SIC on a DHC-6 Twin Otter and DHC-4T Caribou Turbo

Commercial photographer specializing in architectural photography / real estate, aerial photography, fine art, travel / journalism.

The Swinden Group, LLC, provides severe weather risk management and crisis analysis for corporations and public safety agencies so that they may better plan and mitigate for business impacting natural and manmade events across the globe.In addition to risk and crisis management services, The Swinden Group, LLC, through its global strategic vendor network, is able to provide security consulting, executive protection, investigations, and risk management services worldwide.

Line firefighter / officer - Respond to fire alarms and emergency calls to protect lives and property. Supervisory role as Company Officer.

Business Development (70%) Responsible for driving new business and expanding current account sales of physical risk management, consulting, investigations and protective services solutions; directing client needs assessments; scoping prospective engagements, developing proposals and negotiating project contracts. Established relationships with “C” level and other department directors of Fortune 500, multi-national, and domestic corporations. Relationship / Case and Project Management… Show more Business Development (70%) Responsible for driving new business and expanding current account sales of physical risk management, consulting, investigations and protective services solutions; directing client needs assessments; scoping prospective engagements, developing proposals and negotiating project contracts. Established relationships with “C” level and other department directors of Fortune 500, multi-national, and domestic corporations. Relationship / Case and Project Management (30%) Responsible for being the single point of contact for the client and becoming the trusted advisor/partner with each of assigned clients by providing support, information, guidance, and project management support. Increased revenue for assigned region by 450% over previous year’s revenue via new client acquisition and new engagements with existing clients.  Responsible for increasing market penetration by identifying new target and vertical market opportunities. Show less

Managed a portfolio of clients for contract security agency. Clients ranged in size from Fortune 500 Companies and smaller. Responsible for security management, development of operational security plans, policies & procedures, Profit & Loss, sales and marketing to existing and new clients, client satisfaction and exceptional customer service. Duties also included incident response, evaluating security risk and threats for clients, case management of security projects both domestic and… Show more Managed a portfolio of clients for contract security agency. Clients ranged in size from Fortune 500 Companies and smaller. Responsible for security management, development of operational security plans, policies & procedures, Profit & Loss, sales and marketing to existing and new clients, client satisfaction and exceptional customer service. Duties also included incident response, evaluating security risk and threats for clients, case management of security projects both domestic and international, managing multiple security teams for both small and large accounts, and negotiating contracts. Managed multiple delivery teams of up to 65 personnel through positive motivation, mentoring and coaching. Show less

Managed day-to-day operations of Emergency Medical Services including: operations, liaison to public safety / governmental agencies, business development and marketing, unit deployment, scheduling, employee relations, safety & risk, workers compensation, accident investigation, customer inquiries, special events, contract compliance, resource planning, and community & public relations. Company representative to the Long Beach Fire Department Emergency Medical Services to include staff… Show more Managed day-to-day operations of Emergency Medical Services including: operations, liaison to public safety / governmental agencies, business development and marketing, unit deployment, scheduling, employee relations, safety & risk, workers compensation, accident investigation, customer inquiries, special events, contract compliance, resource planning, and community & public relations. Company representative to the Long Beach Fire Department Emergency Medical Services to include staff representative and incident command liaison during major events / incidents. Responsible for business development in the Long Beach market - resulting in a majority of the market share gained within 12 months. Developed and proposed, a citywide (City of Long Beach, CA) plan for responding to 911 medical calls in conjunction with Fire Department resources - resulting in the award of a $2 million service contract. Show less