DAVID SMITH

• Served as lead contractor for GCN26 event at F1 Plaza in Las Vegas, NV.
• Acted as primary security liaison for Google production staff and venue security teams.
• Coordinated access points for secure arrival and departure of HVA TPU chips and Google executives.
• Managed K9 sweeps across all areas utilized by Google production during event.
• Positioned CSC and Apex security personnel to minimize disruptions during executive presentations.
• Oversaw CSC staff operations during guest arrivals and the screening process.

Provide security presence and Executive Protection for high profile events and individuals such as Formula One and New Year’s Rockin Eve in front of the Bellagio Casino with Host Rob Gronkowski. Also provided security presence as well as access control to restricted areas at the Consumer Electronics Show with 75,000 attendees from 120 countries. Added duties were to escort and provide Close Protection to keynote speakers Jensen Huan, CEO of Nvidia, Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA World Cup, and Dr. Oz, National Director for Medicare, Medicaid.

• Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to enhance community safety issues.
• Provided executive protection services for high-profile clients, ensuring their safety during public appearances.

• Offer expertise in comprehensive event management and developing all security strategies.
• Assist in creating mapping systems for effective ingress and egress monitoring, and security staffing
• Coordinate with promoters, venue operations staff, artist management, security, law enforcement and emergency services personnel.
• Currently assisting with security management preparations for 2026 FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.

• Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in protective measures.
• Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to address security concerns effectively.
• Developed tailored security plans for various clients, addressing unique needs and vulnerabilities to ensure optimal protection.
• Coordinated with other security professionals in the industry to share knowledge and collaborate on best practices, raising the overall standard of protection services available.
• Managed crowd control efforts during large-scale events or gatherings, maintaining a safe and orderly environment for all attendees.
• Implemented access control measures to prevent unauthorized entry into restricted areas, safeguarding sensitive information and resources.
• Assisted in developing emergency evacuation plans, contributing to increased preparedness for unpredictable situations.
• Served as a confidential liaison between clients and authorities during crisis situations, effectively managing sensitive information while prioritizing safety concerns.

Most recently I have performed these duties for US Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY) as he attended Super Bowl 60. In addition, I provided Dignitary Protection for US Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV), Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D-Il) as they attended “ICE OUT” rallies downtown Las Vegas and the Nevada Democratic Party Annual Gala.

• Security Expert Witness for the Wolk Law Firm in the civil trial representing the estate of Country Artist Troy Gentry, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in September of 2017 in Medford, New Jersey
• Retained for the purposes of providing a written report along with expert testimony regarding my experience pertaining to providing personal artist security and music festival crowd management.

• Oversaw security operations for major conventions including Magic and Cosmo Prof at Las Vegas Convention Center and Mandalay Bay Casino with approximately 50,000 attendees each.
• Procured contracts with Venetian Casino Hotel, Lionsgate Movie Studio, BET Awards, MLB All Star 2025, and Music festivals in New York
• Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
• Interact with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
• Cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

• Implented an access control system for our warehouse complex, participated in the selection process of hiring a system integrations firm, and developed hiring, training and scheduling models for Gateway security personnel.
• Developed strong relationships with St Louis county fire, police and other emergency agencies as well as being invited to join SLACSLO, (St. Louis Area Corporate Security Leadership Organization) comprised of over 50 of the St. Louis area’s largest corporate security directors.

• Live Nation relied on my Law Enforcement/Security background to develop strong relationships with Public Safety officials, artist and venue security personnel to ensure seamless events
• I have performed this function for Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia in 2015, the Dalai Lama, artists Kevin Hart, U2, Phish,Beyonce, Paul McCartney, Eagles, Billy Joel, The Who and Luke Bryan in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field stadium and Citizens Bank Park
• I have managed and overseen day to day operations and event planning and execution for Peach Music Festival, Camp Bisco, Rock Allegiance, Roots Picnic, Welcome America 4th of July celebration in Philadelphia PA, as well as all Atlantic City, NJ Beach Festivals featuring the Warped Tour, Pink, Jimmy Buffet, Zac Brown, Blake Shelton and Maroon Five
• During each of these music festivals, which averaged 40,000 attendees, DHS/FEMA current standards regarding Emergency Evacuation and Active Shooter policy were implemented and utilized
• I was responsible for hiring and training the security management team for Live Nation's $58 million dollar renovation of the Metropolitan Opera House, a 3,500 capacity venue located in Philadelphia and opened December 2018 with Bob Dylan and John Legend.

