Marcus Snipe

About Marcus Snipe

Experienced in events and facilities security with a demonstrated history of working in corporate security and the federal government in leadership roles. Skilled in law enforcement, investigations, intelligence, crisis management, counter terrorism, and homeland security. Robust experience in security operations and emergency management. Strong business development professional with extensive international and domestic law enforcement and investigative experience.Veteran senior executive management professional w/proven expertise & success in engaged leadership, collaborative management, security, counterterrorism, investigations, intelligence collection, risk mitigation, crime prevention, & diversity/inclusion human resource efforts. Proven experience in global security operations, to include physical, electronic, procedural, cyber, event, executive protection, active shooter, loss prevention & crisis management. Expert in increasing organizational productivity, identifying solutions, & exceeding expectations.Responsible for leading strategic development & execution for corporate, facility, event security & executive protection; Provide overall leadership & accountability for global (i.e. U.S, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria, Belgium, Netherlands, Japan, Australia, China, Brazil, UAE, etc.) end-to-end operations process definition & delivery of NBA’s enterprise-wide security strategies; Responsible for oversight management of Security Business Operations staff, annual budget & procurements;Create & oversee long-range process improvement; Restructured business operations in a two-phase process; Phase I – Focus on mid-level leadership alignment & departmental structure to modernize an outdated business model, fill talent gaps, reduce redundant departments & optimize efficiencies. Phase II – Focus on policy reengineering & league-wide security protocol elevation & standardization in the current security environment;Engage w/international, federal, state, & local law enforcement agencies; the Intelligence Community & collaborates w/other professional sports associations on behalf of fans, venues, teams, & infrastructure.Provide security & critical infrastructure expertise to progress future renovation plans of organization’s newest facilities;Outfit all facilities w/state of the art event security screening equipment & w/office security enhancements.

Experience

1. Head of Security and Safety

   TEGNA

   Nov 2020 — Present · Tysons, VA, US

   The point person for TEGNA’s day-to-day physical security and safety operations. Interacting and coordinating with management across the company to plan, implement, and maintain all security management policies, procedures, programs, and strategic plans consistent with TEGNA’s culture and values.Partner with General Managers, station heads of technology, and other stakeholders at TEGNA sites to plan, develop, and implement physical security guidelines, policies, and procedures. Employing an understanding of security business controls, strategies, and methodologies. This includes ongoing security in key areas, such as: access control and video management systems at all facilities, technical security and early-warning systems, emergency planning and response, managing major medical incidents or acute threats.Developing methodologies for sites to execute physical and technology-based safety and security audits and proposing recommendations based on industry best practices and experience. This includes developing and implementing a proactive process for identifying threats/risks, including those from social media interactions; and preparing for response and coordination.

Education

• University of South Carolina

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Broadcast Journalism