Experience

City of Tampa

• United States
• Government Relations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Of Safety And Security, Tampa Convention Center

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  This position is responsible for developing, implementing and managing all aspects of the public safety, security and emergency management programs for the Tampa Convention Center (TCC). Develops, manages and maintains all life safety and security plans, including venue and event-specific plans in accordance with all applicable federal, state and city laws. Oversees and is responsible for the management and administration of up to 50 full and part-time employees, involved in the securing of property from pre to post event and securing the TCC campus 24-hours per day, seven days a week. Plans, develops, recommends and implements systems, equipment and training programs to provide for the safety and security of visitors and staff. Evaluate, develop and implement management systems, policies and controls. Exercise sound and expert independent judgement within general policy guidelines. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the local government entities, clients, and staff.



USSOCOM

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Security Management Office Superintendent

  • Nov 2016 - Feb 2021

  • Provide expert counsel to the Commander, Chief of Staff, Director of Security and other regional experts on essential security, force protection, anti-terrorisms & security concepts and all matters impacting business strategy, programs, products/services, and operations.• Responsible/Aggressively identifies new technologies and products to evolve Security Programs developed and implementation at command locations.• Manage the personnel, information, physical and industrial DoD collateral security programs.• Architect of coordinated effective security awareness, threat assessment, unit training programs for all assigned personnel.• Oversaw the improved operation procedures by determining appropriate product handling and storage requirements; implemented, enforced and evaluated policies on a continual basis • Managed the analysis on inventory to ensure effective usage; increasing lifecycle and deceasing repair cost.

• Security Management Operations Security Lead USSOCOM

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2016

  Managed the daily operations of over 30 Joint Military security forces across a myriad of security-related assignments. Responsible for enacting & enforcing the command physical security polices and ensure compliance with DoD requirements. Effectively lead a multi-agency task force in securing multiple national military organized event held in public venues. Supervised and directed all security and emergency response for the Command. Supervises joint guard force directly responsible for the security of over 3500 personnel and over 2 billion dollars in assets.

• Security Ops Manager & Security Forces Trainer

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

  Reasonable for training over 30 Joint Military security personnel across a myriad of security-related assignments and duties. Trained the security team on all reporting and detecting security violations according DoD requirements. Responsible for updating and maintaining the security forces training program according to DoD standards. Provided, coordinated, scheduled, and led all unit training. Conducted command level exercises and Quality Assurance. Assisted with developing the joint Anti-Terrorism & Force Protection assessments and identifying physical & procedural shortfalls.



U.S. Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT)

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Anit-Terrorism & Force Protection Advisor

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2014

  Managed the security and Force protection for the Command and 6 sub components geographically separated. Conducted vulnerability and program security assessments for DoD geographically separated sites. Instructed the command on personnel protection measures while directing anti-terrorism level 1 training to all personnel. Revised the physical security and force protection plans to ensure DoD compliance. Managed the physical security program for 3 Top Secret facilities. Develop contingency plans related to emergency activities to prepare and respond to emerging threats and incidents affecting DoD facilities.



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Security Forces Flight Leader / BDOC

  • Jan 2007 - Feb 2011

  Flight Chief of a police of over 40 personnel daily, the conducted law enforcement and security operations for military base. Developed, preformed and implement Physical and Operational Security programs of local, state, federal criminal and traffic laws within confines of the installation. Ensures all reports and initial investigations are conducted, reviewed and completed in a timely and proficient manner. Reviewed all crime incident reports, investigations and responsible for administration, disposition and security of all inmates. Manage the National crime intelligence center (NCIC) and the Federal crime intelligence center (FCIC).