MARCUS F. MELNICK
M: 224-588-2489
http://webprofile.info/mmelnick/
761 Kingsbridge Way, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
H: 847-883-8590
mfm691cfo@sbcglobal.net
DIRECTOR/MANAGER
Strategic Planning  Six Sigma  Program Management  Risk Management
Multi-disciplined executive skilled in risk management, strategic planning, and policy development across both
private and public sectors. Offer expert knowledge and leadership skills to develop and implement programs that
improve enterprise efficiencies. Respond to operational and financial challenges with confidence, determination,
and focus through demonstrated expertise in:
Core Qualifications
 Risk Management/Strategic Planning
 Leadership and Change Management
 Research/Analysis
 Communications/Media
 Operations and Project Management
 Policy and Procedure Development
Executive Performance
Village of Glencoe, Glencoe, IL
2001–2010
Affluent municipality, 10 miles north of Chicago, with fully integrated public safety department that crosstrains and certifies all sworn employees as police officers, firefighters, and EMTs/paramedics.
Research, Planning and Project Manager (Public Safety Analyst)
Provided vision and leadership managing support services and future planning across enterprise, ensuring best
practices, administering accreditation process, managing projects, training staff, advising management, and
authoring guidelines/procedures aligned with local, state, and federal guidelines.
LEADERSHIP/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
 $400,000 in funding received for public education, equipment, and overtime through implementation of
first of its kind grant program that achieved 60% success rate vs. 5% national average.
 Achieved Fire Accreditation, which are fire agency best practices, after authoring self-assessment manual
in 10 functional areas and supporting suite of policies and procedures, enabling department to become
only fully integrated, dually accredited (police and fire) public safety agency worldwide.
 $125,000 in overtime saved annually as result of analysis of department scheduling, modifying formula for
compensatory time and adding one full-time position.
 Maintained Police Accreditation (best practices) by ensuring compliance and documentation of policies
and procedures for 464 professional standards and 1,100+ sub sections during three-year process.
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
 Authored Risk Hazard Assessment to evaluate each commercial and multi-family residence using multiple
data points, enabling effective response for fire/EMS incidents based on risk, demand, and probability.
 Increased civilian staff morale through training opportunities such as: Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Instructors, National Incident Management System Instructors, Child Safety Seat Installers, Occupant
Service Liaisons, and playing role in incident command structure of major fires and other incidents.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 Taught Risk Management to almost 100 Fire Chiefs as Vice-Chair of Illinois Fire Accreditation Managers,
covering topics including mathematically calculating fire and non-fire risk.
 Enabled Huntley Fire Protection District to receive fire accreditation in August 2009 by mentoring them
through process, reviewing/assisting in document development, and suggesting improvements.
Lyons Township High School District #204, LaGrange, IL
High School District west of Chicago with approximately 4,000 students and 500 employees.
1999–2001
Safety and Security Director
Led 30-member staff in creating and implementing professional safety and security program, training personnel,
mentoring students, conducting investigations, and authoring crisis plans across two campuses.
 Centralized management of security functions in collaboration with students, faculty, and support staff
across two campuses that expanded 300%, providing constant security presence by implementing
security camera, staff identification, and visitor badge systems.
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Safety and Security Director (continued)
 Developed district-wide Crisis Plans before 9/11 covering Student Abduction, Bomb Threat, Chemical
Spill/Hazardous Materials, Civil Disturbance, Fires, Hostages, Hostile Intruder/Active Shooter, and
Presence of Firearm in School.
 Created new paradigm and justified potential disaster cost avoidance through recruiting activities to
increase number of security officials, who saved tens-of–thousands of dollars. Organized informal group
of High School Security Directors who met monthly, shared information, and supported each other with
policies and intelligence to keep students and faculty safe.
 Tightened building access, eliminated unauthorized visitors, and increased safety perception by forming
committee of parents, students, teachers, administrators, and support staff to plan safety direction, review
incidents, and provide input for crisis plans, security cameras, and ID badge system.
Schaumburg School District #54, Schaumburg, IL
1998–1999
K-8 school district northwest of Chicago.
Crisis Intervention Worker
Participated on multi-disciplinary team creating IEPs (Individual Educational Plans) and Behavior Management
Programs, enabling special needs students to flourish and succeed in school.
Advance Security, Chicago, IL
1996–1998
One time, fourth largest Private Security Agency in U.S.
Director of Branch Operations
Supervised 200+ personnel while running Chicago office, managing security at Children's Memorial Hospital, and
establishing security account at Mt. Sinai Hospital.
 Changed mindset from quasi-military management structure into self-empowered, self-motivated
employees through staff training, teambuilding, decision-making, and mentoring supervisors.
 Provided classroom and OTJ training on customer service, managing violent people, calming people
down, handling security threats, and police community relations as new security agency for hospital
security clients.
Additional Career Experience
Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, The Melnick Conglomerate, Buffalo Grove, IL 2006– Present
New Media Coordinator, The Campaign to Elect Arie Friedman, MD, Lincolnshire, IL 2009–2010
Adjunct Instructor, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL 2000
Education
M.A., Criminal Justice, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, Chicago, IL
B.S. (Cum Laude), Criminal Justice, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, Chicago, IL
School of Police Staff and Command, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL
Six Sigma Green Belt Training, CHICAGO DEMING ASSOCIATION, SIX SIGMA MASTER’S PROGRAM, Naperville, IL
Supervision of Fire Personnel, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL
Affiliations
Illinois Police Accreditation Coalition, Life Member
Illinois Fire Accreditation Managers, Vice-Chair
North Shore Networking League, Board Member
American Club Association Technology Resource Group, Secretary/Board Member
Lake Cook Regional Critical Infrastructure Partnership, Member
Publication
Gangs in Hospitals, JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE PROTECTION MANAGEMENT