It isn’t often that I extol the virtues of another professional in this field, but in the case of David LaManno, I will make an exception.

I have known David for years and he is a man of integrity, intelligence and an expert in the arena of Executive Protection. I highly recommend his training program and materials for any aspiring EPS/Bodyguard. If you are interested in learning more about this line of work, LaManno’s materials are an excellent starting point.

To learn more about David LaManno, and his company, Bodyguard Training International go to: http://www.usabodyguards.com/

These are the words that come to mind when I think about my mentor and friend, the man who taught me about working hard, and helped me on my career path:

Strong.
Funny.
Firm.
Competitive.
Outgoing.

Most people recognized him back in the day–At 6′8″ nearly 400 pounds, and with his distinctive Santa Claus beard, Charles”Big Chick” Huntsberry became something of a celebrity in his own right. Prince’s former bodyguard had a cameo appearance in the film Purple Rain, and served as his lead bodyguard until 1985.

Hard to believe it has been 17 years since his passing. He was only 49.

I first met Big Chick when my buddy Brown Mark invited me along to a few band rehearsals. Big Chick had been in Law Enforcement in Tennessee at one time, and worked for the band AC/DC. After meeting Chick, I was inspired to do this type of work, and thankfully, Brown Mark put in a good word for me. I was a big guy, but both guys pretty much laughed when I naively stated “I want to be a bodyguard, too.” I spent the next 6 months working out like crazy –yes, I was under the assumption you just needed to be big to be a bodyguard (see What It Means To Be Professional) to learn the truth about this career!) Big Chick thought I had the right personality and attitude for the job, and saw the work I’d put into getting physically fit. He gave me my first job as a bodyguard.

He then taught me there was a lot more to the work than being a big man.

Big Chick and I spent a lot of time together on the road in the mid-1980s, working on the Purple Rain tour. He was a funny, funny guy who loved to laugh, loved to cuss, and was constantly busting me with practical jokes. I remember the one time I got him pretty good, though. I went to his room and knocked on his closed and locked hotel door…well, what he didn’t know was that I had my stun gun on the metal door handle, and hit the juice, so when he tried to open it to let me in, he got a little jolt. He yelped, then tried it again. Another jolt. “What’s wrong?” I asked, “I keep getting shocked when I touch the M.F. door,” he replied. (Insert any number of colorful expletives) I told him it was probably a malfunction with the electronic card reader, and to try again. Well, I zapped him a coupla times, then put away my stun gun. (more…)

Big Chick & Hucky escorting Prince at the Purple Rain Premiere

I Love the 80’s but talk about bad fashion statements. I’m sure I was on the 1984 bodyguard top ten for worst dressed.

See link: Worst Dressed Bodyguards

Have a safe weekend

Hucky

This is a good article on examples of cover letters for resume.
Enjoy

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Writing Cover Letters That Get Your Resume Read First
By Freddie Johnson:
Writing cover letters that target the requirements of the job and demonstrate a healthy understanding of the organization and industry you want to work in will greatly increase your prospects of obtaining an interview. So how do you go about writing cover letters that get your resume read first?

Your cover letter creates the first impression of you and can influence the way a potential employer views your application. Writing cover letters that grab the reader’s interest and encourage a careful reading of your resume must therefore be considered as important as writing an effective resume.

Do not send generic cover letters with your resume if you want to be considered seriously for a position. Each cover letter must be individually targeted to each position and if necessary, your resume should also be adjusted to suit. Your cover letter should be well written and free of errors if you hope to gain an interview.

However, if you are not confident that you are able to write an effective cover letter, there are templates for writing cover letters freely available for download from the internet. Cover letter templates simply provide an outline of what you must include in your cover letter and even provide you with an order.

For some people, this saves a great deal of anxiety and they can focus on the more important issues of content. Once you have completed a first draft using a template, you are free to personalize your cover letter and reveal your personality if you wish.

A typical cover letter template will guide you to include all the necessary contact information, the employer’s contact information, and direct you paragraph by paragraph to include all the necessary elements of a good cover letter.

You can add more to the cover letter than is suggested if you feel it is necessary, however, cover letters should be relatively short. They should be no longer than two pages at the most, but ideally one page of three to four paragraphs is what you should aim for.

Remember when writing cover letters that they should be short, concise and to the point. Do not include anything that is not directly relevant to your application. Make it as easy as possible for a potential employer to see that you fulfill all the specifications for the job.

Your cover letter is meant to both inform and influence. In a sense, writing cover letters that are effective and interesting will predispose potential employers in your favor and they will read your resume more proactively and positively than otherwise.

Learn more about how to write an effective cover letter with Freddie Johnson’s free articles on resumes, cover letters, interview and job search tips at http://www.resume-cover-letter-and-career-tips.com
 
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Tasers’ Role in Self Defense
By Paige Mc Quay
Modern day technology has improved self defense weaponry almost to the level of a science fiction movie. In fact, from what I saw recently on the Discovery Channel, anything you’ve seen in Star Wars isn’t too far behind, if it isn’t here already. Long gone are the days when, as you are snuggling up in bed, you suddenly hear a strange noise downstairs. Reluctantly, you grab your nine-iron from your golf bag, and slowly creep around, hoping to find that it was the cat, or at least that whoever it was is already gone.

These days, keep your clubs in the bag. There is a much better, and safer, solution. Tonight you can reach for your Taser, securely sneak downstairs in hopes of surprising Mr. Badguy, zap him, and call 9-1-1. From about 15 feet away, no less. This is a very real, much safer, possibility, thanks to the Taser.

I am often asked which my weapon of choice for self defense is. Frankly, I prefer a shotgun in my home, and a handgun away. That has much to do with my training and experience, however. I’ve been a police officer for thirteen years, and I have been a member of our department SWAT team for eight. For the average citizen, there is no doubt in my mind that there is no more effective, more reliable, and safe tool to defend oneself than the Taser. (more…)