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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Morrisville, Nc, Us

I manage and evolve a unified security advocacy, strategic communication, proactive customer engagement, and brand reputation management vision for our Fortune Global 500 technology company to ensure that Lenovo’s security enterprise consistently adds value and provides a competitive advantage to the company.I lead high-impact security strategies, plans, and objectives while maintaining strong, trusted relationships with Lenovo customers, partners, and business stakeholders. By forging strong connections with teams in Information/Cyber Security, Product Security, Global Supply Chain Security, Physical Security, and Data Privacy, I promote Lenovo’s comprehensive security capabilities and solutions on a global scale.DELIVERED RESULTS:► Led 1200+ customer and partner engagements valued at a $10.8 billion impact on revenue over three years. I am on track to deliver an additional $14.3 billion impact on revenue in FY23/24 through our advocacy efforts.► Created a security communications governance standard for the security enterprise. Developed the “One Lenovo Security” brand awareness strategy and produced security collateral to promote Lenovo’s security thought leadership.► Built Lenovo’s first-ever security advisory practice from the ground up in just five months, transforming our security advocacy efforts from a purely reactive approach to a unified and proactive strategy, aligned with Lenovo’s mission.► Founded and chaired the Security Advisory Steering Committee (SASC) to amplify and refine Lenovo’s global security advocacy governance/landscape. I lead this committee to integrate, synchronize, and unify security objectives across the security enterprise.► Introduced key performance indicators (KPIs) for security advocacy, customer engagement/outreach, and brand reputation initiatives. Developed a board-level dashboard to provide senior executives visibility on global security metrics.

Morrisville, Nc, Us

Morrisville, Nc, Us

Stuttgart-Moehringen, De

As the senior security executive overseeing 17 mission assurance programs critical to the Department of Defense's mission in Europe in Africa, I designed and executed an all-hazards, risk-based process that protected people and created resilient facilities, networks, information and information systems, infrastructure, and supply chains. I monitored and mitigated risk for 44+ missions, systems, and assets providing strategic advisory to senior executives and general officers, and delivered outstanding results through a range of initatives.DELIVERED RESULTS:► Oversaw a Blue Team assessment of the Joint Operations Center and provided a vulnerability analysis and risk mitigation strategy to senior leaders, improving network security and infrastructure.► Designed highly successful program remediation plans within 90 days, improving operational security and continuity across 17 critical programs.► Managed an organizational restructuring and rebuilt the workforce to effectively address a reduction in division manpower. ► Innovated new approaches to talent acquisition, shaving days off the hiring process, and dramatically improving the talent acquisition process. ► Elevated division morale and relevance to an all-time high through mentoring and implementing a new performance management appraisal program.► Developed a cloud-based global risk management platform that significantly improved IT systems, increased accessibility, resulted in cost savings, and improved compliance-related advantages. NOTABLE PROGRAMS:✪ Cyber Security✪ Insider Threat✪ Computer Network Defense✪ Infrastructure Protection✪ Security Risk Management✪ Business Continuity✪ Disaster Recovery✪ Crisis/Emergency Management✪ Physical Security✪ Information Assurance✪ Adaptive Planning✪ Personnel Recovery✪ Energy Resilience✪ Law Enforcement

As the senior security executive for a private higher education company with a global outreach program spanning 5 countries across 3 continents, I oversaw Business Continuity, Regulatory Compliance, Crisis Management, Executive Protection, Information Security, and Physical Security programs for 13 US campuses. Under my leadership, I established a fully integrated, organization-wide security program that significantly elevated the Security Department's value.DELIVERED RESULTS:► Created a security management framework and presented a 5-year enterprise security strategy to the Board of Directors, empowering senior executives to make sound security risk management decisions.► Successfully managed 20+ incidents/emergencies in the first 6 months, including incidents with regulatory implications, evacuations, and incidents involving serious threats and threatening gestures.► Spearheaded a major project to ensure full compliance with Federal Clery Act and Title IX regulatory requirements.► Reduced operating expenses by critically analyzing costs, finding cost-effective alternatives, and negotiating profitable contracts, bringing costs 19.3% under budget while keeping spend below 2.4%.► Established the company's first Security Advisory Group to engage executives in the security program, further demonstrating the value of the security function.► Developed a departmental mentoring program that led to promotions and bonuses for five individuals.NEW TECHNOLOGIES:► Implemented a cloud-based project management system that improved time management, interdepartmental transparency, accountability, and task/project prioritization.► Standardized closed circuit television, access control, and intrusion alarm systems across the enterprise, protecting valuable corporate and human assets.► Operationalized a company-wide 2-way radio over IP system to bolster day-to-day and crisis communications.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

