REGGIE BAUMGARDNER

Chief Corporate Security Officer

Indianapolis, Indiana / Aviation, Airlines Current Previous Education Leaders in Corporate Security and Training in Indianapolis Indianapolis Airport Authority, Continental Airlines, Federal Bureau of Investigation Sacramento State University

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Background

Summary
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Proactive, results-oriented Security Expert with a measurable record of success across diverse industries, developing and leading highly effective security departments. Proven ability to collate, analyze, and interpret complex information to identify, mitigate and eliminate security vulnerabilities , enhancing performance and profitability while providing the best in customer service. Solid leadership skills coupled with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication and relationship management skills that foster cohesive teams, strong cross-organizational relationships, and toplevel performance. Champion of creating enhanced security processes and procedures that comply with all local/ state / federal mandates and contribute to maximized protection of company assets. Adept problem solver with proactive mindset who identifies, creates, and implements progressive security enhancements. Skilled strategist and liaison with record of improving departmental and organizational security through continuing training, astute agency interactions, and effective procedures. Creator and implementer of effective crisis-management, training, personnel development, and operational / security programs. Demonstrated skill in meshing operational and security goals to maximize cost effectiveness and overall profitability.

EXPERIENCE
Founder / Chief Corporate Security Officer Leaders in Corporate Security and Training in Indianapolis, IN
2013 Present

Participating in Industry Training Seminars Tracking Access Control Trends and Applications Attending and Participating in Networking Events Researching Industry Leaders Tracking Global Industry Trends Participating in Industry Discussions Tracking Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Trends

Director Airport Security / Employee Security Training / Stakeholder Security Training

Indianapolis Airport Authority / Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis, IN
April 2005 July 2013

Directed a 23-member airport security department, Airport Badging Office and 24/7 Airport Operations Center / Emergency Operations Center (AOC / EOC). Served as Airport Security Coordinator with a Transportation Security Administration ( TSA) SECRET clearance; also, managed the development and practice of the airport's emergency operations. Conducted the annual Security Table Top Exercise. Established positive relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement groups. Prepared and administered a $3.2 M annual budget; managed goal matrix completion for the security department; monitored staff performance and ensured training to maximize their proficiencies. Developed safety and security strategies, including business continuity plans that ensured a safe and secure environment for the traveling public and airport employees and complied with all applicable 14 CFR, Part 139, Federal Air Regulations (FARs) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) mandated security regulations. Utilized U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) specifications for the upgrading of an existing airport building to accept processing by CBP for arriving international general aviation aircraft, U.S. Military charters, and cargo flight deck crews. Investigated alleged regulatory security violations issued against the airport by the TSA. Sought and successfully received developmental funding from the TSA for a mobile perimeter security enhancement project for the airport. Partnered with a third party vendor (AAAE) in the design, video production, and installation of the Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) computer based training at the airport. Developed and delivered presentations to multiple industry groups regarding security and safety in a post 9/11 environment.

Senior Regional Corporate Security Representative

Continental Airlines
February 1994 February 2004 / Newark, NJ

Directed a 27-member (12 corporate security investigators and a 15 person 24 / 7 security command center) corporate security department at Liberty (Newark) International Airport. Prepared and administered a $2.5 M annual budget; established and cultivated effective relationships with local, state, federal, and international law enforcement and regulatory groups; managed goal matrix completion for the security department; monitored staff performance and ensured training completion for the staff to maximize their proficiencies; supervised and participated in theft / regulatory investigations; identified and communicated to station and corporate management security vulnerabilities. Contributed to the planning, design, installation, and implementation of physical security and access control systems, monitored by the security command center that ensured maximum protection of the flying public, employees, and company assets. Created and implemented the department's policy and procedure manual, gaining significant improvements in efficiency and effectiveness. Designed and implemented the training program, which ensured consistent, high level proficiency with departmental staff. Ensured carrier compliance with internal and federal regulations across 78 domestic and international facilities. Designed overt and covert closed circuit television (CCTV) systems to enhance station security capabilities and identify theft areas and suspects. Conducted initial and recurrent security training for station employees, which resulted in the reduction of security violations. Developed and delivered presentations to multiple industry groups regarding security and safety in a post-9/11 environment. Created screening procedures for exceptional customers and the handling of hazardous materials/articles. Championed the departmental transition from a traditional to progressive security processes, with emphasis on proactive and preventative actions, which contributed to profitability. Investigated alleged improprieties (theft: white collar, computer, cargo, conflict of interest, ect.) against employees at all levels within the company.

Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation

January 1974 February 1977

Completed FBI Special Agent Training at Quantico, Virginia. Assigned to the San Francisco, CA , Field Office. Investigated violations (and alleged violations) of U.S. Federal Law. Investigated selective service violations, bank robberies, governmental applicants including special White House appointments, domestic terrorism, and government fraud(white collar). Expertly trained at evidence collection, chain of evidence preservation, report writing, preparation and presentation of investigative cases to U.S. Attorneys Office, expert at testifying before Federal Grand Juries and in U.S. Federal Court. Prepared search warrants for U.S. Magistrate signing and approval, and executed search warrants.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Director of Security, Unity School of Christianity, Unity Village, MO; Area Security Manager, Trans World Airlines, Kansas City, MO; Corporate Security Representative, United Airlines, Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; 1st LT. U.S. Army, Military Intelligence

EDUCATION/TRAINING
Sacramento State College, Sacramento, CA - Bachelor's Degree, Graduated with Honors Police Science and Administration Military Intelligence School, U.S. Army Special Agent's Training, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, DC Motivation for Managers Crisis Management Incident Training Laboratory for Scientific Interrogation Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Effective Leadership Creating A Winning Environment Performance Planning and Evaluation Facilitative Leadership Leadership Challenges