Gerard Love
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Able to grasp new ideas and integrate them into desired results. Able to talk and conduct business in two languages. Coordinate several tasks simultaneously. Have leaded others in high-demand situations. Am able to prioritize and operate proactively. With combined patience, determination, and persistence to troubleshoot client issues. Have been commended for reliability and trustworthiness. Have a confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities (and experience). Culturally sensitive and internationally traveled leader. Excellent common sense, judgment, and decision-making abilities. Extensive experience in Executive Protection. In-depth knowledge of Security procedures. Calm in stressful situations. Self-motivated, hard-working individual. Successful record of leading teams. Team leader and team player. Excellent In Weapons Handling. Certified to Teach S. Dynamic and performance-driven business professional with high integrity, strong work ethic and great leadership skills. Meticulous and resourceful Business Manager with proven success leading productive teams, controlling budgets, networking to drive growth initiatives and marketing to maximize brand outreach. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of operations
Advanced Protective Services
01.2018 - Current
- Daily running of 15 plus sites, 50 employees and clients, PI Licensed GA, E.P
- Agent and Trainer for the company (working on GA License)
Agent. Security officer
Huffmaster Crisis Response
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Site commander, fleet manager, Meet with clients on a daily basis and plan, control security team and evidence teams for clients lawyers.
Agent. Tactical security officer
J.R. Gettier
01.2003 - 01.2018
- Site supervisor, site commander
- Meet with clients on a daily basis and plan, control security team and evidence teams for clients’ lawyers.
Agent. Security officer
Storm Security
01.2002 - 01.2018
- Site commander, fleet manager
Agent
Norrad & Associates
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Static Guard, Quick reaction force, and driver
- Write daily reports and assist when and where needed.
taken as instructor
Ground
, Alabama
01.2002 - 01.2006
- A
- 6 Day Advanced V
taken as instructor
Trans Global Security International
Liverpool
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Basic Six Day Introduction to V.I.P
- Protection
- (6 Days)
taken, instructor
Ground Zero
, U.S.A
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Urban Warrior (Form of self-defense ) (2 Weeks)
- Dynamic Encounter (2 Weeks)
taken as instructor
Ground Zero Training Complex
, Alabama
01.2000 - 01.2006
- S.A
- Tactical Baton Certification (A.S.P.), Ground Zero, Alabama, U.S, A
- Dynamic Room Entry & Hostage Rescue (2 Weeks)
- Re
Instructor Program
A.T
01.2002 - 01.2005
- (2 Weeks)
- Re-taken as instructor, Ground Zero, Alabama, U.S.A
- S.W.
Force - Assistant Instructor
Use Of
- 01.2005
- Re-taken as instructor 2002 +, Ground Zero, Alabama, U.S.A
- S.W.A.T.
BTN Royal Green Jackets
01.1985 - 01.2004
TRUCK DRIVER
01.1993 - 01.1994
- (C.T.U.) Various operations for the British and American Governments
- General Service Medal, Gulf War Medal, Falklands War Medal, Mentioned in Dispatches, Securicor Driver
- Drive valuable cargos across Europe
- Good Drivers award from Securicor
- SERVICE TECH Quick Fit.
Fitter
W
, Cyprus
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Change tires, fix brakes, balance wheels, fix suspension.
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Storm
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Protection Team (7 months) Advance security, residential security, protection team for Politian’s and distinguished guests.
TRAINING TEAM
Granby
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Instructor) Ground Zero.
Instructor
Umpire B.A.T.U.S
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Plan, Teach, and Instruct students in special weapons and tactics
- Trained under Dr
- Mark D
- Yates
- TRAINING TEAM Ground Zero.
Forklift Driver
British Steel
01.1988 - 01.1989
- To feed a machine that chemically removed grease and oils off steel sheets.
