Matt Wilson
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David Cooke
No matter the mission or circumstances, Matt has the ability to always get the job done. Matt continuously exercised sound judgment, professionalism, and ability to plan and manage executive security operations throughout Europe, the Middle East, and other high threat areas. Matt always displayed a keen security awareness to ensure the safety and security of his team and his principal (dignitary) in several high stress, dangerous areas. Matt's leadership and personal skills are above approach, he has the rare ability to bring out the best in people. Matt's experience in law enforcement, executive protection, counter-surveillance, investigations, security operations, and management would be a great asset to any law enforcement agency. If given the chance, I would hire him.
John E.
I managed Matthew directly for nearly 2 years, Matt was amongst the best Executive Protection Professionals I have meet in my 10 years in this job. He worked well with managers and peers, he always sought out positions with more responsibility. Matt always impressed me on a daily basis.
David Cooke
No matter the mission or circumstances, Matt has the ability to always get the job done. Matt continuously exercised sound judgment, professionalism, and ability to plan and manage executive security operations throughout Europe, the Middle East, and other high threat areas. Matt always displayed a keen security awareness to ensure the safety and security of his team and his principal (dignitary) in several high stress, dangerous areas. Matt's leadership and personal skills are above approach, he has the rare ability to bring out the best in people. Matt's experience in law enforcement, executive protection, counter-surveillance, investigations, security operations, and management would be a great asset to any law enforcement agency. If given the chance, I would hire him.
John E.
I managed Matthew directly for nearly 2 years, Matt was amongst the best Executive Protection Professionals I have meet in my 10 years in this job. He worked well with managers and peers, he always sought out positions with more responsibility. Matt always impressed me on a daily basis.
David Cooke
No matter the mission or circumstances, Matt has the ability to always get the job done. Matt continuously exercised sound judgment, professionalism, and ability to plan and manage executive security operations throughout Europe, the Middle East, and other high threat areas. Matt always displayed a keen security awareness to ensure the safety and security of his team and his principal (dignitary) in several high stress, dangerous areas. Matt's leadership and personal skills are above approach, he has the rare ability to bring out the best in people. Matt's experience in law enforcement, executive protection, counter-surveillance, investigations, security operations, and management would be a great asset to any law enforcement agency. If given the chance, I would hire him.
John E.
I managed Matthew directly for nearly 2 years, Matt was amongst the best Executive Protection Professionals I have meet in my 10 years in this job. He worked well with managers and peers, he always sought out positions with more responsibility. Matt always impressed me on a daily basis.
David Cooke
No matter the mission or circumstances, Matt has the ability to always get the job done. Matt continuously exercised sound judgment, professionalism, and ability to plan and manage executive security operations throughout Europe, the Middle East, and other high threat areas. Matt always displayed a keen security awareness to ensure the safety and security of his team and his principal (dignitary) in several high stress, dangerous areas. Matt's leadership and personal skills are above approach, he has the rare ability to bring out the best in people. Matt's experience in law enforcement, executive protection, counter-surveillance, investigations, security operations, and management would be a great asset to any law enforcement agency. If given the chance, I would hire him.
John E.
I managed Matthew directly for nearly 2 years, Matt was amongst the best Executive Protection Professionals I have meet in my 10 years in this job. He worked well with managers and peers, he always sought out positions with more responsibility. Matt always impressed me on a daily basis.
Experience
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PFC Safeguards
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Executive Protection Agent
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Jun 2015 - Present
Provides professional contract security, logistical and consulting services to executives and high net-worth individuals private residences and corporate businesses. - Enforced specialized personnel access controls and prevented unauthorized access to areas where stringent security requirements were enforced. Ensured the personal safety of the client from physical harm, embarrassment and kidnapping on a daily basis.- Perform surveillance, counter surveillance and provided day to day operations in the residential security control room, monitored the closed circuit television system, performed perimeter checks.
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Security Supervisor
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May 2020 - Jun 2021
Managed a small group of individuals conducting physical security daily. Conducted briefings with upper management and high level C-Suite executives.Provide personal security for private events held by the owner. Performed high visibility uniformed patrol of assigned areas, to provide security, safety, and emergency response, and to enforce company policies and regulations. Identified, pursued, and detained suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts, reviewed facts of incidents to determine criminal acts or statute violations, and recorded facts to prepare reports to document incidents and activities. Monitored, noted, reported, and investigated suspicious individuals and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
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MGM Resorts International
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Protection Agent
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May 2019 - Mar 2020
- Provided armed personal security for a retired U.S. Senator, including day to day movements from his home, office, appointments, and special events. - Planned, coordinated, and managed protective service operations, including conducting threat and risk assessments, formulating onsite advance security plans, and directing motorcade and route security.- Recognized for diligence and thoroughness in compiling, analyzing, and summarizing information relating to physical security requirements needed to safeguard facilities, property, and personnel.
