Front Access/Door Security
Sep 2012 －May 2014
The Penny Farthing
New York ,
NY
Oversight of door security and sidewalk security. Screen patrons; ensure efficient security support services were provided as needed; monitors the implementation of plans, policies, programs and procedures to ensure consistent performance. Monitor the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a consistently safe environment.
Host/Security
Aug 2009 －Apr 2012
Son Cubano
New York ,
NY
Host during dinner hours then security during nightclub hours. Ensure optimum guest satisfaction from dinner hour through club hours while providing all aspects of security for this Cuban-oriented dinner club and nightclub. Promote and maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere.
Head of Security
Jul 2001 －Jul 2009
Lotus
New York - Meatpacking District,
NY
My third Gatien venue, I started in security then quickly became head of security. Lotus was a complex, tri-level club which presented security challenges I was happy to address and was able to do so very successfully as I watched the meatpacking district transform into the premier nightlife neighborhood it is today. Coordinated 10 man security team; provided training; maintained incident reports; prepared security control plans.
Night Manager and Head of Security
Oct 1995 －Jun 2001
Tunnel
New York - Chelsea,
NY
Tunnel was my second Gatien venue. I was appointed night manager and was placed in charge of security. Managing security at Tunnel was challenging and rewarding, it was one of the first venues with unisex rest rooms. Created security policies and procedures and reporting procedures for all security personnel. Managed door security and floor security. I was also in charge of private and special events and media coordination.
Operations Manager
Sep 1993 －Sep 1995
Club USA
New York ,
NY
Club USA was one of several club venues I worked at which were owned by Peter Gatien. My responsibilities there were broad and while they encompassed oversight of security, at this venue I operated strictly in a managerial capacity, overseeing the bar, the bank, supply chain and daily operations as well as the coordination of club security.
Floor Security Manager
Jun 1990 －Aug 1993
Palladium
New York ,
NY
My tenure at this iconic venue occurred during its heyday as a premier New York City nightclub. My duties here were to work the floor; observe patrons and employees; identify potential problems and manage them before they became actual problems; act as floating security; manage secure entrances and provide security for notables and celebrity guests.
Door Security
Mar 1988 －May 1990
Save the Robots
NYC - East Village,
NY
Manage door security for this underground, after hours nightclub in Manhattan's East Village. My responsibilities here were to keep safe the personnel whose job it was to keep the guests safe.
