Michael V. McMaken
540-752-2736 (h)
m.mcmaken@aol.com
(540) 623-7377 (m)
Fredericksburg, VA
Senior Level Security & Crisis Management Director with over 20 years of global
experience and high-profile accomplishments in the some of the most high-risk
environments of the past two decades, overseeing budgets up to $100 Million
Providing Incomparable Security leadership for the Military, Law Enforcement, Private
and Corporate Security Sectors, helping build international cooperation, bridge
adversarial cultures, and ensure uninterrupted operations amid major social upheaval
AREAS OF EXPERTISE & SPECIALIZATION
Cost Containment / Crisis Management / Communications & Presentations / Corporate Security Policy /
Economic Development / Fraud Detection & Prevention / International Logistics / International Policies &
Cultures / ISO 9001 International Certification / Law Enforcement / Multi-Site Operations & Management /
Operations Management / Partnership & Alliance Building / Procedure & Process Design / Problem
Resolution & Troubleshooting / Program Management / Quality Assurance / Risk Analysis / Security /
Strategic Planning / Team Building / Travel Management / Training & Mentoring /
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A recognized expert in crisis management, security operations, strategic
planning, solution-based techniques, key operational management, and
procedure development with key ground field operational experience in extreme and
hostile environments, developing and implementing effective response plans
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A global expert skilled in international diplomacy and operations throughout
Europe and the Middle East, a recognized authority in leading security for projects the
world over, establishing international operations and recognizing the uniqueness of
each culture
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A major contributor in expanding markets and creating organizational infrastructure
for major international construction and development companies by enabling corporations
to work in challenging environments
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Authoritative communicator, accomplished team builder across horizontal and
vertical functions, empowering personnel and developing strategic and cooperative
relationships
Career History
Independent Security Consultant, Washington, DC
2012 to present
Offer domestic and international crisis management and security services to businesses in the Washington DC
area.
Chemonics International, Washington, DC
2007 to 2011
An employee-owned ISO-9001 certified international development firm engaged in economic development
projects promoting social and economic change in over 80 countries worldwide.
Director, Safety and Security Department
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Assumed leadership of an ineffective security program and used a global approach to classify
security as a value-added component of the overall business model and at all stages of
the project lifecycle. For the next two years no loss of life was reported for ex-pat corporate
staff in the active Afghanistan war zone and in other high-risk regions worldwide
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Implemented the first crisis management mechanism for immediate response, building
security functions including a crisis management team and emergency crisis center to assess
needs and dispatch resources in crisis situations
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Awarded a multimillion-dollar contract for emergency reconstruction on D+3 after a highly
effective response to the Haitian earthquake in assessing the safety of the country’s entire
infrastructure, setting up evacuations and life support, reestablishing a communication system,
tracking food shortages, removing debris, and preserving available resources
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Key player in achieving ISO 9001 international certification, developing process maps detailing
methods for expanding security, and reducing resources while maintaining the same or
higher level of security services
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Developed comprehensive corporate security and investigative policies which addressed Duty
of Care issues and reduced odds of corporate liability based on the safety and security of
employees in high-risk environments
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Flew to Egypt amid the recent social uprising to ensure the uninterrupted operations of
five critical projects, including one for violence prevention against women and children
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Developed corporate security plans for high-risk areas such as Afghanistan, Iraq, and the West
Bank of Israel
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Created a highly respected team of eight professionals who were recognized as critical subject
matter experts whose input was highly sought after by the regional/project management they
supported
Washington Group International, Baghdad, Iraq
2005 to 2007
An American corporation with over 25,000 employees in over 40 states and more than 30 countries, which
provided integrated engineering, construction and management infrastructure services to businesses and
governments around the world. Sold for $3.1 billion to URS Corporation.
Regional Security Manager, Middle East
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Successfully oversaw all technical components of a $100 million security budget,
including a $17 million security services subcontract, meeting all budgetary goals and
accomplishing all security objectives to keep critical reconstruction projects operating
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Employed Iraqi Kurds in lieu of third country nationals as static guards for a large
construction company covering three major projects involving 11 security managers and
staff, 150 expatriates, and over 2000 third country nationals and local staff in multiple locations,
saving over $100,000
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In the midst of the Iraq War, as head of security of a massive water project, took decisive
action to protect Pakistani citizens in Iraq in a life-threatening situation, personally escorting
all to safety at a Coalition military base
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Significantly reduced potential for waste, fraud and abusive practices with deployment of
a new process to evaluate the cost and technical integrity of contractor proposals and tracked
security providers
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At the peak of the Iraqi insurgency, established new standardized procedures, policies
and advanced training to optimize staff efficiency and ensure corporation met all contractual
project obligations
Independent Security Contractor, Baghdad, Iraq
2004 to 2005
Provided direct security services to American contractors working on Department of Defense reconstruction
projects throughout Iraq.
Utah State University, Logan, UT
Instructor, Family and Human Development
2002 to 2004
Taught undergraduate classes in Human Development.
540-752-2736 (h)
Michael V. McMaken
m.mcmaken@aol.com
Cache County School District, Logan, UT
Counselor and Behavioral Interventionist
1995 to 2002
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Created a well-received program to provide summer activities for at-risk children, attaining all
funding and resources with no official support from the school district
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Designed a district-wide classroom program to assist traumatized, “at-risk” and ADHD, students
to easily communicate problems
Other Significant Experience
Probation Officer, First District Court 1989 to 1995
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Supervised persons on jurisdiction to the court, conducted investigations, provided reports to
the court.
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As Probation Officer working with the local university, arranged internships for college seniors
at the local court house, which reduced a heavy caseload and helped return those on probation
to mainstream society
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Created a District Drug Testing Policy later adopted statewide
JTPA Counselor, County of San Bernardino (18 months)
(Job Training Partnership Act – a Federal program)
Education & Training
Doctoral Program (75% complete)
Utah State University at Logan
Master of Science, Human Development
Utah State University at Logan
Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Science
University of Utah at Logan
Military Service
Commissioned Officer, U.S. Army
Honorable Discharge from military service 2001
Petty Officer, U.S. Navy
540-752-2736 (h)
Michael V. McMaken
m.mcmaken@aol.com