Anthony Aversano
Henderson
Summary
Professional in operational management with track record of driving efficient processes and optimizing performance. Adept at implementing strategies that align with organizational goals and fostering collaborative work environments. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic settings, ensuring seamless team operations and goal achievement. Specialize in OSHA and Safety protocols.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Response Team Officer
MGM Resorts
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2026 - Current
- Respond to emergency situations for example, (Active Shooter / Assailant, Violent Domestic Disturbances, Weapon Complaint Calls)
- SWAT Team for MGM Properties
Principal Safeguards and Securities Specialist / Emergency Management at Nevada National Security Sites
MSTS (Mission Support Test Services)
Mercury, Nevada
09.2023 - Current
- Provides effective organizational management and administrative control of the site/facility/activity Emergency Management Program by establishing and maintaining authorities and resources necessary to plan, develop, implement, and maintain a viable, integrated, and coordinated Comprehensive Management System.
- In charge of Emergency Management Program at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) Nuclear Facilities, Emergency Response Organizations (Pro Force, Fire & Rescue, Mercy Air, Radiological Technicians, Operations Command Center, Emergency Operations Center, etc)
- I am the first individual and have received national recognition to bring integrated exercises to the NNSS that no other Department of Energy (DOE) site has done.
- Supervises security incident response actions, tests these responses, and conducts inquiries.
- Oversee the implementation and activities of a graded, effective safeguards program for control and accountability of nuclear material.
- Develops emergency plans, exercise plans, adversary plans, test plans, and coordinates them with management to incorporate Full Scale Combined Force on Force Exercises with Protective Force and Emergency Operations coming together.
- Able to develop and maintain relationships with all levels of employees throughout MSTS, Protective Force, customers, outside agencies, and various levels of personnel within parent organizations, DOE/HQ, DOE/NNSA, as needed to facilitate meeting safeguards and security program objectives while screening and maintaining confidentiality.
- Able to prioritize and schedule multiple activities in the most efficient manner and meet required deadlines.
- Attention to detail and accuracy required in ensuring that policy decisions, procedures, and operations are in compliance with MSTS and DOE regulations, procedures, and federal and state laws.
- Able to utilize independent judgment, creativity, and initiative to evaluate alternative methods of solving problems, problem resolution, and to ensure that requirements are completed efficiently and on time.
- Possess the ability to understand complex data, terminology, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Expert knowledge of advanced principles, concepts and theory related to the position and ability to address issues and define and resolve the most difficult and challenging problems.
- Knowledge of the DOE security orders and policies: Performance Test Manual, Enterprise Mission Essential Task List, DOE 473.2A. DOE 470.3C DBT, DOE 473.1A, 474.2A, Pro Force SIRPS, and Performance Assurance Program Plan.
- Able to communicate the results of analysis clearly and in a manner acceptable to risk decision makers.
- Knowledge and skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office suites, and similar programs.
- Writing skills associated with authoring and co-authoring technical reports and detailed/complex reports that I have authored almost 2 decades (classes in report writing, advanced report writing, analysis report writing, etc.)
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skilled set.
- Prior Protective Force performance testing and Protective Force Lieutenant for 2 years.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in DOE Emergency Management Readiness Assurance /Exercises.
- Prior supervisor/management experience from Fort Lauderdale Police Department and Protective Force where I managed personnel and teams.
- 20 + years of experience in project and emergency management / operations.
- 20 + years of high-level verbal and written communication skills.
- 20 + years of experience in Law Enforcement, Protective Force, Performance Testing / Exercises combined where I have progressively supervised and managed individuals and teams at a high level of experience.
- 20 + years of record keeping skills, operational/business planning skills, and organizing skills.
- Experienced with CONOPs procedures and Quality Assurance associated with the customer requirements of the exercises I have conducted at the DAF as the Senior Controller / Emergency Management Leader for the exercise team.
- Emergency Management advisor and evaluator for the Nevada National Security Sites
- Highly experienced in Communication skills from my time in Law Enforcement including prioritizing, organizing, and maintaining quality work ethic.
- Strong knowledge of Oracle module sch as financials, procurement, human resources, and supply chain
- Cyber Security to include physical security specialist.
- Occupational Health and Safety certified
- 10 + years of experience in cyber security and physical security management to include operational focused security practitioner role
- 10 + years of experience working with business leadership to include product and/or data teams
- 20 + years of experience handling tough conversations with customers
- 20 + years of experience in management / leadership role.
- Experience in supply chain, subcontracts, logistics.
