Phil Black III
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Risk management professional seeking employment with APR Consulting Inc with extensive experience in identifying and mitigating operational risks. Proven track record in implementing robust risk management frameworks and fostering collaborative team environments. Reliable and adaptable with skills in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Risk Management
MGM RESORTS INTL, EXCALIBUR – LUXOR RESORTS STATION CASINOS, LLC
01.2014 - Current
- Direct the WC / GL claims oversight process as well as the renewal process of corporate global insurance program including identification of security / safety risk, collection of data, assessing loss control risks, preparation of underwriting submission and review of policies
- Work closely with the Vice Presidents of Security and CFO’s in planning, designing and implementing an overall risk management process with the goal of reducing total cost of risk including waterpark / Red Cross safety compliance training
- Manage risk administration including multiple property claims program, certificates of insurance, contract reviews, insurance audits and loss reports
- Provide subject matter expertise in the area of risk and insurance matters including all discovery research, PMK (30 (b)(6) and trial testimony into best practices of security, surveillance, and hotel operations
- Sustainability Chairperson and Diversity Champion
Director, Safety and Security / Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
STARWOOD HOTELS AND RESORTS, INC.
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Coordinated loss prevention, security, surveillance, risk, OSHA-EHS, and claims management, threat assessment, and safety programs for a 1000 room, 733-acre waterpark resort and villas vacation ownership property
- Coordinated annual crisis planning and terrorism training for executive management and local agencies
- As a Six Sigma Greenbelt, I developed successful training strategy programs and outlines resulting in the reduction of both security claim frequencies for all insurance carriers, TPA’s, and underwriters
Director of Safety and Security
DESTINATION HOTELS & RESORTS, TEMPE, AZ
01.1996 - 01.2005
- Developed and coordinated a risk management safety training orientation for all new hires and orientation attendees
- Directed administration of safety, security, and surveillance programs for a 303 room, 5-acre hotel and IACC conference center, as well as restaurants and hotels throughout the western U.S
- Supervised guest service staff in all areas of operations
- Coordinated all additional security requirements for large convention/exhibit groups, as well as visiting dignitaries
- Performed risk analysis for general, and property liability carriers
Education
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Graceland Collage-Skillpath
Overland Park, KansasMaster Certificate - Essentials of Hospitality Management
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY01.2009
Six Sigma Greenbelt - undefined
01.2005
Certified Department of Homeland Security First Responder Trainer - undefined
University Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV01.2005
TIPS – Alcohol awareness certified trainer - undefined
01.2005
OSHA Safety Documentation course - undefined
01.1997
Professional Certificate - Hotel Operations Management Studies
Grossmont College (ROP)
El Cajon, CA01.1993
Skills
- Computer Literate
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Operational risk management
- Health and safety management
- Compliance monitoring
- Crisis planning
- Threat assessment
- Data analysis
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Diversity initiatives
- Employee Training
Affiliations
- Member, Risk Management Society
- Member, Arizona Tourism and Safety Conference Planning Committee
- Member, Super Bowl 2008 Public Safety Planning Committee
- Past-Member, American Society for Industrial Security
- Past-Member, American Hotel and Lodging Association, (Risk Management Committee)
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Director of Risk Management
MGM RESORTS INTL, EXCALIBUR – LUXOR RESORTS STATION CASINOS, LLC
01.2014 - Current
Director, Safety and Security / Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
STARWOOD HOTELS AND RESORTS, INC.
01.2005 - 01.2014
Director of Safety and Security
DESTINATION HOTELS & RESORTS, TEMPE, AZ
01.1996 - 01.2005
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Graceland Collage-Skillpath
Master Certificate - Essentials of Hospitality Management
Cornell University
Six Sigma Greenbelt - undefined
Certified Department of Homeland Security First Responder Trainer - undefined
University Nevada-Las Vegas
TIPS – Alcohol awareness certified trainer - undefined
OSHA Safety Documentation course - undefined
Professional Certificate - Hotel Operations Management Studies
Grossmont College (ROP)
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