LAURIE J.

BENNETT
5728 Oregon Avenue Northwest * Washington, DC 20015
Home: (202) 450-1306 * Mobile: (202) 510-0621 * lb5b9db8@westpost.net

VICE PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR:

Global Security * Crisis Management * Organizational Development
Security expert with extensive experience and a proven ability to identify vulne
rabilities and create and implement strategies that close gaps to safeguard pers
onnel, data and other vital assets. Develops global policies and procedures, wor
king with interdisciplinary teams to define objectives. Spearheads confidential
investigations. Skillfully manages crises. Works cooperatively with local, state
, federal and international security and law enforcement agencies. Builds and le
ads professional teams. Key skills:

Leadership * Security * Threat Assessments * Operations * Risk Management * Stra

tegic Planning
Multimillion-Dollar Budgets * Critical Infrastructure Security * Law Enforcement
Agency Relationships
Security Testing * Cyber Security * Homeland Security * Security & Fitness Train
ing * Counterterrorism
Policy & Procedure Development * Global Security Operations * Crisis Management
* Investigations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, Washington, DC * 1990-Present
Principal federal investigations agency focused on enforcing federal law and con
ducting sensitive national security investigations.
Deputy Assistant Director, Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate (2009-Present
): Lead weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and chemical, biological, radiological
and nuclear (CBRN) and infrastructure threat assessment, preparedness, preventi
on, mitigation and investigation activities worldwide, overseeing a team of 200.
Manage $26M budget, creating and implementing quarterly spending plans. Recruit
, hire and train staff. Represent team in threat evaluation and incident respons
e reporting at the White House as well as on the National Security Staff Interag
ency Policy Committee. Testify before House and Senate Select Committees on WMD,
CBRN and infrastructure issues.
Key Accomplishments:
* Reorganized team and reallocated resources to sharpen focus on CBRN and infras
tructure issues and foster greater interagency cooperation and executive leader
participation.
* Collaborated successfully with international counterparts, coordinating effort
s with law enforcement officials in numerous countries, including Mexico, Turkey
, Afghanistan, China, India and many more.
* Established focus on process improvement and effectiveness gains, building a c
ulture in which agents are willing to recommend innovative approaches to mitigat
e threats.
* Skillfully managed budgets and hiring to execute mission, maximize value and m
inimize waste.
* Received recognition for outstanding results, including selection to serve on
key committees and to act as liaison for important groups, including high-profil
e federal government officials.
Special Agent in Charge, Western New York (2006-2009): Oversaw a team of 300 age
nts, support staff and task force members engaged in activities within the regio
n and in 17 counties. Played significant role in counterterrorism, counterintell
igence, intelligence, criminal and cyber issues activity, working closely with U
S and Canadian law enforcement agencies and port authorities on joint investigat
ions, border protection matters and operational training initiatives. Developed
strategy in conjunction with the Canadian Consulate and Canadian and US ambassad
ors. Worked with maritime agencies, the Coast Guard and port authorities to comb
at smuggling operations and potential terrorist threats. Liaised with the Depart
ment of Homeland Security on border issues, participating in discussions with th
e Homeland Security Secretary as well as US Senators and Congressional Represent
atives.
LAURIE J. BENNETT * Page 2 * lb5b9db8@westpost.net

Key Accomplishments:
* Improved intelligence products group's productivity 200% and significantly inc
reased quality by investigating and addressing morale and management issues.
* Successfully managed numerous crises and security incidents, including a major
commercial plane crash, international terrorist kidnappings and murders and SWA
T team incidents.
* Designed and deployed domain strategy to prevent and combat crime, forging pro
ductive relationships with academic leaders and hardening protection of critical
data infrastructure.
* Built positive relationships with the Muslim community following the Lackawann
a Six investigation, offering community relations and executive training seminar
s to focus on mutual goals.
* Received Women of Excellence in Law Enforcement Leadership Award (1 of 5 recip
ients that include a now-sitting Supreme Court Justice) and Community Leadership
Award from the Erie County Medical Society for role in handling plane crash aft
ermath.
Section Chief, Counterterrorism Division (2004-2006): Spearheaded Communications
Exploitation Section, leading 140 intelligence analysts engaged in gathering in
formation via terrorist communications across multiple media platforms worldwide
. Kept abreast of technological developments to anticipate terrorist communicati
ons strategy shifts, working with multidisciplinary teams, including the Departm
ent of Defense, US Treasury and Department of Justice personnel.
Key Accomplishments:
* Recommended consolidation of 4 units into a single vital intelligence producti
on division, working with numerous government agencies to establish parameters a
nd combat terrorists' use of the Internet.
* Shared technology and solutions globally, traveling to Doha, Qatar to review e
xploitation operations and procedures and working closely with Australian, Briti
sh and Canadian counterparts.
* Skillfully managed budget, controlling costs while simultaneously designing ne
w strategies and tools to counter terrorist activities.
* Received Certified Intelligence Officer status from the US government and serv
ed as member of the National Media Exploitation Center Executive Board.
CAREER NOTE: Prior FBI assignments include an Assistant Special Agent in Charge
position in Portland, Oregon (2002-2004), Supervisory Special Agent service in t
he Minneapolis Field Office (1999-2002), service in the Criminal Investigation D
ivision Headquarters (1997-1999 - working at the CIA) and Special Agent service
in the Washington Field Office (1990-1997).
Worked as an Exercise Physiologist in the State of Georgia Department of Public
Safety prior to joining the FBI, launching new program and developing curriculum
to train local, state and federal law enforcement agents as well as firefighter
s on health, physical fitness, stress management, wellness and scuba diving. Det
ails are available upon request.
MILITARY SERVICE
US Army Officer, Active & Reserve: 1980-1990

LAURIE J. BENNETT * Page 3 * lb5b9db8@westpost.net

EDUCATION
Master of Public Administration
Master of Science in Exercise Science
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies
University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, Wisconsin

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Leadership Development Institute: FBI * Executive Education: Harvard University
Executive Certificate in Leadership in Counterterrorism: Australia Institute of
Police Management
Executive Certificate in National Security / Homeland Security: Naval Post Gradu
ate School

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ASIS * National Sheriffs Association * International Chiefs of Police
Naval Post Graduate School Alumni Association * FBI Agents Association
Executive Counterterrorism Leadership Alumni Association
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association

SECURITY CLEARANCE
Top Secret Security Clearance

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite * SharePoint