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New York City Metropolitan Area

• Oversee a 24/7 guard force of over 40 security specialists at 2 Amazon corporate office sites.• Manage all aspects of security operations including scheduling, access control to general and critical spaces, visitor and vendor management, incident response and training initiatives.• Ensure compliance of security policies, procedures, and protocols.• Assist with coordinating security for events and large conferences held on site.• Submit and track tickets related to any device issues and equipment malfunctions.• Conducted security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implemented corrective actions to enhance security posture.• Provide leadership and guidance to guard force staff, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

New York, Ny

• Founder and operator of a private security company performing over 15,000 annual hours of service and currently generating an annual gross revenue of over $300,000.• Proposed and secured contracts with corporate and retail clients.• Coordinated security for TV and film shoots including advances with location scouts, arrivals for load ins, access control to holding locations, wardrobe and craft services, day of shoot setups, coordination with talent security.• Shoots of note include Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Blue Bloods, Marvelous Mrs Maisel (Amazon), Godfather of Harlem Season 2, FBI Season 3, Gossip Girl, The Americans, Fugue (Apple), Now Hear This (PBS), Genie (Melissa McCarthy Christmas Movie), Saturday Night Live skits, etc.• Oversee the entire company’s operations, including scheduling, payroll, medical/vision benefits• Performed a comprehensive and evidence-based risk assessment for a reproductive health conference featuring advanced simulation technology and attended by reproductive medicine practitioners.• Assessment included analysis of the history, capabilities, and intent of potential adversaries and protesters, as well as an evaluation of the venue’s security infrastructure.• Oversaw the security of over 50 doctors, nurses, lead administrators, and medical technology representatives, in addition to over $500,000 in medical software and equipment at a 3-day training seminar sponsored by a national non-profit organization.• Established a special mission of hiring US military veterans, particularly those transitioning from international operations abroad to the corporate sector and who possess skills that can be applied to assignments.

New York, Ny

• Managed a guardforce who performed the physical security duties for the national office of the organization with zero incidences and 100% security and accountability for the organization’s facility and it's 150+ employees.• Oversaw the supervision and on-the-job training for 30+ security personnel; revised best practice and protocols when required.• Co-authored a standard operating procedure manual for the national office security practices that replaced an outdated manual.• Developed new customer service oriented security standards for visiting guests that included VIP visitors and politicians, visiting foreign delegations, board members, and the organization's high profile president.• Directly responsible for the personal protection for the organizations President at 50+ events and political rallies across the United States, including at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, with zero incidences.• Senior security consultant for a multi-city bus tour of political rallies conducted in several states that experienced high levels of political opposition and protester activity.• Coordinated security logistics and assessed risk for 25+ events across the US in collaboration with local law enforcement and other participating security details, resulting in reduced risk to parties involved.• Established discreet group security practices while traveling in high risk areas.• Briefly featured in a Daily Beast article detailing the security measures put into place for the multi state bus tour.

Brooklyn, Ny

• Supervised 12 security guards contracted by the Fulton Mall Business Improvement District (BID).• Instrumental in creating strategies in collaboration with the BID to create a safe environment for pedestrian traffic; resulted in increase of shoppers and opening of national chain retailers.• Served as a liaison between the NYPD and BID management.• Responsible for all shift and schedule changes, as well as radios and equipment valued in excess of $25,000.

Camp Lejeune, Nc

• Controlled and observed fire support assets to include artillery, mortars, rockets, naval gunfire and air assets. Tasked with locating, surveilling and destroying enemy targets.• Served as a liaison between infantry and artillery units; operated and responsible for encrypted communications equipment, laser target designators, optics and weapons. • Navigated foreign territories with scout teams. • Participated in cross training exercises with foreign militaries and NATO forces.• Selected for a 6 month overseas deployment with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines Weapons Company (24th MEU) that included countries in Europe, the Balkans, and the Near East (04/2001-10/2001).• Operated in a mobile regimental command operations center, updating battlefield activities, coordinating artillery fires and friendly and enemy unit maneuvers; reported directly to the 6th Marine Regiment Commanding Officer (O-6). • Granted DoD Secret security clearance during enlistment.• Field tested and developed recommendations for the VECTOR handheld laser rangefinder/target designator and AFATDS Tactical Data System (Raytheon).• Earned classification as a Rifle Expert and Pistol Marksman; completed Marine Corps Martial Arts program and Advanced Marksmanship Training.• Awarded several distinctions: Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and Certificate of Appreciation.

Professional Certificate, International Trade, Finance, & Logistics

Business Administration, Management And Operations

Credits Completed

Fundamentals Of Marine Corps Leadership

Principles Of Instruction

High School