Chris Kesterson

Chief of Security at Zoo Knoxville
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(386) 825-5501
Location
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  • Spanish -
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Credentials

  • 2022 Bill Wallace Inclusion Certificate
    American martial arts asso.
    Jul, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Changing Live Series, Vol 6
    American Martial Arts Alliance Institute
    Aug, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Street Survival
    Calibre Press
    Jul, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Egress, Fire Prevention, & Fire Protection
    CypherWorx
    Feb, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Hazard Communications Basic
    CypherWorx
    Feb, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Introduction to Zoonotic Disease
    CypherWorx
    Feb, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Safety Training for Supervisors
    CypherWorx
    Feb, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Safety and Survival in an Active Shooter Event
    CypherWorx
    Feb, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Safety and Security Begins at the Front Desk
    Fred Pryor/Career Tracks
    Dec, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • IS-00106.16 Workplace Violence Awareness Training 2016
    FEMA
    Sep, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Basic Handgun
    National Rifle Association
    Apr, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Adult and Child CPR
    CypherWorx
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Disaster Preparedness
    CypherWorx
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Effective Safety Committee Operations
    OSHAcademy Safety and Health Training
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Emergency and Crisis Communications
    CypherWorx
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Emergency and Crisis Management
    CypherWorx
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Emergency and Crisis Planning
    CypherWorx
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Fire Evacuation Training
    CypherWorx
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Fire Prevention Plans
    OSHAcademy Safety and Health Training
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • HSIN Basics 101
    U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
    OSHAcademy Safety and Health Training
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Introduction to Safety Management
    OSHAcademy Safety and Health Training
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • MIV HSIN 202
    US Deparment of Homeland Security
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Safe Handling and Restraint
    CypherWorx
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Safety Supervision and Leadership
    OSHAcademy Safety and Health Training
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Site Owner HSIN 301
    U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Solving Behavioral Problems
    CypherWorx
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Working Safely with Dangerous Animals
    CypherWorx
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • HSIN certifications
    Homeland Security
    Jan, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Leadership for Law Enforcement Executives
    Waukesha County Technical College
    Jan, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • NRA Range Safety Officer Certification
    National Rifle Association
    Oct, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Zoonotic Disease and Biosecurity
    CypherWorx
    Sep, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Advanced ICS G400
    Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
    Aug, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • ICS Intermediate for Expanding Incidents G300
    Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
    Jul, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Adult/Child/Infant CPR and AED, Accident Investigation, The Training Instructor, Autism in the Classroom, Ethics
    CypherWorx
    Dec, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Harassment Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens
    CypherWorx
    Dec, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Child Abuse Prevention, Becoming a Visionary and Innovative Leader, Advanced Fire Extinguisher, Absenteeism/Tardiness
    CypherWorx
    Nov, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Disabled Vehicle Accident Procedures, Defensive Driving SUV, Defensive Driving, Communications for Supervisors, Combative Patient Training
    CypherWorx
    Nov, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Driving in Extreme Weather, Emergency Preparedness at Work, Employee Training Responsibilities, EMS Patient Lifting, Fire Extinguisher Training, Golf Cart Safety, Hospitality Customer Service, Incident Command System, Parking Lot Safety,, ,
    CypherWorx
    Nov, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Active Shooter Workshop
    U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    Jun, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program
    U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    Dec, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Technology for Homeland Security: Inspection and Detection Technologies
    Naval Postgraduate School
    Dec, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Understanding Terrorism: A Social View on Terrorism
    Naval Postgraduate School
    Dec, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Crime Prevention, Cybersecurity
    U.S. Small Business Administration
    Nov, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Weapon Qualification Certification Shotgun, Rifle, Handgun
    -
    Mar, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Monadnock MEB Certification
    Monadnock MEB
    Feb, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Chemical Weapons Certification
    -
    Dec, 2009
    - Oct, 2024
  • Field Agent East Tennessee
    National Security Alliance Kid Safe
    Oct, 2003
    - Oct, 2024
  • P.O.S.T certification
    Florida, Tennessee, Virginia
    Jan, 2001
    - Oct, 2024
  • Euthanasia-By-Injection
    American Humane Association
    Jan, 1994
    - Oct, 2024
  • ASP baton certification
    ASP
    Jun, 1993
    - Oct, 2024
  • State of Tennessee Certified Handgun Instructor
    State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
    May, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • NRA Big Game Hunting Instructor
    National Rifle Association
    Mar, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Private Protective Services State certified Trainer-Armed and Unarmed
    Department of Commerce and Insurance Tennessee
    Jul, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Handgun Instructor
    National Rifle Association
    Apr, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Tennessee State Armed Guard
    Tennessee Commerce and Insurance
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Adult/Child/Infant CPR AED First Aid Certification
    American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
    Nov, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • ICS 100b, 100HE, 907, 005a, 450, 450NC, 010a, 912, 660, 360, 20.14, 800b, 700a, 300, 400,200b,
    FEMA

Experience

  • Knoxville Zoo
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief of Security
      • Nov 2009 - Present

      Oversee a team of Rangers that overlook all facets of security and safety within the park. Oversee a team of Rangers that overlook all facets of security and safety within the park.

  • Actor / Screenwriter
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Actor
      • Apr 1994 - Present

      Acting, writing, directing are a few roles I play in the media realm. Roles include general assignments, biker, inmate, police, and different aspects in the action and horror genre. IMDB listed. Acting, writing, directing are a few roles I play in the media realm. Roles include general assignments, biker, inmate, police, and different aspects in the action and horror genre. IMDB listed.

  • Kestese Fighting System
    • Instructor
      • Aug 1992 - Present

      Teach groups and individuals the art of fighting and self defense. Specialize in real world tactics that assist individuals in high risk fields ie, security, police, military, personal protection. Also classes in boxing and mma/Vale Tudo fighting. Teach groups and individuals the art of fighting and self defense. Specialize in real world tactics that assist individuals in high risk fields ie, security, police, military, personal protection. Also classes in boxing and mma/Vale Tudo fighting.

  • MMA/Vale Tudo
    • United States
    • Fighter
      • Jun 1996 - Oct 2004

      Former fighter in all forms of mixed martial arts venues. Record of 12-0 Former fighter in all forms of mixed martial arts venues. Record of 12-0

  • WBKB Heavyweight Champion
    • United States
    • Boxer
      • Nov 1989 - Oct 1999

      Former champion in bare-knuckle boxing. A ten year span with a record of 59-2 in the heavyweight class. Former champion in bare-knuckle boxing. A ten year span with a record of 59-2 in the heavyweight class.

Education

  • Virginia Beach Police Academy
    POST, Law Enforcement
    2008 - 2009
  • Knox County Regional Sheriff Academy
    POST, Law Enforcement
    2001 - 2001
  • St. Petersburg College
    POST FACA, Law Enforcement
    1993 - 1993

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