Jun 2003 – Present · 22 yrs 9 mos · Seychelles

• My experience with Risks Inc. has included the initiation and management of various security, investigation and training projects for private clients and government agencies. I have traveled to and completed training, close protection and consultancy projects in Latin America, Caribbean, US, Middle East, Europe & West Africa.

Oct 2001 – Oct 2019 · 18 yrs · Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

• I provided a wide range of security consultancy and training services to civilians, law enforcement and security contractors, including bodyguard/close protection, anti-kidnapping, basic/advanced firearms training. I also adapted materials from my training manuals and notes into online distance learning security management courses.

Apr 1997 – Present · 28 yrs 11 mos

• I am published author, writer, photographer and have been interviewed by numerous international TV and media outlets on topics ranging from kidnapping, organized crime to maritime piracy. My first article published in 1997 in a close protection association magazine and my first book in 2012 with Glenbridge Publishing Ltd. Since 2012 I have published 17 additional fiction and non-fiction books on security related topics. I have also written for numerous magazines and journals and been interviewed by media outlets ranging from the Professional Mariner Magazine, Newsweek Serbija, Newsweek en Espanol, GrupoMilenio, MundoFox, The New York Times, Soldier of Fortune Magazine and others. I am also currently working freelance and with a media production company for content and documentary development.

Aug 1993 – Sep 2001 · 8 yrs 1 mo · London, England, United Kingdom

• During this time, I was responsible for a wide variety of duties, for numerous agencies in both operative and managerial positions. My duties included surveillance, close protection, residential security, and security duties for various embassies (Canadian High Commission, Qatari and Saudi) and royal families. I also provided security for business and social events attended by celebrities, diplomats, royalty, and heads of state.

May 1998 – Dec 2001 · 3 yrs 7 mos · London, England, United Kingdom

• Druid Projects, Ltd., supplied surveillance, investigative, security and training services at an international level to both corporate and private clients. The company was dissolved in 2001, due to my relocation to U.S.

Jan 1996 – Present · 30 yrs 2 mos

• I have been involved in the commercial firearms industry since the late 1990’s where I organized tactical firearms courses in the former USSR for close protection and recreational shooters. After moving the United States in 2001 I expanded my firearms training services and certified close to 1000 people for the Florida concealed carry permit alone, in the 18 years I was there. I have also organized, developed the programs and ran numerous tactical pistol, shotgun, carbine and close protection firearms courses for private and government clients in US, Latin America, Caribbean, Middle East & Europe. I specialize in defensive and close protection firearms training. I have also published three books on tactical pistol, close protection firearms and shooting range management.

Oct 1988 – Jun 1993 · 4 yrs 8 mos

• 1-WFR: B-Coy Northern Ireland 89/91. Recce Plt 91/93. Left via PVR... Due to extremely unethical, lazy and unmotivated NCO's & Officers it was clear to me the British Army was not something I wanted or needed to be part of....

Aug 1987 – Oct 1988 · 1 yr 2 mos · Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

• Deckhand on commercial fishing boats in Falmouth Cornwall & Ilfracombe Devon