• Assigned criminal cases from the State of Nevada Superior court system to interview suspects, witnesses, and victims in a wide array of offenses including Armed Robbery, Sexual Assault, and Battery
• Additional duties include conducting surveillance and attempting to locate evidence to present a concise written report to the court system.

• As a member of the tour security team, responsibilities include crowd management, ensuring band and crew members safety by advancing hotel and venue specifics while traveling to numerous cities across the country
• Accompanied Phish in NYC as they performed their epic Bakers Dozen 13 show run at Madison Square Garden, and Riviera Maya Mexico Barcelona Resort, interacting with and advancing all security aspects with venue security executives
• Tour security team member in Denver, Colorado for Phish's Labor Day weekend show at Dick's Sporting Goods field, Halloween shows at the Las Vegas MGM Grand, and capping off 2020 with four sold out shows at Madison Square Garden culminating with the bands annual New Years Eve show

• Managed security teams for major music festivals such as Life Is Beautiful in Las Vegas, Buku Festival in New Orleans, Tortuga Music Festival in Ft Lauderdale, FL, Kaaboo Festival in Del Mar, CA, Shaky Knees Shaky Beats in Atlanta GA, Wakarusa Festival in Arkansas as well as International Festivals such as Panic en la Playa in Riviera Maya Mexico, Holidaze in Dominican Republic, Rolling Loud festival in Miami with 70,000 capacity daily along with Cruise Ship security for Holy Ship and Jam Cruise
• Managed crowd control, main stage operations, Artist movements and transportation
• September 2015, in conjunction with Live Nation managed security aspects for Pope Francis' inner compound during the historic Papal visit to Philadelphia, ultimately escorting Pope Francis and the College of Cardinals to the altar as they delivered mass to the estimated crowd of one million people.

• Provided personal security for band members Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Billy Kreutzman and crew as the Grateful Dead played its final stadium shows ever, ending July 4th at Soldier Field in Chicago in front of 90,000 fans
• Duties while traveling with Dead & Company included advancing venue and hotel safety measures as well as being assigned to providing personal security for John Mayer for the duration of the tour, accompanying Mr Mayer not only to venue and hotel locations but to all social events planned.
• Coordinated with local Public Safety officials and venue security personnel to insert best public safety practices for show day.

• As a retired Homicide Detective from Atlantic City, New Jersey, a national tourist destination with 12 Casino Hotels and 35 million annual visitors, I have been a part of situations and events that were extremely challenging, including handling sensitive, confidential records, with proven problem solving skills
• Comfortable interacting with media, entertainment, sports personalities, government officials and dignitaries
• Duties have included being a member of the Patrol Division, SWAT Team, Community Policing, Casino Hotel Investigations, Detective Bureau, FBI Task Force
• Graduate of the Reid School of Interview and Interrogation
• Participated in and managed thousands of criminal investigations involving Homicide, Robbery, Missing Persons, Kidnapping, Assault, Weapons offenses, Narcotics, Credit Card/Identity Theft
• Lead Detective on suspect Magfoor Mansoor Homicide investigation that became the subject of the episode titled 'High Stakes' on the TV show FBI Files on The Discovery Channel
• Assigned to Federal Bureau of Investigation Asian Criminal Enterprise Task Force, designed to infiltrate, disrupt, and prosecute criminal organizations worldwide involved in human trafficking, counterfeit currency, money laundering, gambling, prostitution, narcotics, and weapons offenses
• Executed search warrants and conducted electronic surveillance on targeted individuals, leading to arrests and testifying numerous times in Federal Court in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Trenton and Newark, New Jersey
• Participated in 'Royal Charm', one of the FBI's most sensational international operations involving suspects from Canada, China, North Korea, Chicago, Atlantic City, Los Angeles and New York
• At the conclusion of this investigation, I received a Federal Group Achievement Award for outstanding contributions to Law Enforcement
• Experienced in crowd control procedures while being assigned to major events in Atlantic City such as 'Thunder Over The Boardwalk', a military Air Show that drew an attendance of 600,000 spectators, as well as The Miss America Pageant, numerous televised UFC and Championship boxing matches, various parades, concerts, and movie sets
• I have attended a New Jersey State Police training seminar regarding controlling large crowds in preparation for the 2014 Super Bowl.