Christy Williams is a security industry professional with a background in crisis response and operations. She has more than 20 years of experience in security across the public and private sectors.
Career Highlights
- Crisis Communications: proficient in handling high-pressure communication scenarios and multi-organizational response
- Operational Management: oversight of physical security for 110 sites nationwide and coordinator of security processes for a Fortune 100 company.
Work Experience
Christy began her journey at Pinkerton as a Pinkerton Dedicated Professional (embedded subject matter expert), demonstrating her communication, operational, and crisis management expertise honed over 15 years with the Peoria Police Department. She rapidly advanced through various positions, gaining experience in developing global security processes and spearheading projects such as the expansion of the Pinkerton Deployable Assets (PDA) division. Her roles have encompassed onboarding and training, vendor management, and establishing security protocols, showcasing her versatility across multiple facets of the organization. As Illinois Director and now Managing Director for the Central Region, Christy leverages her deep understanding of Pinkerton's global infrastructure to devise comprehensive risk management solutions for clients.
Skills
- Crisis Communication
- Physical Security
- Training and Development
- Leadership
- Service Delivery
- Project Management
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Affiliations
- American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
- Illinois Security Professionals Associations (ISPA)
Language
English