Daryl Preston
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Sign Languages Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Jose Angel N.
I had the pleasure of working with Daryl on two projects. Daryl is a top notch leader. He is a man of integrity and character. He is passionate and invested in any job given to him. He is very knowledgable in any criminal justice field. I would not hesitate to recommend Daryl.
Tim Woodford
I have worked for Daryl and with Daryl in the private sector. Daryl is very highly trained and educated in Law Enforcement and Security principals. He well versed and knowledgeable in the Code of VA, OSHA standards and state fire codes. Daryl is an expert marksman. Daryl has excellent communication skills and is a great communicator. Daryl is also a American Heart Association CPR and First Aid instructor. Over my 16 year career I have worked with Daryl many times and I know when I am on a contract with Daryl I am with a true professional.
Jose Angel N.
I had the pleasure of working with Daryl on two projects. Daryl is a top notch leader. He is a man of integrity and character. He is passionate and invested in any job given to him. He is very knowledgable in any criminal justice field. I would not hesitate to recommend Daryl.
Tim Woodford
I have worked for Daryl and with Daryl in the private sector. Daryl is very highly trained and educated in Law Enforcement and Security principals. He well versed and knowledgeable in the Code of VA, OSHA standards and state fire codes. Daryl is an expert marksman. Daryl has excellent communication skills and is a great communicator. Daryl is also a American Heart Association CPR and First Aid instructor. Over my 16 year career I have worked with Daryl many times and I know when I am on a contract with Daryl I am with a true professional.
Jose Angel N.
I had the pleasure of working with Daryl on two projects. Daryl is a top notch leader. He is a man of integrity and character. He is passionate and invested in any job given to him. He is very knowledgable in any criminal justice field. I would not hesitate to recommend Daryl.
Tim Woodford
I have worked for Daryl and with Daryl in the private sector. Daryl is very highly trained and educated in Law Enforcement and Security principals. He well versed and knowledgeable in the Code of VA, OSHA standards and state fire codes. Daryl is an expert marksman. Daryl has excellent communication skills and is a great communicator. Daryl is also a American Heart Association CPR and First Aid instructor. Over my 16 year career I have worked with Daryl many times and I know when I am on a contract with Daryl I am with a true professional.
Jose Angel N.
I had the pleasure of working with Daryl on two projects. Daryl is a top notch leader. He is a man of integrity and character. He is passionate and invested in any job given to him. He is very knowledgable in any criminal justice field. I would not hesitate to recommend Daryl.
Tim Woodford
I have worked for Daryl and with Daryl in the private sector. Daryl is very highly trained and educated in Law Enforcement and Security principals. He well versed and knowledgeable in the Code of VA, OSHA standards and state fire codes. Daryl is an expert marksman. Daryl has excellent communication skills and is a great communicator. Daryl is also a American Heart Association CPR and First Aid instructor. Over my 16 year career I have worked with Daryl many times and I know when I am on a contract with Daryl I am with a true professional.
Credentials
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NRA Firearms Instructor
NRA Certified InstructorDec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
American Heart AssociationMar, 2004- Oct, 2024 -
AHA Healthcare Providor
CPR / AEDApr, 1993- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Self-employed trainer and consultant
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Dec 2005 - Present
Comprehensive firearms, CPR, First Aid Training, and consulting services. Comprehensive firearms, CPR, First Aid Training, and consulting services.
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Emergency Medical Technician
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Jan 2021 - Present
Safety and Security training and consulting services. Safety and Security training and consulting services.
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Sentara Healthcare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Emergency Room Technician
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2021
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UVA Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Emergency Medical Technician
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Jul 2016 - Jan 2020
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Threat Protection Officer (Security Clearance “Secret”)
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Dec 2014 - Feb 2016
•Provide access control and Risk Protection to high level federal executives•Provide threat easements in Counter Intelligence, Counter Terrorism & Sabotage •Design, operate, install & maintain CCTV surveillance, intrusion, and physical plant security. •Provide access control and Risk Protection to high level federal executives•Provide threat easements in Counter Intelligence, Counter Terrorism & Sabotage •Design, operate, install & maintain CCTV surveillance, intrusion, and physical plant security.
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Virginia Regional PPS Supervisor
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Mar 2013 - Feb 2016
Manage PPS contracts and close protection staff for armed protection details. Manage PPS contracts and close protection staff for armed protection details.
