Security & Safety Operations Manager

KEVIN JOHNSTONE

PROFILE

Seasoned individual with a background of serving others. Specializing in Safety Operations, Event Management, Training and Leadership. A history of success in writing and improving emergency response protocols and collaboration among teams. Extensive experience in managing large-scale events and celebrity protection. Decades of experience managing teams and volunteers.

EXPERIENCE

SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGER, ROCK CHURCH & ACADEMY — 2016-2026 Responsible for Safety Operations, Training and Investigations. Wrote and Updated SOP’s and EOP’s. Developed safety policies for church events and activities. Trained staff and volunteers on emergency response protocols and practices. Maintained safety and communications equipment. Led incident investigations to determine causes and improve safety protocols. Organized fire, lost child and active shooter drills on a regular basis to verify preparedness of staff and volunteers at 5 separate campus locations. GLOBAL DIRECTOR, STAFF PRO SECURITY — 2012-2016

Contributed over 25 years of experience running major event projects, including U.S. Open Tennis, Coachella Festivals, Stagecoach Festivals, and numerous others. Cultivated strategic relationships with clients and public safety assets. DIRECTOR OF TRADESHOWS, THE NAMM SHOW — 1994-2013

Responsible for all aspects of one of the largest events in the US. Grew attendance from 45,000 to 100,000. Planned, coordinated and contracted security services for this event that had attendance by numerous music industry celebrities and the general public.

GROUP SHOW MANAGER, ADVANSTAR — 1990-1994

Coordinated logistics for large-scale tradeshows across the US, ensuring seamless execution and attendee satisfaction. Researched and recommended new everts to enhance offerings. VICE PRESIDENT, UNITED EXPOSITIONS — 1983-1990

Provided exposition services to multitude of tradeshows across the US. Managed projects with large labor, equipment, security and material budgets. Managed the installations for 22 venues for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. GENERAL CHAIRMAN, LOS ANGELES OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT— -1978-1984 Directed strategic planning for annual PGA Golf Tournament Operations and Sales. Oversaw logistics and resource allocation, ensuring seamless execution of tournament activities. U.S. NAVY CORPSMAN - 1973-1977

Delivered emergency medical care to injured personnel across diverse settings and in high-pressure combat environments. Managed preventive medicine programs, ensuring compliance with air, water, food and habitability standards to maintain overall health. Documented patient information accurately within medical records systems. 28207 Glenmeade Way, Escondido, CA 92026 760-***-**** **************@***.*** EDUCATION

PRAIRIE STATE UNIVERSITY - PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR - 1971-1973 SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY - HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION - 1975-1976 CERTIFICATE IN LAY MINISTRY - ROCK SCHOOL OF MINISTRY - 2003-2004 CERTIFICATIONS

20+ CERTIFICATIONS IN CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT AND INTERVENTION INSTRUCTOR - AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR & AED

K9 HANDLER - SAN DIEGO FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT

CHAPLAIN - SAN DIEGO FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT

COMMISSIONED MINISTER - ROCK CHURCH SAN DIEGO

SKILLS

Advanced Computer Skills - Crisis & Emergency Management - Risk Assessment - Training - Project & Security Planning

- Management - Leadership Development - Volunteer Training, Retention & Development - Mental Health Support - Stress Management - Effective Communication - Conflict Resolution - AWARDS

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR - 2010 & 2011 - CITY OF SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT

CHAPLAIN - SAN DIEGO FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT - 2016-PRESENT AMERICAN RED CROSS - SDIC SAF AVP CANINE TEAMS - 2026-PRESENT INFRAGARD SAN DIEGO - SECTOR CHIEF - 2024-2026

AMERICAN LEGION - COMMANDER, CHAPLAIN - 2003 - PRESENT ELKS - 2005-PRESENT

CRISIS RESPONSE CANINES - 2024-PRESENT

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