Melissa Scully

Responsible for the day to day physical security management at all Tesla facilities within a global territory. Collaborates on strategic security initiatives and global program development - provides consult on physical security and risk mitigation, conducts training, identifies and manages response to incidents, vulnerabilities, and threats. Develops policies and procedures to align with short and long-term strategies and goals. Manages regional budgets for physical security operations – partnering with vendors to ensure deliverables remain efficient and cost-effective. Conducts site risk assessments – prepares recommendations for security posture improvement while balancing business needs - ensures compliance with Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) goals and objectives. Supports initiatives to strengthen external partnerships with local and state law enforcement, federal agencies, third party vendors and community organizations.

Business leader in multiple markets across the United States; responsible for leadership, management, revenue growth, employee development and engagement, client relations, compliance, brand development and profitability. Established new client contracts and enabled profitable business through contract renewals. Provided consult on physical security and risk mitigation; organizational preparedness; incident prevention, response and recovery; development of policies and procedures, executive protection and event security. Set organizational structures, developed job descriptions, established policy and reporting procedures, oversaw training, and provided overall management of human resource functions.

Performed routine and emergency response law enforcement and resource protection duties for a 1,000+ acre state park containing a marina, hotel and conference center, golf course, public swimming pool, cabins, campground, hiking trails, and a large day use area. Responsible for the development, planning, and execution of park interpretation programs including on and off site activities. Oversaw the Type II Raptor rehabilitation and education program; complying with permit requirements, performing rehabilitation and release activities, and conducting Birds of Prey educational programs.

Supervised recruiting operations in a unit consisting of 100+ personnel dispersed over 81K sq miles. Second in command. Evaluated and advised on effectiveness of recruiters. Established/managed/directed implementation of goals and competition/incentive programs. Interviewed and evaluated officer candidates making appropriate selection recommendations. Managed security program, advised on anti-terrorism measures, coordinated with investigators for local threat assessments. Managed $200K government purchase card program, ensured purchases were authorized and conducted regular inspections. Conducted internal investigations, derived conclusions and prepared reports. Managed squadron inspection program creating measurable standards to ensure success during higher headquarters inspections.

Primary job duties entailed leading, managing, and supervising enlisted security force (SF) members in home station and deployed missions, including installation, weapon system, and resource security; antiterrorism; law enforcement and investigations; military working dog function; air base defense; armament and equipment; training; pass and registration; information security; and combat arms. Responsible for daily security operations, supervised 110 Air Force security forces and Army National Guard personnel in normal and emergency operations providing maximum security for critical resources valued at $4.5B. Directed law enforcement services for area covering 3K acres, including 1,634 houses, 7 dormitories, and a military and civilian community of over 75K personnel.

Admissions recruiter and representative for Air Force officer programs.