Posted by Hucky on October 31st, 2008
Bodyguard Careers is pleased to announce its partnership with, Prof. Leonard Holifield, and the International Academy of Executive Protection Agents. Our first executive protection course in Atlanta is scheduled for January 17th, 18th & 19th 2009 and is filling up quickly!
Due to popular demand, the International Academy of Executive Protection Agents is going to offer another round of courses in Washington D.C Las Vegas and New York, the first and second week of February. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the top professionals in the business!
For more information please contact Harlan Austin via email:
hucky@bodyguardcareers.com
Posted by Hucky on October 28th, 2008
For more than twenty five years British born Jacquieline Davis survived as one of the top operators in a male dominated profession - the secretive, often dangerous world of covert operations. After leaving the police force she worked as a bodyguard, where her training - which included combat training - and a willingness to risk everything for “the client”, led her into increasingly dangerous operations, so much so that she became recognised as “The World’s Top Female Bodyguard”.
Her book, The Circuit is a fascinating account of one woman’s amazing experiences involving the dangerous job of rescuing children and adults around the world to the more glittering world of guarding well-known celebrities such as Diana Ross, Liza Minnelli and J.K. Rowling. Available from amazon.com or www. jacquiedavis.com
BGC: How did you get started in the Executive Protection Field?
JD: Back in the 1970’s, police pay was very poor and everybody moonlighted to earn more money. Working as a bodyguard was one of those jobs we were asked to do. Our Pay as a bodyguard was £30 per day for 12 hours. It was a fortune to us as police take home pay was about £120 per month ($240 dollars at today’s rate). I was then asked by an agency if I would like to train as a Bodyguard, I said yes and the rest is history.
BGC: Who are your typical clients? Celebrities? Executives?
JD: Most of my clients are Executives, I shy away from the pop bands and singers, they have minders, not Bodyguards.
BGC: What is a “minder?” Continue Reading This Entry »
Posted by Hucky on October 20th, 2008
Click Here For Instant Access To Over 55,000 Verified Celebrity Addresses!
One of the most important things you need to do for your career is make people aware of who you are. As Professor Leonard Holifield suggests in his recent interview, one way is to create a website to promote yourself and your skills.
Another useful method is sending out resumes to as many potential employers as possible. Who needs bodyguards? Celebrities! One of the most powerful informational tools you can obtain is The Celebrity Black Book
2008: Over 55,000 Accurate Celebrity Addresses. This book can significantly expand your database of contacts.
A great feature of the Celebrity Black Book is that you can pay a small fee and have online access to the latest information–actors, musicians, sports figures and the like are often changing agents, business managers, and public relations people. A free 30 day test-drive of Contact Any Celebrity’s membership Web site and online database is available (just mail or fax the coupon included with the Celebrity Black Book).
It is important to understand that you may never hear from these individuals. The success of your endeavors depend on a number of issues: Continue Reading This Entry »
Posted by Hucky on October 14th, 2008
“DEAD CLIENTS DON’T PAY”
by Leroy Thompson Paladin Press, 1984 120 Pages
This book is certainly dated, but has some good information. It has somewhat more fluff than substance, but is an entertaining read. Topics related to bodyguarding include: protecting and securing the home, office, and automobiles, threat assessment, weapons and tactics. There’s alot about the “perks” of this type of work, and the author highlights the glitz and glamour of the job. A good primer for someone curious and looking for an overview of the profession.
Posted by Hucky on October 13th, 2008
Job location Austin, TX
Looking for Executive Protection Specialist with a minimum of five years domestic, corporate EP team experience, preferably several years with a CEO/family. Candidates
need to be athletic and in excellent physical condition with a Bachelor’s degree.
Good salary, OT, Bonus, paid relocation and great benefit package, to include a take home car and gas card. For immediate consideration, please e-mail your resume as word attachment to hucky@bodyguardcareers.com
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