STEPHEN HOLLOWELL, CPP Cell: 917-

446-6043
165 West 66 Street, Suite 9F Fax: 212-875-1101
New York, NY 10023 sh88ba8c@westpost.net
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SECURITY EXECUTIVE
Summary
In my 30-plus years in international law enforcement and private security, I hav
e fulfilled successful senior management tenures in major organizations, where I
have developed and overseen innovative security programs, created and implement
ed operational policies and procedures, and established crisis preparedness and
business continuity plans. I have also provided threat assessments and developed
corporate security programs that included protocols for international and domes
tic dignitaries as well as for corporate officers of the Fortune 500. All of th
ese innovative programs have not only minimized potential internal and external
threats, but have also positively impacted bottom-line results.
Core Competencies
* Designing Corporate Security Programs
* Developing and Managing Security in High-Rise Buildings
* Threat Assessment and Crisis Management
* Strategic Planning and Policy Development
* Emergency Management and Business Continuity
* International and Domestic Executive Protection Programs
* Law Enforcement and Security Management Training
* Specialist in Confidential Criminal/Civil Investigations
* Expert in Private Security Law
CERBERUS SECURITY SERVICES, LLC, 2004 - Present
Founder and Principal
Cerberus Security Services is a firm that provides a full range of security serv
ices specializing in comprehensive threat assessments for corporations and high-
net worth individuals, management of executive protection for domestic and inter
national dignitaries, crisis management, policy and procedure development for Fo
rtune 500 companies and security expertise in criminal and civil investigations
based in New York City.
* Developed corporate security plans for Fortune 500 companies, focusing on oper
ational policies and procedures designed to meet present-day threats, including
intelligence gathering and counter-surveillance techniques.
* Performed extensive threat assessments for high-rise buildings in New York Cit
y and designed operational policies and procedures to mitigate potential vulnera
bilities.
* Developed corporate security strategies, including intelligence gathering, des
igned to meet present-day threats,
* Developed and performed security mitigation tactics in concert with federal an
d local law enforcement in New York City for the protection of international gov
ernment leaders during the UN General Assembly.
* Managed and developed Close-Protection Programs of numerous international and
national dignitaries for travel both within the United States and abroad.
* Consulted for the Applied Technology Council in the development of a rapid ant
i-terrorism screening on behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Administrati
on [FEMA].
* Conducted sensitive investigations for Fortune 500 companies that identified t
he offenders and provided recommendations to mitigate the potential for similar
incidents.
* Utilized expert security analysis and trial testimony for law firms in cases i
nvolving criminal/civil action resulting in the awarding of major punitive damag
es for their clients.
* Developed and managed security protocols for numerous VIP special events in Ne
w York City.
KROLL INC., 1999 - 2004
Senior Director, Corporate Security
At Kroll, I employed my expertise in a wide range of security services including
the development and implementation of complete security programs that involve p
hysical security reviews, management of security and safety protocols for iconic
buildings in New York City, security policies and procedures, crisis and emerge
ncy management plans, loss prevention and criminal and civil investigations.
* Performed extensive threat assessments of many of New York State's critical in
frastructures, and Fortune 500 companies all of which resulted in the developmen
t of dynamic security programs, restructured crisis management plans including r
isk analysis studies from external and internal threats.
* Led and managed an international team of security experts to conduct in-depth
vulnerability assessments for all the Port Authority of NY and NJ's infrastructu
res in the immediate wake of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
* Led and managed a team of security consultants in developing, implementing and
managing security and life safety programs for iconic buildings in New York Cit
y in the immediate wake of the 9/11 attacks.
* Introduced new and innovative security programs for the Port Authority of NY &
NJ, which had managed the World Trade Center, and continues to manage that site
, as well as major New York metro transportation sites such as airports, bridges
and tunnels.
* Provided and managed effective Executive Protection programs for domestic and
international dignitaries and prominent CEOs of Fortune 500 companies.
* Implemented Information and Proprietary Asset Protection programs.
* Conducted multi-layered and confidential criminal and workplace violence inves
tigations for numerous major New York institutions resulting in successful concl
usions.
* Established comprehensive loss prevention programs.
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 1997 - 1999
Director of Security and Safety
As Director, I restructured and modernized the security department and establish
ed the first integrated access control system. I also developed the first crisis
management plan and established operational policies and procedures for the sec
urity and safety of employees, priceless artifacts and visitors. I coordinated s
ensitive security events for dignitaries with Secret Service, federal, state and
local law enforcement.
a Developed and managed installation of physical and electronic security systems
for protecting irreplaceable artifacts and priceless international gem collecti
ons.
