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New York, Ny, Us

New York City Metropolitan Area

Oversee the staff planning, execution, and safety of live events and activations, globally. Create strategic plans that align with client goals, ensure effective client communication, and integrate safety protocols into large-scale event activations for fortune 500 clients. Responsibilities include leading a global team, managing logistics, implementing contingency plans, and ensuring the safety and well-being of over 5,000 field staff representatives. By blending strategic vision with operational expertise, I ensure events run seamlessly, safely, and exceed client expectations.

Greater New York City Area

New York, New York, United States

Dispatched through the FDNY EMS system to emergency calls within Manhattan. Coordinate onsite with NYPD, FDNY and other city agencies. Quickly assess patient’s condition and provide medical care based on findings. Provide basic life support measures such as CPR, bleeding control, spinal immobilization, fracture management and administration of narcotic reversal agents as well as managing complex scenarios often involving multiple patients or hazardous environments. Transport patients to the appropriate medical facility based on medical condition and transport criteria. Provide hospital staff with critical patient information and transfer patient safely as per ED protocol.

Oversee all aspects of in-water rescue support services for events in or near water, catering to clients such as film production companies, event producers, and sporting event organizers. Involvement in leading a team of lifeguards and rescue personnel, developing and implementing safety protocols, and ensuring that all rescue operations meet the highest safety standards. Collaborate closely with clients to understand specific needs and risk profiles, tailoring safety strategies accordingly. Coordination with city agencies, including police, fire departments, and emergency medical services, to integrate safety measures into broader event management plans, and ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities also include conducting pre-event inspections, managing emergency responses, maintaining rescue equipment, and providing expert advice on risk management.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Brookville, Ny

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for developing and implementing unique, comprehensive global security strategies that aligned with the needs of our clients’. Oversaw the management, crisis response, and protocol development, ensuring that proper security measures were effectively integrated into the company’s operations. Managed regional security teams, coordinated cross-regional efforts, and standardized security protocols across the organization. Established and maintained strong relationships with various law enforcement agencies, private security firms, and other authorities to ensure timely and effective support during security incidents. This collaboration included coordinating with these entities during emergencies, sharing intelligence, and leveraging their expertise to enhance the company’s security posture.Built and developed a global security team. This included recruiting and training security professionals with expertise in various areas such as, physical security, executive protection and crisis management. Fostered a high-performance team culture, provided ongoing professional development, and ensured that team members were equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to address diverse security challenges effectively.Additional responsibilities included continuous risk monitoring, tracking evolving threats and adjusting risk management strategies as needed. Played integral role in the coordination of secure travel logistics for executives and VIPs, including pre-travel risk assessments and real-time monitoring.

Greater New York City Area

Responsibilities included ensuring the safety of productions and high-profile events across the entertainment and special events industries. Developed and implemented comprehensive safety protocols, conducted risk assessments, and coordinated emergency response plans. Key duties included set medic services, production advisory on safety best practices, and ensured that medical resources were readily available to handle any incidents.Worked closely with local law enforcement, city, state, and federal agencies to align safety measures with regulatory requirements, secure necessary permits, and coordinate on-site support. Additionally, the role involved fostering a culture of preparedness and resilience through regular training and simulations, ensuring that all stakeholders were equipped to manage emergencies.Built strong relationships with clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies with regular reporting to senior management on safety performance, incidents, and corrective actions.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Dispatched through the FDNY EMS system to emergency calls within Manhattan. Coordinate onsite with NYPD, FDNY and other city agencies. Quickly assess patient’s condition and provide medical care based on findings. Provide basic life support measures such as CPR, bleeding control, spinal immobilization, fracture management and administration of narcotic reversal agents as well as managing complex scenarios often involving multiple patients or hazardous environments. Transport patients to the appropriate medical facility based on medical condition and transport criteria. Provide hospital staff with critical patient information and transfer patient safely as per ED protocol.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Ba, Speech Communication

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