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Sarah Killington

Calgary ,Canada

Summary

Proven corporate security leader with a track record of achieving results through diverse international experiences. Specialized in safeguarding assets, personnel, and critical information, leveraging investigative expertise and advanced enterprise risk management techniques. Committed to fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and excellence within organizations.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Compliance and Asset Protection

EVRAZ North America
03.2014 - Current

EVRAZ North America, a division of multinational steel manufacturing and mining company EVRAZ Plc., is a leader in producing steel products for rail, energy, and industrial end markets operating across Canada and the US.


Reporting to the shareholders of the EVRAZ Group of Companies, responsible for protecting core assets to include personnel, intellectual property, financial holdings, strategic plans and intentions, and goods and infrastructure critical to the firm's competitive advantage, market position, and good reputation.

  • Built effective security program across 21 company sites supporting 10,000 personnel and over $3 billion in revenue.
  • Conducting complex fraud, theft, and malfeasance investigations resulting in recovery of assets totaling several million dollars, to include from global counterparties.
  • Reducing organizational risk by employing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategies, performing risk assessments, and developing policies and procedures in support of business objectives.
  • Creation of Vendor Management position to assist CA business unit leaders in dealings with service providers resulting in to-date cost savings of over $1.5 million and expansion of program.
  • Development of high-performing contract security teams across 18 facilities to include providing robust training and positive work environments resulting in increased retention rates and morale.
  • Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external business partners to include law enforcement and specialist security support organizations.
  • Implemented corporate-wide access control and camera systems and overseeing new security technologies and system upgrades in support of facility protection.
  • Effectively managing budgets and optimizing resource allocation.

Police Officer

Calgary Police Service
03.2008 - 03.2014
  • First female officer recruited by service from United Kingdom.
  • Undertook patrol constable, detective, operational district sergeant and community liaison officer roles.

Detective Sergeant

Suffolk Police
10.1992 - 03.2008
  • Resigned at rank of Detective Sergeant to emigrate to Canada following sixteen years of exemplary and progressive leading large and small teams to include major events and incidents, homicide investigations, and surveillance operations.
  • Received National Police Bravery Award from former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Education

Mini-MBA -

McGill University
Montreal, QC
08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Community And Recreation Studies

University of Exeter
United Kingdom
06.1992

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Physical Security
  • Investigations
  • Risk and Crisis Management
  • Threat Assessment
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Contract and Vendor Management

Certification

Certified Protection Professional, ASIS International - February 2024.


Certified Fraud Examiner, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - April 2022.

Timeline

Director, Compliance and Asset Protection

EVRAZ North America
03.2014 - Current

Police Officer

Calgary Police Service
03.2008 - 03.2014

Detective Sergeant

Suffolk Police
10.1992 - 03.2008

Mini-MBA -

McGill University

Bachelor of Arts - Community And Recreation Studies

University of Exeter
Sarah Killington