Leroy Hawkins
Oakland,CA
Summary
Results-driven Strategic Manager with expertise in risk management, compliance, EHS, and program management. Proven ability to foster a collaborative team environment that adapts to evolving company risks and threats. Skilled at aligning senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure strategic direction and effective planning for capital assets and employee safety.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Security Officer
Execushield Security
Oakland, CA
05.2026 - Current
- Led security operations for high-profile events and clients.
- Developed and implemented security protocols across multiple sites.
- Managed a team of security personnel, ensuring effective performance.
- Analyzed security reports to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to enhance safety measures.
- Established relationships with key partners and vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Led security operations for high-profile clients in diverse environments.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver high quality results within tight timelines.
Senior Security Consultant
Hawkins Security Consultants Group
Oakland, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Developed comprehensive security strategies tailored to client needs and regulations.
- Advised clients on emerging security technologies and their implementation benefits.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify potential threats.
- Conducted regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
- Conducted risk assessments for new projects or changes in the operational environment.
- Led security assessments for clients to identify vulnerabilities and risks.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into operations.
- Documented processes related to security operations and ensured adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.
- Investigated data loss prevention solutions including encryption technology and access control mechanisms.
- Oversaw network activity to detect suspicious behavior and enhance security. and security camera footage to locate potential threats.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on current threat landscape through research and analysis.
- Coordinated security operations for special events and high-profile visits.
- Maintained updated knowledge of law enforcement tactics, policies and procedures.
Security Supervisor
Creative Security - OpenAI Technologies
San Francisco, CA
03.2026 - 09.2026
- Managed vulnerability management, incident response, and event management initiatives, utilizing various technologies to enhance security in a dynamic environment.
- Conducted corporate investigations and managed the associated case processes.
- * Assessed Security Threats and collaborated with executive leadership on strategies to successfully resolve risk/ issues
- Monitored surveillance systems to identify potential security breaches or incidents.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Developed training programs for new security personnel and ongoing staff development.
- Coached and provided feedback to employees to meet performance expectations.
- Acted as subject matter expert on security, emergency response, workplace violence, crisis management, contingency planning, facility/physical security, disaster planning, and related topics.
- Directed high-tech campus operations, approved all work orders, and established procedures for physical and electronic security applications, implementing campus fire and emergency response programs at all locations.
WEST COAST OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE MANAGER
CONDOR SECURITY OF AMERICA
Newark, USA
09.2022 - 09.2023
- The Condor Security of America Executive Operations Captain managed day-to-day operations for CSA across the West Coast Region, including California, New Mexico, Washington, North Carolina, and Oregon, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- The Captain manages Lieutenants and Sergeants within the company, and is the overseeing manager for all west coast operations employees.
- The Captain coordinated the hiring of new employees across all regions, provided training, reviewed employee disciplinary actions, and made termination recommendations based on input from Lieutenants.
- Managed company budgets, monitored supervisor and manager schedules, and tracked staffing levels and overtime expenditures for all employees.
- Completes regional Lieutenants' performance evaluation reports and oversees the duties and responsibilities of client contracts.
- Oversaw West Coast operations across California, New Mexico, Washington, Oregon, North Carolina, and Texas.
- Developed and maintained relationships with government, federal, city, and commercial clients to drive sales growth.
- Provides training to new Lieutenants & Sgts and monitors work performance through their evaluation period.
- Managed all operations following company policies and applicable laws.
- Maintain a positive and professional rapport with clients and their employees.
- Interacts with local and federal law enforcement agencies, DoD, DoJ, DDS - Dept. Of social services, DOi, Federal Government, State Parks and Recreations, PD, Sheriffs, Federal Courts, Dams and Beaches.
- Resolve stakeholder concerns &/or inquiries in an appropriate and timely manner, escalating to the highest level as necessary.
- Oversaw business continuity planning to ensure financial efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Directed security operations across multiple client sites and locations.
- Fostered client relationships to enhance service delivery and satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored security personnel on best practices and protocols.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in security measures.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly while maintaining positive relationships.
