ALLINA HEALTH, Minneapolis, MN                                     2019-Present

Sr. Manager – Corporate Security Services
Align leadership to advance key corporate security strategies in parallel with system-wide response to multiple crisis’ impacting healthcare operations charged with critical care and COVID-19 response.

• Provide security leadership for system wide responses directed at the navigation of a continued state of unrest in Minneapolis and the crisis response to an active shooter at our Buffalo Crossroads clinic
• Lead enhanced security operations for facilities and executive protection efforts for executive leadership
• Oversee development of risk stratification toolkit used for the application of physical security controls and strategies
• Established an Enterprise Risk and Intelligence program focused on providing key leaders with security related risk information that has the potential to disrupt critical operations
• Sourcing, deployment and facilitation of contractual efforts in response to emergencies and standardized operations
• Lead governance efforts designed to bring cross-organizational leaders together to build advocacy and collaborate on corporate security strategies, programs and tactics

REDLEAF SECURITY CONSULTING, Rogers, MN      2017-Present

Owner and Principle Consultant
Provide subject matter expertise, security awareness training, proactive security program development and security risk assessments for organizations seeking to improve physical security programs.

• Assess recommend tailored security enhancements and protocols to detect and mitigate security risks in non-profit entities to include the areas of education and religious organizations
• Audit security programs to drive enhancement efforts focused on physical security controls and awareness
• Produce comprehensive security products and recommendations that support the growth of organizational physical security and threat management programs

Sub-Contracting for:
Kingswood Security LLC – Associate & Senior Consultant, Physical Security Programs & Technology
Performed on-site physical security program assessments and reporting for non-profit, medical and entertainment
Security Executive Council – Subject Matter Expert Faculty, Physical Security Programs & Technology
Performed on-site physical security program assessments and reporting for healthcare system emergency departments

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, Minneapolis, Minnesota    2018 – 2019

Director – Workplace Security Programs
Responsible for the development and execution of Crisis Management and Workplace Violence Programs.

• Led workplace violence initiatives to include investigations, threat assessment and crisis management program
• Investigated a wide range of workplace violence cases to include threats against company and employee population
• Supported Employee Relations group with investigation and resolution of sensitive employee inquiries
• Provided guidance and oversight on data analysis and the development of new reporting and metrics

BUFFALO WILD WINGS, Minneapolis, Minnesota    2017 – 2018

Manager – Security, Assets Protection and Guest Relations
Responsible for the direction and development of multiple program strategies with a global footprint.

• Led change and transformation across all business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources
• Develop, cultivate and sustain relationships with industry leaders to collaborate and benchmark
• Develop and research tailored monthly analytics and reporting for key stakeholders and senior leadership
• Provide duty of care services for all team members to include international travel, security and crisis management

COMCAST, Saint Paul, Minnesota 2015 – 2017

Regional Security Manager – West Division
Responsible for expanding professionalized security services traditionally focused on professional investigations and risk management.

• Expanded relations with key business groups to identify and mitigate proactive strategies to monitor operational security
• Developed, cultivated and sustained relationships with external businesses, federal/local law enforcement entities and fire/EMS to benchmark, exercise and drive improved community relations and organizational emergency response
• Oversee and direct major security related projects including but not limited to; physical security technologies, security services, data center security compliance, and various other programs

FBI MINNESOTA CITIZENS ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (FBIMCAAA)
Saint Paul, MN – 2015-2017

Director, Board of Directors- The FBI Minnesota Citizens Academy Alumni Association promotes an increased understanding of the FBI through community outreach, education and support.

• Led regulatory efforts required to maintain non-profit organization with 501 (c) (3) status
• Provided the community with resources, training and information that will benefit citizens of the Twin Cities community
• Provided the FBI, Minneapolis Bureau with community-based resources when appropriate needs arise.
• Built relationships venue operations and lead event team responsible for planning and execution of flawless events

TARGET CORPORATION, Minneapolis, MN 1999-2015

Second largest general merchandise retailer in America with 1,832 stores, target.com and exceeding $73B annual revenues

Manager, Corporate Security Services (2012-2015)
Provide leadership and strategic development for 130+ team members and contractors in 35 HQ properties. Ensure safety and security for Target’s 18,000 non-retail employees in all U.S. and Canadian corporate offices. Serve as the interim KM Group leader for Corporate Security Services and Executive Services operations with responsibility for 180+ direct/indirect reports, 35 properties and 20 executive committee/board member clients.

