Craig Taylor
Twinsburg,OH
Summary
Dynamic Security Manager with proven expertise at Livenation's Blossom Music Center, specializing in security protocol development and risk assessment. Successfully implemented crowd control strategies and emergency response plans, enhancing audience safety during high-profile events. Adept at surveillance monitoring and incident reporting, fostering a secure environment through strong leadership and collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Manager
Livenation?blossom Music Center
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
05.2000 - Current
- Developed security protocols for events at the premier music venue.
- Managed a team of security personnel during concerts and festivals.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement for emergency response planning.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential security threats.
- Trained staff on safety procedures and emergency response techniques.
- Coordinated with event organizers to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Implemented crowd control strategies to maintain audience safety during performances.
- Developed and enforced security policies, procedures, and protocols to protect confidential information.
- Floated between security locations to check in with officers, assess security and make proactive adjustments based on changing conditions.
- Conducted regular staff training on security policies and procedures.
- Maintained team compliance with professionalism guidelines and security team standards.
- Monitored physical access to the premises, ensuring that only authorized personnel were allowed entry.
- Managed a team of Security Officers responsible for monitoring CCTV cameras and responding to alarms.
- Recorded required data for incident reports and files.
- Evaluated daily activity, incidents and irregularities and recorded equipment and property damage, theft, and presence of unauthorized persons.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Patrolled sites on foot and by vehicle to provide visible deterrence to criminals.
- Attentively monitored closed-circuit television footage to check for visible suspicious activity.
- Recommended changes in processes and procedures related to information security and risk management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education/History
Ohio University
Athens, OH06-1983
Skills
- Security protocol development
- Risk assessment
- Emergency response planning
- Surveillance monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Event security management
Accomplishments
- Brian Mann supervisor of the month. Twice in the last two years.
- Blossom Music Center Hall of Fame for 25 years of service.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Security Manager
Livenation?blossom Music Center
05.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education/History
Ohio University
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