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Ronald H Mejia

Goshen,NY

Summary

Experienced bilingual Executive Protection Specialist with expertise gained through over 40 years of combined law enforcement and executive protection service. Motivating leader with history of building and managing investigative and security teams. Strong background at working all threat levels in multiple environments. Understand the demands of high level executive protection where discretion, preparedness and adaptation to constant change are essential to providing flawless service. Dedicated Team Leader with expertise in quality assurance initiatives, issue resolution and interpersonal communication. Proficient with project management, personnel training and production scheduling. Sets example for work ethic, punctuality and quality.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead Executive Protection

AGM Partners LLC
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provide executive protection for the Chief Executive Officer and his family.
  • Team Leader responsible for coordinating secure travel for the family.
  • Maintain fluid contact with School Security, Residence Staff and local Law Enforcement
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Conduct sight advances and event security surveys and provide threat assessment analysis.
  • Conduct security surveys of family properties.
  • Prepare large scale event security plans for the executive protection unit.
  • Provide direction and support to security staff during large events. Made recommendations to improve security procedures and systems. Collaborated in the development of security procedures.

Designated Team Leader

AMERICAN REALTY GLOBAL EXECUTIVE ASSET SOLUTIONS
05.2014 - 08.2022
  • Provide executive protection for the Chief Executive Officer and his family.
  • Team Leader responsible for coordinating secure travel and assignments within security staff and their principals.
  • Maintain fluid contact with Emergency Response Units, aviation, and other services.
  • Conduct sight advances and event security surveys and provide threat assessment analysis.
  • Conduct security surveys of family properties.
  • Prepare large scale event security plans for the executive protection unit.
  • Provide direction and support to security staff during large events.
  • Made recommendations to improve security procedures and systems.
  • Collaborated in development of security procedures.

Executive Protection

MAGILLA ENTERTAINMENT
03.2012 - 04.2014
  • Provide executive protection for VIP Celebrity and spouse while traveling.
  • Conduct sight advances at venues, hotels and restaurants.
  • Provide protection on the set during filming production.
  • Coordinate security measures with production, on site security and local first responder's at large venues.

Executive Protection

GET MOTIVATED SEMINARS
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Provide executive protection for high profile public speakers at large venues including but not limited to Bill O'Reilly, Dan Rather, Bill Cosby, Joe Montana, Eli Manning, Marv Levy, Michael J. Fox, Barbara Cochran, Marcus Lutrell, Shaquille O'Neal.
  • Coordinate Movement of principals throughout Airports, Venues, hotels, shopping areas, restaurants.
  • Coordinate resources with first responders, hotel and venue security and staff.

Lieutenant Commander NYPD/FBI Joint Organized Crime

New York City Police Department
02.2008 - 06.2012
  • Managed and staffed four investigative units consisting of approximately 50 FBI agents and NYPD sergeants and detectives conducting criminal investigations of national and international significance.
  • Coordinated multi-agency investigations among the NYPD, FBI, DEA, Customs, IRS and other law enforcement agencies.
  • Directed investigations into narcotics trafficking, insurance and mortgage fraud, and other illegal activities of sophisticated criminal enterprises.
  • Control budget and monitor overtime costs of the investigative personnel.
  • Encouraged professional growth of employees through a focus on training, individual development, and by fostering mentoring relationships.
  • Through experience and training, developed exceptional presentation and negotiation skills.
  • Acquired strong communication skills by conducting countless interrogations and debriefings of suspects and witnesses.

Shift Supervisor/World Wide Pants Production Company

World Wide Pants
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Supervised security personnel for the David Letterman Show, World Wide Pants Production Company.

