Ronald W. Thomas Jr.
West Chester, Penna. *****
Cell: 484-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
SUMMARY
I am a self-motivated, results-oriented Professional Protection Specialist with expertise in providing quality services to all levels of executive management. In addition, to being extremely flexible, dependable and ready to travel at a moments notice. I am currently seeking a challenging and rewarding career within the Personal Protection/Security industry.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Security Advisory Services - Las Vegas, Nevada 2004 - Present Seven Trees Corporation – Benton Harbor, Michigan 2005 – Present Gettier Security – Wilmington, Delaware 2005 - Present Anlance Protective Services- Fort Collins, Colorado 2006 - Present Catamount Protection Services- Evans, Colorado 2006 – Present Madison Security Group Inc.- Palm Beach, Florida 2007 – Present RT Securities Inc. –West Chester, Pennsylvania 2007 – Present Conducted and implemented Executive Protection for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. concerning the safety of employees and employer in Marlton, NJ Executed Executive Protection Services for U.S. Foods on a number of occasions concerning Workplace Violence issues in Allentown, PA. Provided Asset Protection for a jewelry company auctioning off a number of they’re high end items in Lancaster, PA.
The lead team member on numerous security escorts running throughout the United States protecting valuable pharmaceutical products for a major pharmaceutical company based here in the United States.
The primary security agent for Wilmington trusts first mobile ATM machine at the grand opening of their newly opened Wayne, PA. Branch.
Executive Protection Agent also heading a command post for our Executive Protection Team protecting the Saudi Royal Family in Seattle, Washington. Acted as a member of an Executive Protection Team protecting members and guests of a major Pharmaceutical company in Seattle, Washington. Served in the Executive Protection capacity protecting the assets of a pharmaceutical Company in Indianapolis, Indiana.
After the Hurricane Disasters in the Gulf Region I was a member of a crisis response team based in Kenner, Louisiana to protect clients and the assets of the Belfor Company. Execute Executive Protective services for Cingular wireless in Orlando, Fort Myers, Naples and Miami, Florida. During Hurricane Wilma. During Hurricane Katrina and Rita for the Hurricane disaster Relief I worked on a Protection Detail in Lake Poncetrain, Louisiana for the Dupont Company. Provided executive protection and threat assessment for Bosch executives at their Johnson City, Tennessee facility. Containing a workplace violence issue. Executive Protection Agent duties included access control and media relations for counter espionage detail for a pharmaceutical company launching a new product located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Effectively provided personal protection for Anchor Glass Container corporate executive and his family during the closing of their plant in South Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Provided personal protection and 24 hour surveillance for a school district superintendent during a teacher’s strike in Lorain,Ohio.
Successfully provided protection for a Frito Lay Company corporate executive, his wife and several contracted Frito Lay HR associates during the closing of one of Frito Lays plants in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Successfully provided contracted personal 24 hour protection and surveillance for a Corporate Executive of Visteon Corporation (a division of Ford Motor Company) located in Bedford, Indiana. This assignment also required the protection of his wife and two small children during a strike by hourly employees of the company. QUALIFICATIONS
I currently hold a C.P.S. (Certified Protection Specialist) Certification through Executive Security International.
Also completed PA. Act 235 Lethal Weapons training at Security Programs Inc. Which consisted of 40 hours of classroom study of crime codes and qualification with 38 caliber weapon and semi-automatic pistols in Philadelphia, PA. Graduate of Executive Security International’s Advanced Executive Protection Program that consisted of 600 hours of training in Aspen, Colorado. Third Degree Black Belt in the art of Tae Kwon Do with over 20 years experience as a student and teacher.
Traveled extensively throughout Asia representing the United States in Tae Kwon Do Tournaments.
PA. Act 235 Certified Agent 09/14/2012 - 09/14/2017 PA. CCW (Carrying Concealed Weapons Permit) 06/03/2014 - 06/03/2019 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Bethlehem Steel/ISG Corporation
Metallurgic Inspector 1991-2003
Determined and designated defective metallurgic materials and recorded those suitable for shipment to various Fortune 500 and US Government agencies in compliance with ISO 9000 specifications.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
ASIS INTERNATIONAL - Greater Philadelphia Chapter
National Rifle Association
International Academy of Executive Protection Agents ESI - Executive Security International Student and Graduate Network PUBLICATIONS
WALI- The Investigator (The Official Journal of the Washington Association of Legal Investigators) “Potentially Hostile Terminations Factors to be Considered “ Spring Issue 2007
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Chester County March of Dimes Annual Martial Arts Kickathon Event