Responsible for all security at the Convention Center, Arie Crown Theater and Wintrust Arena. Also a liaison with all city, state and federal entities.

Responsible for developing and implementing security programs, policies, procedures, incident reporting, crisis management, and disaster recovery.Responsible for conducting on site assessments and evaluations to ensure changing risk conditions are identified and properly addressed in a timely manner.Available to identify guard service companies, development of RFP material, management of transitions as well as provide training to the workforce.

Responsible for designing and implementing client security programs. Developed and wrote security policies and procedure protocols for clients. Implementation of incident reporting and data analysis systems. Developed security education for crisis management, disaster recovery, and workplace violence. Conduct training on security related topics. Review safety protocols for businesses. Conduct security systems reviews and design solutions for clients.

Responsible for 60 sites throughout North America. Prepare and manage $5M+ dollar security budget. Manage investigations throughout region and provide objective recommendations. Developed Risk Management Threat tool to assess possible threats.Conducted cost analysis which saved $300K in security guard costs for multiple sites.Integrated multiple camera systems and access control into one command center.Audit sites yearly for security risks, threats and vulnerabilities… Show more Responsible for 60 sites throughout North America. Prepare and manage $5M+ dollar security budget. Manage investigations throughout region and provide objective recommendations. Developed Risk Management Threat tool to assess possible threats.Conducted cost analysis which saved $300K in security guard costs for multiple sites.Integrated multiple camera systems and access control into one command center.Audit sites yearly for security risks, threats and vulnerabilities. Provides professional security advice and coordination with all business units to develop preventative security measures in a timely cost effective way.Conduct investigations that come in through a hotline as well as reported through other means.Developed and maintain manufacturing emergency response plans for region.Developed and maintain written policy and procedures for Global Security.Managed and implemented global case management system (PPM 2000) for tracking investigations and incidents globally. Show less

Managed local security guard contract with over 2000+ hours of manpower across the campus. Managed all aspects of HR hiring.Managed all aspects of discipline.Versed in labor contract for purposes of arbitration.Processed all payroll with 98% accuracy.Provided data for Cleary Act reports. Developed site procedures for over 20 building which included processes and procedures for all aspects of security.Liaison between the Chief of Police, facilities and building… Show more Managed local security guard contract with over 2000+ hours of manpower across the campus. Managed all aspects of HR hiring.Managed all aspects of discipline.Versed in labor contract for purposes of arbitration.Processed all payroll with 98% accuracy.Provided data for Cleary Act reports. Developed site procedures for over 20 building which included processes and procedures for all aspects of security.Liaison between the Chief of Police, facilities and building occupants. Show less

The Wm Wrigley Jr. Company is a $5 billion dollar confectionary company with holdings around the world. Managed a team of 69 officers and coordinators throughout region.Integrated all cameras globally into one command center and negotiated maintenance agreement. Assisted in the preparation of each factory's security budget.Managed logistics for large venue events like board meetings, grand openings and high profile executive travel. Managed the implementation of new… Show more The Wm Wrigley Jr. Company is a $5 billion dollar confectionary company with holdings around the world. Managed a team of 69 officers and coordinators throughout region.Integrated all cameras globally into one command center and negotiated maintenance agreement. Assisted in the preparation of each factory's security budget.Managed logistics for large venue events like board meetings, grand openings and high profile executive travel. Managed the implementation of new security systems for $80 million dollar construction project.Conducted investigations and performed related research utilizing investigative databases.Developed and implemented protocols for emergency and disaster preparedness plans.Managed Emergency Response Teams (ERT) and conducted evacuation drills.Authored and compiled results for a survey which captured security systems, vendors, and contracts for each site globally. Conducted site surveys and reviews for each site. Recommended action plans and implemented follow-up procedures.Authored Corporate Employee Emergency Safety Manual.Established and taught workplace violence program for region.Created and implemented secure intranet website for all corporate-wide security personnel functions.Coordinated the development of incident reporting tools used globally throughout the organization.Managed corporate travel program for assigned region, including due diligence and executive protection.Active member of Crisis Management and Resiliency Teams.Provided and coordinated executive protection for annual shareholders meeting.Acted as liaison with numerous security vendors, local police. FBI, OSAC State Department and Homeland Security. Show less

BlueCross BlueShield is a $5 billion dollar medical insurance company with holdings in Illinois, New Mexico and Texas.Established and managed audit program to receive International Standardization Organization (ISO) certification.Researched and implemented digital camera surveillance upgrades for 39 facilities company-wide.Developed and implemented customer service satisfaction program utilizing feedback survey.Assisted in access control system implementation for new… Show more BlueCross BlueShield is a $5 billion dollar medical insurance company with holdings in Illinois, New Mexico and Texas.Established and managed audit program to receive International Standardization Organization (ISO) certification.Researched and implemented digital camera surveillance upgrades for 39 facilities company-wide.Developed and implemented customer service satisfaction program utilizing feedback survey.Assisted in access control system implementation for new headquarters facility.Authored emergency preparedness program in accordance with the High Rise Ordinance.Acted as liaison with Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department, FBI, when necessary, and numerous other agencies in New Mexico and Texas.MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Effectively bid and negotiated national security guard contracts saving the company over $350,000.Integrated access control and cameras for 27 locations globally into one command center.Corporate-wide implementation of regional standards.Introduced incident reporting tool for global use.Established global security intranet website.Developed, implemented and managed International Standardization Organization (ISO) certification program. The certification received for the Corporate Security and Safety Department (BCBS of IL) was only the second in the country given to a security department. Show less