Gabriel Ortega
Cedar Park,TX
Summary
A Marine veteran with a strong history in; leadership, management, operations, problem solving and personal protection. An experienced operator in high profile individuals and high net worth families and corporate security.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Executive Protection
Centennial Protection Group
12.2023 - Current
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Researched and archived general liability incidents via CCTV.
- Worked with local, state and government agencies regarding company security matters.
- Mentored junior Executive Protection team members, fostering a positive learning environment and cultivating talent within the company.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, ensuring client confidentiality and maintaining trust at all times.
- Supported crisis response efforts as needed, including liaising with first responders and coordinating evacuations or medical assistance when necessary.
- Coordinated protective details during high-profile events, ensuring seamless integration between multiple security teams on site.
- Conducted regular equipment checks and maintenance to ensure optimal functionality during operations.
- Improved client safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing tailored security measures.
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION
Un-Disclosable Organization
07.2022 - Current
- High net worth Individuals, Dignitary escorts, Team detail, Advance Team, Motorcade operations, Planning, surveying, logistic, Surveillance
PERSONAL PROTECTION
TIGER SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC
06.2022 - Current
- High net worth Individual and family protection, Dignitary escorts, Solo detail and team details, Advances for corporate events and properties, Vehicle access control for properties, Hostile terminations, De-escalate hostile situations, Executive and convoy driving, Planning, surveying, logistics
PERSONAL PROTECTION
GARDNER PROTECTIVE SERVICES
02.2022 - Current
- High net worth Individual and family protection, Dignitary escorts, Solo detail and team details, Advances for corporate events and properties, Vehicle access control for properties, Hostile terminations, De-escalate hostile situations, Executive and convoy driving, Planning, surveying, logistics
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION
PINNACLE PROTECTION
01.2022 - Current
- High net worth Individual and family protection, Dignitary escorts, Solo detail and team details, Advances for corporate events and properties, Vehicle access control for properties, Hostile terminations, De-escalate hostile situations, Executive and convoy driving, Planning, surveying, logistic, Sporting events
MANAGEMENT/OWNERSHIP
RESTAURANTEUR, MILITARY, BUSINESS OWNER
12.1994 - Current
- Squad leader and gunner of vehicle, Executive chef/management of: The Cheesecake Factory, Bj's Restaurant and Brew House, Yard House, Z Teja's, In charge of new restaurant openings, training, certifications, budgets, restaurant set up, Ortega's Yard Service: grow company, perform landscaping duties, write budgets, and execute budgets, train employee
ARMED GUARD
U.S. INTERNATIONAL
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Dignitary escorts, Solo detail and team details, Advances for corporate events and properties, Vehicle access control for properties, Hostile terminations, De-escalate hostile situations, Executive and convoy driving, Planning, surveying, logistics, Vehicle searches, Interpreter
INFANTRY
UNITED STATES MARINE CORP
12.1994 - 12.1998
- Squad leader and gunner of vehicle, Trained marines in squad, physical fitness, communications, infantry tactics, Translated and wrote manuals for infantry training for Latin America, Instructed classes for weapons and infantry tactics Latin America, Interpreter for radar sites on JTF missions, 3/6 Weapons Company, Dignitary escort and protection Certified (24th MEU)
Education
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION -
EXECUTIVE SECURITY INTERNATIONAL
Grand Junction, CO11.2022
GENERAL BUSINESS STUDIES -
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
09.1999
INFANTRY TACTICS -
USMC SCHOOL OF INFANTRY
04.1995
Skills
- Bilingual-Spanish/English
- Personal Security Detail
- Client Confidentiality
- Incident Reporting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Developing security plans
- Risk Assessment
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Residential Executive Protection
Centennial Protection Group
12.2023 - Current
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION
Un-Disclosable Organization
07.2022 - Current
PERSONAL PROTECTION
TIGER SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC
06.2022 - Current
PERSONAL PROTECTION
GARDNER PROTECTIVE SERVICES
02.2022 - Current
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION
PINNACLE PROTECTION
01.2022 - Current
ARMED GUARD
U.S. INTERNATIONAL
10.2021 - 06.2022
MANAGEMENT/OWNERSHIP
RESTAURANTEUR, MILITARY, BUSINESS OWNER
12.1994 - Current
INFANTRY
UNITED STATES MARINE CORP
12.1994 - 12.1998
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION -
EXECUTIVE SECURITY INTERNATIONAL
GENERAL BUSINESS STUDIES -
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
INFANTRY TACTICS -
USMC SCHOOL OF INFANTRY
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