Tony Patton
Security Operations Director
Las Vegas, NV
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Goal oriented professional with over 20 years of experience in Loss Prevention and Security. Proven leader who excels in managing operations, training, optimizing performance, and supporting organizations. Self-motivated team player with excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Committed to the highest levels of customer excellence in a collaborative working environment
Skills
Staff Development, Staff Management (10+ years), Operation, CDL, Defensive Driving, Escape and evasion protective driving. (10+ years)
Class A Tour Bus Driver and Tractor experience (20+years)
Defensive& evasive driver instructor.
Operations Director
1984 - Current
Owner • Emerald Group Security Consultants - Roxbury, MA
Security consulting services for companies, individuals, and institutions worldwide
•Managed daily operations of company including hiring, training, and provided exceptional customer service
•Managed security for international tours and ensured a safe, enjoyable environment for the audience, entertainers, and organizers. International Tours included artists such as, Michael Jackson and Stevie Ray Vaughan
•Managed and mitigated security risks including securing hotels, transportation, and logistics for performers to and from events
•Managed advance work for venues including conducting walkthroughs, overseeing deployments, curating emergency response plans, and securing access points
•Provided oversight in securing artists, crews, and equipment of live music acts in transit
•Scheduled security briefings with security staff, venues, and clients
•20+ years of extensive experience with driving Class A Tour buses and Tractor Trailers for private tours and services.
Coaches Driven: Prevot, Newell, Newmar
Apex security group Las Vegas NV. 2019 to Present Parttime.
Certifications
Certifications in criminal justice in Psychology/Criminal Justice San Diego State University courses afloat
US Navy - San Diego Naval Station, CA September 1977 to August 1978 Certificate in Public safety U.S. Navy Security and Intel School
LTC, CPR, CDL June 2018 to June 2026 License to carry firearm, Emergency medical treatment.
Loss Prevention
Security
Public Safety
International Security
Executive Protection
Tour Security
Event Security
Close Protection
Static Security
Certified Instructor
Associations/Affiliated Groups
VFW
March 2009 to Present
Available upon request