Shantell Knight-Baylor
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Accomplished Security Manager with 13 years of experience. Committed to strategic planning and delivery of large-scale objectives while maintaining highest levels of integrity and respect. Applies advanced technical, business and logistics acumen to streamline processes. Adept at driving cross-functional teams within high-pressure and deadline-driven environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Security Manager
Paragon Security Systems D.H.S Federal Contracts
02.2017 - Current
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Planning, analyzing, developing, reviewing, coordinating the implementation of policies related to dealing with the procedures for safeguarding of classified National Security Information (NSI) and sensitive but unclassified information.
- Experience performing work that involved: Knowledge of practices, laws, regulations, policies and procedures associated with personnel staffing, recruiting, and pay scales for private sectors.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Investigated incidents and wrote reports.
- Submitted and completed weekly payroll, managed schedules, and enforced policies.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards such as: PIV cards processing and issuing, e-Quip processing, and background check submissions.
- Conducted and assisted background checks of employees and visitors to verify clean character records and establish security compliance.
- Served as liaison with public officials, company negotiators and other departments to maintain big picture understanding of security needs covering all corporate assets.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Coordinated protective service operations with other emergency response agencies.
- Conducted drills to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established plans.
- Oversaw contract negotiations, budget implementation, disciplinary reviews, training and manpower work schedules.
- Moved around different security stations and vital areas to check on officers and adjust workflow to cover changing needs.
- Submitted documentation for weekly payroll, managed schedules, and enforced policies.
- Analyzed security threats and risks and developed mitigation strategies to reduce potential losses.
- Coordinated with IT personnel regarding security of digital assets and information systems.
- Conducted regular security audits and assessments to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
- Determined security budgets and identified opportunities to optimize resource utilization.
- Cultivated relationships with external security vendors to make additional security resources available if necessary.
- Established and maintained close working relationships with local law enforcement officers.
- Developed and maintained emergency response plans to promote fast and effective action during crises.
- Supervised team of 70 security personnel on various sites.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement strategies to mitigate security risks.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
- Determined security budgets and identified opportunities to optimize resource utilization.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Site Security Manager
Coastal International Security D.H.S Federal Sites
05.2011 - 02.2017
- Investigated incidents and wrote reports.
- Submitted and completed weekly payroll operations, managed schedules, and enforced policies.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Optimized security programs, administrative functions, business management and inventory control by enhancing planning and allocation of resources.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Delivered regular security awareness programs to educate personnel on security measures and protocols.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Served as liaison with public officials, company negotiators and other departments to maintain big picture understanding of security needs covering all corporate assets.
- Coordinated protective service operations with other emergency response agencies.
- Planning, analyzing, developing, reviewing, coordinating the implementation of policies related to dealing with the procedures for safeguarding of classified National Security Information (NSI) and sensitive but unclassified information.
- Managed security policies and procedures to promote safety and security of personnel and assets.
- Conducted drills to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established plans.
- Developed and maintained emergency response plans to promote fast and effective action during crises.
- Oversaw software configurations and updates for systems across 3 departments.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
- Monitored and maintained CCTV and access control systems to protect personnel and assets.
- Established and maintained close working relationships with local law enforcement officers.
- Coordinated with IT personnel regarding security of digital assets and information systems.
- Analyzed security threats and risks and developed mitigation strategies to reduce potential losses.
- Determined security budgets and identified opportunities to optimize resource utilization.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice- Minor: Cyber Security
University of Maryland -
College Park, MD06.2024
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Everest University
Orlando, FL01.2011
Skills
- Firearms Training
- Human Resources Department Processes
- Employee Relations
- Administrative Duties
- Network Security Management
- Safety and Security
- Team Onboarding
- Disaster Preparedness
- Effective Working Relationships
- Customer Satisfaction
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Payroll Management
Additional Information
Secret Clearance : Active Secret Clearance
DHS Suitability: Active
Timeline
Site Security Manager
Paragon Security Systems D.H.S Federal Contracts
02.2017 - Current
Site Security Manager
Coastal International Security D.H.S Federal Sites
05.2011 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice- Minor: Cyber Security
University of Maryland -
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Everest University
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