* Restructured the security management team by the hiring of experienced personn
el, the re-training of managers and the introduction of innovative managerial pr
otocols.
* Managed and introduced innovative training for a security staff of 125, the la
rgest department within the Museum
* Developed and implemented the first emergency management plan for the Museum.
* Introduced safety training programs and procedures as per OSHA regulatory guid
elines and chaired safety committee meetings.
* As part of the crisis management plan, implemented new fire and bomb threat ev
acuation procedures and bomb handling guidelines.
* Wrote the first-ever operational manual for the Security Department.
* Coordinated high-profile VIP security events for domestic and international di
gnitaries.
* Consistently involved in confidential investigations at the highest levels, a
role that required sensitive internal dialogue with senior management.
a Established and implemented the first-ever proprietary information protection
program.
* Liaison with the local police precincts and other federal and state law enforc
ement authorities.
a Appeared as subject of a front-page profile in Access Control and Security Sys
tems Integration.
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC, 1994 - 1997
Director of Security
I created operational policies and procedures for the security department and co
nducted training for staff on fire safety and bomb threats, modernized the secur
ity department personnel as well as BAM's physical security system. I also coor
dinated many sensitive events attended by foreign royalty and dignitaries both i
nternational and domestic.
a Restructured the entire Security and Maintenance Departments; modernized infra
structure and equipment and improved staff professionalism, the latter of which
ensured a proactive approach to security and safety issues.
* Developed and implemented the first-ever Emergency Management Plan.
* Upgraded the antiquated fire protection system to a state-of-the-art digital s
ystem and developed first-ever fire-safety plan.
* Wrote the first-ever operational manual for the Security and Maintenance Depar
tments.
* Coordinated all security measures for several of the most prestigious special
events at the Academy involving members of foreign royalty and dignitaries.
* Conducted numerous sensitive investigations on behalf of senior management.
* Implemented proactive crime prevention measures that successfully mitigated in
ternal and external threats to the Academy.
* Responsible for maintaining an active liaison with the local police precinct a
s well as with federal and state law enforcement authorities.
a Introduced and implemented the first-ever employee screening program for the A
cademy.
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, 1991 - 1994
Senior Investigations Manager
As the Senior Manager responsible for all criminal and civil investigations at M
ount Sinai Medical Center, I also coordinated all threat assessments of the Medi
cal Center and its environs, and established loss prevention and crisis manageme
nt programs. I was the Medical Center's chief point of contact with federal and
local law enforcement agencies.
* Significantly reduced crime and theft through the use of new investigative tec
hniques, covert operations and threat assessments.
* Implemented innovative employee screening, which identified a more professiona
l group of candidates thereby developing a better corporate image among the secu
rity personnel.
* Assisted the head of the department in developing, implementing and managing e
nhanced security policies and procedures.
* Provided recommendations for the enhancement of the access control and monitor
ing system which in turn minimized the risks to the Medical Center, staff and vi
sitors.
* Trained all new and existing security personnel on private security law in rel
ation to the then-new New York State Security Officer licensing requirements.
* Oversaw all security protocols at special events for Mount Sinai properties.
* Established new security and investigative techniques which helped to identify
 and terminate more than 80 employees involved in criminal activity during my
tenure.
SECURITY CONSULTANT, 1988 - 1991
Developed corporate security programs, policies and procedures, provided executi
ve protection, investigated criminal and civil cases for corporate, retail and f
inance companies.
METROPOLITAN POLICE, SCOTLAND YARD, 1977 - 1988
Detective Sergeant
Coordinated many confidential and sensitive investigations and assignments, incl
uding protection of the Royal Family, senior British Ministers, international an
d national dignitaries.
Education
* John Jay College of Criminal Justice
B.S. summa cum laude; Major, Security Management; Minor, Law
* Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
* Certificate in Professional Security Management
* Certificate in Security Systems Design & Application
* Certified Fire Safety Director
* NY Security Guard Act Instructor
* Accident Prevention and OSHA Compliance, Certificate
* Advanced Course on the Reid Technique of Interview and Interrogation
* Fluent in German
Memberships
American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
Association of Threat Assessment Professional (ATAP)
New York Shield