Ryan Durham
Lyons
Summary
Senior executive and former military professional with proven track record in driving growth and operational excellence. Proficient at strategic planning, project management, and leveraging data to inform decisions. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing business needs. Highly skilled in leadership, communication, and delivering impactful results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director, Nuclear Operations
Allied Universal Services
10.2020 - 07.2025
- Maintained corporate contract oversite of security contracts of up to 5 nuclear facilities within multiple energy utilities in the US.
- Developed performance improvement plans, conducted leadership assessments, and maintained oversight of personnel decisions.
- Managed contract P&Ls, ensuring budget adhrance, to ensure revenue and profit goals were reached.
- Maintained healthy client relationships and helped with future division growth.
- (Regulated)
Nuclear Project Manager
Allied Universal Services
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Managed a site of approximately 120 employees, supervisors, and staff
- Drove site to operational excellence becoming the best-in-fleet department performance for CFAM and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Security Performance Indicators.
- Promoted and maintained high Safety Consience work environment and Employee Satisfaction scores.
- Recognized as the 2018 and 2019 G4S RSS top performing manager of the year.
- (Regulated)
Manager, Security Training
Allied Universal Services
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed and maintained qualifications for all security personnel in accordance with NRC governing regulations.
- Completed multiple NRC and Nuclear Oversight inspections and audits with no finding or deficiencies.
- Built and managed yearly and quarterly training plans for approximately 120 personnel to meet NRC regulations.
- (Regulated)
Security Training Instructor
Allied Universal Services
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Provided oversight and managed the site defensive strategy and tactics program
- Developed and maintained adversary training program in accordance with the NRC Design Basis Threat for radiological sabotage.
- Created emergency response drill scenarios, to test the site’s personnel and strategy.
- (Regulated)
Security Officer/Security Team Lead
Allied Universal Services
06.2012 - 12.2014
- Completed assigned regulatory patrols and vehicle/personnel searches to allow access
- Implemented the site defensive strategy to include all required responses and duties to prevent an act of radiological sabotage
- Monitored and operated CCTV and alarm responses for the response force.
- (Regulated)
Loss Prevention Officer
J.C Penney
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Responsible for surveilling customers to identify potential shoplifters and reduce overall shrinkage
- Maintained master inventory logs to identify potential areas for shrinkage improvement and develop appropriate action plans
Education
State University of New York (Empire State)
High School Diploma - undefined
Lyons Central School
Lyons, NY06.2004
Skills
- Strong Leadership skills
- Communication Skills
- Organization
- Customer focus
- Employee Satisfaction
- Talent management
- Team management
- Culture transformation
- Collaborative leadership
- Policy development
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- 2004-2011
- United States Marine Corps
- Lead and mentored junior Marines as a squad leader and NCO with an infantry platoon
- Served in various roles and deployments overseas
- Consistently was nominated for promotion and retention by senior Staff Non-Commissioned officers
Timeline
Senior Director, Nuclear Operations
Allied Universal Services
10.2020 - 07.2025
Nuclear Project Manager
Allied Universal Services
01.2017 - 10.2020
Manager, Security Training
Allied Universal Services
07.2015 - 01.2017
Security Training Instructor
Allied Universal Services
12.2014 - 07.2015
Security Officer/Security Team Lead
Allied Universal Services
06.2012 - 12.2014
Loss Prevention Officer
J.C Penney
08.2011 - 07.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Lyons Central School
State University of New York (Empire State)
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