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Port St. Lucie, FL, US

Port St. Lucie, FL, US

• Evaluate training facilities’ applications to become authorized providers that meet ANSI certification standards.
• Evaluate individual candidates’ experience, training, and knowledge required as prerequisites for certification.
• Ensure the integrity of the certification standards and testing required throughout the certification process.
• Assist BEPP in establishing requirements individuals must meet for board certification.

United States

The Board of Executive Protection Professionals is taking on the task of establishing an ANSI (American National Standard Institute) approved "Standard on Providing Executive Protection". This standard will focus on the knowledge base and duties required to provide Executive Protection. This standard will establish the platform for competently.

Florida, United States

• Company-wide innovation, overhaul, and implementation of recruiting, hiring, and human resources policies.
• Conducted diverse business development and client relations activities to further reputation and growth.
• Promoted a welcoming work environment to increase personal job satisfaction, morale, and retention.
• Proficiently managed day-to-day operations of a 24/7 organization with 50+ internal stakeholders.

Florida, United States

• Provide embedded operational command & control for a dynamic & fast-paced UHNW protective security detail.
• Investigate OSINT, confidential shared information, and other public/private sources for relevancy to operations.
• Promote secure communications, storage, and monitoring of principals’ personal and professional information.
• Affirm security posture for dozens of principals’ corporate, residential, school/educational, and other interests.

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

• Design and integration of surveillance, intrusion detection, and access control systems into security programs.
• Conduct multiple successful security surveys and reviews based upon best practices and CPTED principles.
• Successfully partner and subcontract with industry associates for multiple UHNW and protection details.
• Reviewed, developed, and managed disaster/emergency management programs for several entities.

Florida, United States

• Assessed and mitigated potential concerns utilizing social media, shared data, and other intelligence resources.
• Utilized surveillance, investigative, and observational tools to successfully facilitate movements of principals.
• Addressed areas of concern with relevant stakeholders utilizing secure data and communications methods.
• Acted as primary protection agent to a high-profile public figure and their family.

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

• Directly managed a 5,000-resident community’s security, overseeing 20 staff and 500 weekly billable hours.
• Solved legacy issues through implementation of changes in staffing, training, and newly developed policies.
• Recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of nearly 200-employee company roster.
• Oversaw operations for 6,000 weekly billable hours, 1,600+ added during my tenure.

Florida, United States

• Responsible for oversight of assigned COVID-19 mobile vaccination site, administered by Florida Department of Health (FDOH) per Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) guidelines.
• Provide direction and counsel to involved parties relating to weather, security, safety, and logistical concerns.
• Track, document, and disseminate data regarding use of vaccines to project needs for further inventory.
• Ensure FDOH protocols are followed in relation to storage, distribution, and use of vaccinations.
• Communicate effectively with on-site personnel as well as local and state stakeholders.
• Act as FDEM Liaison and POC for all operational, media, and community concerns.

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

• Successfully ensured tens of thousands of unique visitors were able to enjoy dozens of events without incident.
• Ensured smooth cooperation with outside security-related entities, including the Presidential Protection Detail.
• Managed background checks, credentialing, and electronic monitoring of hundreds of employees and vendors.
• Conducted physical security review of surveillance systems for upgrade and/or addition of 300+ devices.

Jensen Beach & Jupiter, FL

• Developed and oversaw rules and regulations enforcement for 1,600 residential properties and 3,500 residents.
• Managed use, maintenance, and oversight of surveillance, fire, access control, and physical security measures.
• Coordinated community preparation, evacuation, and emergency management response for two hurricanes.
• Administered scheduling, training, budget, payroll, and evaluations of 30-person staff and 644 weekly hours.

St. Lucie County, Florida, United States

Saint Lucie County, Florida, United States

Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

• Supervised field testing first-of-its-kind private dispatching / CAD system for private security operations.
• Developed training curriculum, materials, and programs for multiple positions and assignments.
• Oversaw regulation and ordinance enforcement, as well as department operational procedures.
• Managed Tactical, Marine, Paramedic, K-9, Road Patrol, Access Control, and SOC personnel.

Fort Pierce, Florida, United States

• Intake and interview of arrested persons requesting assistance from the Public Defender.
• Perform independent and joint field investigations as assigned.
• Examine, diagram, and photograph crime scenes.
• Locate and interview potential witnesses.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Public Administration

Executive Education Certificate, Hospitality & Tourism Management