Lieutenant Commander NYPD

Internal Affairs Bureau New York City Police Dept.
12.2002 - 02.2008
  • Designated Team Leader Internal Affairs Bureau
  • Supervised investigations into alleged acts of corruption, official misconduct an violations of civil rights by members of the Department
  • Conduct countless interrogations, surveillance and collected evidence related to internal and criminal investigations
  • Supervised and conducted wiretap investigations and electronic surveillance

Lieutenant NYPD/ 44

CITY OF NEW YORK POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2001 - 12.2002
  • Special Operations Lieutenant.
  • Supervised 10 sergeants and 150 Police Officers combating violent crimes, street conditions, narcotics sales.
  • Directed patrol and special operations in high crime areas to prevent violent crimes and apprehend criminals.
  • Performed preventative patrol in assigned neighborhood and special detail in community and private functions to foster good community relations Sergeant Special Assignment/ Major Case Unit-Narcotics Division.

Sergeant Investigator Narcotics Division

New York City Police Department
04.1991 - 12.2001
  • Investigated, resolved, and reported narcotic-related public safety issues.
  • Conducted countless interrogations and collected evidence.
  • Developed and maintained sources of information to deter narcotics activity.
  • Enforced state and federal drug laws and developed a working knowledge of international drug trade and source countries.
  • Coordinated and conducted wiretap investigations and electronic surveillance.
  • Investigated and dismantled organized drug organizations with international ties.

Sergeant, Patrol Supervisor/ 88

New York City Police Department
12.1989 - 06.1991
  • Supervised patrol officers and performed preventative patrol duties in assigned neighborhood.
  • Informed shift officers of special areas of emphasis, including properties to watch and noted criminals understood to be in patrol areas.
  • Testified in court in support of department cases.
  • Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
  • Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.

Police Officer

New York City Police Department
12.1984 - 12.1989
  • Assigned to foot and car Patrol in high crime areas to enforce laws and prevent crimes.
  • Apprehended crime suspects; intervene in various situations involving crimes in progress, aided cases, complaints, emotionally disturbed persons.
  • Responded to and investigated vehicular accidents; investigate specific offenses; interact with prisoners; operate and maintain patrol vehicle; issues summonses; obtain information regarding incidents by interviewing witnesses, victims, and/or complainants.
  • Prepared forms and reports.
  • Testified in court and perform related work.

NYPD Police Recruit

New York City Police Department
07.1985 - 12.1985
  • Developed a proficiency in firearms tactics, social interactions and crisis management.
  • Became Knowledgeable in definition of crimes, organization of the court system and the different components of the criminal justice system.
  • Learned operational practices of the police department.

Education

B.A - Criminal Justice

John Jay College

Skills

  • Police Supervisor background
  • Emergency Response training
  • Strong communication skills
  • Threat assessment Surveys
  • FBI Top Secret clearance
  • Crisis management
  • Law enforcement Investigative background
  • Team Leader Executive Protection
  • Emergency First Aid training AED certified
  • Team leadership, training and development
  • Leadership and team building
  • Defense Driving
  • Performance Improvement
  • Team Supervision
  • Overtime Management
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Team Building
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Staff Training
  • Overseeing Daily Activities

Timeline

Team Lead Executive Protection

AGM Partners LLC
08.2022 - 08.2024

Designated Team Leader

AMERICAN REALTY GLOBAL EXECUTIVE ASSET SOLUTIONS
05.2014 - 08.2022

Executive Protection

MAGILLA ENTERTAINMENT
03.2012 - 04.2014

Executive Protection

GET MOTIVATED SEMINARS
01.2011 - 01.2013

Lieutenant Commander NYPD/FBI Joint Organized Crime

New York City Police Department
02.2008 - 06.2012

Shift Supervisor/World Wide Pants Production Company

World Wide Pants
01.2004 - 01.2009

Lieutenant Commander NYPD

Internal Affairs Bureau New York City Police Dept.
12.2002 - 02.2008

Lieutenant NYPD/ 44

CITY OF NEW YORK POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2001 - 12.2002

Sergeant Investigator Narcotics Division

New York City Police Department
04.1991 - 12.2001

Sergeant, Patrol Supervisor/ 88

New York City Police Department
12.1989 - 06.1991

NYPD Police Recruit

New York City Police Department
07.1985 - 12.1985

Police Officer

New York City Police Department
12.1984 - 12.1989

B.A - Criminal Justice

John Jay College
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