Avery Francis, CSM

Avery Francis has a diverse work experience in security and operations management. They began their career in 2012 as the Director of Security at Coastal International Security, Inc., where they developed and implemented comprehensive security policies and strategies to ensure the safety of over 1100 employees. They also reduced workplace violence by 20% and maintained compliance with federal guidelines.

In 2014, Avery joined the US Army as a Military Police Officer and served until 2020. During this time, they gained experience in law enforcement and security operations.

In 2016, Avery worked as a Red Team Analyst/Risk Manager at D&G Support Services, where they conducted assessments and site walkthroughs to identify security deficiencies and mitigate risks.

From 2018 to 2019, Avery served as the Deputy Project Manager at RCM Solutions, Inc., contributing to the efficient management of projects.

In 2019, Avery joined Culmen International as a Security Operations Project Manager. They collaborated with regional security advisors and implemented security protocols in 25 countries to ensure employee support and safety. They also developed relationships with law enforcement and security agencies, improving coordination and response times for personnel safety.

Currently, Avery works at DTSV, Inc. as an Operations Security Threat Manager. They are responsible for managing operations security threats, policies, and best practices. Through risk management and trend analysis, they have reduced security incidents by 25% over 2 years. They communicate daily with field security offices nationwide, identifying and eliminating potential threats to personnel, facilities, and operations. They also conduct regular staff operations reviews and training to ensure compliance with federal threat management requirements.

Overall, Avery Francis has demonstrated expertise in security and operations management, risk mitigation, and compliance with regulations.

Avery Francis, CSM, holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Law from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Additionally, Avery has obtained the Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) certification from Scrum Alliance in April 2021.