- Developed relationships with external stakeholders such as investors and regulatory bodies.
- Oversaw daily operations of multiple business units.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, customers, and other partners.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
EXECUTIVE, ASSET PROTECTION TEAM LEAD
TARGET CORPORATION
SF, USA
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed business continuity to enhance financial and account efficiencies while ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and quality assurance.
- Managed AP teams by leading a physical security and safety culture and responding to crisis events, investigating and resolving theft, creating awareness and educating team members on operational shortage priorities.
- Provided a safe and secure environment for our team members and guests and met financial goals of shortage and profitability in a Target store.
- Educated, coached and mentored company leaders and teams on compliance, risk management, emergency preparedness, investigations, and physical security & safety procedures.
- Led team to ensure compliance with operational and security procedures. for the leadership team's complete comprehension and unwavering adherence to operational/security procedures, laws, regulations and company directives in order to effectively execute our commitment to security, manage risk (organizational and member), fulfill operational and compliance requirements.
- Educated, coached, and mentored company leaders and teams on compliance, risk management, emergency preparedness, and physical security procedures to strengthen overall safety culture.
- Led the leadership team to ensure complete comprehension and adherence to operational and security procedures, laws, regulations, and company directives.
- Managed business continuity to capitalize on financial and account efficiencies, risk mitigation, compliance, project management and quality assurance.
- Resolved stakeholder concerns &/or inquiries in an appropriate and timely manner, escalating to higher level as necessary.
- Established safety protocols to enhance workplace security and emergency response. and secure cultures, including crisis response and a strong safety environment and crowd management planning.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to establish a secure workplace culture.
- As AP Executive acted as a key executive resource for company initiatives for team leaders in the district/market.
AREA ACCOUNT OPERATIONS MANAGER
PROGUARD SECURITY SERVICES
SF, USA
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed SF Region security accounts portfolio to capitalize on financial and account efficiencies, risk mitigation, compliance, project management and quality assurance.
- Maintained and created sales leads relationships, internal and external sale. Largest portfolio account Trader Joe’s, 2500 hrs.
- Oversaw P&L by interpreting and managing declining balances through reconciliation of profit and loss statements.
- Managed $4.5 Million in revenue per year. Completed month-end management report.
- Conducted benchmarking and implemented security industries 'best practices' plus worked with upper management to standardize processes, practices and service delivery across the accounts.
- Conducted operations investigations and performed on-site security audits and meetings.
- Conducted benchmarking and implemented security industry 'best practices' plus worked with upper management to standardize processes, practices and service delivery across the accounts.
- Maintained and created sales leads relationships, internal and external sale. Largest portfolio account Trader Joe’s, 2500 hrs.
PROGRAMS SECURITY AND SAFETY MANAGER
GLIDE FOUNDATION HQ & CHURCH
SF, USA
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Acted as Program Manager to support various Glide programs, including Security, Meals, Family Youth Care Centers, Woman's Center, Woman's Walk-in Center, HIV Program, Withdraw from Care Team, and HR360 Health Services.
- Spearheaded efforts around vulnerability management matrix, incident response teams, event management matrix, and worked with various technologies to secure a dynamic and growing corporate environment.
- Managed security program providing internships and workforce development training for community members, including those transitioning from homelessness or incarceration.
- Conducted compliance awareness activities for workforce at Glide, assessing and enforcing policy education.
- Headed compliance and risk management meetings, reviewing vendor assessments for security requirements, etc.
- Tracked all programs' security deficiencies through the documentation of findings by increasing the security maturity of the company and reducing the company’s overall risk.
- As external and internal general auditor reviewed all general compliance audit requirements for corporate programs.
- Led corporate investigations to identify and address security incidents, program incidents and recommended improvements.
- Managed Scheduling Manager, Site Location Managers, and Supervisors as part of the Programs Manager role.
- Responded to after-hours emergencies to ensure safety and security. to ensure timely response and safety. and building entries approvals.