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United States Attorneys' Offices
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Law Enforcement Coordinator, Reentry Program Coordinator, Community Outreach Program Coordinator
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Sep 2016 - May 2019
- District wide law enforcement liaison for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in state, local, and federal law enforcement meetings and events, earning Department of Justice Top Secret-Special Compartmentalized Information Clearance.- Organized and implemented conferences of 100-300 attendees on complex subjects such as anti-terrorism and human trafficking; served on panels, introduced speakers, and managed ten volunteers.- Spearheaded a reentry program in the Las Vegas area mirroring the program located in Reno. - Established and maintained positive and collaborative relationships with religious leaders, community leaders, citizens, and law enforcement heads.
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Security Concepts Group
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Protection Consultant
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Aug 2015 - Oct 2017
Provided issue analysis, recommendations, and advice to the client on Executive Protection and personal security matters. Provided issue analysis, recommendations, and advice to the client on Executive Protection and personal security matters.
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Switch
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Assistant Security Supervisor
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Nov 2015 - Sep 2016
- Performed high visibility uniformed patrol of assigned areas to enforce company policies and regulations and provide security, safety, and emergency response.- Controlled entry at fixed access points into the facility; detained, searched, and took unauthorized personnel and vehicles into custody when necessary. - Performed high visibility uniformed patrol of assigned areas to enforce company policies and regulations and provide security, safety, and emergency response.- Controlled entry at fixed access points into the facility; detained, searched, and took unauthorized personnel and vehicles into custody when necessary.
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Supervisor
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Feb 2014 - Feb 2015
- Planned, coordinated, and managed worldwide movements of personnel, equipment, and supplies for a company comprised of 95 personnel. - Assisted in the development and administration implemented of a physical fitness program across the 82nd Airborne Division. - Planned, coordinated, and managed worldwide movements of personnel, equipment, and supplies for a company comprised of 95 personnel. - Assisted in the development and administration implemented of a physical fitness program across the 82nd Airborne Division.
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Office of the Secretary of Defense
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Executive Protection Personal Security Officer/Detail Leader
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Sep 2009 - Jan 2014
- Member of elite group of highly specialized noncommissioned officers providing personal protection to them U.S. Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense and their foreign counterparts. - Managed over 100 agents as the in-town detail special agent in charge and over 200 agents as the travel team special agent in charge.- Planned, directed, and facilitated over 15 protective service operations worldwide as the certified mission special agent in charge.- Hand-selected from a pool of 200 peers and senior personnel to serve as the detail leader for the Deputy Secretary of Defense; completed more than 60 missions in cooperation with local, state, federal, and foreign law enforcement and security personnel.- Recognized as subject matter expert in personal protection and investigations, including conducting threat and risk assessments, formulating onsite advance security plans, practicing defensive driving, and directing motorcade and route security.- Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of the investigative process, to include collection, preservation, and protection of evidence; wrote reports on investigation findings, field interviews and interrogations, and added supplemental information to ongoing investigations.- Performed surveillance, counter surveillance, and investigated acts of actual and suspected terrorism, criminal activities, and other incidents. - Accountable for sophisticated security equipment valued at more than $1M, with no losses or damages.
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Protective Service agent
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Aug 2006 - Aug 2009
- Selected over five higher ranking agents to serve as detail leader for the U.S. Military Representative to NATO; supervised and participated in 400+ operations in Belgium and neighboring European countries.- Honored as the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year at NATO Headquarters in 2008.- Provided personal security for high-risk personnel visiting the U.S. Military Representative to NATO.- Conducted and documented site surveys, advances, after-action reviews (AARs) for domestic and international events, and risk assessments for domestic events and international travel. - Proactively developed strategies and plans to foresee and mitigate emerging threats, coordinating with various security contractors and law enforcement.
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Team Leader/Driver
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2003 - 2006
Served as a team leader and driver of a squad leaders uparmored Humvee. Conducted day to day operations of Military Police duties as well as convoy security, convoy patrol and route recon. Served as a team leader and driver of a squad leaders uparmored Humvee. Conducted day to day operations of Military Police duties as well as convoy security, convoy patrol and route recon.
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Meijer
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Loss Prevention Store Detective
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Mar 2000 - Dec 2003
Conducted both video and floor surveillance on a day to day basis. Reduced employee theft and stockloss. Conducted both video and floor surveillance on a day to day basis. Reduced employee theft and stockloss.
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Education
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National American University
Bachelor's degree, Strategic Security and Protection Management -
North Central State College
Associates, Criminal Justice