PATRICK MCQUEEN
Johnstown,CO
Summary
Experienced with strategic leadership, harnessing deep understanding of market dynamics to drive organizational success. Utilizes analytical thinking and vision to develop and implement growth strategies. Track record of fostering innovation and leading high-impact teams to achieve business objectives. With strategic vision and extensive background in driving organizational growth and operational efficiency. Led transformative initiatives that streamlined processes and fostered innovation across diverse industries. Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills, consistently leveraging analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to achieve corporate goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO/Owner/Operator
NOCO Elevate Aerial Media
Johnstown, CO
06.2025 - Current
- Analyzed operational processes and instituted strategic initiatives to optimize efficiency and raise service delivery metrics.
- Spearheaded development and implementation of innovative aerial media solutions.
- Cultivated partnerships with key stakeholders to expand market reach and client base.
- Oversaw financial management, optimizing budget allocation for maximum profitability.
Police Officer, Corporal
City of Loveland
Loveland, CO
07.2021 - Current
- Serve as a frontline law enforcement officer with over 7 years of service, maintaining public safety through proactive patrol, investigations, and community engagement.
- Selected as a SWAT Operator, responding to high-risk incidents including warrant executions, barricaded subjects, and armed confrontations; contributed to mission success with zero officer injuries.
- Appointed as a Field Training Officer (FTO); successfully mentored and evaluated multiple new officers, ensuring readiness, ethical conduct, and operational competence.
- Operate department drones during critical incidents, aiding in search and rescue, surveillance, tactical overwatch, and crime scene documentation.
- Former Crime Scene Investigator, skilled in evidence collection, scene processing, and forensic documentation supporting criminal prosecutions.
- Conducted background investigations for police applicants, ensuring thorough vetting aligned with department values and standards.
- Actively engaged in community policing initiatives, building trust through outreach, neighborhood engagement, and problem-solving partnerships.
- Provide on-scene leadership during complex incidents; demonstrate calm decision-making, accountability, and coordination under pressure.
- Demonstrate leadership and accountability in high-stress situations, reinforcing department values of service, transparency, accountability, integrity, respect, and excellence
- Supervised patrol operations to ensure community safety and compliance with laws.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
Police Officer
City and County of Denver
Denver, CO
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Patrolled District 6 and District 5 (Montbello) in a high-volume, urban environment, responding to a wide range of calls with professionalism and sound tactical judgment while maintaining public trust and officer safety.
- Regularly assumed informal leadership during shifts by mentoring less experienced officers, modeling proper conduct, and guiding tactical decisions during dynamic incidents.
- Demonstrated strong command presence and situational awareness during high-stress encounters, de-escalating volatile situations through verbal strategies and restraint.
- Volunteered for undercover operations and specialized assignments, reinforcing adaptability, initiative, and operational readiness in evolving law enforcement contexts.
- Earned certifications in SFST, basic narcotics investigations, pepper ball, and shotgun, enhancing enforcement capabilities and peer training effectiveness.
- Led by example in community outreach efforts, promoting positive police-community relationships and advancing public education on safety and crime prevention.
- Collaborated with detectives, supervisors, and support agencies to improve case outcomes and operational efficiency, contributing to interagency success and team cohesion
- Enforced local, state, and federal laws to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Patrol Officer
Denver Public Schools Department of Safety
Denver, CO
12.2017 - 04.2019
- Patrolled school campuses and surrounding areas, ensuring a safe learning environment for students and staff through proactive security, law enforcement, and positive engagement.
- Collaborated closely with the Denver Police Department to conduct investigations, mentor students, and address community concerns, fostering cross-agency cooperation and trust.
- Took initiative in mentoring students, modeling leadership, accountability, and respect while helping to prevent juvenile delinquency and promote positive behavior.
- Led and facilitated Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for staff and officers, improving the team’s ability to manage mental health crises with professionalism and empathy.
- Responded rapidly and effectively to emergency calls, including threats and active shooter, maintaining composure and leadership under pressure to ensure coordinated responses.
- Trained in active shooter scenarios alongside multiple agencies, increasing readiness and contributing to school-wide emergency preparedness planning.
- Certified instructor in defensive tactics and emergency response, PPCT, consistently demonstrating discipline, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety protocols.
- Provided guidance and direction during campus incidents, reinforcing safety policies and de-escalation strategies among peers and school staff.
- Enforced safety protocols to ensure secure school environments.
- Conducted regular patrols to monitor campus security and deter potential incidents.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA05.2016
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Loveland, CO05.2012
Skills
- Videographer experience
- Workplace safety
- Communication skills
- Construction
- Report writing
- Photography gear
- Supervising experience
- Client interaction via phone calls
- Criminal investigation
- Commercial drone operation
- Drone operation
- Security
- Law enforcement
- Video shooting
- Conflict management
- Computer skills
- Live event videography
- Driving
- Outdoor work
- Passenger vehicle
- Drone
- Customer service
- Customer communication
- First aid
- Filming
- Administrative experience
- Photography
- Phone communication
- Photography camera lenses
- Effective decision making
- Operational excellence
- Customer focus
- Strategic visioning
Accomplishments
- Earned a life-saving medal in 2026.
- Earned a Meritorious medal in 2026.
- Supervised team of 8-10 staff members.
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Driver's License
- Remote Pilot Certificate
- Peace Officer Certification
Life Saving
I performed an emergency extraction of an unconscious motorist following a high-speed vehicle accident. Despite the immediate threat of a vehicle fire, I gained entry by breaching the window, neutralized the seatbelt restraint, and successfully relocated the victim to a safe distance before the vehicle became fully involved.
Timeline
CEO/Owner/Operator
NOCO Elevate Aerial Media
06.2025 - Current
Police Officer, Corporal
City of Loveland
07.2021 - Current
Police Officer
City and County of Denver
04.2019 - 07.2021
Patrol Officer
Denver Public Schools Department of Safety
12.2017 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Gavilan College
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School