Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Selected Enterprise Impact
Certification
Professional Associations
Timeline
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Jonathan Bossie

Whispering Pines,NC

Summary

Hospitality-forward security, safety, and risk management leader with 20+ years directing multi-site, high-consequence operations and building disciplined, service-oriented teams. Proven record leading security programs across 13 locations in five countries, executing 50+ crisis response missions, and improving operational effectiveness by 150% through stronger training, procedures, and risk mitigation. Business owner with full P&L accountability; scaled and exited a multi-unit transportation/logistics operation generating $4M+ gross revenue while implementing layered asset protection and OSHA-compliant practices. Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP®) recognized for calm executive advising, strong agency partnerships, and a guest-first security posture that protects people, property, and brand reputation while preserving a welcoming environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

Hayward Barker Group
North Carolina/Caribbean
01.2023 - Current

Maritime security consulting serving clients operating in international waters.

• Deliver risk assessments, security planning, and incident-readiness guidance with a service-first, client-facing approach.

• Advise on access control, threat awareness, communications discipline, and emergency response planning in dynamic environments.

• Build trusted relationships through discretion, professionalism, and practical risk mitigation.

Multi-Unit Franchise Owner

Hayward Barker Group, Inc
Beaverton, Oregon
01.2020 - 01.2024

Owner-operator of a customer-facing, schedule-driven, safety-sensitive operation.

• Built, scaled, and successfully exited a multi-unit business generating $4M+ in gross revenue.

• Implemented layered asset protection and internal controls to prevent shrinkage and safeguard vehicles, equipment, and facilities.

• Managed operations under state and OSHA compliance; drove safety culture, training discipline, and consistent service execution.

• Held full P&L responsibility: $175K operating budget / ~$400K capital assets; staffing, scheduling, vendor management.

Senior Security Advisor

U.S. Embassy
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2017 - 01.2020

Executive advisor responsible for multi-site protection and readiness across a government-to-government partnership.

• Directed security operations across multiple sites; led mixed teams (government + contracted personnel) with executive stakeholder engagement.

• Built and delivered training programs improving organizational capability by ~50% through improved methods, standards, and staff efficiency.

• Developed policies and procedures emphasizing readiness, professionalism, and consistent execution under strict compliance expectations.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS — Multinational Task Force

U.S. Marine Task Force
MIddle East, Kuwait/Iraq/Syria
01.2015 - 01.2017

Enterprise operational leader integrating security, logistics, and crisis response across a dispersed footprint.

• Directed operations and security oversight across 13 locations in five countries; led a 35-person staff supporting 4,000+ personnel.

• Planned and executed 50+ crisis response missions (facility reinforcement, personnel recovery, emergency resupply).

• Increased operational effectiveness by 150% by strengthening training, standard operating procedures, and risk controls.

• Implemented information-management improvements that reduced daily staff preparation time by ~2 hours, improving reporting speed/quality.

Project Manager

U.S. Joint Special Operations Command
Ft Bragg, North Carolina
01.2012 - 01.2015

Program leader coordinating multi-agency initiatives and risk controls.

• Managed sensitive, multi-stakeholder programs with budgets up to $20M; delivered KPI-driven initiatives.

• Coordinated plans and execution with diverse government and commercial partners; aligned risk mitigation with strategic objectives.

Education

Business Management Certificate -

Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH, USA
09-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Security Management

International Security Management Institute
London, UK
01-2019

Master of Arts - International Relations

Webster University
St. Louis, MO, USA
05-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology and Sociology

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH, USA
05-1997

Skills

  • Member-oriented security practices
  • Emergency preparedness and evacuation planning
  • Incident reporting and investigations
  • Asset protection strategies
  • Special events security planning
  • Service area coverage and patrols
  • Liaison with external agencies
  • Oversight of security systems
  • Staffing models and budget stewardship
  • Safety compliance and hazard mitigation

Selected Enterprise Impact

• Directed security operations across 13 sites in five countries supporting 4,000+ personnel; executed 50+ crisis response missions.

• Increased operational effectiveness by 150% through improved training, procedures, and risk mitigation.

• Built and exited a multi-unit logistics operation generating $4M+ gross revenue; implemented layered asset protection to prevent loss and protect assets.

Certification

• Executive Protection in High-Risk Environments - Crucible, Inc.
• Counter-terrorism driving / Counter-terrorism operations - Constellis, Inc
• Situational Awareness for Employees - Certified Instructor
• Advanced Incident Response Instructor
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Professional Associations

  • International Security Management Institute, London, England
  • American Association of Industrial Security, Virginia, USA

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Hayward Barker Group
01.2023 - Current

Multi-Unit Franchise Owner

Hayward Barker Group, Inc
01.2020 - 01.2024

Senior Security Advisor

U.S. Embassy
01.2017 - 01.2020

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS — Multinational Task Force

U.S. Marine Task Force
01.2015 - 01.2017

Project Manager

U.S. Joint Special Operations Command
01.2012 - 01.2015

Business Management Certificate -

Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College

Bachelor of Arts - Security Management

International Security Management Institute

Master of Arts - International Relations

Webster University

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology and Sociology

Plymouth State University
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