Rob Meza
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives bringing in over twenty years of University environment experience. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Security Program Manager
UC San Diego Police
2012.10 - Current
- Formulate and lead strategic projects that drive transformational improvements to the physical security program throughout Campus representing the Police Department and Operations Management and Capital Programs (OMCP).
- Create and implement strategies for successful implementation of safety and security initiatives while building strategic relationships with Campus leaders and management.
- Serve as primary liaison and coordinator across campus; well-versed in understanding and articulating physical best practices and standards before a range of Campus stakeholders.
- Identify physical security needs and priorities, preparing written and oral presentations, develop campus partnerships and centralization of services in-line with UC San Diego policies and long-range planning.
- Serve on campus-wide committees, system-wide work groups, and focus groups.
- Develop and implement departmental and campus policy, procedures, and processes.
- Mentor and train peers, support staff members, and UC-wide physical security program managers.
- Act as a key strategist in the overall management of the program, executing key priorities, and leading strategic planning efforts.
- Independently coordinate analysis, review, and redesign; making decisions on programmatic standards and specifications in alignment with OMCP and University-wide initiatives.
Consultant Project Manager
Proscenium-LLC
2013.04 - Current
- Verified excellence in regards to security programs, strategies and plans within University and Municipal environments.
- Developed comprehensive security plans to provide highest levels of protection for facilities and common areas.
- Provided comprehensive security budgets and identified opportunities to optimize resource utilization.
- Evaluated security systems and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
- Conducted security audits and assessments to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement strategies to mitigate security risks.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Loss Prevention and Security Systems Supervisor
UC San Diego Bookstore
1999.04 - 2012.10
- Trained staff on loss prevention tactics and company procedures.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to report crime and suspicious activity.
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
- Calmly and efficiently addressed emergency situations such as safety hazards and threats to life or property, deescalating when possible, and directing shoppers to safety.
- Supported audits, shortage control initiatives, apprehensions, and disposition by preparing and reviewing associated paperwork.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to detain and prosecute theft perpetrators, appearing in court hearings to provide honest and full eyewitness testimony of events.
- Monitored emerging security products, services and procedures to upgrade current provisions.
- Developed and launched a loss-prevention program.
- Conducted daily store walk-throughs to identify potential security risks.
- Interviewed suspects, customers and witnesses to obtain helpful information and statements.
- Completed incident reports and activity logs for accurate, current records.
- Trained personnel on security best practices, protocols and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Literature/Writing
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA06.2002
Skills
- Strategic and Operational Planning
- Project and Program Management
- Facilitiation and Collaboration
- Analytics Implementation and Business Intelligence
- Problem Analysis and Policy Review
- Leadership and Team Management
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
Timeline
Consultant Project Manager
Proscenium-LLC
2013.04 - Current
Physical Security Program Manager
UC San Diego Police
2012.10 - Current
Loss Prevention and Security Systems Supervisor
UC San Diego Bookstore
1999.04 - 2012.10
Bachelor of Arts - Literature/Writing
UC San Diego
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