Anthony Romanzo
Gansevoort,NY
Summary
Results-driven and highly experienced security manager professional with a proven track record in managing comprehensive site protection and safety programs. Seeking the position of Emergency Services Manager (FORCE PROTECTION) for the Watervliet Arsenal to provide strategic leadership and direction evaluating law enforcement and fire prevention and protection operations, while maintaining seamless collaboration with local, state, and federal law enforcement and government agencies.
Extensive expertise in overseeing and managing physical security and anti-terrorism operations for secure sites and facilities worldwide.
Over 10 years' experience operating and providing security and emergency management overseas in conflict zones and high risk areas.
Exceptional leadership abilities, with a focus on providing security and safety direction and ensuring 24/7 coverage.
Skilled in the exercise of superior judgment, political acumen and problem-solving skills when collaborating with internal and external agencies and departments.
Proficient in developing and implementing physical security policies, procedures, and training programs.
Confident Security Manager successful at making critical decisions quickly and effectively.
Adept at meeting security challenges calmly and rationally.
Proactive problem-solver with keen attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Security
PSC
06.2018 - Current
- Directed and managed security staff, physical security, and emergency response, ensuring the safety of patrons and assets at 1.8 million square foot retail center on a daily basis
- Developed effective emergency response plans for various scenarios, improving organizational preparedness.
- Collaborated closely with relevant Managers to ensure timely 24/7 response to any critical security or safety incident
- Enhanced overall security by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and security audits.
- Fostered productive relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, facilitating training programs and receiving necessary support.
Private Investigator
HUB Enterprises
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Conducted over 100 investigations for private and corporate clients, utilizing surveillance operations and field interviews
- Gathered and analyzed evidence, providing valuable insights for insurance, accident, and injury cases.
- Enhanced case success rate with meticulous attention to detail during investigations, ensuring all relevant information was gathered and analyzed.
Security, Safety and Protective Operations Manager
KBSS
09.2011 - 09.2017
- Managed force protection and security operations for over 15 facilities, military bases, NGO and diplomatic personnel, in Afghanistan and the Middle East Region
- Collaborated with U.S Military Services, as well as Foreign Military and Security Forces, and main embassies security personnel, to ensure effective base and site security procedures and risk management
- Instituted staff safety and security training as well as protective operations training, enhancing security skills and emergency preparedness.
- Delivered mission leadership, planning, logistics, and intelligence support, as well as leadership and training initiatives, to enhance staff and base security, safety, ensuring successful operations
- Provided risk management for high-threat security and protective operations globally, serving diplomatic, NGO, and corporate clients.
Regional Operations Manager
FHI
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Set up and managed site and mobile security, safety and logistics operations contracts for the U.S Military from Kandahar, Afghanistan, for all of the Southern Afghanistan area of operations
- Demonstrated exceptional skills working with US military and International Forces for the physical security of military bases and facilities.
- Effectively commanding and participating in numerous security and force protecting actions, resulting in risk mitigation.
- Established safety and security procedures for base/facility physical security, conducted intelligence collection and analysis of security incidents for operations, and project leadership for force protection in high risk security and safety related matters.
Operations and Training Instructor
Trojan Securities International
06.2005 - 06.2008
- Completed high-risk assignments, including hostage rescue, convoy protection, and executive protection, operating globally, both domestically and internationally
- Provided training to military and special operations groups on various aspects of high-risk protection and counter-terrorism
- Conducted security program assessments, site security assessments, and security program revisions for international clients globally
- Formulated security procedures to mitigate risks and led counter-surveillance and Quick Reaction Force operations in South America.
US Intelligence Operator
NSA
11.2003 - 06.2005
- Conducted protective security details and covert operations in Iraq, ensuring the safety of NSA and CIA stations chiefs’ and assets, as well accomplishing intelligence collection objectives
- Led and conducted over 200 covert operations in high-risk areas, while also serving as a team leader for intelligence and training.
- Planned and executed high risk protective, travel, asset and hostage rescue operations, demonstrating exceptional leadership and operational skills.
- Held TS-SCI level clearance.
Education
Criminal Justice Bachelors Program - Criminal Justice
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NYHigh School -
01.1989
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Security Management
- Policy Development
- Risk Assessment
- Security Audits
- Emergency Preparedness
Certification
- FEMA – Emergency Management Institute Certifications:
- Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies
- Responding to an Active Shooter.
- Introduction to the Interagency Security Committee (ISC)
- Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Insider Threats
- Terrorism Awareness
Employment Goal
Emergency Services Manager (FORCE PROTECTION)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Security
PSC
06.2018 - Current
Private Investigator
HUB Enterprises
09.2017 - 06.2018
Security, Safety and Protective Operations Manager
KBSS
09.2011 - 09.2017
Regional Operations Manager
FHI
08.2008 - 08.2011
Operations and Training Instructor
Trojan Securities International
06.2005 - 06.2008
US Intelligence Operator
NSA
11.2003 - 06.2005
Criminal Justice Bachelors Program - Criminal Justice
SUNY Buffalo State