Dylan Garon
Deputy Director, Physical Security & Business Operations
- Role
- Deputy Director, Physical Security & Business Operations at Smithsonian Institution
- Location
- Fairfax County, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Deputy Director, Physical Security & Business Operations
May 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US
As a senior executive within the Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Protection Services (OPS), I oversee the security and protection for the largest museum and research complex in the world. My role spans executive direction of all security business operations, including budget oversight, human resources, policy development, communications, procurement, and training. I navigate complex budget environments and negotiate with senior institutional and government officials to ensure strategic alignment and operational resilience.I develop long-range strategic plans to position OPS as leader in cultural property protection, driving innovation across physical security programs—including Security Modernization, Anti-terrorism, advanced technology, Capital Improvements, and Maintenance initiatives.I direct the Institution’s Security Risk Management Program, overseeing comprehensive risk assessments and ensuring compliance with federal standards and best practices.My work ensures the safety of priceless collections, historic landmarks, and the people who make the Smithsonian extraordinary.
Education
Marymount University
BA, History
2003 — 2007
Skills
- Newsletters
- Community Outreach
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Policy
- History
- Museums
- Social Media
- Editing
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