1. Timothy M. Tate
First 131 Laurent, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
(917) 561-2277| timtateprod@gmail.com
PROFESSI ONAL PROFI LE
Diligent, fearless Security Professional capable of planning for all contingencies in both high
and low risk environments, for both personal details and group events.
Hands-on Security Oversight Approach
Tactical Personal and Event Security Planning
Full Contingency Planning
Weapons Licensed & Certified
Full Perimeter Surveillance, when necessary
Multiple-Platform Monitoring, when necessary
Dedicated to making sure that every client and/or patron at every event is as safe as possible.
Clean Driving Record for VIP transport and/or secure shipment responsibilities
EXPERI ENCE
Security Services Professional, June 2006 – Present
Based out of Orange County Area
Provide security, loss prevention, and executive protection management for high-profile
events, such as: The Tony Awards, Glamour Awards, Divas Live, Tribeca Film Festival,
New York Fashion Week, etc., as well as numerous film premieres, music releases, theater
openings, and charity events.
Serve as personal security for “A-list” clients, such as Bill Clinton (private security event
protection working alongside his Secret Service detail), Maya Angelou, Paul McCartney,
Robert DeNiro, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Ludacris, and retire professional baseball player,
Mike Piazza.
In both capacities, work with the advanced team to do a tactical layout of each venue and
identify weak points.
Member of elite security team accompanying Senator Pedro Espada on his trip to Albany,
and protecting the Saudi Royal Family on their mission to the United Nations.
Determined the best ways to utilize both electronic and, when possible, human resources
to maintain the tightest security.
Accounted for the entire facility, inside and outside, when developing a plan for bringing
in security personnel.
Corporate/District Security Manager - Loss Prevention, May 2005 – June 2006
Urban Outfitters – New York City, NY
2. New York (District) Security Manager in charge of nine New York area stores.
Responsible for recruiting, training, performance reviews, development of apprehension
techniques, and raising overall store awareness of loss prevention policies and procedures.
Developed security work schedules to allow for necessary personnel during each shift and
for any special events during busier parts of the year.
Maintained contact with a wide network of security professionals.
Loss Prevention Manager, May 2004 – April 2005
Sears Holdings Corporation – California
Responsible for hiring, training, corporate policy enforcement, camera system
maintenance and design, total store operations, creation of new policies and auditing
techniques, and all city code enforcement.
Created and maintained schedules to allow for necessary personnel to ensure the corporate
security apparatus was operating effectively across my region
Covert Security Operations, December 2003 – April 2010
Homeland Group – New York City, NY
Undercover Operative for high-end designer boutiques. Responsible for daily intelligence
reports regarding all legal and illegal activity on company property.
Cooperated with NYPD and DEA in the investigation and apprehension of employees
involved in illegal behavior
Loss Prevention Investigator, January 2002 – December 2003
Bergdorf Goodman – New York City, NY
Responsibilities included fraud investigation, conducting audits, CCTV installation and
monitoring, apprehension of shoplifters, internal loss investigation, crowd control, alarm
systems, and overall store security
VIP Private Security Protection, January 2000 – January 2002
SMA / Mexicano 777 / Edardo Bissiccio – Puerto Rico
Personal Bodygaurd for Mr. Edardo Bissiccio, a well-known Musician, Record Label
Executive, and Politician in Puerto Rico.
Responsible for Mr. Bissiccio’s personal protection, which included varied tasks such as
secure VIP transport to crowd control/crew management to physically defending Mr.
Bissiccio from overly assertive individuals and crowds.
Prior Experience (Before switch to career in Professional Security Services), 1981-2000
Was a professional musician, touring through Europe, Australia, the US and Puerto Rico.
Initiated my security career during my last significant music industry endeavor, while I was a
contracted musician for the Puerto Rican record label SMA Entertainment (see above).
3. LICEN SES, TR AIN IN G AN D ED UCATION
New York State Security License
New York State Fire Guard License
Fire Safety Certificate of Fitness and EAP Certification
Wicklander-Zulawski Certification
Basic Fluency in French and Swedish
