Ian Foster
lITHONIA,GA *0038
Cellular 347-***-****
Home 678-***-****
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRIVER/Executive Bodyguard with Experienced, goal-oriented individual with 15 +-year progressive background in executive protection, account management and operations. Take pride in ability to utilize a wealth of knowledge in areas of strategic manuevering and personal protection, human resources management, personnel training, detailed client requests, budget development/administration, transportation and logistics. Motivate team members to meet and exceed established goals. Interact easily with people of diverse backgrounds and professional levels; from Ceo's to coordinating schedules with personal assistants.18 years of service experience in the private corporate industry. Earned reputation as a strong protector in both executive and celebrity operations. Record of success protecting high profile familes, executives, and celebrities. Expertise includes Martial arts training, U.S. Naval Seals training, Orange County Sheriff laser village training, and Hostage and terrorist training.
Creative, detailed-oriented professional demonstrating broad ranging achievements and knowledge within diverse spheres of the executive protection industry. Combines strong hands-on competencies and innate leadership, interpersonal, management and communication skills with a vivacious, friendly personality. Prizes loyalty, integrity and hard work within vital life ethos.Extreme knowledge of all five boros,all airports including all private airports in New York and New Jersey. Full knowledge of Tristate including NJ and CT.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Rush Communications - 2008 to Present
NY,NY
Established executive protection for Russell Simmons and top executives at Rush Communications, recruited and hired personnel, established staff development training program, implemented quality assurance procedures, purchased and maintained all transportion vehicles such as Maybach vehicles and Mercedes. Has Vip status with Mercedes/Maybach of Manhattan as well as many other high end dealerships for scheduled maintenance and repair. Report directly to Head of Security Leo Addison.
* Responsible for all corporate movement and protection as well as corporate family protection and transport
* Coordinated training activities
* Analyzed and improved security operations. Established new procedures resulting in increased productivity and more efficient resource utilization
Security Bodyguard/Driver - 2005 to 2008
AK Worldwide, NY,NY
Personal Bodyguard to Alicia Keys(singer and songwriter)
* Developed security solutions as part of quality management team
* Helped secure work schedules and delegated assignments of Miss Keys and family
* Ability to assess organizational needs and implement administrative procedures
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Security Director/ Transportation Director - 2003 to 2005
J-records, NY,NY secure Mogul Clive Davis
Celebrity Bodyguard - 2001 to 2003
EPA Security, Atlanta,Ga
NFL Player Minnesota Vikings - 1992 to 2000
Minneapolis,MN Electrical Equipment repair - 1988 to 1990
U.S. NAVY, Long Beach, Ca
EDUCATION
B.S., Psychology, 1988 - 1992
Cal State Long Beach, Long Beach,CA
GPA: 3.4, Major GPA: 3.6. Pursued Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology - Completed 4 years coursework.
AFFILIATIONS
* U.S. Navy, NFL