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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Discovery and WarnerMedia merged in April 2022. Lead and direct all aspects of North Region (Midwest, Northeast, and Canada) security operations, ensuring alignment with the corporate vision, strategy, culture, and collaboration with key stakeholders; provide leadership to team of security professionals, fostering professional development and continuous improvementResponsible for physical and technical security measures for North Region offices and personnel to include event security management, news gathering support, incident response, and risk analysis

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Work closely with corporate C-suite leadership on the development of a rapidly evolving global security and risk management program. Integrally involved in strategic planning and directly responsible for linking corporate security strategy with day-to-day operations at dozens of commercial properties and remote/virtual work sites Built an award-winning worldwide corporate security department from the ground up. Planned and oversaw security management at global events including Olympic Games, French Open, PGA events, and broadcasts, live production and filming events, including production of world-class creative content involving layered multi-site security operations Extensive physical security (managed by staff and contracted security services), oversee security policies, procedures, processes, and best practices spanning asset protection, site/workplace and workforce protection, travel protection, health and safety, security training, brand and reputation security in close collaboration with key stakeholders. Credited with successfully managing response to a 2010 Suicide Bomber/Hostage Taker Event at corporate headquarters. Served as principal liaison with FBI, federal, state, and local law enforcement, and coordinated the safe evacuation of over 1,400 employees, business associates, and visitors Served on the executive team developing and managing corporate response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Developed comprehensive procedures for testing, disclosure, and procedures for global contact tracingResponsible for technical security infrastructure design, implementation, and management involving security operations center (SOC), access control, CCTV and mass notification systemManaged a multi-million dollar operating budget, optimizing resource allocation and delivering cost-effective security solutions; extensive collaboration/negotiation experience with external decision makers from diverse organizations

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Developed comprehensive Safety, Security & Risk Management Programs for U.S. and international operations covering risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments, mitigation, and reporting policies, and procedures, including response protocols for catastrophic events and emergency situations Oversaw security policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines for security including, employee awareness, production risk management, business continuity & business resiliency, emergency evacuation, workplace violence, travel risk management and awareness training, executive protection, K&E, active shooter, and loss prevention and mitigation o Helped shape the company’s safety and security culture through organizational development, training programs, optimizing equipment and technology, performance standards, and best practices that protected executives, employees, customers, stakeholders, visitors, and business associates o Conducted or assigned and supervised executive protection details, including advances Developed and supervised company’s Travel Security and Production Risk Management Program. Ensured sound management of over 1,000 travel security and production related requests for internal and external media partner. Oversaw management of more than 500 internal/external investigations and managed due diligence and incident reviews. Provided Third Party American Red Cross Instruction Co-developed an enterprise-wide Workplace Violence Program and Threat Assessment Team encompassing incident response mechanisms and assessments, risk mitigation, training, and reporting o Instituted operational standards for Travel Security and Executive Protection Programs. Worked closely with the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) and maximized value of local/in-country shared services, logistics, fire/safety/emergency alliances

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for safety and security for the Paul Allen family and personal assets with full oversight of residential and commercial properties. Co-managed safety and security policies and procedures for business private aircraft, and maritime fleet operations. Ensured compliance with WISHA and OSHA standards. Hired trained, and supervised security team. Managed global risk analyses and mitigation, crisis preparedness and response. Developed a 50+ member professional guard service team and supervised all executive protection details, including advances, site surveys, and travel logistics over 200 protection details Managed over 300 investigations and due diligence reviews. Conducted security training programs, site surveys, risk analysis and mitigation, travel security, executive protection, K&E planning, and safety