Experience

Top Guard Inc.

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Executive

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Owned and operated by Nicole and Chris Stuart, with offices serving all of Hampton Roads and Greater Richmond, Top Guard Security strives each day to provide the finest private security services available in the great Commonwealth of Virginia. Top Guard's homegrown philosophy allows it to provide comprehensive support to its team, something that is difficult for national companies with satellite offices throughout the United States. Our size affords our team the opportunity to focus on each customer’s individual markets and needs, and apply our core principles; hiring, training and retaining the best team members, exceeding expectations, and maintaining streamlined, efficient operations. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards in all that we do and foster an environment where those around us make their best effort to do the same. We actively listen, seeking to understand all points of view. We are genuine; communicating the truth with reverence and doing what we say we will do. We develop trusting, intimate, and lasting business partnerships. Service excellence is more than what we provide. It’s how we think and act. It’s more than just resolving an issue; it is prompt responses, consistent communication, quality information, and a focus on providing a superior customer experience. "We instill in our employees a family-like atmosphere, where we hold high expectations, we reward good performance, and we value and respect everyone's contributions." -- Nicole Stuart, President



Freelance (Various Contract Positions)

• Independent Contractor/Full Time Father

  • Dec 2011 - Mar 2016

  Engaged in various independent contracts on an intermittent basis. Engaged in various independent contracts on an intermittent basis.



Boyd & Associates

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President

  • May 1994 - Nov 2011

  Energetic, honest, and committed to exceeding client expectations through customer service, Michael established an operational direction for the company and crafted a vision to cultivate four Southern California branch offices through 50 million dollars in annual sales over 17 years. Michael further garnered valuable experience while working in this capacity, which included providing clientele with superior leadership during critical transition phases, hiring professional and technical staff, implementing budget reductions, writing business plans, honing communication skills, team building, cultivating intimate long term relationships, performance management, as well as, many other areas focused on meeting the strategic needs of his employer. Driving Strategic Growth New Market Development Motivating/Managing Sales Team Sales Presentations Competitive Market Analysis Key Account Management Negotiating Price/Terms Tradeshow Exhibitions Maintaining Existing Accounts Problem Solving Maximizing Revenue Mentoring Subordinate Managers



Guard Sytems,Inc.

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Dec 1990 - Apr 1994

  Regional management and business development responsibilities. Regional management and business development responsibilities.