Ron Navarreta is an accomplished and knowledgeable professional with a successful track record leading corporate security operations through enterprise security risk management principles. With a background and experience in law enforcement, Ron Navarreta is also experienced in emergency management, handling critical incidents, providing infrastructure security and hazard mitigation, and conducting investigations. Ron Navarreta is an emotional investigations guru, possesses vital leadership attributes and business acumen.
A few areas of Ron's expertise include Security Programs, Healthcare Security Operations, Workplace Violence and Threats, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Critical Incident Management, Security Personnel Training, and Staff Management.
Ron Navarreta's educational background includes a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, a graduate degree in security management, and numerous specialized certifications from recognized industry leaders and governmental organizations covering a wide range of safety and security issues.
Liaise with C-suite level clients across California healthcare security portfolio to provide cutting-edge, compliant and culturally conscious security services. Provide general Human Recourses management, including teammate selection and placement, performance reviews, attendance management, conflict resolution, scheduling, and payroll. Business and contract management and development. Direct teams of security officers, site supervisors and program managers throughout the state of California including hiring/selection, training, coaching, development, and support. Track and monitor key performance indicators and prepare security operations performance reports for clients
• Provide leadership for all contracted California healthcare facility’s security teams—averaging over 9K weekly man-hours across multiple site locations. • Ensure the planned profitability of $10 million California healthcare security portfolio—15% EBITDA monthly average. • Develop and lead employee recruitment and retention strategies resulting in 80% improved retention rate.
Oversee management of security operations and personnel for clients of consulting business. Conduct client meetings and presentations, perform security risk assessments and identify security vulnerabilities and threats. Develop and implement customized standard operating procedures for each client that provides enhanced security protection according to their needs. Track and monitor security performance using analytics and assessments and prepare security operations performance reports for clients.
-Provided leadership for 18 security teams assigned to provide security for clients across multiple site locations, with each team having between three and 12 security personnel. -Successfully reduced client complaints nearly 50% by developing and delivering regularly scheduled training programs for security teams and doubled client conversions by incorporating training into sales presentations. -Received client recognition as Workplace Violence and Threat Specialist for successfully improving work productivity for clients by delivering workplace violence and threat program services that resulted in improving worker mental well-being and reducing unscheduled time off.
Investigated crimes, responded to incident calls, and prepared reports. Ensured security for sporting and concert events. • Provided security operations assessments and supervision for special events at multi-million dollar public venues, including Hollywood Park Racetrack and Casino, and Great Western Forum.