Francisco Mateo, Cpp, Cfe

FRANCISCO MATEO, CPP, CFE www.mycareerhighlights.com/franciscomateo New York, NY 11368 ● 718-275-6575 ● [email protected] ● http://securitybeyondborders.org

 SECURITY & INVESTIGATION EXECUTIVE  A highly effective, insightful, and creative security practitioner with knowledge in a diverse range of security disciplines. Demonstrated success in strategically driving security across business units. Solid management skills, capable of leading and influencing individuals to maximize levels of productivity while forming cohesive team environments. Incisive, analytical thinker with the ability to grasp complex material quickly and to challenge assumptions. Progressive responsibilities include expanding an international corporate security organization both in North America, as well as Latin American.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Risk Analysis Security Assessment Staff Training Project Management Managing Remote Staff Surveillance Systems Executive Protection Budgeting & Planning Performance Management Strategic Thinking Written & Verbal Communication Lean Security Crisis Management/BCP Special Events Security Agent of Change

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Optimized security organization by reducing a $3M yearly investment by 20%.  Created sustainable value through lean security principles and resource allocation.  Deployed a global security metrics program to improve decision making as well as set accountable security performance. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Nestle S.A., Caribbean & Central America 2007-Present The World’s Leading Nutrition, Health & Wellness Company

Regional Security Manager  Key player within the regional leadership structure; developed strategy and plans to guarantee protection of people, assets, reputation and brands (PARB) in a matrix organization.  Develop a security culture to influence behavior through security awareness programs.  Implement an anti-fraud program and lead investigations involving suspicions of fraud and misconduct by employees, management or third parties.  Developed programs with external service providers for provision of best in class travel safety and emergency evacuation services, as well as a key staff and expatriate protection program.  Work with a cross functional team to ensure implementation of contingency and continuity management plans.  Support the Executive Protection Program with information analysis and threat/ risk assessments.  Value creation through applied lean security principles and improved resource allocation. Chaired the NGS security metrics reporting program.  Brand protection and enforcement through counterfeit product penetration survey. Coordination with IP authorities.  Maintained close professional relationships with peers in appropriate law enforcement, security, foreign operations agencies, corporate security groups and third-party information providers, to develop timely, relevant threat information.  Identified the political, economic and environmental risks impacting the Nestle network (particularly focusing on the CAM & Caribbean Cluster). FRANCISCO MATEO, Page Two

Scholastic, Inc. New York, N.Y. 2001-2007 The World’s Largest Publisher and Distributor of Children’s Educational & Reading Material.

Corporate Security Manager  Established best in class security strategy and standards for physical security, including technology solutions and innovative security management techniques to safeguard the firm’s assets, including intellectual property.  Coordinated site surveys and physical security requirements for the construction of new facilities. Review plans for renovating existing facilities to ensure compliance with security standards.  Implemented standardized specifications for CCTV, premise alarms, protective systems (access and visitor management), vaults, safes, as well as coordinated upgrades where required to maintain adequate levels of protection for employees and assets.  Assisted Executive Committee to establish company-wide policies and procedures. Deep functional expertise in emergency response, fire/life safety, crisis and business continuity management.  Experience providing counsel to senior leadership and a track record delivering uncomfortable messages and working in stressful situations while maintaining tact, diplomacy, and strength of character.  Strategic partner with Human Resources; providing support for employee on-boarding, employee terminations and exit processes.  Formulated specifications for contract security services, assisted in evaluating contractor proposals, and supervised and evaluated performance of contract requirements and service continuity.

Allied-Barton Protective Services. New York, NY 1999 - 2001 One of Fortune’s Top 100 Companies to work for.

Administrative Supervisor  Liaison to Branch Management and client for a multi-building guard service contract. Entrusted with Barton’s first major security account in NYC.  Responsible for the supervision of 30 security officers and 3 Fire Safety Directors in a challenging security setting. Assisted with budget requirements for guard service activities.  Coordinated building patrols and prepared daily reports that allowed senior management to quantify loss prevention benefits.  Developed building training manuals and standard operating procedures for all security officers as part of the on-the-job training.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, School of Criminal Justice, Honors Program JOHN JAY COLLEGE, NYC, NY

Deloitte & Touche, Business Continuity Management, New York, NY Seminar/Roundtable, The people dimension of disaster Recovery, Oct. 2006

Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, Newark, NJ Certification/Diploma, Interview and Interrogation Techniques, Feb. 2007

Burill & Green, Manchester, UK Security Expert David Burril’s Interviewing Techniques, Feb. 2008

Active member of international security organizations such as ASIS International, OSAC & ACFE