Russell Collett

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ABOUT RUSSELL COLLETT

An innovative, collaborative, high energy and agile private and public-sector global security, risk management and former senior federal law enforcement professional, inspirational leader, and change agent, with a consistent record of delivering exceptional results in people, customer service, project management, performance measurement and optimization, program execution and process improvement. Trusted advisor and lifelong learner with a unique blend of proven leadership ability, business acumen and technology savvy. Strong leader able to marshal resources behind big initiatives and drive impact and purpose. Senior executive responsible for security, facilities, safety and visitor experience at one of the world’s top-rated and largest art museums, with full-time staff, docents, volunteers and contractors. The museum complex comprised eight buildings spanning over a million square feet and housed works of art in 11 curatorial departments, two libraries, a learning center, three restaurants, two museum shops, and held over 1200 special events each year.Experienced Chief Operating Officer and member of the Board of Directors for a $300 million privately owned international corporation, with day-to-day responsibility over the entire operation of the company, full P&L accountability, and leader of an industry recognized, high quality security, customer service and training platform. Position encompassed exceeding client expectations, maximizing corporate value, managing the firm’s financial risks, talent recruitment and management, training and professional development, corporate compliance, strategic marketing, driving technology, and expanding business opportunity. Former United States Secret Service special agent and administrator responsible for the full spectrum of operations (i.e. presidential and financial infrastructure protection, investigations, administration, human resources, training, professional responsibility, charitable efforts, public and governmental affairs). Managed complex protective and investigative operations involving intelligence and risk assessment, strategic planning, high-level negotiations, logistics, and direct supervision in international and domestic environments. Worked collaboratively with foreign governments planning Presidential visits to over 40 countries.