January, 2000

Provided close protection for high-profile, former professional football player and his girlfriend.

October, 2000

Provided close protection for 10 year old boy, due to threats by step-parent to forcefully remove child for monetary benefit.

Worked with Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service to identify several possible European terrorists.

September, 2000

Became Counter-Ambush/ Evasive Driving Instructor for Texas Based armored vehicle manufacturer.

Chosen as Adjunct Instructor for U.S. Army Military Police School, Protective Services Unit

June, 2000

Provided close protection for well known religious figure during televised, public appearance.

DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL SOCIETY, Dallas, Texas 3/99 - 4/00

Directed all facets of daily safety and security operations including executive protection and internal investigations for 66-acre botanical garden owned by City of Dallas. Managed physical security for two large estates, support structures and high-value assets. Coordinated with executive management and city officials to create and execute improved security policies and practices. Recruited, trained and supervised security personnel.

Accomplishments:

Restructured in-house security program dramatically reducing department expenditures and civil liability.

Coordinated extensive details while providing protection during special events for visiting VIP’s and high-profile celebrities including Richard Gere, Farrah Fawcett, Laura Dern, Liv Tyler, Janine Turner and several others.

Managed security and safety of over 335,000 annual visitors without a major security incident or loss in FY.

Advised administrative committees on cost-effective solutions to securing new multi-million dollar education complex.

MILFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT, Milford, Texas 5/98 - 10/99

Provided for the safety, security and welfare of citizens while enforcing Federal, State and local laws. Identified and apprehended violators and documented cases for prosecution. Served community through direct intervention in critical incidents such as criminal activity, traffic accidents and community disturbances. Investigated cases involving a broad range of people from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Gained valuable insight and experience in criminal psychology and management/de-escalation of high-stress situations.

Accomplishments:

Appointed to a Fugitive Investigation Unit successfully locating and apprehending over 1500 violators and recovering tens of thousands of dollars in outstanding fines and fees

Served on a two-man Narcotics Interdiction Team which surpassed all previous department records to date for annual felony and narcotics arrests, asset seizures and successful prosecutions

Selected as tactical entry-team member on multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force

Assisted in establishing a joint local and federal drug trafficking task force and directed it’s twelve-man special operations detachment resulting in the identification of a large, international narcotics network

DCP EXECUTIVE PROTECTION DIVISION, Dallas, Texas 1995 - 1998

Managed total scope of executive protection services for individual and commercial clients. Communicated with key customers to develop personal relationships while providing highest quality protection services available. Recruited, trained, and supervised EP personnel. Oversaw division’s P&L and administrative functions. Conducted protective intelligence and security assessments, hostile employment terminations and physical/electronic security surveys. Lectured commercial associations on security practices, bomb threat procedures and gang violence issues.

Accomplishments:

Initiated the development of and directed the executive protection division of a private security company

Excelled in defining client needs and recruiting appropriate personnel, ensuring security objectives were achieved for individual and corporate customers

Advised state legislators on the improvement of personal protection regulations

MAYPEARL POLICE DEPARTMENT, Maypearl, Texas 1997-1998

VANCE EXECUTIVE PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL, Oakton, Virginia 1995

U.S. ARMY MILITARY POLICE SCHOOL (Protective Services-MTT) 2000

Protective Services Agent

Five-day course instructed by US Army Special Operations personnel. Training included Advance Surveys, Anti-Terrorism Driving, Surveillance/Attack Recognition, Counter-Surveillance, Improvised Explosive Devices, Special Weapons Deployment, Unarmed Combat, Vehicle and Aircraft Security, Witness Protection and Official Protocol

NAVARRO COUNTY POLICE ACADEMY Corsicana, TX 1998

Special Weapons and Tactics II (SWAT) School

60-hour state certification course on tactical law enforcement operations, VIP protection and hostage situations

DALLAS COUNTY COLLEGE POLICE ACADEMY Dallas, Texas 1997

Licensed Texas Peace Officer

740-hour State Licensing Course that included Crisis Management, Officer Survival and Police Vehicle Operations

VANCE INTERNATIONAL - TRAINING DIVISION Washington, DC 1995

Executive Protection Agent

120-hour course instructed by former U.S. Secret Service and CIA counter-terrorism personnel. Course work included Close Personal Protection Principles, Threat Analysis, Explosives Detection, Advance Travel Planning, Evasive Driving, Counter-surveillance, Legal Issues, Firearms Certification and Etiquette/Cultural Awareness

SPECIAL EMERGENCY TRAINING SERVICES, FBI NAT’L ACADEMY Ft. Dix, NJ, 1993

Tactical Medical Specialist (EMT-Tactical)

80-hour practical course on providing emergency medical care during high-threat, tactical law enforcement operations

INSTITUTE OF SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY Philadelphia, PA 1991

Corporate Security Specialist

600-hour professional certification course involving corporate and industrial security management with elective emphasis on Dignitary/VIP protection, Threat Analysis and Crisis Intervention

DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Newtown Sq. PA 1991

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-MAST)

180-hour state certification course on providing medical care in a pre-hospital environment. PA, NJ, TX certified

ASIS - American Society for Industrial Security, member, CPP pending

NACIO- National Association of Criminal Interdiction Officers, member

NTOA- National Tactical Officers Association, membership pending

SDC- SecurityDriver.com- member