Nigel P. Patterson
*************@*****.***
Personal Protection Officer and Supervisor
I am a focused, detail-oriented Personal Protection Officer with over twenty years of experience in personal, private, and special events protection and safety, as well as directly managing and supervising between five and thirty-five employees. I am a highly skilled in responding to emergency situations and providing crisis intervention. I am also able to communicate in English verbally, as well as written. I keep detailed reports, and I am well versed in Microsoft Office, and many other computer programs, as well as Point of Sale systems.
Employment
Independent Personal and Special Event Security June 1998 – Current
Duties included, but not limited to:
•Conducting routine and special investigations pertaining to client personal or property protection.
•Sustaining a low profile to observe and procure information critical to prevention of destruction, injury, or loss of revenue for the venue or client’s property or event.
•Ensured regulatory compliance with all state and federal guidelines and standard security procedures through performance of risk analysis, threat assessments, and evaluation of existing systems and personnel.
•Identifying and addressing persons under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
•Becoming and maintaining being a qualified shooter in small arms rifles.
•Maintaining certifications in the use of Pepper Spray/Mace; handcuffing and restraint procedures and techniques.
•Checkpoint bag checks and body searches, including metal wands.
•Addressed customer inquiries; interpreted and delivered information; proposed suggestions; provided guidance; identified, investigated and negotiated conflicts.
•Extensive experience interacting with a diverse range of people.
•Being successful in de-escalating situations for the client’s and the public’s safety, addressing domestic violence, violent and life threatening situations, altercations involving diverse groups (social, ethnic and political views).
Las Vegas, Nevada/National
●New Amsterdam Naturals Cannabis Dispensary
●House of Blues/Foundation Room
●Triton Security Services
●Hard Rock Café on the Strip
●DTA Security Services
●La Tradition Restaurant
●Private and short-term events
EDUCATION & TRAINING
B.S. – Kinesiology, Biomechanics, and Exercise Science / Minors: Psychology and Child Development, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Nevada and Florida Concealed Carry Weapons License
LVMPD Armed Marijuana Card
State of Nevada Marijuana Card (pending)
Handgun training
MTG advanced handgun tactics
Certified Trainer and Brown Belt in Miletich Martial Arts
Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Trained in Advanced Muay Thai Kickboxing
Close Quarter Assault Training
Professional References
David Mosley
Personal Business Owner Telephone: 702-***-****
Wild Card Ink Email: *******@*****.***
Leslie Churchill
General Floor and Training Manager Telephone: 702.908. 5081
5-Star Taverns Email: *********@****.***
Richard Yerington
YMCA Regional Training Manager Telephone: 309-***-****
Rock Island, IL Email: ****************@*****.***