- 3+ years of people management experience
- Experience in Incident Management, Threat Management, Corporate Investigations, Law Enforcement, Security Operations, Crisis Management or a related field that involves conducting threat assessments, workplace investigations, and/or incident response
- Bachelor’s degree in criminology/criminal justice or a relevant field (Business Management)
- 7+ years of security-related professional, or 7+ years of law enforcement experience
- - Understanding of insider threat programs
- - Experience working with law enforcement and legal teams
- - Experience overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors
- - Experience working in data centers or critical infrastructure
- - Experience with common security monitoring, log analysis and forensic tools
- - Experience driving security programs across large diverse organizations
- - Knowledge of AI and emerging technologies in security operations
- - Experienced in corporate security for a global/large company.
- - Understanding of crisis operations, risk management, and crisis communication best practices.
- - Working knowledge of legal contracts, budgeting, and key terms.
- - Substantive experience in physical security and technology.
- - Experience writing and publishing security standards and policies.
- - Experience in Incident Management, Threat Management, Corporate Investigations, Law Enforcement, Security Operations, Crisis Management or a related field that involves conducting threat assessments, workplace investigations, and/or incident response
- - Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Criminal Justice, Security, Law Enforcement, Business Management, Accounting, International Relations or equivalent professional experiences.
- - Minimum 7 years’ experience in the security field in a global corporate environment or large-sized organization (e.g. NGO, public sector, police, or military), including experience in a managerial role.
- - Experience managing service providers and vendors.
- - Experience with security project management and implementation. Fluent in English, and able to communicate (written/verbal) clearly and concisely.
- Completed Tier 5 Investigation Single Scope Background Investigation by federal government within last 5 years
- 5+ years’ experience as COMSEC Account Manager
- 5+ years’ experience keying equipment, reporting incidents and using Communication Security (COMSEC) accountability software
- 15+ years of experience interfacing with and supporting senior leadership
- 20+ years of experience in customer service role
Lieutenant Protective Force at Nevada National Security Sites
MSTS (Mission Support Test Services)
Mercury, Nevada
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Licenses & Certifications
- Nevada Carrying Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit or HR 218 certification (or ability to obtain within six months).
- Nevada Gaming Registration.
- Alcohol Awareness (AES) Card.
- First Aid certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- CPR certification.
- Valid Nevada Driver’s License.
- Training & Compliance
- Advanced firearms and defensive tactics proficiency.
- Demonstrated knowledge of use-of-force standards and regulatory compliance.
- Completed Incident Command System (ICS) training or equivalent command-level certification preferred.
Lieutenant Protective Force at Nevada National Security Site
SOC LLC
Mercury, Nevada
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Q / TS Security Clearance
- Supervisor / Lieutenant / Leader for the Protective Force Security Police Officers
- Lieutenant in charge of the Protective Force at the “DAF” (Device Assembly Facility) / Nuclear Facilities at the Nevada National Security Sites.
- Emergency Management Coordinator / Supervisor / Evaluator for the safety, security, and emergency management program at Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS), and Las Vegas North Las Vegas Facility.
- Planned, evaluated, and Enforced Drills for protective forces
- Directs, trains, monitors, and coordinates daily responsibilities. Initiates and serves disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.
- Oversee Security operations ensuring all employees are performing all duties in accordance with customer requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and company policies, and regulations.
- Generated and reviewed reports regarding incidents and violations of any policies or procedures to management.
- Responds to various reported incidents including but not limited to firearms at posts, investigations, trespassers, civil disturbances, hostile intruders, alarms, etc. During emergency situations assumes role of Incident Commander and coordinates Pro Force activities with first responders. Leads investigations into any incidents involving SOC or Government property.
- BIT (Basic Instructor Technique) Certified 7+ years
- Radiological (RAD) Worker 1 Certified
- CMPC Certified (Classified Matter Protection and Control)
- Knowledgeable on DAF (Nuclear Facilities) Evacuation Plan, Buildings, and Emergencies
- Incident Command Certified
- Skilled in Investigations and Implementation of Strategic goals or objectives, analysis, strategy formation, strategy implementation, and strategy monitoring all in a team setting.
- Certified in safety culture leadership and tactical leadership.
- Certified and Trained in Local Emergency Director
- Trained in Counterintelligence and investigations into foreign nationals.
- Certified in First Aid / CPR
- Provide tactical leadership, supervision and evaluation of all assigned PF personnel and ensure they function effectively in responding to unusual or emergency situations.
- Responsible for evaluating personnel and ensuring station orders are current, inspecting security stations, reviewing official reports and logs and for conducting surveys of security interest and facilities to assure compliance with requirements and contract obligations.
- Ensure that work is executed in accordance with Integrated Safety Management and integrated Safeguards and Security Management functions and principles.
- Expert in multi-tasking and conducting multiple activities at once in an efficient manner that meets company deadlines.
- I am skilled in accounting, analytical, financial analysis, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
- Able to employ independent judgement, knowledge, and experience from past investigations to now investigations at the NNSS and NLVF.
- Skilled in law and regulations at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) and North Las Vegas Facility (NLVF).
