Orlando Avila
Enterprise,AL
Summary
Astute Physical Security Specialist with 18 years of experience with infrastructure security processes and procedures for performing physical and personnel security monitoring, screening and reporting to maintain oversight of facilities. Orchestrates protective measures to safeguard information from loss, compromise or unauthorized disclosure to protect workforce, facilities and infrastructure from threats and effects of natural disasters. Collaborates with design specialists, operations personnel and other specialists to determine appropriate protection systems for maximum security while minimizing adverse impacts to organization's mission. Confident Security Manager successful at making critical decisions quickly and effectively. Adept at meeting security challenges calmly and rationally.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Security Manager
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible for all physical security operations, training and compliance aboard Lockheed Martin facilities across the US, managing over 12,000-man hours per week of security operations
- Responsible for the first Rapid Response Tactical Team for Lockheed Martin Company and Allied Universal, training officers as first responders and proficient in close quarter battle and weapons training
- Effectively manage and budget an over 30-million-dollar contract with Lockheed Martin
- Using Full Spectrum Leadership imperatives to mentor, motivate, encourage and guide 22 direct reports to help grow their careers and to perform to their highest abilities
- Facilitate and provide in-depth client specific training to new security professionals, supervisors and Local Law Enforcement in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program
- Planned, directed and coordinated security activities to safeguard company assets, employees, client and city officials on all client property
- Responsible for all budgeting, financial, contractual and business area overall growth
- Analyze and evaluate security/emergency operations to identify risks and opportunities for improvements
- Successfully added and implemented 1.2 million dollars of business in the southeast region through both recruiting and business planning.
- Identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and recommended solutions and improvements to access control systems and video surveillance systems.
- Identified new and innovative approaches to physical security training and executed training to direct and guide physical security staff.
Physical Security Manager
ACADEMI
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Collaborate with U.S and host nation’s officials to prepare and analyze damage assessments following a disaster or emergencies such as earthquakes, sand storms or enemy infrastructure damages
- Provide the best practices of security for State Department officials or any of its staff in a high threat environment
- Prepare emergency situation status reports that described response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments to U.S
- Embassy leadership
- Keep informed of activities or changes that could affect the likelihood of an emergency, as well as those that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation
- Develop and review specifications for design and construction of security systems in a high threat environment
- Design security policies, programs, and practices to ensure adequate security relating to issues such as protection of assets, alarm response, and access card use
- Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with emergency and security policies and regulations.
- Identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and recommended solutions and improvements to access control systems and video surveillance systems.
- Established emergency response to manage and respond to physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology and materials.
- Offered subject matter expertise surrounding physical security strategy and performed site inspections to adhere to physical security strategy and standards.
- Conducted regular audits of physical security infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
Infantry Unit Leader
United States Marine Corps, USMC
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Prepared over 120 Marines for forward deployment to Libya following the Benghazi attacks for evacuation of U.S consulates and emergency procedures to include room entry, convoy operations and embassy security
- Implemented Marine Corps standards and combat operations as a designated platoon sergeant in Helmand, Afghanistan and earned a reputation ever since for accomplishing assigned missions
- Trained junior Marines about basic tactical combat operations in assisting Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, including strategic deployment in Afghanistan with zero casualty
- Managed more than 50 marines in Embassy and maintained over $500K valued assets of civilian and military equipment while engaged in combat operations
- Collaborated with the Department of State for sending Marines to U.S
- Embassies experiencing threats worldwide
- Mentored Afghan forces regarding tactical operations, emergency procedures, particularly on security, defense and weaponry.
- Increased overall unit readiness through diligent maintenance of equipment, weapons, and vehicles.
- Trained Marines on proper weapon handling techniques, increasing accuracy rates while reducing incidents of accidental discharges or other safety concerns.
Education
BA Homeland Security Emergency Management -
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Emergency Preparedness
- Crisis and Risk Management
- Physical Security Expert
- Force Protection/Anti-Terrorism
- Client Relations
- Project Management/Strategy Implementation
- Travel Security
- Patrol operations
- Executive protection
- Event security
- Workplace Violence Prevention
- Contractor Management
Awards
- Purple Heart Medal
- Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Combat Action Ribbon
- Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon
- Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Ribbon
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Medal
- Volunteer Service Medal
- Sea Service Ribbon
- NATO ISAF Medal
- Marine Corps Reserve Medal
Training
- NRA Law Enforcement Pistol Instructor
- NRA Law Enforcement Rifle Instructor
- NRA Law Enforcement Shotgun Instructor
- GLOCK Pistol Armorer
- SIG SAUER Pistol Armorer
- Personal Protection Baton Tactics Instructor
- Personal Protection Control and Defense Instructor
- Practical and Tactical Handcuffing Instructor
- Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Training Instructor
- Management of Aggressive Behavior Instructor Trainer
- USAF Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Primary Advisor
- USMC Formal School Instructor
- USMC Basic Security Guard
- USN Anti-Terrorism Officers Course Level II
- USAF Anti-terrorism Responsible Officers Course
- USMC High Risk Personnel (Personal Security Course)
- USMC Special Operations Training Group
- DOD Force Protection Instructor
- USAF Dynamics of International Terrorism (Antiterrorism Level II)
- IDS Worldwide Protective Services Certificate
- IDS Worldwide Protective Services Supervisors Course
Timeline
Physical Security Manager
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2016 - Current
Physical Security Manager
ACADEMI
01.2014 - 01.2016
Infantry Unit Leader
United States Marine Corps, USMC
01.2003 - 01.2013
BA Homeland Security Emergency Management -
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
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