Gabe Negron, MBA, PSP

Experience

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  SecureWatch24

  Sept 2010 - Apr 2011

  Sub-Contractor Investigator

  -Conducted investigations in the areas of narcotics and criminal mischief utilizing sophisticated surveillance and monitoring systems.-Coordinated joint investigative operations with local law enforcement authorities. - Generated official weekly reports/records of all findings and unlawful activities within a location.- Conducted presentations and meetings for management officials and law enforcement authorities.

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  AlliedBarton Security Services

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2016

  Promoted to oversee security operations for the $10M Google national security account, comprising of 12 US locations, 3 Canadian sites, and to direct all event security functions for all of North America. Responsible for threat and vulnerability surveys, incident management and response activities, and workplace violence programs. Prepare and deliver quarterly reports to company and client senior executives. Supervise 5 direct and 102 indirect reports.• Created critical security operation and risk mitigation plans for political and entertainment events as large as 1,000 attendees and including protection for celebrity performers.• Improved efficiency by streamlining billing and invoicing structures.• Evaluated, approved and managed 15 subcontractors for alarm response and emergency staffing services.- Budget Forecasting and management of travel and security finances exceeding $2M Show less Avon Products, National Portfolio Manager/Senior Security Manager Chosen to direct Avon's national security operations, encompassing 11 locations. Additionally, responsible for overseeing security for locations in Canada and Mexico, through contracted vendors. Supervised 10 managers, with 100 indirect reports (security personnel). Planned and led security audits and penetration evaluations at each site. Developed threat and vulnerability surveys, incident management and response programs, workplace violence programs, and event security programs. Managed Executive Protection and Travel functions. Prepared and reviewed legal documents, including contracts and service level agreements. Ensured all contract and SLA requirements were met. Prepared and delivered executive reports. Monitored financials, profits, and trends.• Delivered $3M in added revenues for AlliedBarton by negotiating a two-year contract extension that included pay rate increases and additional sites covered.• Enhanced efficiency by redesigning the incident management metrics to streamline analysis.• Increased overall security by implementing new procedures to eliminate site and program deficiencies.• Improved document control, risk control, reporting quality, and video recording capabilities.• Launched one-on-one management training programs to reduce security-related incidents. Show less Selected to execute the national security program and coordinate security for sites in Canada and Mexico.Ensured compliance with contract and service delivery specifications. Reviewed, reconciled, and processedinvoices. Conducted site audits, threat assessments, and field inspections. Monitored performance against KPIsand metrics. Created security programs and training programs to meet changing customer needs. Designed an in-depth internal audit program that was implemented at the national and international levels. Created a standardized quarterly business review process and report format. Show less Chosen to take over all security operations for Avon's global headquarters in Manhattan. Oversaw physical security, CCTV, physical access, and classified information/sensitive materials for both corporate offices. Supervised six managers and two security teams. Managed schedules, payroll, licensing, and training.• Dramatically improved security levels by reorganizing the entire security program for both buildings.• Introduced new training topics, security procedures, and report templates.• Increased CCTV coverage and effectiveness by reengineering camera placement. Show less

  • National Portfolio Manager, Physical Security at Google Inc.

    Oct 2014 - Jan 2016

  • National Portfolio Manager, Physical Security at AVON Products Inc.

    Feb 2013 - Nov 2014

  • Assistant National Portfolio Manager,Physical Security at AVON Products Inc.

    Mar 2012 - Feb 2013

  • Security Account Manager at AVON Products Inc.

    Jul 2011 - Mar 2012
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  PlayStation

  Mar 2016 - now

  Operations: Overall responsibility for standardizing and ensuring effective implementation of physical security programming. Manage outside services contracts, desk operations, and guarding for the business. Leverage technology, resourcefulness, and talent to keep the business running while maturing processes. Directly support crisis management planning, response, and recovery efforts.Strategy: Oversee and govern physical security strategy to ensure compliance with internal physical security policies as, compliance, and business-led security requirements. Shape fiduciary decisions, policies, and methods to improve the business. Leadership - Possess a capacity for proactive and strategic thinking and a track record demonstrating initiative, self-motivation, organizational leadership, and results-oriented attitude to influence outcomes. Lead a team of disbursed physical security professionals, outside guarding services, desk reception professionals, and vendor support contracts. Asset Protection: Protect the company’s assets and people from harm; keep the physical perimeter safe and secure. Assess and evaluate the varying level of physical security risks that could impact the business. These include threats and risks to: people, assets, operations, and brand. Recommend, and implement, risk mitigation techniques and tactics based upon industry best practices. Serve as team lead for investigations. Support travel security, special events, and journey management program.Measurement: Envelop project management principles to govern physical security programs and special projects. Conducts, supervises, and prepares project plans, reports, and documentation in support of operational readiness and other enterprise requirements. Responsible for metrics and other team success measures. Show less

  • Senior Manager, Global Physical Security Operations

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Manager, Physical Security Operations

    Mar 2016 - Jul 2023