• Designed, established, and maintained organization structure and staffing to effectively manage physical security efforts to include emergency response, threat management, investigations, guard services and special event management
• Provided strategic development of programs and services that streamlined corporate security operations; effectively reducing budget by 25%, while supporting an expanding company footprint
• Developed, cultivated and sustained relationships with external businesses, federal/local law enforcement entities and fire/EMS to benchmark, exercise and drive improved community relations and organizational emergency response efforts for all Target headquarter and acquisition site locations
• Oversaw and directed major security related projects including but not limited to; physical security technologies, security services, data center security compliance, and various other programs
• Supported the negotiation efforts in partnership with finance and procurement leadership with 3rd security guard sourcing resulting in a savings of more than $1M (14%) globally

 Manager, Executive Services/Protection (2009-2013)
Provide leadership and for team of executive protection agents responsible for a diverse group of corporate and VIP clients. Managed threat/risk assessment operations, international travel assessment/support, special event assessment/operations, transportation services, armed flight operations and security consultation to executive management clients.

• Oversight of corporate-wide global traveler program in conjunction with security command center operations; act as incident commander for global crises and workplace violence and response programs.
• Rapidly and methodically assessed client and event risk, then built programs and team growth strategies to effectively support critical operations in alignment with organizational goals and financial objectives
• Designed, developed and implemented executive protection strategies for global executive protection services for c-level leadership and family members, visiting dignitaries and celebrity clients
• Prepared and successfully led major global security initiatives for highly visible events and meetings ranging from 10 to 15,000+ participants

Process Owner, Assets Protection Store Operations (2008-2009)
Lead the development of shortage tools that integrated asset protection into store business objectives driving a broader ownership of shortage reduction efforts.

• Pioneered new education and technology products that are utilized to train organizational leadership on shortage reduction efforts and lead to significant improvements in inventory results.
• Designed and developed Target Assets Protection stock shortage roadmap initiatives, which led to a reduction of significant reductions in merchandise shortage
• Led communication efforts for stock shortage efforts, including communications and presentation materials
• Consulted on the development of training materials for field leadership shortage identification training

 Sr. Assets Protection Leader, Assets Protection Innovation and Technology (2002-2008)
Lead physical security technology and innovation efforts for Target stores, headquarters and distribution environments. Design, develop and deploy large security technology projects. Lead a large multi-phase $250M retrofit project spanning 1700 locations globally.

• Conceived, developed and deployed the world’s largest IP video surveillance network. Managed significant capital technology projects, hardware testing & evaluation, and multiple software development projects.
• Lead partnership initiatives to include product roadmap development, product sourcing initiatives and vendor negotiations/e-sourcing resulting in the exceptional cost savings and on-time implementation
• Designed and implemented international technology solutions that simplified implementation, maximize commoditization, reduce vendor dependency, provided flexible future growth, and reduced future overall system component costs
• Awarded United States Patent 8,208,024  for Communication & Surveillance System development

UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, Rosemount MN 1996-2005

Team Leader, Military Police
Led and supervised Military Police team in support of battlefield operations, including area security and force protection patrol operations; performed duties as Military Police Patrolman, provided technical and tactical guidance and leadership for MP soldiers. Responsible for health, welfare, morale, training and equipment.

• Conducted multiple military police garrison law enforcement and peacekeeping operations in domestic and international theaters
• Provided Patriot Shield & Enduring Freedom leadership and support for military police operations in Germany, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Egypt
• Member of the State QRF (Quick Reaction Force) providing assistance to civil authority in the event of state activation during homeland security emergencies