Objective
I am seeking an opportunity that provides me the ability to utilize my analytical skills and project management experience. I would be comfortable in an analyst role or a management position. I have worked for over 20 years within the Department of Energy arena in the field of security as both a supervisor and manager.
Experience
Gerson Lehrman Group – Knoxville, TN 2008 - Present
GLG Council Member
• As a Council Member, I am an independent contractor of GLG, providing them and their clients professional services in the field of Personnel Security, Project Management, Security Crisis Management and all aspects of managerial responsibility reference the field of Armed Security Professional Services. Ensure standard implementation of management model through the development of fleet procedures and performance of self-assessments.
• GLG Educator Program – Provided access to provide written analysis on a wide range of topics on all GLG Web sites and GLG client email correspondence with the GLG Educator branding.
Exelon Nuclear Security – Warrenville, IL 2008 - 2008
Security Operations Analyst
• Develop and implement processes to ensure that physical security plans, procedures, and associated regulatory requirements are administered in accordance with each nuclear station’s operating license.
• Ensure standard implementation of management model through the development of fleet procedures and performance of self-assessments.
• Oversees security related regulatory correspondence and changes related to NRC orders, advisories, and rulemaking.
• Coordinate regulatory changes and correspondence related to NRC orders, advisories, and rule making. Oversee the revision process of all site security plans and associated implementing process.
Legacy Resource Corporation – Oak Ridge, Tennessee 2006 - 2008
Security Associate
• Provide Security Assessments professional support and in-depth analysis for the following; clearances, the Human Reliability Program (HRP), HSPD-12 (Identity Proofing) requirements and other aspects in the field of Personnel Security.
• Lead Auditor at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP) in Paducah, Kentucky with an emphasis on; the Drug Testing Program, the Random Drug Testing Chain of Custody Program (Observable), the Testing of Urine Screen Collectors, evaluation of the Medical Review Officer (MRO) and the Designated Employee Representative (DER).
• Provided in-depth reports and analysis to the Department of Energy (DOE) Oak Ridge Office (ORO) when requested in all areas of Personnel Security, to include recommendations for improvements whenever requested.
Critique Inc. - Oak Ridge, TN
Director of Quality Control & Director of Personnel Security 2004 - 2006
• Direct corporate quality control policies and programs including development and implementation of standards. Advise the CEO and President regarding internal policies and procedures.
• Supervised an interdisciplinary staff of specialists in managing badging and clearances for more than 8,000 personnel across three individual facilities. Successfully implemented the Human Reliability Program.
• Managed all company resources on the Protective Force contract, including full budgetary and human resource responsibility. Coordinated employee hiring, training, promotion, and disciplinary actions.
• Successfully steered the organization through an Office of Oversight Management Inspection from DOE Headquarters, receiving a Green Rating – the highest rating possible.
• Led the Personnel Security Division in receiving an overall score of 99% – the highest rating ever achieved.
Department of Energy HQ, Wackenhut Services Inc. – Washington, DC
Deputy General Manager 2000 - 2004
• Directed security operations at three facilities guarded by 200 Protective Force personnel. Held responsibility for access control, alarm monitoring, classified information protection, equipment safeguarding, high level visit security, emergency preparedness, clearances and badging, and protection for 12,000 employees.
• Oversaw hiring, training, labor relations, benefits administration, worker compensation, disciplinary actions, salary adjustments, promotions, and terminations for all Wackenhut Services employees.
• Sole manager with prior experience in managing a unionized workforce at time of unionization at DOE HQ. Personally instrumental in ensuring a smooth transition. To date, only one worker grievance has been filed; it has been successfully settled, with the union ultimately siding with the management’s position.
Department of Energy Savannah River Site, Wackenhut Services Inc. - Aiken, SC
Zone Security Manager 1996 - 2000
• Oversaw a Protective Force at two nuclear facilities, effectively directing more than 175 highly trained personnel.
• Supervised access control to limited, protected, and directed material access areas, developed emergency response plans, and coordinated personnel training.
• Maintained responsibility for hiring, salary adjustments, disciplinary actions, and terminations within the Zone, as well as safety awareness, budgeting, TQC, management, diversity awareness, and client service.
Education
MBA - Brenau University
BS - Criminal Justice - Armstrong Atlantic State University
Certification
Skils
Mircrosoft Office and Outlook
Public Speaking
and Abilities
Project Management
Performed Project Management role for two organizations, reporting directly to a Vice President Position within Corporate Headquarters. Responsible for full budgetary and human resource management.
Communications -- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills. Use proper grammar and have a good speaking voice.
Interpersonal Skills -- Able to get along well with co-workers and senior management. A consummate team player.
Flexible -- Willing to try new things and am interested in improving efficiency on all assigned tasks.
Operations Management
Personnel Supervision
Motivation/Training
Facility Protection
Clearance/Badge Issue
Protective Srevices
Leadership/Team Building
Problem Resolution
Consensus Building
Quality Control
Budgeting and Forecasting
Relationship Building
Attention to Detail -- Concerned with quality. Produce work that is orderly and attractive. Ensure tasks are completed correctly and on time.
Hard-working -- Throughout my career I have worked long hours to ensure that all jobs tasks were completed. Held position as Zone Security Manager with a staff of 168 armed Protective Force personnel, while pursuing my MBA.
Customer Service -- Have an excellent track record with customer service. Worked deligently during time as Project Manager to ensure that all aspects of the contract met the specifications of the client.
Reliable -- Excellent attendance record to include ensuring my management chain of command stayed briefed on all critical aspects of the contract. Known as a loyal employee whose ethics are above reproach.