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Summary
President of Professional Bodyguard Services. My name is Rick Knowles and I’m a Certified Executive Protection specialist with seven plus years experience in Celebrity/VIP Executive protection. I’m a highly motivated individual with strong goals ahead of me! I’m looking for clients that want a true security professional at their side. I take my job serious and go above and beyond the call of duty ensure the job is a complete success! Some of my training includes Threat Assessment, Crisis Management, hand to hand lethal and non lethal combat, self defense, defensive driving and conceal and carry license. You can never have enough training and experience in this industry! I’ve provided my services for numerous clients and Special events. Resumes, References and anymore information will be available upon request. I can be reached via email at ricknowlesassoc@msn.com or mobile @ 763-516-7281.
Specialties
Graduate of ICON protection services Executive protection course!* First aid/CPR certified * Defensive Driving, Verbal Judo and Threat Assessment* Hand to Hand combat Non lethal and lethal * MN Permit to carry
Experience
CEO/President
Professional Bodyguard Services
Security and Investigations industry
August 2002 – Present (8 years 4 months)
I’m the President of Professional Bodyguard services, I’m a freelance Executive Protection Specialist with seven years experience in high profile celebrity protection, personal security. I’m trained in such fields as non lethal/lethal hand to hand combat, threat assessment, small arms tactics, crisis management and various forms of deescalating violent situations using verbal and physical techniques. I can work in a single or team setting always putting forth my BEST effort possible. I am currently seeking new clients in need of the peace of mind that comes from having a highly trained and motivated bodyguard looking out for their safety and security one day at a time. “Protection comes first”
Personal Security
Hip-Hop Artist Young
Security and Investigations industry
August 2007 – August 2007 (1 month)
Security guard/ Assistant Account manager
Securitas
August 2002 – February 2007 (4 years 7 months)
Assist in the managing of contracted security guards for a multi-billion dollar company.
Celebrity /VIP Protection
Pacific Design Center
February 2006 – February 2006 (1 month)
Red-Carpet Security Detail for guests/performers including: Angela Bassett, Jamie Foxx, Vivica A. Fox, Bai Ling; access control, threat assessment, pre-show security sweeps.
Purple Rain 20th Reunion Celebration
Assistant Account Manager
Retek on the Mall
Security and Investigations industry
February 2002 – February 2003 (1 year 1 month)
Manage 15 security staff members for Ryan Properties.
Education
ICON VIP/Celebrity protection course
Graduate, Personal Security
2009 – 2009
Activities and Societies:
* Operating in the world of Celebrity & VIP Protection
* Protecting the Principal (Individual & Team)
* Transportation movements and logistics
* Working the red carpet & major events
* Dealing with fans, paparazzi & stalkers
* How to market yourself and establish a career in the industry