Mabel Houle

Experience

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  State of Minnesota

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Legal Administrative Assistant

  • Promoted to the executive office at the Minnesota State Capitol in 1997, and assisted three Deputy Attorneys General, and provided Microsoft Office systems technical support to attorneys and support staff• Supported the Ag/Natural Resource Division with litigation support for the Mille Lacs Treaty Rights case and administrative assistance to the division manager

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  American Medical Systems

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2012

  • Conducted security risk and vulnerability assessments at domestic and international locations• Standardized and centralized physical security program policies, processes, incident management, and report metrics for domestic and international locations• Strategically developed, planned and managed annual operating budgets of $1.5M • Negotiated and managed vendor contracts for building security equipment maintenance and contract guard services• Led the building security system cross-functional project team to migrate and upgrade the Lenel OnGuard electronic access control and video surveillance system from a stand-alone desktop to a centralized SQL server 2003 platform. Completed the 6-month project without disruption to business or lapse in security, under target and on schedule Show less • Managed the integrated physical security systems and command center operations at corporate headquarter campus• Successfully managed disposition of a 30K sq. ft. leased facility that was a fully equipped R&D and manufacturing site located in California - achieved early lease termination which resulted in cost savings of $80K• Directed the corporate Office Services RFP project - identified requirements, managed the bid process with suppliers, prepared comparison cost benefit analysis, and presented recommendations to executive management. Implemented the change management project by replacing internal staff with outsourced managed service provider for onsite mail, copy and office equipment maintenance which resulted in 10% cost avoidance year to year Show less

  • Security Manager

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  • Facilities Administration Supervisor

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2008

  • Sr. Administrative Specialist

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
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  Independent Consultant

  Nov 2012 - Jul 2013

  Project Manager

  • Led physical security projects at a corporate site in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota (MN) area. • Managed the installation schedule and end-user training for intrusion systems in branch offices located throughout the United States. • Developed a physical security site assessment to determine current state of systems, processes and training, and provided recommendations

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  Hannon Security Services, Inc.

  Jul 2013 - Apr 2014

  Account Manager

  Directed a comprehensive security program at a corporate campus in the Twin Cities. Manage a high-tech 24/7 security operations center, access control, video surveillance and incident response. Build and develop collaborative internal and external business partnerships.

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  SimplexGrinnell

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

  Project Coordinator

  Manage the execution of the complete delivery process of SimplexGrinnell Electronic systems, fulfilling the project schedule requirements within budgeted costs while exceeding customer expectations.

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  H&R Block

  Dec 2014 - Apr 2015

  Tax Associate
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  Convergint Technologies

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  Assistant Project Manager

  Plan, schedule, organize and direct application engineering for assigned projects. Ensure projects are effectively executed to budgeted cost and time schedules. Key interface with the customer and maximize customer satisfaction.

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  Hennepin County

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2025

  Office Specialist