NATIONAL SLAC SECURITY ES&H FACILITIES OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
ALLIEDBARTON/ DOE SLAC (STANFORD LINEAR ACCELERATOR CENTER)
Menlo Park, USA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Monitored Nuclear, Radiation, Laser & Bio-chemical HazMat Zones and secret underground tunnels to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Monitored all life-threatening alerts and reactor site investigations with supporting case processes.
- Served as subject matter expert on security contingency planning, disaster planning and facilities/security.
- Coordinated with guard force to dispatch safety teams and emergency contacts to all facilities and secret tunnels for effective incident response.
- Maintained and implemented security policies and strategies to ensure workplace safety and crisis management.
- Implemented environment, safety, and health policies: Steps taken to implement ES&H policies, including communicating relevant procedures.
CA REGION CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER, FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES/ DHS
SECURITY CONSULTANTS GROUP
South San Francisco, USA
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Oversaw management in CA Region 9, including supervision, manpower, training, equipment, supplies, licenses, permits, certificates, insurance, pre-employment screenings, reports, and files to accomplish large-scale security guard services outlined in the Federal contract for a workforce of 180 federal officers.
- Collaborated with executives on vulnerability management, incident response, and event management to enhance security posture in a dynamic environment.
- Had Demonstrated knowledge and experience in various physical security systems. working with various physical security systems such as intrusion detection, access control, perimeter protection, Emergency Response and Crisis Management, & Federal Control Center Systems.
- Oversaw management of exhibits, certifications, and licenses to ensure compliance with federal regulations., Medical & Training records per Federal Contract Agreement and COTR objectives.
- Worked closely to support Federal Protective Services COTRs & ATRs at all FBI, SSA’s, FAA & IRS sites in CA.
- Engaged in negotiations with clients to establish favorable business agreements. business deals with clients to achieve objectives.d business deals with clients and CBA to achieve officer & revenue objectives.
- Worked with executives on efforts around vulnerability management, incident response, event management, and work with various technologies to secure a dynamic and growing environment.
- Negotiated business deals with clients and CBA to meet officer and revenue objectives.
- Maintained and implemented policies and strategies for internal investigations, workplace violence, and property protection of federal buildings.
SAFETY & SECURITY MANAGER, GLOBAL/REGIONAL CORPORATE SECURITY PROGRAMS
SECURITAS/ AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES
Campbell, USA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Designed and implemented policies and strategies, including internal investigations, workplace violence, property and asset protection, contract guard management, and national crisis management (FEMA).
- Provided strategic direction and leadership for global accounts.
- Manages the global SRC security services and related operations, including client service, problem resolution, service enhancement, and account development.
- Managed P&L by interpreting and reconciling profit and loss statements to maintain fiscal health of security services.
- Managed P&L by interpreting, projecting & managing declining balances by reconciling profit and loss statements.
- Conducted benchmarking and implemented security industry best practices while standardizing processes and service delivery across the account, improving operational consistency.
COMPLIANCE SAFETY DIRECTOR/ SECURITY MANAGER OF EXECUTIVE PROTECTION, FACILITIES
ABM/ ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING (EFI)
Foster City, USA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Managed vulnerability management, incident response, and event management efforts while utilizing various technologies to enhance security in a dynamic and growing environment.
- Assessed Security Threats and collaborated with executive leadership on strategies to successfully resolve risk/ issues.
- Acted as subject matter expert on security, emergency response, workplace violence, crisis management, contingency planning, facility security, disaster planning, and related topics.
- Developed and managed corporate investigations and supporting case process.
- Managed procedures and security applications for campus fire and emergency response programs at all locations.
- Directed ACSS/ABM janitorial staff on high-tech campus, overseeing sign-off and approval of work orders and invoicing for ACSS/ABM security and janitorial services.
MAJOR ACCOUNTS PORTFOLIO MANAGER
GUARDSMARK SECURITY INC.
San Francisco, USA
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Managed major accounts for clients including Charles Schwab, UCSF Medical Center, JP Morgan, Dolby, and C-Net.
- Managed the San Francisco HQ Charles Schwab Executive Protection Events.
