Richard DeFreitas

Security | Communications Chief

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New York City Metropolitan Area

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About me
Security Technology | Marine Corps Veteran
Education
- John Jay College (CUNY)
  2016 - 2016
  The Fire Science Institute Consolidated Fire Safety Directors Course 82%
  Course is designed to prepare candidates for the Certificate of Fitness (CoF) as a Fire Safety Director (F-58/Z50) as administered by Bureau of Fire Prevention, FDNY. Course enables candidates with applicable experience to apply to the FDNY to take their computer based test covering:Hi-Rise/Hotel Building ProblemsFire Prevention and ProtectionsFire Safety Plan StructureBuilding Fire Evacuation DrillsFire Command Station (FCS)
- Metropolitan College of New York
  2017 - 2019
  Emergency Management & Business Continuity
  Emergency Management - the discipline of effectively coordinating available resources in planning for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating the threat caused by crisis.Business Continuity - the practice of planning in order to mitigate the loss of life, property, brand and customer good will, operational capability, market share, and management credibility, following the impact of a natural, man-made, or technological disaster.
Experience
- United States Marine Corps
  Aug 2000 - Oct 2007
  Security | Communications Chief
  - Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal (4th award) for exceptional leadership, technical expertise and training/professional development of military personnel deployed to combat. - Oversight of all aspects of staff performance; quarterly performance evaluation reports, progressive discipline, mediation of staff disputes and grievances in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
- AIG
  Feb 2008 - Jul 2013
  - Passed the Certified Security Project Managers (CSPM) course, allowing for greater management of 119 buildings, 40,000+ active Pro-Watch cardholders and new site build out's. - Participated in weekly meetings with senior management encompassing the discussion of analytics, card production/cost metrics and key performance indicators (KPI) of employees. - Developed cost saving strategies for each global security project line items, analysis on access control equipment vendors and projected cost of supplies that allowed for effective management of the company's bottom line. - Instrumental in the implementation of a web based in-house access card ticketing system generating effective audit controls and in support of the company's security architecture. Show less - Track, monitor, and notify senior management of global incidents that may pose a threat or negative impact to AIG's business lines and client services. - Develop effective working relationships with property managers, regional security managers, and fire safety personnel, detailing safety and emergency readiness, upcoming projects, initiatives, and ongoing commitments. - Assisted with the global employee travel track program utilizing American Express and Google maps to pinpoint and monitor company personnel worldwide. - Receive and delegate all Pro-Watch related activities to include Pro-Watch Support, badge procurement, and Pro-Watch Reports to the responsible manager. Once delegated, responsible for the tracking of all open tickets as well as ensuring all business units/customers are notified as to the progress of their request(s). Show less - Implement and enforce all Fire and Life Safety standards, policies and procedures as they relate to all American International Group facilities in the metro-New York area. Update as necessary the Fire Protection and Safety Plan and security/emergency response procedures. - Minimize financial and traditional risk by assuring local law and code compliance in addition to directing management personnel to potential problems in this area. - Assist in the creation of an Emergency Action Plan PowerPoint training modules consisting of Shelter in Place, In-building Relocation, Partial Evacuation, and Total Building Evacuation procedures in compliance with Local Law 26/04. Show less
  - Project Manager | Global Access Control Program Manager
    Jun 2010 - Jul 2013
  - Global Security Operations Center - Watch Officer
    Nov 2009 - May 2010
  - Fire Protection & Life Safety Coordinator
    Oct 2008 - Oct 2009
  - Assets Protection Coordinator
    Feb 2008 - Sept 2008
- Crédit Agricole CIB
  Aug 2016 - Feb 2019
  Property & Corporate Services
  - Utilized C-CURE 9,000 to monitor all aspects of the company's access control system and badge procurement capabilities. - Keen observational skills and situational awareness during premises walk through(s), ensuing adequate fire protection equipment is readily available and areas free of fire hazards.
Licenses & Certifications
- Emergency Response to Hazardous Material Incidents
  Strategic Response Initiatives LLC
  Aug 2008
- Agile Project Management
  LinkedIn
  Feb 2017
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Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Richard DeFreitas
  Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3rd award) United States Marine Corps Jul 2007 Professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as Wire Chief, Joint Task Enabler, S-6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit May 2006 to July 2007. During this period, Sergeant DeFreitas technical expertise and experience enabled the command's ability to utilize the defense switching network in all deployed environments, providing the commanders and staff the ability to communicate via secure and non-secure telephone to both external and internal elements… Show more Professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as Wire Chief, Joint Task Enabler, S-6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit May 2006 to July 2007. During this period, Sergeant DeFreitas technical expertise and experience enabled the command's ability to utilize the defense switching network in all deployed environments, providing the commanders and staff the ability to communicate via secure and non-secure telephone to both external and internal elements. Understanding the need to have a resident expert on the RedCom commercial switch, he taught himself the technical switch operation. His ability to quickly install and manage a telephone architecture supporting over a 100 users ensured that the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit posses reliable telephone connectivity throughout every major exercise. His dedication and technical aptitude were instrumental in the effective command and control during landing force fifth fleet 2007 deployment. Sergeant DeFreitas exceptional professionalism, perseverance, and loyal devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. Show less
Volunteer Experience
- Regional Operations Planning Manager
  Issued by American Red Cross Greater NY Region on Jun 2016
  Associated with Richard DeFreitas