As the senior security executive and leader of 15 critical protection, security, and continuity programs, I strengthened the operational resilience of Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) in the National Capital Region. My role encompassed oversight of Communications, Information, Personnel, Industrial, and Automation Security programs delivered to over 14,000 personnel. In addition, I led international information protection and security audit efforts of the Central US Registry (CUSR) to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability for classified communications/information systems.DELIVERED RESULTS:► Spearheaded an organizational transformation that integrated cyber security, business continuity, physical security, and risk management functions, resulting in a 20% reduction in manpower while simultaneously improving operational capabilities.► Implemented 3 successful Lean Six Sigma programs, cutting costs by $3.7 million and reducing annual travel expenses by $200,000+ through a Lean Six Sigma project to streamline information security inspection requirements.► Optimized the Central US Registry (CUSR), which safeguards NATO classified information stored at 130 locations worldwide, resulting in increased efficacy and protection.► Transformed a team in turmoil and repositioned the organization through a comprehensive transformation plan that restored key partner relationships, re-energized the team, and leveraged diversity to improve change management.► Achieved 0 finding ratings on two major mission-critical inspections - a NATO Office of Security Compliance Inspection of the CUSR and a Nuclear Surety Inspection of the Army’s Communications Security Program.► Implemented waste-cutting initiatives that saved $883,000+ in five months and renegotiated the fees/workloads of 10 contractors, resulting in decreased labor costs by $408,000.

Vaihingen (Stuttgart), Baden-Württemberg, De

As the senior security executive, I led antiterrorism and physical security programs across Europe and Africa, providing vision and strategic planning to achieve mission objectives. I proactively identified and remediated policy issues, optimized operations, resources, security assessments, training, and risk management functions to ensure the safety and effectiveness of 400,000+ personnel.DELIVERED RESULTS:► Achieved a 20% reduction in OPEX and 42% personnel reduction without loss of operational capacity through functional realignment.► Secured $11.6M from DoD to mitigate 27 critical vulnerabilities at 14 installations throughout Europe, and earned a DoD best practice honor for enterprise risk mitigation efforts.► Modernized USEUCOM's antiterrorism plan two months ahead of schedule, providing the "best guidance seen to date" for the DoD’s antiterrorism plan/policy in Europe.► Improved IT systems, developing state-of-the-art virtualized server, new DoD domain, ColdFusion upgrade, and AFRICOM application suite, creating an innovative global risk assessment application.► Prompted a $610K budget increase, facilitated 2 capital expenditure submissions totaling $4.56M to mitigate emergent security vulnerabilities through EUCOM leadership.► Successfully managed 718+ internal/external projects and 93 MoUs while improving subordinates' workflows and enthusiasm, providing strategic advisory to senior executives and general officers.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

As Senior Security Advisor to the installation commander, I provided expert guidance to correct deficiencies and promote sound procedures. I championed the procurement of cutting-edge security technology, equipment, manpower, and infrastructure.DELIVERED RESULTS:► Successfully established and implemented two comprehensive security programs from scratch, achieving full compliance in record time of 11 months.► Revolutionized the physical security construction standards review process, saving the organization millions of dollars in the process.

Falls Church, Va, Us

As a senior subject matter expert and program manager, I oversaw physical, information, personnel, and industrial security programs across 9 military installations in the Pacific region. I developed and implemented innovative policies and programs to ensure effective protection of personnel and infrastructure.DELIVERED RESULTS:► Pioneered the first-ever regional Red Team operations, conducting spontaneous, realistic, threat-based scenarios to evaluate the effectiveness of protective profiles at all 9 Air Force installations, enhancing the overall security posture.► Authored 26 regional policies for information security, physical security, security training, information/resource protection, Inspector General inspection, industrial security, and personnel security programs, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.► Developed an all-in-one crisis management plan, streamlining the management of security and crisis response efforts, resulting in an effective and efficient response to emergencies.► Improved operational efficiency and reduced costs through the implementation of streamlined security procedures and innovative programs.

Washington, Dc, Us

I led a team of 180 federal security officers at Kona International Airport, managing screening operations, establishing consistent procedures and ensuring top-notch quality. My efforts were instrumental in fostering strong working relationships with a variety of key stakeholders, including representatives from federal agencies, airline management, and law enforcement.DELIVERED RESULTS:► Spearheaded a nationwide initiative to enhance TSA procedures at all 429 commercial airports in the US by identifying critical training procedure shortfalls.► Certified and trained thousands of security screeners, ensuring they were equipped to perform their roles with the utmost professionalism.► Successfully coordinated 25+ administrative investigations and inspections, ensuring full compliance with federal regulations and standards.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Management

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Criminal Justice