Antonio Andino
Manchester,CT
Summary
Security and operations executive with more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience directing enterprise security operations, risk management, and complex multi-site portfolios. Proven record of leading high-performing teams, developing strategic security programs, strengthening regulatory compliance, and optimizing operational performance across diverse organizations. Trusted advisor to executive leadership with expertise in enterprise risk mitigation, organizational resilience, and building collaborative partnerships that protect people, assets, and business objectives.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
NE Security Manager – Merck Research Laboratories
Allied Universal Security – Securitas Security Services
Boston, MA
01.2016 - Current
- Direct security operations for a portfolio of two primary research campuses and two remote facilities supporting a global pharmaceutical organization. Lead a multidisciplinary workforce of security officers, supervisors, command center operators, reception personnel, and access control administrators while providing portfolio-wide Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) leadership across nationwide accounts. Drive regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, operational excellence, and client satisfaction through strategic security leadership.
- Serve as the primary Security Operations Liaison for Merck Global Security throughout the Northeast Region, collaborating with corporate security leadership to implement enterprise security strategies, coordinate regional initiatives, strengthen risk mitigation efforts, and ensure compliance with global security standards.
National Accounts Portfolio Manager - UNUM Provident Corporation
Allied Universal Security
Portland, ME
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Directed security operations for a four-site national portfolio supporting a Fortune 500 financial services organization, leading approximately 80 security professionals, site managers, supervisors, command center personnel, and client-designated management while providing operational support to more than 45 U.S. field offices and UK operations.
- Oversaw execution of contractual security initiatives, ensuring full compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), corporate security standards, and client performance expectations.
- Partnered with regional leadership, district management, and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize operational performance, financial accountability, workforce planning, and service delivery across all portfolio locations.
- Managed portfolio financial operations, including budgeting, payroll, billing, accounts receivable, scheduling, and workforce allocation, ensuring operational accuracy, fiscal responsibility, and timely issue resolution.
- Administered portfolio security budgets and conducted market wage analyses to improve employee retention, maintain competitive compensation strategies, and support operational stability across multiple geographic markets.
- Identified security vulnerabilities and operational gaps, recommending and implementing risk mitigation strategies and process improvements in collaboration with the client's Corporate Security leadership.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Housatonic College
Bridgeport, CTSkills
- Enterprise Security Leadership
- Corporate Security Strategy
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Security Program Development
- Portfolio Leadership
- Multi-Site Operations Management
- Security Operations Management
- Physical Security Operations
- Crisis Management & Emergency Response
- Business Continuity & Resilience
- Regulatory & Compliance Management
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
- Executive Stakeholder Engagement
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Management
- Threat & Vulnerability Assessments
- Investigations & Incident Management
- Access Control & Security Technologies
- Budget & Financial Management
- Security Contract Management
- Contract & Vendor Management
- Client Relationship Management
Accomplishments
- Selected for specialized Y-12 Security Emergency Response Training through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), focused on radiological material handling and Limited Life Element (LLE) tactical response.
- Earned Tactical Response (T&R) certification supporting government-regulated medical irradiation safety operations.
- Consistently achieved exceptional client satisfaction across a multi-site security portfolio through operational excellence in: Emergency Medical Response, Security Logistics Management, Access Control & Credentialing, Employee and Facility Safety
- Achieved a 100% security compliance audit score across multiple facilities while increasing portfolio-wide client satisfaction from 95% to 99.32% over four consecutive years.
Certification
- Vendor Management (MOAB) Management of Aggressive Behavior
- Certified Instructor. Conflict Management Certified.
- American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certified
- Connecticut State Pistol Permit.
- Blue Card Pistol Permit Certification
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
NE Security Manager – Merck Research Laboratories
Allied Universal Security – Securitas Security Services
01.2016 - Current
National Accounts Portfolio Manager - UNUM Provident Corporation
Allied Universal Security
01.2012 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Business Management
Housatonic College
Certifications
- Y-12 Security Emergency Response Certification, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- Tactical Response (T&R) Certification
- Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) Certified Instructor
- Conflict Management Certification
- American Red Cross CPR & First Aid Certification
- Connecticut State Pistol Permit
- Blue Card Firearms Certification (use the official title if different)
- Handcuff & Pepper Foam Certification
Professional Affiliations
- ASIS International
Professional Recognition
- Administration Service Award, Trumbull Police Department, for outstanding contributions to crime reduction and theft prevention.
- Service Award, Waterbury Police Department Gang & Auto Theft Task Force, for contributions supporting public safety and law enforcement operations.
- Spearheaded a strategic partnership with local law enforcement that resulted in the successful implementation of a police substation, strengthening collaboration between public safety agencies and the community.
Certifications & Specialized Training
- Global Material Alarm & Tactical Response Training, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) & National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- Y-12 Security Emergency Response Certification
- Tactical Response (T&R) Certification
- Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) Certified Instructor
- Conflict Management Certification
- American Red Cross CPR & First Aid Certification
- Connecticut State Pistol Permit
- Blue Card Firearms Certification
- Handcuff & Pepper Foam Certification