Michael Wright
118-44 Marsden Street,Jamaica,NY
Summary
Highly skilled and knowledgeable security and managerial professional with a proven track record of success. Implements effective strategies, policies, and procedures to create a safer and more organized work environment. Expertly coordinates programs for physical safety, asset protection, insurance liability, and fire safety. Committed to ensuring the utmost security and well-being of personnel and assets.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Consultant(Freelance)
Guidepoint
04.2022 - Current
- Reviewed operational effectiveness of client security protocols.
- Analyzed and remedied security weaknesses at client locations.
- Established and rolled out new methods enhancing business development.
- Drafted clear summaries outlining advancements, obstacles and resolutions.
- Suggested corrective measures for enhancing security.
Director of Safety and Security
Allied Universal/Hudson Hotel New York
11.2011 - 05.2022
- Overhauled security and safety procedures in a large-scale union hotel with 1,000 rooms.
- Coordinated private functions involving esteemed guests.
- Conducted fire safety drills as a member of the hotel fire and life safety brigade.
- Designed efficient programming for Saflok system to enhance accessibility within hotel.
- Investigated guest and hotel incidents, recommending corrective actions.
- Guaranteed 24/7 functionality for CCTV through effective management practices.
- Optimized scheduling to manage workforce efficiently.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement to streamline security operations.
- Collaborated with NYPD and hotel safety committee through monthly meetings addressing security concerns.
- Developed detailed documentation for insurance claims, focusing on workers' compensation and general liability.
Supervisor of Security
Central Synagogue
11.2009 - 09.2011
- Safeguarded Rabbis, faculty members, and the student body.
- Oversaw visitor activities and ensured adherence to campus guidelines.
- Performed periodic site inspections to ensure a secure environment.
- Utilized X-ray systems and hand-wand tools for efficient screening processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Jamaica, NYCertificate - Counterintelligence
Archangel Protective Intelligence
12-2023
Certificate - Cyber Security Strategy
Asis International
New York, NY10.2023
Certificate - CPR/AED/FIRST AID Certification
National CPR Foundation
New York, NY09.2023
Certificate - Psychology of Criminal Behavior And Criminology
Udemy
New York, NY05.2023
Certificate - OSHA Emergency Action Plan Organizer
Udemy
New York, NY05.2023
Certificate - Active Shooter/Workplace Violence Defense
Asis International
New York, NY07.2022
Certificate - Security Management Excellence in Private Protection
Udemy
New York, NY07.2022
Certificate - Emergent Security Threats And Soft Target
Asis International
New York, NY02.2022
Certificate in Business And Executive Protection - Executive Protection And Business
Executive Protection Institute
New York, NY07.2020
Skills
- Insurance claims
- Workers' compensation
- Background investigations
- Incident Response
- Security Consultant
- First Aid, AED, and CPR Training
- Investigations expert
- Computer proficient
- CCTV surveillance expert
- Staff and risk management
Certification
- Counterintelligence 101
- Emergent security threats and soft targets
- Psychology of criminal behavior and criminology
- OSHA Emergency Action Plan Organizer
- Eight-Hour and Sixteen-Hour Certificate for Security Training
- TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) Certified
- Certified use of CPR, AED defibrillator, first aid, and loss prevention
- Certificate in Business of Security and Executive Protection
Affiliations
- Current member of ASIS International
- Former member of the NYPD and the Hospitality Safety Committee
LinkedIn Profile
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-wright-2a5823131
Timeline
Security Consultant(Freelance)
Guidepoint
04.2022 - Current
Director of Safety and Security
Allied Universal/Hudson Hotel New York
11.2011 - 05.2022
Supervisor of Security
Central Synagogue
11.2009 - 09.2011
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Certificate - Counterintelligence
Archangel Protective Intelligence
Certificate - Cyber Security Strategy
Asis International
Certificate - CPR/AED/FIRST AID Certification
National CPR Foundation
Certificate - Psychology of Criminal Behavior And Criminology
Udemy
Certificate - OSHA Emergency Action Plan Organizer
Udemy
Certificate - Active Shooter/Workplace Violence Defense
Asis International
Certificate - Security Management Excellence in Private Protection
Udemy
Certificate - Emergent Security Threats And Soft Target
Asis International
Certificate in Business And Executive Protection - Executive Protection And Business
Executive Protection Institute
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