Amy Blackthorn

Author at Red Wheel/Weiser
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Philadelphia

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Credentials

  • Combat Carbine Operator
    Center Mass Combat Tactics
    Aug, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Close Quarters Battle -- Unarmed Defensive Tactics
    Center Mass Combat Tactics
    Feb, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Combat Pistol Operator
    Center Mass Combat Tactics
    Oct, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • Motorcycle Endorsement
    State of Delaware
    May, 2009
    - Nov, 2024
  • Open Water Diver
    National Association of Underwater Instructors
    May, 2005
    - Nov, 2024
  • Black Belt
    Rising Sun Martial Arts
    Apr, 2002
    - Nov, 2024
  • PA License to Carry Firearms
    State of Pennsylvania
    Sep, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Security Officer (Yellow Card)
    State of Delaware
    Jun, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • NRA Instructor Basic Pistol, Refuse to Be a Victim
    National Rifle Association
    Mar, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • Delaware Concealed Carry Deadly Weapons License
    State of Delaware
    Jun, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Red Wheel/Weiser
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Author
      • Jan 2016 - Present

      Author of nonfiction encyclopedias and other works. Author of nonfiction encyclopedias and other works.

  • Blackthorn’s Botanicals
    • Delaware, United States
    • Owner
      • Feb 2014 - Present

      I started my own tea shop in February 2014. I enjoy having a small business online and look forward to other opportunities.

      Social media marketing
      Brand development
      Business plans
      Inventory ordering and control I started my own tea shop in February 2014. I enjoy having a small business online and look forward to other opportunities.

      Social media marketing
      Brand development
      Business plans
      Inventory ordering and control

  • G4S
    • United Kingdom
    • Security and Investigations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Head of Security
      • Jul 2012 - Feb 2014

      • Responsible for creation of all security protocols from visiting Ambassadors and State Department Officials, and state politicians to new building set up • Setup / work closely with client to create and maintain facility with C-Cure 9000 • Oversaw 35 floors of client space, as well as 20 officers including schedules, performance and reprimands • Managed all visitors to building • Investigation of crime on premises in cooperation with city and state police • Monthly Training of all security officers Show less

  • Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics North America
    • Canada
    • Personal Care Product Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Culture Shop Training Liaison
      • Oct 2009 - Feb 2013

      Responsibilities included: • International Travel • Oversaw all areas of sales, staff management and training for the region • Created content and delivered classroom training on topics such as: organic chemistry, botany, anatomy, physiology, history, medieval perfuming techniques, and essential oils • Participated in marketing events, public outreach, and volunteer events Responsibilities included: • International Travel • Oversaw all areas of sales, staff management and training for the region • Created content and delivered classroom training on topics such as: organic chemistry, botany, anatomy, physiology, history, medieval perfuming techniques, and essential oils • Participated in marketing events, public outreach, and volunteer events

  • Omega Firearms Training
    • Wilmington Delaware
    • Director of Marketing and Operations
      • Jan 2010 - Feb 2011

      Notable accomplishments include: • Basic Pistol Instructor / DE CCDW Instructor • Reported directly to CEO • Received "Refuse to be a Victim" Program Trainer Credentials • Basic Pistol Instructor • Launched a free Women's Personal Safety Program • Launched "Ladies' Night at the Range" Notable accomplishments include: • Basic Pistol Instructor / DE CCDW Instructor • Reported directly to CEO • Received "Refuse to be a Victim" Program Trainer Credentials • Basic Pistol Instructor • Launched a free Women's Personal Safety Program • Launched "Ladies' Night at the Range"

  • PanGaia Investments
    • White Marsh Maryland
    • Personal Assistant, Close Protection Operative
      • Aug 2007 - Dec 2008

      Responsibilities included: • CFO Security • Public Relations (Including cultivating media contacts) • Coordinating: -Maryland State Police -Scheduling of events -Travel -Media appearances • Oversaw execution of events with 1,000+ attendees and coordinated all security personnel • Investigated charities for donation • Handled sensitive financial documents for all divisions Responsibilities included: • CFO Security • Public Relations (Including cultivating media contacts) • Coordinating: -Maryland State Police -Scheduling of events -Travel -Media appearances • Oversaw execution of events with 1,000+ attendees and coordinated all security personnel • Investigated charities for donation • Handled sensitive financial documents for all divisions

Education

  • Delaware Technical and Community College-Stanton-Wilmington
    Associate's Degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science
    2011 - 2014

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