Physical Security Manager

• Jan 2022 - Present

- Manage the Security Operations Centre by providing leadership to the security supervisors.- Manage processes that support centralized security services that support corporate and business unit goals- Manage the recruitment, training, and development for the SOC roles- Manage SOC continuous review and improvement to enhance operational and fiscal performance - Manage risk-based physical security standards to guide maintenance, renovations, and network development projects- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure physical security standards are applied and support Corporate goals- Manage the maintenance and development of physical security assets through proactive, cost-effective, and risk-effective methods- Manage Fire Safety Planning, development, and execution- Provide Fire Safety Training to NSLC Staff- Support the Facilities Business Unit with Fire Code interpretation and compliance- Establish and maintain centralized fire incident response processes- Evaluate environmental risks that affect the company- Establish risk communication processes with key members of the organization to ensure prompt and appropriate risk response- Manage risk assessments of all NSLC facilities, technical reviews, develop briefing notes/position papers, and deliver presentations and proposals on emerging issues- Manage security service providers to ensure compliance with expectations- Manage all security trades and technicians through the design and execution phases of all development and maintenance projects- Manage invoicing and budgets associated with maintenance, and projects- Provide exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders through expert advice related to corporate security and security risk management- Provide communication, and direction on fire safety, incident response, and physical security standards Show less

Loss Prevention Associate

• May 2021 - Jan 2022

Public Safety Supervisor

• Jun 2015 - Jan 2021

Managed a team of special law enforcement officers in a state-run, acute care, psychiatric setting while coordinating with various departments to ensure a safe and effective treatment environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Redesigned the initial field training program, implemented field training officers, and created in-service and career development programs. Researched and designed a workplace violence specific risk assessment, conducted the assessment, and created an improvement plan. Selected for, and attended, the Virginia Public Sector Leader I program conducted by Virginia Tech. Researched optimal public safety staffing for hospital settings and worked with management to increase staffing numbers. Show less

Direct Service Associate II

• Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

Responsible for the direct care of patients in a manner consistent with their treatment plan. Building therapeutic, trust-building relationships with patients. Planning and participating in scheduled activities with patients. Responsible for the direct care of patients in a manner consistent with their treatment plan. Building therapeutic, trust-building relationships with patients. Planning and participating in scheduled activities with patients.

Safety Supervisor In-Training

• Apr 2013 - Apr 2015

Address and dissolve, when necessary, situations that compromise the safety and experience of patrons, staff, clients, and the outlying community. Work with clients, staff, patrons, the community, and law enforcement to ensure that events operate smoothly and successfully. Conduct searches of patrons, their belongings, and their vehicles upon entering various venues. Address and dissolve, when necessary, situations that compromise the safety and experience of patrons, staff, clients, and the outlying community. Work with clients, staff, patrons, the community, and law enforcement to ensure that events operate smoothly and successfully. Conduct searches of patrons, their belongings, and their vehicles upon entering various venues.

COO/Co-Founder

• Sep 2012 - Jan 2014

Took the lead on, and assisted in the oversight of, the development of all aspects of a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to addressing and reforming problematic issues in America’s criminal justice system. After the organization was created, took over internal operations during the final stages of development. Created budgets and oversaw development of fundraising efforts. Took the lead on, and assisted in the oversight of, the development of all aspects of a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to addressing and reforming problematic issues in America’s criminal justice system. After the organization was created, took over internal operations during the final stages of development. Created budgets and oversaw development of fundraising efforts.

Intern Team Coordinator

• Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

Managed interns in the development and implementation of a national conference addressing criminal justice system reform and a local, student-run conference on community/criminal justice relations. Recruited students to fill positions that required myriad academic and vocational backgrounds. Designed, assigned, and oversaw tasks that suited the intern’s educational and vocational aspirations. Counseled students as a career advisor and worked with an academic advisor to help students meet their goals during the internship as well as after the internship was completed. Show less