Mark Roche
Cape Coral
Summary
A seasoned Executive Protection Specialist from ICON Global, I excel in risk assessment and client safety, leveraging skills in surveillance and team management. Known for discretion and adaptability, I've enhanced security protocols and mentored teams, embodying leadership and precision marksmanship. My background includes working with high-profile individuals and advancing security measures, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in protective services.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Protection Specialist
ICON Global
09.2023 - Current
- Detected, investigated and reported hazardous workplace incidents and issues.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, ensuring client confidentiality and maintaining trust at all times.
- Improved client safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing tailored security measures.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability during high-pressure situations, ensuring the safety of clients under various circumstances.
- Increased overall situational awareness by providing ongoing intelligence briefings to clients and team members.
- Enhanced team efficiency by developing streamlined communication protocols for Executive Protection operations.
- Assisted with emergency evacuation plans and drills, ensuring preparedness in case of critical incidents.
- Mentored junior Executive Protection team members, fostering a positive learning environment and cultivating talent within the company.
- Reduced potential threats to clients by conducting in-depth advance work and coordinating with local law enforcement agencies.
- Collaborated effectively with other security professionals to provide comprehensive protection for clients during large-scale events.
- Provided discreet close protection services while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Coordinated protective details during high-profile events, ensuring seamless integration between multiple security teams on site.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
Executive Protection Specialist
BPI Group, LLC
09.2013 - 08.2023
- Maintained high operational readiness levels by organizing regular training sessions for Executive Protection team members.
- Reduced potential threats to clients by conducting in-depth advance work and coordinating with local law enforcement agencies.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability during high-pressure situations, ensuring the safety of clients under various circumstances.
- Ensured smooth transportation of clients through expert route planning, convoy management, and secure driving practices.
- Provided discreet close protection services while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Improved client safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing tailored security measures.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, ensuring client confidentiality and maintaining trust at all times.
- Coordinated protective details during high-profile events, ensuring seamless integration between multiple security teams on site.
- Collaborated effectively with other security professionals to provide comprehensive protection for clients during large-scale events.
Education
Certified & Professionally Trained EPS - Executive Protection
ICON Global, Inc
Raleigh, NC08-2012
Skills
- NRA pistol Instructor
- Skilled in estate security, surveillance and counter surveillance
- Advance work for visits home and abroad
- Experienced in close protection for celebrity and corporate details
- Experience heading a security department and security details
- Good manager of security personnel
- Excellent skills that deal closely with hotels and resorts
- Motorcade operations
- First aid CPR/AED certified
- Trained in hand -to- hand combat
- Skilled marksman
Accomplishments
- 10+ years in Executive Protection Services
- NABA North American Bodyguard Association (member in good standing)
- EVOC trained (Emergency Vehicle Operations)
- FAA licensed UAV (drone) operator for security teams
- “Circuit Magazine”- author of several articles providing individuals with an accurate picture of Geopolitical Events, Security Trends, and Industry News
- United States Marine Corp.- 1988-1991
Certification
Certified and Professionally Trained Executive Protection Specialist
Timeline
Executive Protection Specialist
ICON Global
09.2023 - Current
Executive Protection Specialist
BPI Group, LLC
09.2013 - 08.2023
Certified and Professionally Trained Executive Protection Specialist
Certified & Professionally Trained EPS - Executive Protection
ICON Global, Inc
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