Jason L. Dickerson
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Program management professional with experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives. Strengths include strategic planning, process improvement, and stakeholder management. Track record of improving operational efficiency and productivity through data-driven execution.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager, Meeting & Event Security
Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group
12.2014 - Current
- Plan, develop, and maintain the Event Security program to meet the needs of the business and various stakeholders across multiple business functions
- Oversee teams of up to 25 contract security personnel at off-site events to include coordination of security logistics, personnel scheduling, and training at approximately 15 annual Genentech and Roche events worldwide
- Supported Genentech and Roche Executive Committee members at security-supported off-site and on-site events, ensuring their safety and security needs were met
- Managed allocation of limited staffing to prioritize security for sensitive projects, optimizing resource deployment
- Create written program standards and socialize best practices to align with Roche Directives
- Assess event registrations for risk and potential need for security support
- Coordinate on-campus and off-campus events ranging from 100 to 4,000 attendees
- Strategically partner with internal clients and external vendors to ensure their events are adequately supported and that the functional goals of each project are met
- Partner with the Protective Services team to support Roche Board of Directors activities during visits to the Genentech South San Francisco campus
Meeting & Event Security Lead
Guardsmark LLC at Genentech
09.2008 - 12.2014
- Delivered security at onsite and offsite meetings and events for over 1,000 attendees, prioritizing protection of business sensitive information and strict access control.
- Coordinated security support requirements with proprietary and contract event planners for meetings and corporate functions, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Collaborated with executive offices and support personnel to effectively plan and execute security assignments, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Ensured safe and timely transportation of Executives to and from business meetings, airports, and various business functions by advance planning of safe and effective routes
- Served on Genentech's First Alert Team (FAT) to respond to emergencies, aiding in medical, chemical, and fire emergencies.
Security Officer
Guardsmark LLC at Genentech
02.2007 - 09.2008
- Monitored Genentech's employee self-service identity management system, C-CURE security and event management software, and visitor management system to maintain security integrity
- Coordinated security assistance and emergency support requests in Security Operations Center, ensuring timely response and resolution
- Compiled daily security reports on incidents and observations, providing critical insights for operational improvements
Operations Specialist 2nd Class E5
U.S. Navy Mayport, FL
Mayport, FL
10.2000 - 10.2005
- Delivered navigation briefings to Commanding Officer and Command Staff prior to entering ports of call, ensuring informed decision-making
- Created and maintained visual representation of surface warfare engagement plans for Division Officer's briefings to the Commanding Officer, enhancing clarity of operational strategies
- Coordinated daily operations support for U.S. Navy commands at Mayport, Florida.
- Prepared operational reports, logs, and correspondence for command review.
Education
Protective / Evasive Driving Course
Vehicle Dynamics Institute
Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA 1833405-2023
Surveillance Detection Strategies & Tactics
Vehicle Dynamics Institute
Edison, NJ03-2013
Executive Protection Program
R.L. Oatman & Associates, Inc.
Towson, MD10-2010
Emergency Medical Technician -
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12-2008
Naval Service Support Advanced Training Command
U.S. Navy
Skills
- Security program management
- Security logistics
- Security team management
- Access control
- Emergency planning
- Incident response
- Risk analysis and management
- Security procedure and protocol SME
- Executive protection logistics
- Stakeholder coordination
- Vendor management
- Policy and procedure development
- Cross-functional communication
- Conflict resolution
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
Certification
- NREMT - National EMS Certification (EMT)
Accomplishments
- "Top Gun" Highest Scoring Driver - Vehicle Dynamics Institute, Protective / Evasive Driving Course - 2023
Timeline
Program Manager, Meeting & Event Security
Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group
12.2014 - Current
Meeting & Event Security Lead
Guardsmark LLC at Genentech
09.2008 - 12.2014
Security Officer
Guardsmark LLC at Genentech
02.2007 - 09.2008
Operations Specialist 2nd Class E5
U.S. Navy Mayport, FL
10.2000 - 10.2005
Protective / Evasive Driving Course
Vehicle Dynamics Institute
Surveillance Detection Strategies & Tactics
Vehicle Dynamics Institute
Executive Protection Program
R.L. Oatman & Associates, Inc.
Emergency Medical Technician -
City College of San Francisco
Naval Service Support Advanced Training Command
U.S. Navy