Howard McDowell 917-***-**** *************@*****.***
Core Qualifications & Skills
• Valid New York State driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Valid New York State Security Guard License
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and be flexible with changing business needs as well as manage deadlines and time constraints. Profound experience in providing senior executive personal driving service.
• Thorough knowledge of preferred routes and heavy traffic patterns
• Strong ability to memorize pickup and departure times
• Superior ability to anticipate executive requirements and preferences
• Strong ability to spot potential danger before it happens.
• Ability to maintain client privacy and safety
• Great physical strength and stamina.
• Profound knowledge of how to blend into any kind of gathering or crowd.
• Exceptional Knowledge of self-defense techniques and martial arts: Black Belt in Koga Ryu Ninjutsu.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience
Concierge Halstead Management 9/2017 – Present Madison Square Park Tower
• Acknowledge and greet all residents and guests with utmost courtesy and urgency, quickly moving out from behind the front desk to open doors and assist owners.
• Exercise judgment while handling residents and guest inquiries, and respond promptly with accurate and thorough information.
• Provide safe environment for tenants: handle emergency situations in a calm and efficient manner.
• Provide access control services and remain vigilant of non-residents and their purpose for being on the property.
• Maintain extreme cleanliness at the entrance door and concierge desk at all times.
• Handle customer and tenant requests for information and services; organize and prepare packages for pick-up/delivery, arranging transportation etc.
• Efficiently handled a variety of calls with superior phone etiquette and strong retention of details.
• Process and manage key policy by providing keys to residents or contractors and documenting.
• Schedule appointments of housekeepers and building maintenance.
• Perform all other duties as directed by immediate supervisor. Lead Cast Chauffeur Marvel Studios 10/2016 – 5/2017
• Responsible for the safety, well-being and transportation of lead cast of the Marvel’s Black Panther movie.
• Provided lead cast with 24hr on call security.
• Performed roles of driver and personal assistant as required. Bodyguard/Chauffeur/Personal Trainer 1/14 - 10/16 Clients: Rita Wilson Taye Diggs D’Angelo
Chita Rivera Lupita Nyong’o Russell Simmons
• Provided executive protection and logistical support to elite and high profile individuals.
• Scanned perimeter for crowd control strategies and best arrival and departure routes to minimize risks.
• Skilled at diffusing aggressive crowds, media and paparazzi. Executive Bodyguard Gottex Fund Management 2009-2014
• Provided executive and family protection, as well as logistical support to CEO. Education
Queens College Information Systems