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Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager of Guest Services / Security
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
Manage 20+ Security Officers in providing a safe and secure environment.Facilitate Safety, Security and Guest Relations to provide the best environment for over 600+ Residents, Staff and Visitors on a daily basis. Manage 20+ Security Officers in providing a safe and secure environment.Facilitate Safety, Security and Guest Relations to provide the best environment for over 600+ Residents, Staff and Visitors on a daily basis.
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Gander Outdoors
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United States
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Gunsmith / Sales
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Jun 2013 - May 2014
Worked as a Glock and Firearms expert for repair, service and sales. Worked as a Glock and Firearms expert for repair, service and sales.
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Manager / Director - Asset Protection
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Dec 2009 - Apr 2013
• Manage a Security staff in the protection and safety of all employees and visitors,• Manage security and safety for 13 retail stores, 30 attended donation centers, commercial laundry facility, 2 warehouses and 2 office complexes as well as over 560 employees. • Management and development of corporate security and safety training programs.• Design, operate, and maintain CCTV surveillance, intrusion, and physical plant security systems.• Participate in the training of new hire associates in matters of loss prevention and safety.• Proven track record for reducing shrink and lowering workers compensation experience modification to below .85 from well over 1+.
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Law Enforcement Officer
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Jan 2006 - Sep 2009
Provide a law enforcement response to emergency and non-emergency calls for service Provide a law enforcement response to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
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Police Officer / Gang Task Force Investigation
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Dec 2007 - Oct 2008
Provide a law enforcement response to emergency and non-emergency calls for service Provide a law enforcement response to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
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Loss Prevention Manager
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Dec 2005 - Aug 2007
• Management and development of corporate security and safety training programs.• Participate in the training of new hire associates in matters of loss prevention and safety. • Management and development of corporate security and safety training programs.• Participate in the training of new hire associates in matters of loss prevention and safety.
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Traffic Officer / Special Police Officer
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Jan 2003 - Dec 2005
Provide a law enforcement response to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Provide a law enforcement response to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
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Special Event Security / Personal Protection
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Mar 2003 - Nov 2005
Manage the day to day operations of ALS and BLS emergency medical transport staff. Provide management for day to day transports and 911 emergency calls. Manage the day to day operations of ALS and BLS emergency medical transport staff. Provide management for day to day transports and 911 emergency calls.
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Site Manager Threat Protection Officer
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Jan 2000 - Oct 2003
Manage the day to day operations of armed and unarmed protection staff. To provide threat assessments and counter survaliance.Provide access control and Risk Protection to high level federal executivesProvide threat easements in Counter Intelligence, Counter Terrorism & Sabotage Design, operate, install & maintain CCTV surveillance, intrusion, and physical plant security. Manage the day to day operations of armed and unarmed protection staff. To provide threat assessments and counter survaliance.Provide access control and Risk Protection to high level federal executivesProvide threat easements in Counter Intelligence, Counter Terrorism & Sabotage Design, operate, install & maintain CCTV surveillance, intrusion, and physical plant security.
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Manager of Security
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Mar 2001 - Jan 2003
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AMF
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South Africa
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Religious Institutions
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500 - 600 Employee
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Personal Protection Specialist
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Feb 1999 - Sep 2001
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Personal Protection Specialist
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Apr 1999 - Aug 2001
Provide access control to high level federal executivesProvide high risk protection Provide access control to high level federal executivesProvide high risk protection
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Education
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University of Tennessee at Martin
Phlebotomy Technician -
VA EMS
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VA DCJS
Armed and Unarmed Security, Security and Loss Prevention Services -
VA DCJS
Advanced Interview and Interrogation, Certification Armed / Unarmed Security Officer -
Wicklander – Zulaeski & Associates, Inc.
Certification, Interview and Interrogation -
Wicklander – Zulaeski & Associates, Inc.
Certification, Advanced Interview and Interrogation -
Virginia Department of Forensic Science
Certification, Intox EC/IR II Operator -
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Certification, Basic Law Enforcement Officer -
Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services
Certification, Health and Medical Emergency Response Commander and Leadership -
Virginia Community Policing Institute
certification, History & Principles of Community Policing -
Virginia Community Policing Institute
certification, Problem Solving -
Virginia Community Policing Institute
certification, Prevention and Enforcement Strategies and Tactics -
Virginia Community Policing Institute
certification, Interview and Interrogation -
Federal Protective Services Police & Security Division
Certification, Closed Circuit Television Operations / Maintenance / Insulation -
General Service Administration / Federal Protective Services Police & Security division
Certifications, Counterintelligence / Espionage -
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Associate's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Associate's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
Germanna Community College
Business/Commerce, General, 4.0