Matthew Elam

About Matthew Elam

Resourceful, versatile, highly experienced security specialist with a multifaceted background in facilities operations, security operations management, staff leadership, security strategy planning/assessment. Directed 100 multi-national guards in high-risk and hostile environment. Conducted training sessions of 30 new Deputy Sheriff’s to serve citizens of the State of Arizona. Implementation of multi-million-dollar security upgrades to both physical and information security upgrades at multiple facilities. Served as a Security Manager for 100+ high-performing security teams and advanced integrated technologies. Civilian Police Advisor; training, assessing, and mentoring police for the department of defense for overseas assignments. Extensive history planning, directing long-term security programs with steadfast leadership, split-second decision-making under intense pressure within high stressful, dangerous environment including military facilities, government embassies. Education Master of Business Administration/MBA in Global Management and Bachelor of Arts/BA in Public Safety Administration Certifications California BSIS Guard Certificate valid until 8/2023 | Worldwide Protective Service (WPS) Supervisor Certification | General Instructor Certification | Detective Certification | Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT) Certification | Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office | Interview & Interrogation Certification Security Clearance Inactive Secret Security Clearance Areas of Excellence Security Execution & Operations | Security Technology Strategies | Emergency/Contingency Planning | Physical Security Reviews/Upgrades | Risk Mitigation | Law Enforcement & Investigations | Facility Security Management | Fraud & Theft Investigations | Team Performance Evaluations | Threat & Vulnerability Assessments | Security Personnel Onboarding/Training

Experience

1. Executive Protection Agent Global Support Services Team Lead

   Allied Universal

   Feb 2019 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   Provides covert close proximity protection up to 10 domestic and foreign clients simultaneously, including celebrities, elected officials, C-Suite executives, and their families. Devises and implements security parameters to eliminate security and liability risks. Developed protection team’s SOP for emergency and non-emergency scenarios. Executes threat analysis and risk assessments conducive to ever-changing environment. Creates organizes domestic and global travel plans for Executive…

Education

• American Military University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Global Management

  2016 — 2017

• Grand Canyon University

  Bachelors Degree, Public Administration

  2009 — 2011