Formally-trained and accomplished state-licensed security professional (Illinois and Virginia) with 8-plus years of experience making critical decisions in a variety of high-stress, sensitive positions and conducting complex security operations in time sensitive and high stakes environments. 24/7 executive protection of several A-list celebrity clients, high-net-worth corporate executives, and venue/site security at various high profile/high visibility events. Skilled in full-spectrum executive protection (EP) operations, including corporate, celebrity, estate, and public safety environments. State licensed public safety officer for both armed and unarmed security mission profiles. Mixed martial arts practitioner. Former semi-professional football player and collegiate wrestler and boxer.
 
SKILLS / CORE COMPETENCIES
Executive/Dignitary Protection
Sensitive Investigations
Operational/Communications

SeurityThreat Analysis and Mitigation
Security Driving/Motorcade Operations
Emergency/Tactical Medicine
Advance / Travel Planning
Tactical Communications
Legal Use of Force
Contingency Planning
Surveillance & Surveillance Detection
Liaison with Law Enforcement/Security

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice | Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA | Jun 2015
Associate of Arts | Dakota College | Bottineau, MD | Jul 2013
Homewood-Flossmoor High School | Diploma | Flossmoor, IL | Jun 2009
                 
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Virginia Private Security Services License 99319943 | Virginia DCJS | Apr 2015
Illinois Private Security Services Permanent Employee Registration Card | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Illinois | Jul 2015
Illinois Concealed Carry Firearm License 1510229160 | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Illinois | Dec 2015
Florida Concealed Cary Weapons Permit (application currently being processed)
Utah Concealed Weapons Permit
CPR/AED/First-Aid Certification | American Red Cross
U.S. Tourist Passport (active)
Firearm and Use of Force Certifications for Baton, Aerosol Projection, Taser, Handcuffing/Personnel Restraints
Proficient in Internet technology, social media, and computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others
 
TECHNICAL TRAINING
Executive Protection Course | ISA Protection Academy | Chicago, IL | Hosting training program in Jul 2017
Protective and Evasive Security Driver Course | Vehicle Dynamics Institute | Englishtown, NJ | May 2017
Armor Vehicle Driver Training | Vehicle Dynamics Institute | Englishtown, NJ | May 2017
Tactical Carbine | United States Rifleman Association | Chillicothe, Ill | May 2017
Physical Security and Asset Protection | Homeland Security Training Institute | Apr 2017
Defensive Tactics Handgun | Defensive Tactics Handgun Association | Jan 2017
VSK Jiu Jitsu | Chicago, IL | Currently training under Shihan Lemuel Muhammad (Black Belt Hall of Fame)
Executive Protection (EP) Training Program | Select-International | Tampa Bay, FL | Apr 2016
 
HEALTH | FITNESS | LIFESTYLE
Deployable.
Physically, medically, and dentally fit.
Nicotine free.
Height: 6’1” | Weight: 240 Lbs.
Willing to relocate and/or travel as career dictates.
Client roster and references available upon request.