Logan Rees

Cogent Analytics is a premier management consulting firm serving small to medium-sized enterprises across the United States, dedicated to delivering actionable insights and measurable results.

• Served as a Co-CEO to clients, guiding them through strategic decision-making and operational improvements to achieve business objectives.
• Specialized in small to medium business turnarounds with a focus on maximizing Return on Investment.
• Collaborated with clients to implement economic repositioning strategies tailored to their business needs.
• Performed detailed financial analysis and reviews to identify inefficiencies and improve cash flow and liquidity.
• Enhanced labor burden management and utilization to optimize operational efficiency.
• Developed strategies to increase revenue growth and establish scalable business models.
• Improved market visibility and engagement through targeted sales and marketing tactics.

DMAC Security is a privately held, Regional Security organization with a footprint up and down the east coast of the United States

• Opened and scaled operations in a new market across the Southeast, achieving 300% market growth while maintaining 100% client retention.
• Directed day-to-day operations, including business development, marketing, strategic account management, HR, accounts payable/receivable, P&L management, and budgeting.
• Consulted as a subject matter expert to the CEO, providing strategic guidance and operational insights.
• Renegotiated customer contracts, resulting in over 100% increase in profitability.
• Developed a modernized sales proposal and updated pricing sheet to improve competitiveness and operational efficiency.
• Led the redevelopment of the company's website to enhance brand presence and client engagement.
• Specialized in driving regional growth and operational excellence for a privately held security organization with a footprint along the East Coast.

GardaWorld Security is the 3rd largest security organization in the US and the largest privately held security organization in the US, based out of St. Louis, MO, employing approximately 10,000 team members and annual revenue of over $1 billion.

• Opened a brand-new market in the Carolinas, establishing a fully operational brick-and-mortar facility in under four months.
• Oversaw operations for North Carolina and South Carolina, managing approximately 7,000 man-hours of service per week within the first six weeks.
• Directed day-to-day operations, including business development, marketing, strategic account management, HR, accounts payable/receivable, P&L, and budgeting.
• Controlled an annual revenue budget of approximately $20 million, overseeing 5 direct reports and managing a workforce of 450 employees.
• Successfully launched and scaled operations to meet regional demand for security services.

Walden Security is a leading Federal and Commercial security services provider based in Chattanooga, TN, employing over 5,000 team members with annual revenue nearing $350 million.

• Managed day-to-day operations, including business development, marketing, strategic account management, HR, accounts payable/receivable, P&L, and budgeting.
• Controlled an annual revenue budget of $12 million while overseeing 7 direct reports and approximately 250 employees.
• Secured 3 critical strategic accounts in jeopardy within the first three months, preserving key client relationships.
• Oversaw operations for security branches across North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
• Consulted on the successful implementation of a new SERT (Specialized Emergency Response Team), enhancing organizational readiness and service capabilities.

Admiral Security Services is a division of Red Coats, Inc., a facilities service organization based out of Bethesda, MD, employing over 5,000 team members and annual revenue approaching $400 million.

• Managed day-to-day operations, including business development, marketing, strategic account management, HR, accounts payable/receivable, P&L, and budgeting.
• Controlled an annual revenue budget of $12 million while overseeing 8 direct reports and managing approximately 500 employees.
• Successfully renewed 3 of 4 strategic accounts out to bid within three months of hire, preserving key client relationships and revenue streams.
• Oversaw operations for Central Florida and Southern Alabama security branches.
• Held Secret Security Clearance and served as Assistant Facility Security Officer (FSO) for Cleared Accounts.
• Consulted on the successful implementation of a new scheduling and payroll system, improving operational efficiency.
• Consistently achieved or exceeded all sales goals, generating $1M-$1.5M in new revenue annually.

The Budd Group is a full-facilities service organization based out of Winston-Salem, NC, employing over 3,500 employees with annual revenue surpassing $83 million.

• Managed daily operations, including sales, marketing, HR, accounts payable/receivable, P&L, and budgeting, for the Lakeland and Orlando security branches.
• Controlled an annual revenue budget of $7 million while overseeing 6 direct reports and managing approximately 400 employees statewide.
• Revitalized a failing branch, exceeding all budgetary expectations within one year.
• Retained over 92% of the inherited client portfolio, demonstrating strong relationship management and service excellence.
• Successfully negotiated rate increases with over 70% of clients, enhancing profitability and revenue stability.

Securitas is the world leader in security, with annual sales of approximately $8 billion. Securitas Security Services USA specializes in commercial security (armed/unarmed), event security and temporary security.

• Managed daily operations, including sales, marketing, HR, accounts payable/receivable, P&L, and budgeting, for a branch with a $3.5 million annual revenue budget.
• Supervised 3 direct reports and approximately 200 employees while driving operational efficiency and profitability.
• Achieved double-digit profit growth year-over-year (2005: 111%, 2006: 112%, 2007: 107%).
• Maintained a client retention rate exceeding 97%, ensuring long-term customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• SLED Level III certified instructor and the only Armed Instructor in South Carolina, providing specialized training and compliance support.

Cognisa Security, Inc was one of the U.S Divisions of Group 4 Securicor, the second largest security company in the world. Cognisa specializes in commercial security and transportation services

• Managed daily operations, including sales, marketing, HR, accounts payable/receivable, P&L, and budgeting, for a three-state Service Delivery Unit (SDU) profit center.
• Controlled an annual revenue budget of $15.5 million, overseeing 7 direct reports and approximately 450 employees.
• Revitalized a failing SDU within three months, meeting and exceeding all budgetary expectations.
• Provided full profit and loss oversight, ensuring accountability for quality customer service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Implemented a collaborative budgeting process that engaged department supervisors, ensuring accurate forecasts aligned with corporate objectives and submitted on schedule.