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John-David Perez

Miami,FL

Summary

I have been in the security and executive protection business for over twenty years. Everything from D license guard/ front desk, G license rover, over night, hotel/ condos. To the highest level of executive protection. Moving VIPs in armored vehicles, both stateside & internationally.


In addition to my security experience, I also became a Firefighter/EMT & a Realtor in my twenties.

I currently own three residential properties & have been a landlord for fifteen years.

In January of 2024 I opened a restaurant in Brooklyn, NY named Biarritz.

My schedule is open & I'm willing to travel for long periods of time.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Bodyguard

Roger West
10.2022 - 11.2024

Part of an eight man executive protection team providing security for a CEO & his family.

Including family & business trips out of state & country. Coordinating advance teams, liaising w hotel security, venue security etc

Head of Security

Clarke Security
02.2019 - 02.2021

Have worked with the owner Allan Clarke for 20 years. During this period I was the head of security at the Mondrian Hotel on South Beach. Scheduled employees, assist management with safes, security concerns, & venue security for private events.

Bodyguard

Yanni Wake Entertainment
02.2009 - 02.2019

Yanni is a famous musician. I worked on a team of 3-5 bodyguards providing executive protection during his tours, both stateside and internationally.

Ensuring Yanni's safety, liaising with local drivers, promotion companies, hotel security, venue security, airport security.

Traveled to Mexico, China, Russia, EU, Brazil, Chile, Argentina. Also toured the entire United States.

Security Supervisor

Clarke Security
02.2003 - 01.2009

Allan Clarke is the owner of Clarke Security who is employed by the Miami Heat.

Initially started as a supervisor to check on employees at hotel/condo sites. Later was promoted to supervisor of private events & private homes. Providing residential/ overnight security to celebrities & VIP's including Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosch, Jimmy Butler, Adrienne Arsht.

Fire Support Specialist (13F)

United States Army
02.2000 - 02.2002

Went through basic training & AIT to learn how to call for fire from the Artillery to help Infantry units.


Coordinated fire support operations to enhance mission effectiveness and ensure timely delivery of artillery resources.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fort Lee High School
Fort Lee, NJ

No Degree - Criminology

Barry University
Miami, FL

High School Diploma -

Miami Beach Senior High
Miami Beach, FL
01-1997

Skills

    Trilingual: fluent in English & Spanish, basic French

    W license: Concealed weapon license

    D license: Security Officer license

    G license: Statewide firearm license

    CC license: Private Investigator Intern license (exp)

    Florida state Firefighter Certification

    EMT license (exp)

    Black Belt in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu

Timeline

Bodyguard

Roger West
10.2022 - 11.2024

Head of Security

Clarke Security
02.2019 - 02.2021

Bodyguard

Yanni Wake Entertainment
02.2009 - 02.2019

Security Supervisor

Clarke Security
02.2003 - 01.2009

Fire Support Specialist (13F)

United States Army
02.2000 - 02.2002

High School Diploma -

Fort Lee High School

No Degree - Criminology

Barry University

High School Diploma -

Miami Beach Senior High
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