
My responsibilities included the physical security and protective services oversight of 20 hospitals in Northern California with a staff of 1000 security professionals, with a focus on Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and HIPPA compliance as it relates to the protection of patient information.
We specialize in assessing and enhancing the security posture of organizations and responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, recommending appropriate security measures, and ensuring that the systems and processes in place can withstand potential threats. This role required a deep understanding of various security technologies, compliance standards, and risk management strategies. I collaborated with different departments to implement comprehensive security solutions and educate staff on best practices to protect sensitive information and maintain operational integrity in a constantly evolving threat landscape.
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement overarching security strategies, policies, and procedures that align with the casino's business objectives and luxury hospitality standards.
Directed property-wide security strategies, ensured compliance with state gaming regulations, and coordinated risk management, emergency response, and investigations to safeguard assets and maintain operational integrity.
Regulatory Compliance: Maintain rigorous compliance with state gaming commissions, tribal gaming agencies, and local law enforcement regulations to protect gaming integrity and maintain gaming licenses.
Asset & VIP Protection:Oversee the protection of all company funds, property, high-net-worth VIPs, and sensitive areas (e.g., cages, count rooms, and gaming pits).
Incident Management: Lead the response and coordination for high-pressure situations, medical emergencies, crisis events, and workplace investigations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Casino Operations, Surveillance, Marketing, and Food & Beverage departments to address daily security needs and support property events.
Managed departmental budget and supervised technology upgrades (e.g., CCTV and access control) while coordinating security vendors to enhance security measures and operational efficiency.
Managed media relations, public outreach, and safety campaigns for the Louisiana State Police and Department of Public Safety.
Defined key responsibilities for media relations, public education, and digital strategy, enhancing community engagement.
· Media Relations:Acting as the primary point of contact for local and national news media. They coordinate press conferences, distribute press releases, and provide official statements on major incidents, traffic updates, and public safety threats.
Directed public education programs on driver safety, seat-belt usage, and child safety initiatives, contributing to improved community awareness.
· Digital Strategy:Overseeing the department's digital footprint, including the official social media channels, to ensure transparent communication with Louisiana residents.
· Executive Leadership:Managing the staff and daily operations of the Public Affairs Section and often coordinating with other law enforcement agencies and state departments.
As the Commander for the Protective Services Unit/Governor’s Security Detail I was responsible for managing the day-to-day security, logistics, and protective operations for the Governor, the Governor's immediate family, and the Governor's Mansion as well as the Lt. Governor and Louisiana Attorney General. Additional duties included coordination with other national and international visiting dignitaries and coordinating with the United States Secret Service on protective details involving those dignitaries they were responsible for while visiting the state of Louisiana.
Key responsibilities included:
Executed close protection and secure transportation for Governor and visiting dignitaries, enhancing security measures during high-profile events.
· Interagency Coordination: Served as the primary liaison between the LSP, the U.S. Secret Service, and other regional or federal law enforcement agencies.
Developed and implemented departmental policies, emergency response protocols, and security threat assessments, strengthening overall operational readiness and response capabilities.
· Unit Administration: Oversaw the operational budget, staffing schedules, and equipment requirements for the entire protective detail.
· Personnel Management: Supervised subordinate troopers, delegated duties, evaluated performance, and coordinated specialized training (e.g., advanced driving, weapons, and defense tactics).
As the Lead State Police Technical Surveillance Countermeasures technician within the Louisiana State Police Intelligence unit my,
Outlined key responsibilities as follows:
· Technical Security: Assisting in identifying specific security vulnerabilities, protecting sensitive internal law enforcement communications, and mitigating eavesdropping threats.
· Sweep Operations: Conducting routine and targeted physical and electronic sweeps of protective locations, executive offices, and investigative sites to detect hidden recording devices, wiretaps, or transmitters.
· Equipment Maintenance: Installing, maintaining, and calibrating the latest surveillance, protective, and detection technology.
Prepared detailed reports on technical security deficiencies, advising senior investigators and public officials on effective countermeasures to enhance security of environments.
Managed technical equipment as evidence, ensuring strict adherence to legal chain of custody throughout investigations.