Rick Riley
Grayson,GA
Summary
Detail Oriented professional with exceptional background in Strategic Security and Brand Protection. Self-assured individual with a track record of over nineteen years in developing, planning, and executing risk management and executive protection operations. Proven leader works with people and handles deadline-oriented tasks. Skilled in public speaking, adept at gathering, presenting, and disseminating critical intelligence to high-ranking officials and counterparts within the US government intelligence community. Extensive experience in coordinating and overseeing security planning for TV/film productions, commercial shoots, private screenings, public appearances, and social gatherings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Consultant, Risk Manager/Mitigator
The MAIR Group
09.2015 - Current
- Developed, implemented, and executed security operations and risk mitigation strategies for corporate and private clients.
- Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures.
- Managed IP Protection: Implemented Technology Solutions for Content Security & Protection, Anti-Piracy, Post Production Protection, Wardrobe & Prop Protection
- Meticulously managed team crisis' and mitigated potential risks without incident
- Oversaw budget allocation for security equipment and services, optimizing resource utilization while maintaining high levels of protection.
- Developed and grew staff competencies through team development, implementation and support of specific training for various responsibilities.
- Stayed abreast of emerging trends in the field through professional development activities such as attending conferences or participating in industry forums.
- Collaborate closely with Senior Law Enforcement and Public Safety Officials, District Attorney's Office Crisis Management and Incident Response Teams
- Established strong communication channels between departments on matters related to safety and security concerns, fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
- Constructed incident-reporting mechanisms for staff members which streamlined information flow during emergencies or crisis situations.
- Advised senior managers on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses.
- Prepared management reports detailing observations, comparisons to applicable standards, guidelines and industry best practices.
Director of Security
Portland Trail Blazers
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Flawlessly planned and coordinated all basketball team related security operations, including team travel, games, special events and individual player appearances
Risk Management Specialist
Miami Heat Security /Premium Protective Service
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Successfully mitigated player’s risk of being assassinated, robbed, kidnapped, accidentally killed or injured, or seriously embarrassed through strategic planning, threat assessment/detection and risk deterrence methods
- Provided client protection for TV/Film production, commercial shoots, private concerts, public appearances, and social gatherings.
- Assisted with minimizing risk exposure by reviewing claim validity and viability against coverage standards.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Helped risk management team produce timely reports analyzing threat data.
Counterintelligence Analyst
Defense Intelligence Agency
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Conduct anomaly related investigations and analysis as it directly relates to the potential identification of espionage subjects
- Provide DoD counterintelligence investigative analysis and operational support to Federal Law Enforcement counter procurement efforts
- Identify, exploit and neutralize foreign intelligence entities.
- Conducted thorough research on foreign intelligence entities to mitigate potential threats to national security.
- Assisted in developing new techniques for assessing the credibility of human sources, leading to improved reliability in collected intelligence reporting.
Special Agent
United States Air Force
06.2010 - 12.2012
- Mitigate high-profile client’s risk of being assassinated, robbed, kidnapped, accidentally killed or injured, or seriously embarrassed through risk management, executive protection, threat assessment, threat detection and deterrence methods.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Managed sensitive informants with discretion, obtaining vital information while maintaining source confidentiality.
- Trained junior agents in specialized skills, fostering professional growth and increased work quality.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE07.2013
Skills
- Risk/Crisis Management
- Strategic Planning
- Brand Protection/Executive Protection
- Relationship Development
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Global Threat Intelligence
- Human Intelligence Collection and Reporting
- Open Source Intelligence
- Law Enforcement/Military Liaison
- Counter-Terrorism
- Counterintelligence
- Operational Planning
Certification
- 1811, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center - 2005
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Security Consultant, Risk Manager/Mitigator
The MAIR Group
09.2015 - Current
Director of Security
Portland Trail Blazers
09.2015 - 06.2023
Risk Management Specialist
Miami Heat Security /Premium Protective Service
09.2013 - 09.2015
Counterintelligence Analyst
Defense Intelligence Agency
07.2013 - 09.2013
Special Agent
United States Air Force
06.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Bellevue University
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