jake robbins

program director

About

Experienced, innovative leader who puts the team first. Able to build, train and lead teams to execute flawlessly in dynamic and intense situations. Proven ability to build business relationships with clients including high net worth families, public figures and Fortune 500 companies. * Have planned and led security operations throughout the U.S. and overseas. * Mentor for dozens of perspective future company leaders. * Skilled in undercover, field and internet investigations. * Completed 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in 18 months. * Timely actions and decision making have directly saved the lives of others on multiple occasions.

Country

united states

City

grand rapids

Industry

security and investigations

Skill

management, team leadership, security operations, security management, threat assessment, intelligence, executive protection, operations management, cross functional team leadership, physical security, tactical operations, operational planning, strategic planning, operational strategy, microsoft excel, microsoft office, project management, customer service, international business, business strategy, small unit tactics, tactical planning, personal security

Experience

program director

gavin de becker & associates

2014-12 - Present · 11 yrs 10 mos

executive protection manager

confidential

2010-4 - 2014-12 · 4 yrs 9 mos

* Motivated, managed and trained more than 60 employees during Seattle tenure. * Developed comprehensive training program used by all area agents. * Named Senior Mentor for company leadership academy. * Planned and executed protective details in various countries and U.S. states for Fortune 50 executives, public figures, dignitaries and high net worth families. * Won numerous awards and commendations including “Most Positive Attitude” and “Excellence in Report Writing.”

police officer

city of marysville, wa

2007-2 - 2010-3 · 3 yrs 2 mos

* Developed proactive techniques successfully used to lead the department in felony and misdemeanor arrests in 2008 and 2009. * Selected to attend elite Tactical Tracking Operations School and John E. Reid Street Crimes seminar. * Established rapport with key sources within the community. * Wrote and served several search warrants based on extensive criminal investigations.

security and facilities department supervisor

holland america line

2006-7 - 2007-2 · 8 mos

* Directed the staff and operations of the Security and Facilities Department. * Orchestrated an extensive remodel of the company headquarters. * Conducted internal theft investigations. * Developed new security procedures and comprehensive contingency plans for the corporate headquarters.

security operations director

confidential

2014-12 - Present · 11 yrs 10 mos

* Leads a team of highly trained protective security agents. * Provides consultation, personal security and elite customer service to clients. * Selected to lead new company operations in Michigan. * Planned and executed several protective details around the U.S. and overseas. * Built the Michigan region's operations from the ground up, developing the policies, procedures and infrastructure. * Built a team of new agents into one of the most professional and reliable teams in the company based on positive client interactions and adherence to operational procedures.

Education

western governors university

business administration

michigan state university - the eli broad college of business

business administration

2015-1 - 2017-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business Executive MBA made significant gains in the Financial Times 2015 executive MBA rankings, released today. The program moved up to No. 8 among U.S. public universities and jumped 18 spots in the overall ranking to No. 72 in the world.

s.p. jain institute of management & research

commerce

2016-1 - 2016-1 · 1 mo

As part of the Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business Global Residency, attended the S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research. Course of study included Indian Consumer & Society Cultural Aspects, Business Process Outsourcing; A Paradigm for Globalization and Indian Market Strategies. Additional studies in CQ Cultural Assessments were completed as part of the curriculum. Business studies included evaluation of business practices at Dharavi, Lijjat Papad Institution, Tata Consulting Services and Honda Motors Rajasthan Plant. Residency included cultural experiences in Agra, Mumbai and New Delhi.