Mark Powers Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

As the Senior Consultant on the Security and Resilience team, I will be working either on-site at one of our client locations as an extension of their Safety/Security organization and/or working on various consulting projects. I look forward to facilitating a pathway of program improvement that ultimately protects the brand and shareholder value. Below is a list of the areas I will be supporting • Execution of Risk Assessments, Audits, Policy and Procedure Development, Training• Development of Security, Supply Chain Security, Business Continuity programs independently• Developing and delivering Security and Business Continuity trainings• Supply Chain Security standards and principles, including CTPAT and TAPA• Physical Security standards and principles, such as ASIS and CPTED• Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Food Defense assessments and support• Security Risk Assessment methodologies• Security and Business Continuity assessments/general program compliance audits• Scheduling meetings and working with client employees directly in a professional manner.• Writing technical reports• Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) or Emergency Action Plan (EAP) development a plus

Fully vaccinated - Over the past 15+ years, I have gained extensive experience in planning and executing employee security and life safety programs (with budgets of up to $10M) while delivering technical expertise to business leaders on security policies and metrics to improve service levels and ROI.Career Impressions: ★ Implemented, a digital radio system that improved the efficiency of 3 operational sections; generating returns of 25%-50%, and a best-in-class contracted weather monitoring service; driving savings of ~$1M, for Catalent Pharma.★ Decreased overall equipment costs by 20% and the labor costs by 3%-5% and oversaw the Electronic Security System (ESS) implementation and root cause analysis to generate annual savings of $4M, at Endo.★ Drove a 70% reduction in DEA approval time of new DEA Control Areas at Endo, and saved the Electronic Security System’s (ESS) service, maintenance, and repair times, by 80%.★ Implemented a national contract guard, valued at $5M+ for 5K+ employees at 8 geographically diverse brewery operations at MillerCoors, while achieving a 20% consolidation of guard companies and $1.2M labor savings.★ Led the global launch of Food Defense and security capital projects at Kraft Foods, resulting in a 25% ROI while saving completion time by up to 50% and installation costs by 20%, delivering an overall savings of $10M.★ Selected as the lone manufacturing contributor to the Food and Agriculture Site Specific Plan (SSP) security section while serving as a member of the United States Department of Homeland Security’s Sector Coordinating Council for Food and Agriculture (FASCC).★ Received an FDA Director's Special Citation in recognition of the contributions made during the revision of the United States 2012 Food and Agriculture Site Specific Plan (SSP).

Somerset, Nj, Us

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS★ Leverage a risk-based assessment approach to develop actionable solutions for security and non-security areas and present them to the management, ensuring compliance with DEA, FDA, and other regulatory agency requirements. ★ Delivered best-in-class systems optimizations to radio communication systems that became the global standard while creating a best-in-class push-to-talk service, connecting employees across different communication networks/platforms.★ Developed and integrated business continuity plan and critical incident response procedures, including establishing a mass emergency notification system with contact information of 700+ employees, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders. ★ Directed the Customer Excellence Experience program with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in best-in-class recognition, and replaced the site’s badges and access system with 100% on-time delivery, leading to be the best-in-class Shutdown Site Access process.★ Established a best-in-class IP digital camera design standard and cultivated/sustained positive relationships with authorities while supporting EHS efforts to develop close relationships between employees and law enforcement agencies.

Malvern, Pa, Us

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS★ Created and collaboratively oversaw a proactive inspection, non-functioning reporting, tracking, and mitigation program for the organization’s 1K IDS points, 1.5K cameras, and 600 doors, resulting in zero government fines and business interruptions.★ Delivered productive outputs in complex, high-risk settings, sustaining best-in-class standards of excellence for security initiatives, and administered $10M worth of ESS contracts with strategic vendors and partners. ★ Managed a total of $10M+ in electronic security system upgrades and design improvements while directing all physical and security technology programs, including CCTV, access control, security lighting, gate systems, and incident management systems.★ Cultivated and improved public outreach with law enforcement and regulatory agencies, supporting good corporate social responsibility (CSR), patient safety, and public health.

Alexandria, Va, Us

Former member of the Department of Homeland Security, Food and Agriculture Sector Coordinating Council (FASCC) and the Co-Vice Chair on the American Society for Industrial Security, Food and Agriculture Committee. In-depth knowledge of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) security with an emphasis on food, transportation, chemicals and water.

