Joshua D. Craft is a senior-level security manager with over 13 years of experience in security operations and project management. He has successfully developed emergency action plans for various crises and has extensive knowledge of security software and applications. Currently, he manages security operations at Nissan Technical Center North America, overseeing a diverse team and implementing cost-saving measures and organizational efficiencies.

1. JOSHUA D. CRAFT
3875 Stephens Rd, Warren, MI 48091 │ (586) 596-5610 │ mortsey2001@yahoo.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/joshua-craft/6/47b/1a8
SENIOR-LEVEL SECURITY MANAGER
Highly analytical, articulate, and self-dedicated professional with more than 13 years of effective involvement in security
operations and project management. Successful in developing standardized emergency action plan template to be
implemented at all US based non-manufacturing facilities addressing; workplace violence, bomb threat, natural disasters,
pandemic flu, shelter-in-place, fire evacuation facility power outage, hazardous chemical release and medical emergency.
Advanced knowledge and technical proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel,
Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Lotus Notes, Lenel, Avigilon, Vignette, and SketchUp.
CO R E CO M P E T E N C I E S
 Strategic Planning & Analysis
 Executive-Level Leadership
 Security Operations Savvy
 Excellent Communication
 Emergency Management
 Presentation Proficiency
 Emergency Action Plans
 Scheduling & Reporting
 Problem Solving Skills
PR O F E S S I O N A L EX P E R I E N C E
WHELAN SECURITY, Farmington Hills, MI 2013 – Present
Project Manager, 2013 – Present
Lead Security Specialist, 2004 – 2013
Proactively manage all security operations for Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA), a multi-billion dollar
automotive research and development facility, which houses engineering offices, chemical, thermal and physical test
laboratories. Develop and format presentations for the department global management meetings; an internal key control
system to manage employee lease and company test vehicles transportation to and from the site. Submit weekly and
monthly reports to the branch office for long term scheduling and payroll purposes. Developed and implemented a
standardized emergency action plan template to be implemented at all US based non-manufacturing facilities addressing.
 Developed and launched the “Emergency Management” website on NNA WIN intranet for organizational efficiency.
 Professionally directed a diverse security staff of 13 covering 3 shifts 24 hours per day 365 days per year in an
automotive research and development facility.
 Designed and developed all emergency evacuation signage for the NNA headquarters in Franklin, TN, Nissan Canada
Inc. Headquarters in Ontario and NTCNA in Farmington Hills MI. Total cost savings of $45,000 to $50,000.
 Spearheaded NTCNA facility wide evacuation drills run in conjunction with local fire and emergency responders; 6
months in planning, received recognition from emergency responders, company management and facility occupants.
 Adeptly revised and revamped the department orientation presentation for all fresh employees of NTCNA, NNA
headquarters, and additionally for the manufacturing plants in Canton MS, Decherd TN and Smyrna TN.
 Supported in creation protection plans for the North American International Auto Show and New York Auto show,
creating a secure environment at all points for executives as well as pre-release product for the duration of events.
GUARDSMARK INC., Sterling Heights, MI 2002 – 2004
Security Officer
 Strategically maintained physical security for the General Dynamics Land Systems Headquarters facility and for the
off-site auxiliary buildings; contributed in development of access protocols for a new auxiliary engineering facility.
 Competently established operations manual for front lobby desk as well as at auxiliary facilities, additionally produced
forms and procedures to increase departmental efficiency at various guard posts.
ED U C A T I O N & CR E D E N T I A L S
Bachelor of Arts, Major: History, Minor: Political Science, Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL, 2001
HAZWOPER | Confined Space Training, Marine Pollution Control, Southfield, MI
Department of Defense Secret Clearance, 2002-2004 | CPR/AED/First Aid training, American Heart Association
Hoshin Kanri Working Knowledge, Nissan’s version of Six Sigma | FCC Amateur Radio License - Technician Class