Creighton Smith

A versatile leader with 27 years in the security industry. Achieves and executes job objectives. Ability to identify potential risk and problem solve. Open and clear communicator who calmly diffuses conflict within company guidelines. Accountable and decisive, demonstrating sound judgment. Performs well under pressure and is competent to exceed company expectations.

Real Estate Director of Security and Parking - Capitol Broadcasting - Durham, NC

(2021-06 - 2023-03)

• Designed and implemented robust physical security strategies and protocols for corporate, residential, and more than 85 commercial businesses housing 3, 000 tenants.
• Managed operational and capital budgets related to physical security systems and outsourced labor contracts. Completed assigned projects adhering to deadlines and budgets; tracking and processing invoices.
• Oversaw day to day security and parking operations. Conducted vulnerability assessments and risk mitigation.
• Develop, manage, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards. Coordinating with other departments to ensure security requirements are met.

Special Events Parking and Security Manager - Capitol Broadcasting (Blackwell St Property Management) - Durham, NC

(2020-01 - 2021-06)

• Coordinated parking plans for all special events for American Tobacco Historic District, Durham Performing Arts Center, and Durham Bulls baseball games.
• Maintained record keeping for the collection and tally of money for all paid parking events.
• Prepared necessary statistical and financial reports, inventory of equipment, and signage.
• Established/implemented traffic and crowd control operations.

Supervisor - SunStates Security

(2016-08 - 2019-12)

• Responsible for security personnel and operations, uniform inspections, and safety training.
• Set performance requirements and security standards to ensure company compliance.
• Worked closely with local fire and police departments and reduced general liability.

Supervisor - AlliedBarton Security - Durham, NC

(2009-12 - 2016-08)

• Developed, trained, and oversaw a core team of security professionals to respond to physical security and crisis incidents for residential and commercial businesses, including the Durham Bulls' Athletic Park.
• Created life safety programs; managed day to day security operations, access control, CCTV management and alarm systems.
• Standardized and improved credential process to issue, maintain, and deactivate credentials as needed.

Site Supervisor - BCBSNC - Durham, NC

(2002-05 - 2009-12)

• Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws simultaneously performing dispatch duties for 20 corporate remote and local office locations.
• Implemented policies, procedures in alignment with company standards.
• Conducted onsite training, evaluations, and site inspections.
• Ensured all operational records and post orders were executed.

Wake Tech Community College (1998 - 1999)

High Point High School (1986 - 1990)