B.A.T.U.S
, Canada
01.1987 - 01.1988
Infantry Soldier
Close Observation
, Ireland
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Anti tank missile system (West Germany
JUNIOR
Corunna Company
01.1984 - 01.1985
- Basic Training
- Basic training for British military (allowed to join at 16 and trained for two years)
- Shooting team - Bisley Award
- Soccer team - South East District Champions under 21
Assistant Instructor
Ground Zero
, Alabama
01.2002
Assistant Instructor
Ground Zero
Baton, U.S.A
01.2002
Of Force
, U.S.A
01.2000
Regimental Exercise
01.1989
Key Holding Officer
Blue Circle
- To respond to alarm activations, enter buildings and asses the situation, contact local police if necessary, contact alarm company, write reports, and secure buildings and reset alarms
- SECURITY Regent Security/PCS Nitrogen
- Sgt Security
- Access control, weigh trucks in and out, train drivers for chemical emergencies, monitor local area for chemical leaks, write reports
- SECURITY
Head of Security
Radisson Hotels
- Secure Hotel, assist in fire systems tests, schedule Guards, fill out reports and paperwork, provide security for guests, and neutralize problems that arise
- Work with the general manager to improve security for the hotel.
Assistant Instructor
STRIKE SECURITY
- To assist in various V.I.P courses, help students, make sure equipment was in good working order.
Assistant Instructor
A.T
Assistant Instructor
I.P. Protection
Education
F.E. -
10.2023
P.I. License G.A., G.A. Guard Card, Armed G.A -
Ground Zero
01.2002
Courses taken -
01.2001
Custom Protection Officer Training Program -
Wackenhut Training Institute
01.2000
W.A.T -
St Johns High School
01.1984
M.A -
L.E. -
B.A. -
I. Awards Course -
France, Belgium -
South America, Italy -
B.A.I -
Skills
- Leadership Training
- Risk Mitigation
- Process Improvements
- Operations Oversight
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Program Administration
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Employee Development
- Customer Service Management
- Customer Retention
- Revenue Generation
- Administrative Management
- Performance Improvement
- Sound Judgment
- Goal Setting
- Relationship Building
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Operations Management
- Needs Assessment
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Recruitment
- Performance Improvements
- Employee Training and Development
- Employee Reviews
- Team Building and Leadership
- Staff Management
- Management Team Building
- Presentation Development and Delivery
- Staff Scheduling
Languages
- German (Fluent) and English/American (Fluent) I can speak some French and Dutch.
- MS Office (Proficient).
Certification
- GA Guard card
- GA Armed Card
- Ga P.I. Licence.
Languages
German
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Mentioned in dispaches ( Military )
Timeline
Director of operations
Advanced Protective Services
01.2018 - Current
Agent. Security officer
Huffmaster Crisis Response
01.2016 - 01.2022
Agent. Tactical security officer
J.R. Gettier
01.2003 - 01.2018
Agent
Norrad & Associates
01.2003 - 01.2007
Agent. Security officer
Storm Security
01.2002 - 01.2018
taken as instructor
Ground
01.2002 - 01.2006
Instructor Program
A.T
01.2002 - 01.2005
Assistant Instructor
Ground Zero
01.2002
Assistant Instructor
Ground Zero
01.2002
taken as instructor
Trans Global Security International
01.2001 - 01.2006
taken, instructor
Ground Zero
01.2000 - 01.2006
taken as instructor
Ground Zero Training Complex
01.2000 - 01.2006
Of Force
01.2000
TRUCK DRIVER
01.1993 - 01.1994
Fitter
W
01.1992 - 01.1993
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Storm
01.1991 - 01.1992
TRAINING TEAM
Granby
01.1990 - 01.1991
Instructor
Umpire B.A.T.U.S
01.1989 - 01.1990
Regimental Exercise
01.1989
Forklift Driver
British Steel
01.1988 - 01.1989
B.A.T.U.S
01.1987 - 01.1988
Infantry Soldier
Close Observation
01.1986 - 01.1987
BTN Royal Green Jackets
01.1985 - 01.2004
JUNIOR
Corunna Company
01.1984 - 01.1985
Force - Assistant Instructor
Use Of
- 01.2005
Key Holding Officer
Blue Circle
Head of Security
Radisson Hotels
Assistant Instructor
STRIKE SECURITY
Assistant Instructor
A.T
Assistant Instructor
I.P. Protection
F.E. -
P.I. License G.A., G.A. Guard Card, Armed G.A -
Ground Zero
Courses taken -
Custom Protection Officer Training Program -
Wackenhut Training Institute
W.A.T -
St Johns High School
M.A -
L.E. -
B.A. -
I. Awards Course -
France, Belgium -
South America, Italy -
B.A.I -
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