Thomas Proctor

About Thomas Proctor

With over a decade of experience in security risk management and project management, I specialize in transforming traditional security frameworks into agile, responsive systems that address dynamic threats. My career spans roles from overseeing comprehensive security programs for critical assets to developing and implementing training curricula for security professionals.As a Security Risk Manager, I oversaw security programs for 120 critical assets, ensuring the protection of physical infrastructure and essential systems. My expertise includes conducting in-depth security vulnerability assessments, compliance audits, and collaborating with operations and intelligence teams to lead security risk management programs. I delivered expert security support and comprehensive training to facility security officers, transforming security risk management into an agile security framework.My achievements include leading a 10-member cross-functional team using Scrum methodology to continuously improve security baselines against emerging threats. I managed a portfolio of 120 assets, conducted 60 security audits, identified and mitigated over 20 critical vulnerabilities, and developed a comprehensive asset management system using Excel and Power BI. This system improved transparency and increased the completion rate of self-audits by 50%.In my role as an Operations Planner for the DHS Joint Task Force East, I developed and led communication and information management plans for deployable joint operations, ensuring real-time data sharing and 100% reliable communication. I also led the development of an operations center for a large-scale DoD and DHS exercise on mass migration, using Scrum methodology to design an agile intake system, achieving seamless team execution and prioritization of requests.As a Facility Security Officer, I managed the personnel security of 250 individuals and the physical security of a facility, protecting over $500 million in assets. I developed and delivered a performance-based security training program, resulting in a 75% reduction in security incidents, and prepared system operators for access to classified systems, ensuring operations were conducted without security incidents.My project management expertise includes leading a team to produce a 13-week performance-based training program, graduating over 600 students. I implemented a change management governance system for curriculum updates, enhancing collaboration between instructors and developers, and implementing 20 technical updates over two years.

Experience

1. Director of Emergency Management

   Christopher Newport University

   Dec 2025 — Present · Newport News, VA, US

Education

• American Military University

  IT Managment, Information Technology

  2007 — 2013

• Troy University

  Masters, Management

  2019