Mike Snader
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Safety and Security Professional with extensive history in Professional Sports and Executive Protection. Skilled in implementing safety planning, conducting risk assessments along with developing and implementing emergency planning. Strong organizational skills with extensive knowledge of safety awareness.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Security Agent
Major League Baseball
12.1997 - Current
- Consultant to Major League Baseball, providing services at numerous “Jewel Events”, post season, regular season, international events, Cactus/Grapefruit League, Arizona Fall League, MLB Winter Meetings, Owners Meetings and GM Meetings.
- Established the Arizona Spring Training Network. This collaborative group partners with the US Department of Homeland Security, local law enforcement along with club officials, stadium operators and private security to share data, providing for a safer Cactus League.
- Executive Safety and Security for the Commissioner of Major League Baseball, MLB Executives and other dignitary and VIPs as requested.
- Safety and Security Consultant to USA Baseball during ~20 International tournaments.
- Safety and Security Consultant to the 2021 Israeli Olympic Baseball Team.
- Involvement in numerous sensitive and confidential investigations involving criminal, civil and internal investigations.
- Created and presented more than 800 multimedia Security and Personal Safety Awareness Presentations to a variety of audiences including the clubhouses of all 30 Clubs, the Arizona Fall League, both Major League and Minor League Umpires, MLB Scout School and other MLB Staff and families as requested.
- Conducted numerous venue inspections in accordance with the MLB BSOP (Best Stadium Operations Practices.)
- Served as a resource for hundreds of MLB, MiLB or PDL personnel, providing guidance and direction during times of crisis and day to day situations.
Director of Counter Extortion/ Threat Intelligence
Kivu Consulting
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Led teams of Digital Forensic Incident Response/Crisis Negotiators during cyber ransom events from start to finish. Balancing the needs of the client, leveraging threat intelligence, directly communicating with threat actors, facilitating payment, compliance with OFAC/FinCen and documenting the incident for law enforcement, legal and insurance needs.
- Worked collaboratively with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Detective Sergeant
Scottsdale Police Department
04.1995 - 12.2019
- Oversaw criminal cases and coordinated large scale multi agency investigations.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with other agencies and key stakeholders.
- Guided, mentored, and supervised subordinates to improve investigative skills and final work product.
- Liaised with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to streamline investigations and efficiently utilize resources.
- Developed and implemented departmental policies, procedures to protect personnel, property and evidence.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with staff training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Technical Writing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZPhoenix Police Academy
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Risk Mitigation
- Emergency Awareness and Planning
- Emergency Response
- Crisis Management
- Relationship Building and Management
- Security Operations Experience
Timeline
Director of Counter Extortion/ Threat Intelligence
Kivu Consulting
01.2020 - 04.2022
Resident Security Agent
Major League Baseball
12.1997 - Current
Detective Sergeant
Scottsdale Police Department
04.1995 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Technical Writing
Arizona State University
Phoenix Police Academy
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