Group Manager, Global Crisis Management at Target
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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- Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business
- University of Phoenix
- Indiana University Bloomington
- Indiana Academy
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Bryan Strawser’s Summary
Innovative business leader with broad risk management experience in security, communications, and enterprise risk management. Direct experience with issues management, social media, crisis management, blending technology & strategy, and technology program management. Recognized industry leader.
I'm fascinated by the intersection between technology, behavior, communication, collaboration, and social media - and how we can capitalize on that strategically.
Currently, I lead Target's Global Crisis Management Team. My team is charged with preparing the corporation for business disruptions, handling crisis situations as they occur, and developing the public/private partnerships necessary for the success of our strategies.
Bryan Strawser’s Specialties:
Issues management, reputation management, social media, crisis management, strategic leadership, risk management, technology management, project management, program management, loss prevention, CCTV
Bryan Strawser’s Experience
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Group Manager, Global Crisis Management
Target
(Public Company; TGT; Retail industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
Group Manager at Target responsible for leading Target's Global Crisis Management Strategy. Team encompasses leaders responsible for:
* Business Continuity Strategy, Planning, & Exercises
* Crisis Operations / Target's Corporate Command Center
* Intelligence
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Manager, Assets Protection Innovation
Target
(Public Company; TGT; Retail industry)
April 2007 — September 2009 (2 years 6 months)
Corporate leadership position responsible for driving creative solutions and develops new technologies that help our teams be more productive, mobile, and competitive in today's difficult economic environment.
Specific recent highlights include:
* Ongoing pilot & development of video analytics software for IP based video surveillance systems.
* Development and implementation of an enterprise-wide incident & investigation management software solution.
* Creation and implementation of a one-of-a-kind "sting trailer" used for complex cargo-theft investigations
* IP CCTV R&D efforts with vendors resulting in improved capabilities while saving millions in capital/expense through sourcing
* Deployment of T-3 Motion vehicles for parking lot patrol, resulting in a significant drop in criminal incidents
* Exploration of social media tools (Blogs, Wikis, Discussion Forums) as a method for internal collaboration and improved productivity -
Manager, Assets Protection Innovation & Design
Target
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TGT; Retail industry)
January 2006 — April 2007 (1 year 4 months)
In this position, I led both the Innovation and Design teams for Target's Assets Protection group. The Design Team was responsible for the design and support of all of Target's new and remodel facilities worldwide - including new stores, remodel stores, distribution centers, domestic/international corporate office locations, and unique special projects. The Innovation Team was responsible for new technology development, including investigation tools, IP based video, mobility strategies, and related projects.
Highlights include:
* Development & deployment of industry leading Internet Protocol (IP) based video system dubbed "Target Video Solutions"
* Early development and pilot of Video Analytic software
* Developed unique partnership with Segway, Inc. for parking lot patrol vehicle deployed in nearly 200 stores - achieving a significant reduction in parking lot crime. -
Process Owner - Crisis Management
Target
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TGT; Retail industry)
February 2005 — January 2006 (1 year )
In this role, as a part of the creation of Target's Crisis Management Team, I was responsible for the development of tools, technologies, processes, and best practices that helped our corporation prepare, respond, and recover from crisis situations stretching from single store location incidents to major incidents such as homicides, workplace violence incidents, and Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma.
Highlights:
* Led development, design, and implementation of Target's Corporate Command Center (C3) - a facility designed to monitor Target's worldwide operations in real-time while providing a location to help our stores return to business as usual following an incident.
* Led day to day operations and support on a rotating basis for corporation's response to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. -
District Assets Protection Team Leader
Target
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TGT; Retail industry)
June 1997 — January 2005 (7 years 8 months)
Executive with final responsibility for security operations for Target’s Boston District. Lead team of eighty individuals (exempt and non—exempt)with responsibility for eight stores and three offsite warehouses. Responsible for safeness initiatives including training and implementation of crisis response procedures, planning for major incidents, and post-incident response. Develop and execute practices to prevent, detect, investigate, and resolve criminal activity in/around sites.
* Led project team to develop and implement corporation-wide strategy for new stores (105 locations this year)
* Led crisis and emergency response planning for Democratic National Convention.
* Recognized industry leader with multiple national/international conference presentations – elected in 2003 as Vice Chairman, Retailer’s Association of Massachusetts.
Held this position in Edison, New Jersey, Cleveland, Ohio, Taunton, MA, and Boston, MA. -
Market Assets Protection Team Leader
Target
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TGT; Retail industry)
June 1996 — June 1997 (1 year 1 month)
Unique multi-store/multi-district position based in Columbia, Maryland supporting the Baltimore & Washington, DC markets. Responsible for the development of key opening strategies for Target's largest new store opening at that time. Indirectly led and directly supported team's efforts to prevent, identify, investigate, and resolve internal and external theft/fraud investigations throughout two large metropolitan markets. Recognized with 1995 MVP Award for Group.
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Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection
Target
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TGT; Retail industry)
January 1995 — May 1996 (1 year 5 months)
Led team of two non-exempt team members at Target's Columbus, Indiana store location. Delivered two straight years of significant improved shortage results while maintaining a safe and secure environment.
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Assets Protection Specialist
Target
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TGT; Retail industry)
August 1993 — January 1995 (1 year 6 months)
Single store position focused on the detection, investigation, and resolution of theft and fraud cases.
Bryan Strawser’s Education
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Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business
Executive Program , Advanced Leadership Program sponsored by the International Security Management Association (ISMA) , 2009 — 2009
Completed 2.5 day intensive Advanced Leadership executive course taught by the faculty of Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.
Key areas of study included Legal Issues facing Security Directors, Advanced Strategic Planning, Labor/Management Relations, and Crisis Communications.
Nomination based course included security executives from the US State Department Diplomatic Security Service, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Chevron Nigeria, New York Life Insurance, and other Fortune 100 companies. -
University of Phoenix
BS , Criminal Justice Administration , 2005 — 2008
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Indiana University Bloomington
BS , Criminal Justice , 1994 — 1996
Pursued BS in Criminal Justice.
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Indiana Academy
1990 — 1992
Additional Information
Bryan Strawser’s Interests:
New Technology, Social Media, Networking, Video Surveillance, Retail Loss Prevention and/or Assets Protection, Interactive Media & Communications, Sailing, Cycling, and the Boston Red Sox
Bryan Strawser’s Groups:
Association of Computing Machinery, Retail Industry Leaders Association, International Association of Financial Crime Investigators, American Society for Industrial Security, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Society for Human Resources Management, International Association of Emergency Managers, Retailer's Association of Massachusetts, National Retail Federation, US Department of State Overseas Security Advisory Council, FBI Domestic Security Alliance
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International Organization of Black Security Executives
Bryan Strawser’s Honors:
* "Top 20 Under 40", Security Director News, July 2009.
* Speaker, "Smart CCTV: An Overview of Video Analytics", Retail Industry Leader's Association, 2008 Annual Loss Prevention Conference, Dallas, TX
* Speaker, "Be Different", International Association of Black Security Executives, 2008 Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN
* Speaker, "Trends in Security Innovation", International Association of Black Security Executives, 2007 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL
* Speaker, "A Tale of Three Hurricanes: How one corporation dealt with the 2005 Hurricane Season", Secure 360, St. Paul, MN, May 2005
* Vice Chairman, Retailers Association of Massachusetts, Loss Prevention Committee, 2003
* Member of the President's Advisory Council on Cooperative Education, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
* Chair, Outreach Commitee, Attorney General's Task Force on Organized Theft (Massachusetts)
* Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
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