- Trained in solving complex problems and resolutions to any scenario brought forward at the NNSS and NLVF.
- Pro Force Lieutenant (Nuclear Facility Commander) associated with nuclear operations and maintenance.
- Obtained familiarization with Conduct of Operations (DOE O 422.1), Nuclear Maintenance (DOE O 433.1B), Transportation and Packaging (DOE O 460.1C and 461.1B), & Quality Assurance requirements (DOE O 414.1D).
- Experience in chemical handling and storage of unique items including compliance with DAF regulatory and Safety Basis requirements.
- 10+ years of experience in Industrial Security
- 10+ years of experience in personnel security administration, physical security, communication security and programmatic security
- Ability to obtain and maintain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) access.
Emergency Response Team Officer
MGM Resorts
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Respond to emergency situations for example, (Active Shooter / Assailant, Violent Domestic Disturbances, Weapon Complaint Calls)
- SWAT Team for MGM Properties
City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2003 - 01.2021
- Specialize in Florida Law when it is associated with both criminal and civil. Specialize in the Florida Baker Act, Marchman Act, and resolving problems with appropriate outcomes when it comes to both criminal and civil matters.
- Specialize in Narcotics both street level and major levels as a Detective in our Special Investigations Division and training by HIDTA.
- Serve and protect the civilian lives in the City of Fort Lauderdale
- Served as a partner with the Broward Sheriff’s Office MAGTF (Multi Agency Gang Task Force) and was deputized.
- Advised civilians on our mission statement which is to provide a safe and orderly environment in our city through professionalism, dedication, an active partnership with the community and concern for individual dignity.
- Trained in First Aid when emergency services aren’t readily available.
- Took immediate action to illegal activity and public hazards.
- Responded to emergency services and calls.
- Knowledgeable in the principles and techniques of law enforcement and public safety
- Skilled in report writing, investigations, typing, analysis reports, collecting all data, preparing reports, supervision, leadership skills, collaborating individual skills to a collective team effort / goal.
- Certified in Interviews and Interrogations
- Certified in Advanced Report Writing
- Trained to quickly analyze situations and use critical thinking to make sound judgements.
- Disciplined leader with an ability to remain calm deliver results in high stress situations
- Demonstrated ability to use discretion wisely and make positive impressions with the community
- Recognized for reliability, promptness, working long hours, last minute availability, professionalism and follow-up, and working in a team environment
- Acknowledged for writing detailed and accurate police reports.
- Received accommodation for certain arrests made and the way the call was handled in a positive way.
- I have made over 1,600 violent felony arrests while employed as a Law Enforcement Officer
- Specialized in misdemeanor / felony investigations and prepared case packets for the State Attorney’s Office
- Specialized in civil investigations
- Detective
- Supervisor Special Investigation Division / Street Crimes Unit (Narcotics) / Violent Crimes Unit
- Skilled in Investigations
- I have received above satisfactory to outstanding on each of my yearly evaluations that measured attitude, initiative, quantity of work, work habits, attendance, interpersonal relations, safety, self-expression, technical proficiency, judgement, creativity, adaptability, dependability, job knowledge, and ability to learn.
- Experienced in emergency management and emergency response activities and procedures.
- Experienced / certified background investigator.
- Experience School Resource Officer and Active Shooter Training Certified
- Counter-intelligence experience
Education
Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma - Business Administration / Management
Greensboro College
Greensboro, North Carolina01-2007
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration / Management
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, Iowa01-2004
Skills
- Work coordination
- Report writing
- Strategic planning
- Innovation and creativity
- Report preparation
- Technical Writer Certified
- Cultural awareness
- Budgeting and finance
- Community relations
- Investigation leadership
- Information verification
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 100 staff members.
- First Person in all of the Department of Energy to bring integrated exercises in Emergency Management drills and evaluated exercises.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with the FBI, Mercy Air, NEST, local law enforcement agencies, local fire department agencies, etc. in the development of the emergency management program.
Certification
- Safety License
- Basic Instructor Techniques
- Fire Arms
- Defensive Tactics
- Technical Writer
- HR218 hand carry license
- Interviews and Interrogations
- Advanced Report Writing
- TAM Card
- CPR/First AID Certified
- HSEEP Certificates
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Response Team Officer
MGM Resorts
03.2026 - Current
Principal Safeguards and Securities Specialist / Emergency Management at Nevada National Security Sites
MSTS (Mission Support Test Services)
09.2023 - Current
Lieutenant Protective Force at Nevada National Security Sites
MSTS (Mission Support Test Services)
06.2023 - 09.2023
Lieutenant Protective Force at Nevada National Security Site
SOC LLC
09.2021 - 06.2023
Emergency Response Team Officer
MGM Resorts
05.2021 - 09.2021
City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department
01.2003 - 01.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration / Management
Upper Iowa University
Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma - Business Administration / Management
Greensboro College