MICHAEL A. GREENLEE
Atlanta, GA
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OBJECTIVE
Personal Protection Specialist with over nine years of experience maintaining the highest confidential and ethical standards provided. Offering highly specialized personal protection for corporate executives and VIPs designed to eliminate security and liability risks on a domestic and international scale. To provide personal protection for clients and their families, preserving a safe and secure environment, and allowing them to pursue their activities in an unencumbered manner. Mr. Greenlee has expertise in meeting all challenges while demonstrating a unique ability to assess individual situations in order to implement appropriate security measures in a professional and tactful manner. He is able to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive programs that address specific security needs.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Greenlee began his professional career in Personal Protection in 2008, and has performed Personal Protection in several locations throughout Iraq, the Middle East, and the United States. As part of his experience, he spent time working as a protection detail member for Cabinet and Executive level staff, United States Diplomats, United States Ambassador to Iraq, and Corporate Executives. Armed close personal protection was provided to each principal in all capacities, such as daily motorcade operations, diplomatic relations, social activities, and travel within the country of Iraq, Israel, and the United States. Prior to entering the Personal Protection industry, Mr. Greenlee was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant with over five years of training and experience from the United States military. Mr. Greenlee has a long history of making sound leadership decisions under pressure, which led to successful outcomes for both his men and the mission. He also possesses excellent leadership and communication skills.
Mr. Greenlee is accomplished in the critical aspects of the industry, such as surveillance, counter- surveillance, and tactical driving; to include lead, limousine and follow car operations. He is also well versed in advance security surveys and risk analysis. In addition to these attributes, he is proficient in the use of firearms, hand-to-hand combat, and First Aid. He also has a solid grasp of industry requirements, such as possessing the ability to effectively and quickly adjust to the ever-changing dynamics of a protective detail.
Mr. Greenlee is in impeccable physical condition and is an avid weight lifter and cyclist. He also spent 10 years competing professionally in AMA Supercross/Motorcross. LICENSING AND SPECIAL TRAINING
Licensed Private Detective/Security Officer (Armed) by the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies
Certified Personal Protection Specialist, Executive Protection Institute. Nine Lives Associates
World Wide Personal Protection Specialist/Designated Defensive Marksman, Triple Canopy Inc.
Tactical/High Speed Driving Course, Bill Scott Racing
Level III Counter I.E.D Course, U.S. Army
Sniper School, U.S. Army
Advanced hand-to-hand combat training
Concealed Weapons Permit
Qualified in the use of handguns, shotguns, pistol, and sniper rifle
CPR/First Aid/A.E.D U.S. Army, Triple Canopy, Red Cross Qualified
Active United States Department of Defense Secret Clearance
Active United States Department of State Top Secret Clearance
Active United States Passport
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Contractor October 2013 – Present
Personal Protection Specialist
Provided armed security for celebrities, corporate events, night clubs and other various venues AS Solution North America May 2013 – October 2013
Personal Protection Specialist
Caribbean Detail member for AS Solution providing professional security for a Fortune 100 company throughout the Caribbean.
International Protection Group March 2012 – May 2013 Personal Protection Specialist
Provided Executive Protection, medical, advances, threat assessments and executive driving for VH1/NFGTV/Monami for the making of a high profile reality television program, specifically for the cast, crew and equipment while operating in an ever changing and mobile environment.
Responsible for the management of fifteen specialists to include scheduling, routing, and the overall success of the protection detail.
VRI Technologies, United States February 2011 – March 2012 Global Security Representative
Provided Executive Protection for a Fortune 100 company in the Engineer Escort Program protecting valuables and intellectual property for the company against corporate espionage.
Responsible for the management of thirty specialists to include scheduling, routing, and the overall success of the protection detail.
Triple Canopy, Inc October 2008 – February 2011
Worldwide Personal Protection Services/Designated Defensive Marksman Diplomatic Security Services /U.S. Department of State United States Ambassadors Protective Detail
Tallil, Basra, Baghdad, Iraq - Jerusalem, Israel
Perform extensive surveillance and counter-surveillance operations
Conduct counter-sniper operations
Provide low profile personal protection for broad spectrum of different principals
Conduct advance site surveys
Perform motorcade operations
Coordinated with both local and V.I.P. security elements providing a seamless integration of multi-national security
Provided armed close personal protection in a high threat area
Provided armed close personal protection during air operations
Conducted risk analysis and assessment operations
Coordinated logistical requirements for their guests and visiting protective details Cavalry Scout/Sniper May 2003-August 2008
U.S. Army
Conducted over 700+ mounted and dismounted combat missions during O.I.F. 06-08
Provided convoy security for 10+ vehicles and over 50 individuals
Experienced in the proper deployment of personnel and equipment in urban and rural environments.
Provided guidance and professional support to individuals and staff supervisors
Received recognition for superior performance and actions under fire during stressful combat situations.
EDUCATION
High School Graduate, Chamblee High School, Chamblee, Georgia 1993