Jason Blumenauer

About Jason Blumenauer

Success in business relies on a clear understanding of market needs and the ability to anticipate future trends. Developing forward looking ideas and effectively communicating them across an organization supports sustained growth and strategic alignment.Building strong relationships with customers and vendors enhances insight into internal and external needs. This level of understanding enables the application of targeted methods that improve service delivery and elevate the overall customer experience.An enthusiastic and innovative approach fosters the ability to navigate challenges while aligning the interests of all stakeholders to achieve positive results. A deep appreciation for each role undertaken reflects a commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement in all aspects of service.

Experience

1. Vice President Head of Security

   First Student

   Jul 2021 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   First Student the largest provider of student transportation in North America – twice the size of the next largest competitor. As the largest and most-chosen student transportation provider, we are a proven solution. We have more experience than any other provider. Unlike new startups, First Student has a century of history, experience and dedicated service that showcase our commitment to student safety, parent trust and school district partnerships across the country. First Student delivers service through 545+ locations managing 44,500+ vehicles with employees. The company’s footprint sits within 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories moving 5.5 million student journeys daily. For large and small school districts alike, First Student manage tailored, cost-effective solutions spanning full-service transportation and management, special needs transportation, route optimization, maintenance and charter services.The First Student Security department mission is to operate in tandem with the company’s business objectives and to proactively prevent and mitigate risk to the organization while protecting company assets: people, products, property, and information.Core Principles are to provide security services and programs that enhance profitability, reduce risk, and increase the company\'s ability to achieve its goals.• Create security accountability at all levels of the organization• Partner with key functions to integrate security solutions• Develop effective security standards, policies, and procedures• Transfer knowledge through training and awareness• Control access to people, product, property, and information• Report and respond to security incidents• Validate security programs through vulnerability assessments

Education

• Ohio Dominican University

  Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General

  2000 — 2004

• Franklin University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Crisis Management
• Program Management
• Management
• Security Management
• Private Investigations
• Risk Management
• Physical Security
• Law Enforcement
• Information Security
• Human Resources
• Training
• Security
• Policy
• Mergers & Acquisitions