- Managed $2.5 Million in revenue per year/ Completed month-end management report.
- Managed $2.5 million in annual revenue; completed monthly management reports to inform strategic decision-making.
- Managed P&L for a workforce of 80 employees and supervisors weekly.
- Enforced compliance with administrative policies, procedures, and safety regulations, including JCAHO and CAL OSHA.
- Enforced compliance with administrative policies, procedures, and safety rules for JCAHO and CAL OSHA.
- Headed HQ Security Control Center and systems operations training for the Northwest Region.
- Knowledge and experience working with various physical security systems such as intrusion detection, access control, perimeter protection, Emergency Response and Crisis Management.
Education
M.B.A. - Global Management
University of Phoenix
San Francisco, CAB.S. - Justice Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZA.A. - Criminal Justice
San Francisco City College
San Francisco, CASkills
- Risk assessment
- Security evaluation
- Policy formulation
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Client relationship management
- Budget oversight
- Operational coordination
- Contract management
- Employee assessment
- Resource allocation
- WinTeam software
- Valiant software
- C-Cure systems
- Lenel systems
- X-ray and magnetometry
- Remote viewing systems
- Wave reader systems
- ID card systems
- Access Vision systems
- Control center systems
- Microsoft Word
- EHub platform
- Paylocity software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Reflections software
- Microsoft Teams
- Gmail platform
- Leadership collaboration
- Multilingual communication
- Resource allocation
Accomplishments
- SFUSD AWE Award 2017 Special Ed & Autism (RBT).
- Completed M.B.A Degree (2004-2006).
- Federal MBI Clearance GS-12 5 Year Adjudication.
- Certified Registered Behavioral Therapist (RBT 2016).
- Largest Managed Accounts: Federal Protective Services, Intel, Agilent Tech, JP Morgan Chase, UCSF Medical & Campus, Charles Schwab, C-Net & Dolby, SFAI, Cushman & Wakefield, Trader Joes, Target Stores, Federal Dams, Santa Fe Airport, Santa Fe Water Plant, City Of Santa Fe Contracts, Alameda Fair Grounds, Navy Bases, City Sheriff Dept.’s, SLO County PHF Medical Facilities that led to significantly increased in revenue and marketability.
Timeline
Executive Security Officer
Execushield Security
05.2026 - Current
Security Supervisor
Creative Security - OpenAI Technologies
03.2026 - 09.2026
Senior Security Consultant
Hawkins Security Consultants Group
01.2024 - Current
WEST COAST OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE MANAGER
CONDOR SECURITY OF AMERICA
09.2022 - 09.2023
EXECUTIVE, ASSET PROTECTION TEAM LEAD
TARGET CORPORATION
12.2020 - 09.2022
AREA ACCOUNT OPERATIONS MANAGER
PROGUARD SECURITY SERVICES
08.2018 - 03.2020
PROGRAMS SECURITY AND SAFETY MANAGER
GLIDE FOUNDATION HQ & CHURCH
02.2015 - 02.2016
NATIONAL SLAC SECURITY ES&H FACILITIES OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
ALLIEDBARTON/ DOE SLAC (STANFORD LINEAR ACCELERATOR CENTER)
01.2012 - 01.2015
CA REGION CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER, FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES/ DHS
SECURITY CONSULTANTS GROUP
01.2008 - 01.2012
SAFETY & SECURITY MANAGER, GLOBAL/REGIONAL CORPORATE SECURITY PROGRAMS
SECURITAS/ AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES
01.2007 - 01.2008
COMPLIANCE SAFETY DIRECTOR/ SECURITY MANAGER OF EXECUTIVE PROTECTION, FACILITIES
ABM/ ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING (EFI)
01.2006 - 01.2007
MAJOR ACCOUNTS PORTFOLIO MANAGER
GUARDSMARK SECURITY INC.
01.2001 - 01.2006
M.B.A. - Global Management
University of Phoenix
B.S. - Justice Studies
Arizona State University
A.A. - Criminal Justice
San Francisco City College