Jessica Cady
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Executive leader with expertise in strategic operations and people management, driving organizational growth through effective business development and operational oversight. Proven ability to create robust organizational structures that enhance teamwork and accountability, leading to increased profitability and successful relationship management. Skilled in adapting leadership styles to leverage team strengths, fostering collaboration and achieving corporate objectives. Experienced in strategic planning and financial management, with a track record of transforming challenges into opportunities that enhance operational performance and stakeholder value.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO/Partner
SIG 9 Global
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.2014 - Current
- Elected Chief Executive Officer and secured partnership in September 2018.
- Drove business development initiatives, expanding client base and increasing revenue through targeted marketing efforts.
- Directed strategic initiatives aligning organizational culture with enterprise-wide priorities to enhance engagement.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships, maintaining long-term relationships with key stakeholders to drive collaboration.
- Oversaw compliance with regulations and monitored financial performance, strengthening external relationships.
- Implemented policies ensuring adherence to industry regulations while promoting high-performance culture.
- Established operational framework at SIG 9 Global as Executive Vice President of Operations in June 2014.
- Developed empirical crime analysis for urban areas supporting predictive modeling and risk mitigation.
Corporate Regional Manager
American Guard Services
Miami, FL
01.2010 - 06.2014
- Led reacquisition of multi-million-dollar cruise line contract, securing agreements at four new seaport locations.
- Directed regional organizational restructuring to resolve operational deficiencies and enhance efficiency.
- Developed management frameworks that enhanced service quality and performance across teams.
- Coordinated training programs that elevated staff capabilities and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Established objectives, policies, and performance standards for all regional personnel.
- Managed recruitment, onboarding, and training of regional management teams to meet organizational standards.
- Monitored team progress toward executive management goals, reinforcing accountability.
- Implemented safety protocols to safeguard employees and clients during service delivery.
Regional Operations Manager & Analyst
Verasys
Miami, FL
04.2006 - 01.2010
- Analyzed trends in security data to support strategic decision-making and risk reduction.
- Prepared reports for senior leadership, highlighting actionable recommendations for security operations.
- Implemented advanced technologies to improve operational efficiency and address emerging security threats.
- Managed daily security operations across South Florida, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
- Led recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations of security personnel to build a skilled and compliant team.
- Conducted site assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement evidence-based improvements.
- Created emergency response plans to strengthen organizational preparedness for incidents and improve response times.
- Investigated security incidents to determine root causes and recommend operational enhancements.
Education
Ph.D. - Forensic Psychology, Specialization in Crisis Leadership Management
Walden University
02.2027
Master's Degree - Philosophy (w/PH.D)
Walden University
02.2026
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
06.2020
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Leadership
- Strategic visioning
- Corporate governance
- Project Management Response
- Decision-Making
- Crisis management
- Operational excellence
- Talent acquisition
- Talent development
- Human Resource Policy & Development
- Organizational development
- Change management
- Procurement
- Security assessments
- Data Analysis
- Reliability Analytics
- Behavioral Risk Assessment
- Management
- Conflict Management
- Investigations
- Security systems planning
- Training development
- Training programs
- Project oversight
- Program oversight
- Operational efficiency
- Budgeting and cost control
- Process optimization
- Systems organization
- Quality assurance
- Collaboration
- Team development
- Team collaboration
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Multicultural Perspectives
- People and culture
- Employee engagement
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Analytical skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Continuous improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Inspirational leadership
- Business strategy
- Business development
- Benchmarking performance
- Mission and vision
- Literature Review
- Research methodologies
- SilverTrac
- NVivo
- SPSS
- Tracktik
- Trackforce
- Therms Infinity
- TLOxp
- Microsoft Office/Teams
- Paycor
- QuickBooks Desktop/Online
- SafetyCulture
- Team relationships
- Operational assessment
- Organizational agility
- Solution innovation
- Team relationships
- Cultural awareness
- Change management
- Quality assurance
- Team relationships
- Training programs
- Process optimization
- Team collaboration
- Brand management
- Reliability
- Operational efficiency
- Operational assessment
- Cultural awareness
Certification
- Florida Class D Unarmed, Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services, D1804924
- Florida Class G Armed, Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services, G1900284
- Florida DI Instructor, Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services, DI3000264
- Operations Management, University of Phoenix
- Facility Security Officer, Port Manatee, FL
Professional Statement
My personal and professional growth is built upon a solid educational foundation complemented by practical experience, which has enhanced my ability to understand diverse perspectives and their impact on outcomes. This background has strengthened my adaptability and problem-solving skills in complex and dynamic settings. I am committed to implementing effective organizational strategies that promote leadership, teamwork, accountability, and shared success. Additionally, I focus on developing tailored leadership and motivation approaches to encourage collaboration and align efforts toward common goals. My academic background has further refined my analytical capabilities, enabling me to assess various factors influencing organizational performance and to develop data-driven solutions that support sustainable growth and continuous improvement.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
CEO/Partner
SIG 9 Global
09.2014 - Current
Corporate Regional Manager
American Guard Services
01.2010 - 06.2014
Regional Operations Manager & Analyst
Verasys
04.2006 - 01.2010
Ph.D. - Forensic Psychology, Specialization in Crisis Leadership Management
Walden University
Master's Degree - Philosophy (w/PH.D)
Walden University
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix