Cristina Velasquez

About Cristina Velasquez

As a Global Corporate Security and Safety Leader, I excel at establishing high-level corporate security and safety strategies as well as quarterbacking day-to-day operations across multisite locations.With 15 years of progressive experience, I specialize in the planning and implementation of corporate safety, security, and emergency management programs. This includes strategically directing teams and assets as well as ensuring compliance with corporate mission, vision, and values.My professional background comprises ensuring the safety and welfare of two major international airports (O’Hare and Midway) as well as driving corporate safety and security for a major global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting firm (Gallagher)- CORE COMPETENCIES -• Corporate Security & Investigations• Risk Intelligence & Threat Monitoring• Team Leadership• Emergency Program Management• Workplace Violence Prevention & Response• Vulnerability Assessments• Risk Management & Compliance• Emergency Preparedness & Response• Staff Training & Development• Regulatory Compliance• Disaster Drills & Exercises• Operations Management• Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)Additional Keywords / Strengths: HSEEP, Risk and Security Assessment, Business Continuity Planning, Full Scale Exercises, After Action Reporting, Hot Wash, Debriefing, Exercise Evaluation, Facility Management, Auditing, Emergency Planning, Physical Security, National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), Airport Emergency Plan, Regulatory Writing, Emergency Exercising, Communication Center Training, Regulatory Control, Department of Homeland Security, Writing, Executive Communications, Web Layout Design, Website Content Management, Social Media, Executive Guidance and Counsel, Community Relations, Internal Communications, Client Relations, Brand Management, Speech Formation, Event Planning, Consulting Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Liaison Relations, Research, Editing Skills, Employee Communications, Relationship Building, External Communications

Experience

1. Executive Director, Global Security

   JPMorganChase

   Aug 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   I lead the development and execution of the firm’s global physical security strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and risk management frameworks for Chicago’s flagship office with over employees. I oversee the design and implementation of physical security systems (e.g, CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, physical barriers).I am responsible for security approach and execution for high-profile events, meetings, and construction. I manage budget and assigned security capital budgets. And am charged with operational and security standardization and consistency. I manage a high-performing team of physical security professionals, including security officers and staff. I lead business continuity and emergency response planning and operations. I partner with internal and external stakeholders including real estate, operations, and local fire and police officials.

Education

• Loyola University Chicago

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing & Communications

Skills

• Writing
• Script Development
• Community Relations
• Editing
• Web Content Management
• Organizational Development
• Community Development
• Organizational Communication
• Emergency Planning
• Government
• Relationship Building
• Strategic Communications
• Incident Command
• Executive Counsel
• Internal Communications
• Adobe Photodeluxe
• Media Relations
• Liasoning
• Website Management
• Project Management
• Policy
• Security
• Auditing
• Press Releases
• Web Content
• Management Consulting
• Microsoft Office
• Social Media
• Crisis Communications
• Liasioning
• Marketing Communications
• Program Management
• Communication Training
• Training & Development
• External Communications
• Corporate Communications
• Stakeholder Communications
• Aviation Security
• Crisis
• Executive Communications