experienced with regards to Drones and/or Unmanned Systems both as a potential security solution and as a threat.

Listed skills include Executive Protection, Security Management, Private Investigations, Surveillance, and 15 others.