Stacy Williams
Mountlake Terrace
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Global Business Continuity Manager with expertise in crisis management, incident response, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in developing comprehensive policies and communication protocols that enhance organizational resilience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Global Business Continuity Manager
Philips
Bothell
11.2021 - Current
- Managed a team of five global employees to meet business continuity objectives.
- Designed communication protocols for efficient information dissemination during incidents.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance organizational resilience initiatives.
- Created training programs focused on effective incident response techniques.
- Drafted comprehensive policies and guidelines to strengthen Business Continuity Planning efforts.
- Monitored industry trends to integrate best practices into Business Continuity strategies.
- Developed globally standardized Business Continuity Plans with over 35 scenario-based playbooks.
- Established a library of standard global tabletop exercises with supporting materials for plan validation.
Sr Regional Security Officer, North America
Philips
Bothell
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Ensured compliance with regulations and company policies related to security practices.
- Coordinated crisis management activities for North America, covering 70 locations and 20,000 employees.
- Represented security considerations during mergers, acquisitions, facility openings, and closures in North America.
- Managed physical security projects, including access control systems, camera installations, and alarm systems.
- Developed global physical security standards, baselines, and controls to enhance operational integrity.
- Conducted physical security inspections, providing risk assessments and actionable recommendations.
- Supported travel security initiatives and ensured employee accountability throughout operations.
- Resolved physical and personnel security issues efficiently while delivering clear communications under minimal supervision.
VP, Business Continuity and Security Manager
HomeStreet Bank
Seattle
01.2012 - 06.2019
- Developed and enforced security policies to protect confidential information.
- Strengthened emergency preparedness through decentralized business continuity programs.
- Trained and supported over 30 business continuity plan owners.
- Collaborated with teams to assess risks and execute crisis management strategies.
- Defined goals for disaster recovery and incident management with senior leadership.
- Partnered with executives on key decisions affecting company-wide initiatives.
- Fostered collaboration among department heads to improve cross-functional business continuity.
- Conducted security investigations and coordinated responses with authorities across 100 locations.
Education
Master of Arts - Emergency Management
American Military University
West Virginia06-2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2005
Skills
- Business continuity planning (BCI certified AMBCI)
- Crisis and incident management
- Crisis communication strategies
- Program and policy development
- Regulatory compliance (ISO 22301:2019, ISO 22361, FFIEC)
- Emergency notification systems (Fusion, Everbridge, AlertMedia)
Affiliations
Assistant Trainer, Sundance Equestrian (2022-Present)
Certification
AMBCI - Business Continuity Institute
Timeline
Sr. Global Business Continuity Manager
Philips
11.2021 - Current
Sr Regional Security Officer, North America
Philips
06.2019 - 11.2021
VP, Business Continuity and Security Manager
HomeStreet Bank
01.2012 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Emergency Management
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northern Arizona University