Chicago, Il, Us

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS★ Led the development and delivery of policies and guidelines to meet the regulatory requirements of US security programs such as Food Defense, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism (CFATS), Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), and Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade (TTB).★ Instituted the first global security command center and conducted intense investigations of suspected internal employee theft and embezzlement. ★ Conducted intense investigations of suspected internal employee theft and embezzlement.★ Implemented a national contract guard valued at over 5 million dollars for more than 5,000 workers at eight geographically diverse brewery operations that achieved a 20 percent consolidation rate with1.2M labor savings

Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us

★ Led the strategic identification of risks and executed risk mitigation via teams while collaboratively establishing strategies and implementing mitigation strategies, policies, processes, and programs in the Americas. ★ Managed security-related tools, documents, standards, and processes to maintain sustainable and compliant infrastructure while reporting to, and communicating with, the senior (executive) leadership team to guide work intentions and resolve issues.★ Oversaw all physical and security technology programs, including CCTV, access control, security lighting, gate systems, and incident management systems, and installed and monitored KPIs and CPIs to facilitate decision making. ★ Minimized project gaps, supervised executive protection, forensic, and investigation teams, increased efficiency, formed robust working relationships and collaborated on investigations with local/state government agencies.★ Served as the company’s Food Defense expert to protect corporate and brand reputation while collaborating with the Chief Legal Counsel to support compliance with the Department of Homeland Security, USDA, FDA, and other regulatory authorities.★ Two-time President’s Award Recipient; promoted, less than three years, to Director from Manager.

• Promoted in less than 2 years to Senior Manager Investigator from Manager• Conducted, managed, and coordinated 300 complex and/or sensitive investigations involving code of conduct violations, unethical behavior, criminal activity such as record falsification, domestic terrorist threats, diversion, and black-market activity• Maintained consultative and working relationships with internal constituencies HR, IT, Quality, OEC, and Regulatory Affairs along with investigative local and federal law enforcement agencies• Maintained consultative and working external constituencies (key enforcement, regulatory agencies, and services) by serving as the Company's principal investigation liaison• Developed collaboratively and led the rollout training on best practice investigative and interview procedures throughout the organization that treated all with fairness and respect, providing recognition of accomplishments

Lake Forest, Illinois, Us

•Conducted, managed, and coordinated complex and/or sensitive investigations involving criminal behavior •Prepared and presented management and Executive-level summaries

• Led 2-million-dollar department budget overseeing the firm's security and life safety programs for 28,000 employees located in 80 offices throughout North America•Supervised and mentored 7 security professionals in a conscious effort to deliver top-quality security and protective services (White Glove Service Standard)•Maintained consultative and working relationships with internal constituencies (officers, senior business unit, and staff management's) as well as external constituencies (key enforcement and services, consultants, and contractors) by serving as the principal security liaison for all matters relating to the protection of staff, assets, and reputation.•Implemented proactive protection measures that resulted in a 600 percent decrease in on-site Laptop thefts and a 500 percent overall decrease in on-site property thefts•Created and delivered physical security training program and curriculum and managed the training of 5000 to 7,000 employees • Collaborate with senior IT Partner – best in class standards for installation of electronic security devices on the IT network•Delivered subject matter expertise on physical security strategy, performed site inspections, identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure, and implemented physical security programs•Oversaw on-site management of emergency events, and coordinated response

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us

•Managed security, within a largely union environment, for the flagship site and global facilities security, asset protection, and loss prevention programs with a 2-million-dollar annual budget•Supervised and mentored 6 managers and 50 staff members in a conscious effort to deliver top-quality security and protective services (To Serve, and To Protect)•Initiated the development of security strategies, plans, procedures, standards, and service levels for the Company and monitored for overall effectiveness.•Developed executive protection strategies for special events and expatriate staff in foreign countries - Mexico•Designed, created, and implemented a fee-based service tracking system for annual cost allocation and services performed metrics•Identified and directed the appropriate levels of security training and awareness initiatives and assured senior management of the adequacy of existing security resources across the enterprise•Controlled all physical and security technology programs, including CCTV, access control, and incident management systems•Investigated suspected incidents of fraud, employee theft, and embezzlement•Maintained effective working relationships with local and state agencies and collaborated closely on investigations

•Recipient of prestigious "We Care Award" for outstanding and exemplarily customer service•Investigated several successful "fast-track" federal criminal investigations, each with successful prosecution•Collaboratively created state's first AIB best-in-class simulated robbery training class for internal and external bank employees

•Maintained successfully over 100 Classified Contracts and program access policies•Created Automated Information Systems Protection Policy and Manual - DoD Investigative Services best-in-class•Maintained military intelligence Communications Security (COMSEC) systems as the COMSEC Custodian with complete accuracy to support national security

• Maintained successfully over 100 Classified Contracts and program access policies• Managed credentialing and improved by 50 percent clearance issuance and activation• Oversaw DoD ISM security by leveraging superior communication skills and Industrial Security Manual knowledge and expertise• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy when providing information to Security Management.• Created Automated Information Systems Protection Policy and Manual adopted by DoD Investigative Services as the standard for the New England Region• Maintained military intelligence Communications Security (COMSEC) systems as the COMSEC Custodian with complete accuracy to support national security

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Led a strategic counter-intelligence office with the largest territory and customer responsibility in the United States• Investigated 5 espionage and 2 terrorist matters• Prepared briefs and intelligence presentations for commanding generals, military and civilian senior staff and others throughout the chain of command• Supported operational planning and execution of intelligence operations (IO) and military information support operations (MISO), including liaising with other intelligence agencies and operational forces in contribution of future and daily operations, Pan-American Games• Consulted to government and private companies on Department of Defense (DoD) Industrial security measures and risk prevention measures• Collected, reviewed, processed intelligence information and presented briefings and reports for senior personnel

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