Jim Floyd Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

I am responsible for building and strengthening strategic partnerships with stakeholders and clients to formulate innovative risk mitigation strategies and groundbreaking initiatives. I oversee comprehensive security enhancement initiatives at a Seattle-based pharmaceutical firm and a fusion energy enterprise, guiding pivotal stakeholders in establishing robust internal security departments and programs.Key Responsibilities and Achievements Strategic Partnership Development: I actively build and strengthen strategic partnerships, formulating innovative risk mitigation strategies and essential programs. Security Enhancement Oversight: Oversee comprehensive security initiatives, advising on the establishment of internal security departments, system installations, policy frameworks, and security oversight for major projects. Influential Briefings & Decision-Making Support: Present influential security briefings to senior leadership, fostering strategic awareness and supporting informed decision-making.Notable Contributions Risk Mitigation Strategy Implementation: I optimized client and organizational resilience against various threats by developing and implementing comprehensive risk mitigation strategies. Contingency Training Programs: Improved organizational readiness and employee safety by launching comprehensive contingency training programs, including active shooter and pandemic response plans. Enterprise-wide Security Upgrades: Elevated safety and ensured operational continuity by directing extensive enterprise-wide security upgrades, integrating physical and technical measures across facilities.

Everett, Washington, United States

As the Director of Physical Security at Helion Energy, I strategized and implemented departmental initiatives that aligned with enterprise goals to enhance organizational coherence and strategic achievement. I directed the creation of a comprehensive staffing model for our proprietary security force and was responsible for their recruitment and operational management.Key Responsibilities and Achievements Strategic Initiative Implementation: I led the development and implementation of departmental initiatives, ensuring alignment with Helion Energy's enterprise goals. Proprietary Security Force Management: Oversaw the creation and operational management of a proprietary security force, including recruitment and staffing strategies. Professional Development & Certification Programs: Initiated an accredited certification program for security officers to foster professional development and ensure adherence to industry standards.Notable Contributions Security Protocol Improvement & Risk Mitigation: Reduced vulnerabilities and safeguarded intellectual property (I.P.), physical assets, and personal well-being by leading global initiatives to improve security protocols. Enhanced Security & Regulatory Compliance: Achieved enhanced security and adherence to regulations through collaborative efforts and innovative auditing processes. Proactive Risk Identification & Mitigation: Pioneered the adoption of open-source data mining technologies, enabling proactive risk identification and implementing effective mitigation strategies.Security Operations Center (SOC) Establishment: Championed the establishment of a Security Operations Center (SOC) to boost surveillance and incident response capabilities, integrating third-party solutions for comprehensive security support.

Greater Seattle Area

As a Senior Security Consultant at Concentric Advisors, I fostered collaborative partnerships with clients and key stakeholders to provide strategic guidance and leadership. My role involved devising innovative risk mitigation strategies, essential programs, policies, and novel initiatives. I was deeply involved in overseeing comprehensive security enhancement initiatives at a Seattle-based pharmaceutical firm and a fusion energy enterprise.Key Responsibilities and Achievements Strategic Guidance & Leadership: I offered strategic guidance and leadership to clients, shaping innovative risk mitigation strategies and vital programs. Global Security Network Development: Leveraged my extensive international travel security experience to build a robust global security network. Security Program Development: Directed the creation of comprehensive security orientation programs for new hires, enhancing security awareness and compliance from the outset.Notable Contributions Diverse Sector Achievement: Demonstrated a track record of achievement across diverse government, public, and private sectors on national and global scales. Organizational Readiness & Employee Safety: Bolstered organizational readiness and employee safety by initiating comprehensive contingency training programs, including active shooter and pandemic response plans. Audit Protocol Design: Enhanced reporting accuracy and efficiency by designing rigorous audit protocols. Safety & Operational Continuity: Improved safety and operational continuity by managing comprehensive enterprise-wide security upgrades, integrating physical and technical measures across facilities.

Seattle

As Deputy Director of Global Security at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, I was responsible for formulating strategic departmental policies and risk management roadmaps in alignment with the organization's long-term goals. My role involved developing key policies, privacy protocols, and compliance frameworks, as well as acting as the Incident Manager in critical situations to ensure operational integrity.Key Responsibilities and Achievements Strategic Policy Development: Formulated strategic policies and risk management plans, aligning with the organization's long-term goals and objectives. Incident Management & Operational Integrity: Acted as the Incident Manager during critical situations, coordinating response efforts and maintaining operational integrity. Training Program Development: Launched comprehensive security training programs, including 'Travel Smart' and 'High-Risk Travel,' to elevate staff preparedness and safety awareness.Notable Contributions Risk Management & Policy Adherence: Increased risk management and policy adherence across domestic and international operations, ensuring staff safety and procedural consistency by directing regional security programs. Global Crisis Management & Resilience: Boosted organizational resilience by leading global crisis management and business continuity initiatives, negotiating contracts, and conducting team training in diverse locations. Travel Security & Data Security Management: Optimized tracking efficiency and ensured data security by managing Travel Tracker Phase II and Vismo mobile phone app projects. Strategic Alliances & Intelligence Sharing: Improved intelligence sharing and benchmarking practices and bolstered security insights by building strategic alliances with global entities such as the U.N. and WHO.

Seattle

As the Senior Manager of Protective Operations at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, I was responsible for building the foundational team and program from the ground up. My role involved directing the executive protection and event security team in orchestrating robust security frameworks for senior executives and high-profile events. I co-developed critical response plans for various emergency scenarios, including pandemics, kidnappings, and travel disruptions.Key Responsibilities and Achievements Team Building & Program Development: Established and managed the foundational protective operations team and program, setting a high standard for security and operational excellence. Executive Protection & Event Security: Directed executive protection efforts and managed event security, ensuring the safe execution of high-profile gatherings and conferences. Response Plan Development: Co-developed comprehensive response plans, enhancing stakeholder awareness and preparedness for emergent scenarios.Notable Contributions Operational Support & Vendor Management: Ensured operational support and compliance, optimized cost-effectiveness and reliability by selecting and managing global security vendors, and executing contract negotiations and audits. Risk Mitigation & Response Strategies: Reduced global staff and operational risk by formulating comprehensive travel and aviation security protocols, including workplace violence and active-shooter response strategies. Campus & Office Safety Enhancement: Increased the safety of the foundation's campus and regional offices through strategic system design and guard force management.

Haiti

Led security operations for President Aristide and Preval, overseeing motorcade and dismounted operations.• Managed advance operations, generating reports and conducting site surveys.• Provided security at official government and private residences, ensuring the safety of the presidents and their families.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Provided executive protection for high-profile principals and families in various environments.• Conducted advance operations, electronic counter surveillance, and managed firearms training program.• Ensured physical security of corporate and residential locations, maintaining alarm and access control systems.

Global Locations

Performed a variety of U.S Army and Military Police operational roles during both peacetime and wartime. Roles ranged from military policeman, military police investigator, desk sergeant, U.S. Army Recruiter, and Personal Security Detail Leader for two commanding generals.

Masters, National Security And Intelligence Studies

Activities and Societies: Concentration: Terrorism StudiesGraduated with Honors.

Bachelors, Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: Concentration: Terrorism / Counter-terrorismGraduated with Honors.

Certificate, Insider Threat Program Management