Leigh Jacobson
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Israeli-American dual citizen with a background in counter-terrorism and diplomacy studies currently working in production and event security; has a strong passion for entertainment and its capacity for social impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Prod. Security & Special Events
The Walt Disney Company
05.2022 - Current
- Serve as the main security contact for and manage all physical security needs, from pre-production through production through release, premiere, press, and promotional events for: FX Networks, National Geographic, Disney Branded Television.
- Consult with studio executives and production teams about the threat landscapes in various potential regions of filming.
- Coordinate talent movement, guard placement, emergency response planning, and onsite at all aforementioned studio events.
Sr Specialist, Prod. Security & Special Events
The Walt Disney Company
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Onboarded and oversaw interns to the Production Security program.
- Served as a VIP security zone leader for special events, including movie premieres, Investor's Day, and D23.
Specialist, Global Workplace Security Programs
The Walt Disney Company
11.2018 - 09.2021
- Conducted imminent threat (active shooter) prevention & response trainings for company employees worldwide.
Graduate Associate, Global Workplace Security Programs
The Walt Disney Company
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Analyzed holistic threats facing the company's employees worldwide, encompassing Disney, Marvel, ABC, ESPN, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and more.
Homeland Security & Emergency Management Intern
LA Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC)
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Served as HSAC's liaison to the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's Unified Homeless Response Center (UHRC).
- Produced weekly reports on emergency management, city resiliency, regional cyber security, and LA public safety.
Volunteer Coordinator for the ICT 17th Annual World Summit on Counter-terrorism (September 2017)
International Institute For Counter-terrorism
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Selected by ICT leadership to manage and organize all 15+ student volunteers for the entire 4-day international conference.
- Coordinated and liaised with various international diplomatic teams in order to coordinate security and press communication.
Threat Analysis/Terror Simulations Intern
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM (ICT), HERZLIYA
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Conducted research at the institute, specifically focusing on the psychological aspects of terror.
Education
Master of Arts - Counter-terrorism & Homeland Security
Reichman University
Herzliya, Israel11.2017
Master of Arts - Public Diplomacy
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2016
Skills
- Threat Assessment
- Emergency Planning
- Event Oversight
- Open-Source Intelligence Gathering
- Organizational Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Elementary
Latin
Limited Working
Timeline
Manager, Prod. Security & Special Events
The Walt Disney Company
05.2022 - Current
Sr Specialist, Prod. Security & Special Events
The Walt Disney Company
09.2021 - 05.2022
Specialist, Global Workplace Security Programs
The Walt Disney Company
11.2018 - 09.2021
Graduate Associate, Global Workplace Security Programs
The Walt Disney Company
06.2018 - 11.2018
Homeland Security & Emergency Management Intern
LA Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC)
03.2018 - 06.2018
Volunteer Coordinator for the ICT 17th Annual World Summit on Counter-terrorism (September 2017)
International Institute For Counter-terrorism
05.2017 - 11.2017
Threat Analysis/Terror Simulations Intern
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM (ICT), HERZLIYA
10.2016 - 10.2017
Master of Arts - Counter-terrorism & Homeland Security
Reichman University
Master of Arts - Public Diplomacy
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Southern California
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